Are you as appalled as I am?

[AllezGirl]

Yes!

[7rider]

I think they're funny. But then, I've always been amused by the absurd.

[Eden]

For a few years I worked for a company that sold a building product that pretty much only the very wealthy could afford. I found the whole thing to be pretty appalling - very excessive and often tasteless. I'm back at a non-profit and much happier these days. I honestly didn't like doing a job that had zero meaning and benefited pretty much no one.

[rocknrollgirl]

I felt really good for a second, when I thought it was about a Big Wheel....

[kjay]

No, I'm not appalled at all. There will always be people richer than I and people poorer than I. There is something for everyone, even nothing if that applies.

[Mr. Bloom]

I agree with kjay.

I mean this constructively, but this is prejudice. You have no idea what the owners of those cars do or give in support of those in need. (Yes, I own a Lexus and a Mercedes, so you've made it personal to me and you don't know me).

[Zen]

there are other things I find appalling as well

but the one that really bugs me goes something like-

I want it all,
I want it all,
And I want it now!

I think its for big screen TV's or something

[smilingcat]

gold digging

my partner and I went to a wedding years and years ago. The wife turned out to be more than a gold digging. The couple got divorced less than a year later. Some of the stuff we heard were just beyond words.

The woman did find a rich guy. He is now in his 70's and the woman has to be in her late 30's...

yeah. And I was going to volunteer at a shelter today. They said thank you but we have enough volunteers. I found out about it yesterday. Well I'll be check in with the group for the xmas help.

[roadie gal]

I agree with kjay.

I mean this constructively, but this is prejudice. You have no idea what the owners of those cars do or give in support of those in need. (Yes, I own a Lexus and a Mercedes, so you've made it personal to me and you don't know me).

I was in no way speaking about the people who can buy the cars. Get one if you can afford it. Mazel Tov! My last bike cost more than some cars... I'm appalled about the inappropriate nature of an ad that suggests you should give a car, especially a very expensive one, as a gift during this time that is so difficult for so many. Volvo and some of the other car makers have toned down their ads this year to highlight their sales rather than to suggest the car should be a gift. I have no problem with that.

[Mr. Bloom]

Volvo and some of the other car makers have toned down their ads this year to highlight their sales rather than to suggest the car should be a gift. I have no problem with that.

We're in agreement then.

For the record: My Lexus is old and worth less than my Madone(I buy quality used and drive until the wheels fall off). The Mercedes is vintage and an investment that is appreciating 10%/year...not bad these days. New cars stink as an investment...that's why they have to advertise so much

I'm personally not into conspicuous consumption either...but to each their own. I'm not better for driving new vs. used or high end vs. low end - but I am better off by buying quality for less.

I teach our kids exactly what kjay says - unless your name is Bill Gates or "Sultan of Brunei", then someone will have more than you... It's amazing how unpretentious they are even though we live in an area that is considered affluent.

Thanks for the stimulating topic