And, once you realize people like that exsist, you should do your best to NEVER be like them. Growing Up Gotti
What a train wreck!
I know you gave many other reasons WHY you hate fake bags. The truth is, you will be remembered for your very snobby::
"Personally, I don't think that people who can't afford the real things should buy the knockoff. Besides the fact that I believe that they're trying to project an image that they can afford something that they can't..."
and
"There is a designer handbag hierarchy..."
And your defense
"Where I'm from, people are very aware of what people are wearing, or whether or not an item is fake. I'm not denying that it's shallow, but places like this do exist, and its what I've been surrounded by my whole life"
Again, if you know it (it being judging others by their bag) is shallow, why not change? Why do you want to be like those people? Bag lover or not, one of your reasons for hating fakes is that people try to look like they have money when they don't. Ouch.
You seem like a nice person
You have remained calm throughout this discussion, even though it seems like many are targeting you (myself included). That is pretty neat. Mature. I like you just for that alone. But, I do think that you are caught up in that whole "I live on the Gotti Island" image. Believe me, even the VERY rich on LI are NOT sitting around wondering if the lady on the bus is carrying a fake bag. They just don't care. They have other worries. Other plights in life. I don't think you get that.
You will most likely look back and laugh at yourself in a few years
I know I look back at my "college self" and think--What in the world was I thinking?!?!?
BTW-Is the private Boston college you speak of Northeastern? GREAT college!
Oh, I'm sure I will be remembered for saying those things, even though I brought other very valid points. People are going to remember the more shocking, stinging things that come out of someones mouth. People are also going to think of me how they want to. If someone on this board wants to think I'm a stuck up snob, they will, even though I will do my best to convince them otherwise.
Truthfully though, it's the internet, so...uh...I'll get over whatever opinions are formed on here and concentrate on my relationships in reality lol.
I might be so defensive too because people judge in real life all the time. You might see me as judgemental on here because I'm typing out what I truely think, but I can't tell you how many times people judge ME because of how I dress or what items I own. I can't tell you how many people in my life write me off as a "daddy's girl" upon first impression, based on appearance alone. Some never take the time to get to know me, to realize that nearly every bag I own I bought myself, that I have always had a job, or that I paid for my first car.
That being said, I'm not an idiot. I know that I wouldn't be able to do those things and afford handbags if my parents didnt' foot the bill for the big stuff, such as my education (although, I do have half of it taken care of because of an academic scholarship). They don't, however, throw materialistic items at me for no reason. In fact, my dad is my polar opposite.
I get that the very rich are not sitting down judging people based on their handbags. It has NOTHING to do with that. Again, buying designer handbags is just what I'm into, and somethink I know alot about. Many people, perhaps it's my generation, who can afford the real thing CAN tell the difference, I guess that was the point I was trying to make. Especially now with the internet, theres whole sites dedicated on how to spot a fake LV for people who are trying to buy on e-bay or who are just bag geeks.
Even if you are targeting me, I like that you still think I'm a nice, mature person. I would hope that people notice that besides my "snobbery", but like I said before, people are going to take notice of the other things.
In a few years, I hope to be working, married, and have a kid or two (now we're talking about the definition of "few" though, lol). If the most important thing in my life are my handbags, I'm going to tap my future self on the shoulder and guide them to a mental hospital ASAP. I think I've said that previously in the thread too (minus the whole mental hospital part, lol).
And yes, I do go to Northeastern. I'm honestly not such a fan, I got into BU and a few other schools and probably would have been happier there, but Northeastern has moved up in the rankings so much since I started, so that's good lol.
You even just compared the people to those in a television show that's known for being shallow. Point is, we very much do live in different worlds.
My DH shudders every time I talk Hermes! I guess it's because of the $10,000 and up price tag for a delightful Hermes Birkin. Well I can't help that us Asian women have a thing for Hermes!
Good for her. She goes to a great college, she is financially stable, she is intelligent, etc. She will smile at 21 year old self one day And, she will also look back fondly on these days as well
at the fact it has the Coach 'C' all over it.
I, however, love it; it fits everything I need to carry around.
