What really gets me is how consumerism has gotten so fast people are “reviewing” things they haven’t even worn. How can you tell me those shoes are so comfortable and easy to walk in when they still have the tag. It makes it so hard to be a thoughtful consumer when I actually need to replace something.
i think this is where the influencer culture problem seeps in. as long as there are influencers promoting products and glorifying overconsumption there will never be honest reviews
yes even reviews from regular people!! So many reviews on target’s website are from people who got the product for free and they’ll give something one star just because they haven’t had time to try it or (this one infuriates me) it’s just not something they would buy. I also wish brands would send their “give us a review” emails months later rather than like 2 weeks, but by that point they’re probably done selling that item anyway🥲
I can think of two reasons: People might have a broad definition of review that includes unboxing and first impressions. Don't get me wrong, that can be very interesting information. The second one is that the trend is gone and it doesn't get many klicks how well shoes feel after several weeks or the seams of a sweater start opening after one and a half years.
Your channel is so comforting to me. People irl don't understand why I don't buy stuff, or why I'm anti capitalist. Your videos are always a hit of sanity
I suggest asking these questions when you want or need something and in this order: 1: Do you need the item? 2: If it’s a want, then ask could the money that you’d spend on this item be put to better use? 3: If it’s a want, also ask where will you store it? 4: Would something that you already have work? 5: If you’re going to use it infrequently, then can you borrow it? 6: Can you find it secondhand? 7: If you must buy it new, what is the most sustainable option that you can obtain?
i agree. i think most people get wants confused with needs. for example people don’t need the latest fall fashions, they want it because they allow society, social media, and marketers to convince them they need it
Oooh, number 3 is a good one! I often forget to take storage into consideration when buying things. Most things I buy are second hand and a lot of your points can be applied to buying second hand too 👍
I really like this!! My family always gets me stuff on holidays or like when a new semester of college starts y'know and I always go through basically everything I have so I know I'm only asking for what I need. For example my sandals unfortunately broke after like 4 years (rest in peace) so I know that I can look for some, maybe better quality or more sustainable whichever I can find within a reasonable price. I just recently discovered I don't have enough hoodies to get me through to laundry day so I asked for 2 new ones. It's not a perfect system but it's where I'm at
it was something about shady science used in their marketing about micro-plastics in laundry and dish pods since they have laundry tablets that don't use the plastic. They used not good research for these claims or something...? I don't know what the video was named because I think she was calling out a few brands. If they've amended this or reached out and talked to Shelbi about it, then I'd be curious to know
Ugh YES! One of my favorite vloggers has started to annoy me because every video they’re buying something. Then they complain about not being able to buy a house, but they spend SO much money on nails, hair, clothes, shoes, etc. They don’t even realize that their priorities are messed up. And let’s not talk about how much time these people spend on RETURNS. I think buying so much and returning some of it makes them feel better about their overconsumption.
My hobby is doing my nails and it is SO tiring honestly, the brands come out with new polishes every month, and it's just so much. The biggest thing for me is FOMO, like "oh, I don't have this exact shade of purple, with those exact sparkles, etc" and the brands know and make things limited edition. I have been using your trick of having a wishlist and just waiting on it as much possible and it has been SUPER helpful.
ive noticed that you can find nail polishes pretty easy in thrift stores, i dont know if thats something youd be happy with but if you wanted something new maybe that work
i feel this same sentiment as someone who also does my nails frequently! i have a small collection but i do have one of those nail polish storage racks full, there are nail polishes still coming out that i want but i've learned to limit the amount of new nail polishes i get. if i really want it i have to actually see myself wearing it frequently. don't even get me started on limited edition releases the fomo is so real but reminding myself that dupes exist is also helpful. and ultimately saving the money or putting it towards something else is key as well! we got this! ❤
Honestly I would find a friend just as crazy as me for nails and share each other’s colors, supplies ect. I do this with my cousin who loves nails and even though I’m not a fanatic there’s shades I might buy that she wants as well but I lend them to her whenever she wants. That way I use the bottle and she doesn’t need to spend more.
Under consumption core has been a huge game changer for me! It really struck a chord with me and then as I did more research I learned about people like you that have taught me how important anti-consumerism is. I still have a long ways to go... But I am so proud to say that I haven't brought any new "unnecessary" items in 1 month! (That might not be big for some.. But it is for me!)
