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These sunglasses are so popular now that you cannot swing a canvas bag at a farmer’s market without hitting a pair. In fact, at outdoor gatherings you should count the number of Wayfarers so you can determine exactly how white the event is. If you see no Wayfarers you are either at a country music concert or you are indoors.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":50,"has_image":25,"author":51,"source":52,"quote_tag":53,"commentary":9},838260,"The process of reading is somehow heightened through the process of doing it near water. 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At the time, Lander was critiquing the consumerist culture of the early 2000s, where high-end brands like Apple were gaining popularity among the middle class.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, the quote appears to be a sarcastic commentary on the perceived value of Apple products. However, upon closer inspection, it reveals a deeper insight into the human psyche. Lander is highlighting the psychological phenomenon where people are willing to pay a premium for products not just because of their functionality, but also because of the status, prestige, and sense of belonging they confer. This is an example of the \"status consumption\" theory, where individuals use material possessions to signal their social status and reinforce their self-image.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider the products or services you're investing in. Ask yourself: am I paying for the actual value or am I paying for the perceived status and self-worth that comes with it? 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