I'm under spending because most things aren't worth it anymore. I refuse to replace every year so I'll go without.

good example... winter shovel exploded this year. literally bought it last year. it's a scoop with a wood stick..not a complicated thing, but the scoop is made is engineered with very specific things added specifically to have it break easier. yeah, no thanks. my 5 year old snowblower...gearbox grenaded/exploded 2 months after the warranty (fuck toro btw..)

if you see broken things in the stores, that's just someone stress testing it before wasting money. I've seen soles literally peel off shoes in the store, I've seen frying pans have handles snap off in the store

Someone busy keeping up with the Joneses realises it was pointless and moralises at others about it.

Not a new take, not particularly thought provoking.

Chuck in some ‘spiritualism’ and you’ve got someone opining for the 70’s.