My overconsumption habits began back in COVID days when there weren't any options for going out. As a person living alone, I would only go out for errands like groceries and the laundromat at my nearby plaza. But that plaza also had dollar stores, and Aldi had home items. So I found myself strolling through the aisles looking for nothing in particular but buying about 20 small items. They were "useful" home items but unnecessary. It became a habit and almost addiction at one point checking out all the stores. It became so routine to take my mind off a long day at work by window shopping. But I started having too much clutter at home. So now I'm switching my evening shopping hours to gym hours as my new buffer from work to home.
i think the youtube beauty community when it started out over 10 years ago is largely responsible for a lot of overconsumption through things like makeup collection videos. it also paved the way for influencer culture through things like product reviews and what’s new videos.
I've been trying to not consume as much over the last handful of years. I've taken up mending clothes when they get holes (even the dreaded chub rub thigh holes) instead of throwing them out and buying new ones immediately. And since I know how to crochet I have started trying to see if I can make something myself (usually home decor type items) instead of just buying the thing that I see that I like. This most recently resulted in me making my own soap saver out of cotton yarn I already had on hand instead of buying a pre-made one from a website when I was buying bars of soap. Finished the soap saver in like 20 min with materials I already had (and probably saved at least a few dollars as well). Its such a hard mental shift, but I am always glad to see trends like underconsumption core because at the very least they are trying to shift the needle away from overconsumption.
my biggest concern with “underconsumption-core” being a trend is that it’s a trend, specifically. i’m really really hoping it doesn’t rubber-band the other direction when it loses its trendiness. but! i guess for now it’s giving an opportunity for people to realise how much nicer life is when you stop selling yours to companies, so i’ll take the win for the time being lol
Shelbi, you've inspired me to get on my secondhand market a lot more! My fiance and I just got a new house, and I'm working on making it homey and I've been having fun looking around to see what I can find secondhand like lamps. I've found some wonderful unique pieces this way.
I definitely used to be a person who shopped for dopamine and entertainment without even thinking about it and now that I'm more aware I can't help but be baffled by overconsumption when I see it
underconsumption core has actually made me feel like i got a kick in the butt and that i need to practice what i preach. i've been stuck in scarcity mindset since there were still dinosaurs on this planet (almost, at least).. but this gives me a nudge to get my shit together and actually use what i have more and strive for a more sustainable lifestyle. i really hope this won't be just another trend, but that it instead will stay.
What annoys me the most is that even Thrift stores are now also based on consumerism and they throw out perfectly good clothing because "it doesn't sell quick enough".... Even if something is 100% cotton they just throw it out instead of saving it for the next year or try again within a few weeks. They usually have huge storage capacity anyways. The people working there usually don't follow the seasons as well limiting the success of someone finding it on the right time :S I've seen stores put sweaters on display in summer and T-shirts during winter... it baffles me and angers me that it gets thrown away because of this lack of effort.
Great for everyone to buy secondhand so kudos, but I think we solve this problem by not buying so much stuff from the beginning so things don't have to go to the thrift store. Mend, repair, improvise, borrow and return, go without. For me, it's a fun challenge!
lol you think there’s space? That’s real cute of you. Worked in one and the amount of clothing….girl we couldn’t even walk the damn aisle in the back room due to mountains of clothing. It was sell or recycle or throw away no other options period.
@@yadiaag7771 I worked in one too, they had plenty of storage space, because it used to be a bike store before, and had a huge stockroom. But i visit many as well, and some stores are just not putting effort in at all, which makes me a bit annoyed, if you treat it like garbage, it sells like garbage. But I'm from Europe, so maybe in the USA it's more concentrated to a few places only so it piles up on 1 location. I can understand then that it's overwhelming to deal with.
I thought I had a problem with shopping, so I did a low buy year this year. It's really opened my eyes. I went on the shopping addiction subreddit on Reddit and people are tens or HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars in debt. Not for a house, but for STUFF. That's wild to me. We have normalized mindless consumerism to the point where the average American has over $8000 in credit card debt. I thought I had a problem, but people are literally going into debt for stuff they don't even need. That's definitely not healthy or good for our planet.
Rather than buying frequently for dopamine hits, it's better to do as Shelbee suggest and hold out for those few specific thing on your wishlist that fit your requirements, because they will give you dopamine in owning too, not just buying. Even if it's a newly produced thing it's gonna get a lot more use, and hopefully help stave of some off your consumption needs 🙂
I agree, anything where more people are questioning the current system is a huge step forward. However messily and imperfectly they start out, for a lot of them it's just the entryway into more thoughtful, impactful, and intentional life changes.
The economy wouldn't "Collapse" yes it may have a downfall for a while but then once companies stop over-producing and they produce just enough or as much as they're selling then it would hit a balance again, because the shift which caused economy to blast higher than ever is the fact that people are over-consuming, which if stopped companies would be forced to produce less, which would cost them less in time, which then would balance out the bought versus sold ratios.
Maybe you are just starting in the creative hobbies corner, but I assure you, this market is just as insidious as the ones you're non maker market. Creatives hoard types of paints, pigmentss, yarns, patterns, wood carving tools and more. Plus silly unneeded gadgets for crafts are as common as janky kitchen gadgets, or changes in formulas for paints, pens, fibers.... The list goes on and on. One may come to the craft market for slow made and recycled goods and end up making more stuff then they or others need-and still end up in a landfill. That might be one of your next under consumption topics to consider visiting.
For me, making my own stuff is about having what I want.Why would I want an ugly purse with someone else's initials on it? Got mine from a junk store for $5. No initials. The clothes I make FIT. The food I make...I can say everything that is in my food. No stabilizers, and the soap I make still has the glycerin in it. I control what's in it. It's not hard to make. Lip stick, moisturizers...If everyone knew, Avon wouldn't exist.
In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, life was completely disrupted. People weren’t living their lives normally. So GWB told everyone to go out there and shop, even though people were afraid there would be another attack. The reality was and is that, as Shelby says, society as we know it would have collapsed if we hadn’t gone back to shopping. It felt so soulless and materialistic even then.
I agree!! I think if you can choose to buy less (or buy ethically), that's wonderful! As you mentioned, sometimes this trend can feel a little like 'cosplaying' poverty or associating those who have very little as 'ideal' (this mostly comes from people who maybe aren't as vocal or focused on sustainability). So, as long as there's respect and understanding for those in different social classes, I think it's a decent trend to hop on! I suppose that was the same issue with the minimalism trend a few years ago. Thanks for the vid Shelbiz, very thought provoking ~
Please do make a video on the shopping/vlogging/day in the life videos! I really don't like them and don't really understand the appeal of them but I would guess that maybe it feels like hanging out with a friend (rather than actually hanging out with a friend)... I'm interested to hear your take!
16:40 - exactly. If you aren't spending money and doing things or buying things... you're not wanted for collaborations as that is all about marketing/consumerism and your life is not see as good enough to watch/engage with as nothing is 'happening'. It's so sad :(.
People tease me for my duct tapped shoes. The shoes are perfectly fine other than the hole in the foam of the heel. My shoes were gifted to me by a neighbor and Ive had them for 8 years. They are not fashionable but they are sturdy, functional and comfortable. I can afford to replace them but I don't want to.
My kiddo loves this pair of sneakers he’s had since last year (he’s young, so that’s a long time for him to fit into something). They’re Minecraft, they light up, and they have memory foam. He’s run them down they’re more tape than shoe at this point and he’s adamant that they will NOT be replaced until he can no longer fit in them. And then he just wants the same exact pair in a bigger size 😂 he gets that from my spouse for sure. I struggle not to buy things just because.
I know right! That's the thing with a lot of the things I own that I don't understand about other people. Like with my last laptop. I had it for 7 years and even when it started having problems and people said I should get a new one. I was like "I don't want a new one, I just want this one to work".
My sneakers are also 8 years old. They are falling apart so I'll have to throw them away in 2 years max, but I'm proud of how long they've lasted. I only have a new pair because my sister accidentally bought some sneakers that were too small for her and forgot to return them😅
That's honestly punk as hell. DIY and used/scuffed/holey stuff was cool back in the 80's- it showed that you actually DID wear that article of clothing or shoes. (Hope I described this correctly, haven't had my morning coffee yet 😂)
Have you heard of Cabinet health? They’re trying to eliminate the plastic used from getting prescription bottle and the traveling/transport of those prescriptions by also having it go straight to your house.
I love watching slow content, so my "I see it -> I want it" moments are not someone's online haul but stuff like Bernadette Banner hand-sewing a skirt 😍
Your videos have always been super informative and have made a major impact on my life but holy hell this one hit different😅 you're level of breaking down consumerism in a psychological way really hit home. I love your content, please don't ever stop!!
I find there is a JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out) and the benefits that come with finding one off pieces in the thrift/op shop haul or local markets that are anti fast fashion. I find that living a simple life has alot of blessings and having been on both sides (consumerism) i much prefer the simple clutter free life.
I'm so glad someone like you have finally said that this over consumtion is so problomatic but us being brainwashed into thinking we need to consume as much as we do it is such a major problem in society today.
My city has a new, smaller limit on garbage. We have the paper, metal, glass, plastic recycling. We have green bins for compost, and leaf, tree, yard waste for compost as well. Unfortunately too many people in my city are throwing away things that are not garbage. In Canada, we have a shocking amount of garbage per person/family.
Seriously? What part of Canada? I figured cities like Vancouver and Toronto would be pretty into recycling already, but idk about places like Quebec and Alberta.
what changed me really was taking charge of my mental health. I am still purging the house of stuff but i am not bringing in anything that i dont need ie food, clothes when mine dont fit or i need something specific for a unplanned event. other than that i use what i have till it breaks or runs out. I dont see the point in getting rid of nice things that are functional when its a mood /looking for something else to look at like shelves or storage containers. i have several that i just rotate through the house and its a new room. I dont seasonal decorate or eat out of my normal pattern anymore for holidays.
Please do make that video on how entertainment has become mostly about consumerism! Hobbies like crafting, gardening take so much more care and time on both ends (for the creator to do and record, and for the viewer to get involved in their own way) and it seems impossible to compete for attention with companies/influencers pushing new stuff daily which can be bought at the drop of a hat.
I hate that on every video with an “underconsumption” tag, people are so mad because they say this is how poor people have always lived and rich people are co-opting it or romanticizing it. Like that’s a bad thing??? Rich people SHOULD try to live less wasteful lives, just like everyone else. We SHOULD be “romanticizing” living like a normal person instead of spending thousands to keep up with the Joneses. As someone who cannot afford to live like an influencer, let me say I love seeing my lifestyle reflected and “romanticized” on social media. Now when I make my coffee at home, use items I already have instead of buying new, or find a creative way to reuse something, I feel good about it instead of just feeling like a poor person. Lol.
I got my self in 11k of cc debt shopping as a hobby and for dopamine... i needed to stop... i did and got out of the debt, i have yet to find a fulfilling hobby 2 years later, it also might be depression. But it definitely a hard habit to break, this month was a bad month for me, probably spent $500 on shit to try to make myself happy. And Realized i was falling back in my old ways. I deleted a few shopping apps. This video ❤😍 tho! 💯
I’ve had the same clothes for so long that when I need some maternity/post-partum clothes I had no idea “what my style was”. I just wear clothes until they are unwearable, then they become dust rags or clothes patches. But I walked into my local thrift store and had no idea what to choose…so my mom, sister and husband helped me pick out “cute clothes”. 😂❤
Buying less is important but a thing that still counts (in my opinion) and might be more possible for some (than not buying anything at all) is supporting smal businesses :) I try to always highlight and support independent brands/creators and small businesses, I'd rather give my money to them than to some billionaires. Just next time if you want something cute or you're looking for decor, jewellery, a gift for someone, look for some small bizz first 🧡
I think a lot of people see normal hobbies as boring because hobbies are not about look at me show and tell style of sharing. Active hobbies are about doing the thing and bonding over them. It's about talking about the experience doing the thing, sharing techniques doing the thing, or doing the thing together. It's doing supply swaps and figuring out how to use what you do have to make the project work. One of my many many hobbies is knitting and even though there's like a million different notions and supplies that you can use I get by very very successfully and very very happily with basically 2 darning needles and my crochet hook set. I don't need all the extra stuff. I don't need stitch holders I use scrap yarn it works better it's more flexible etc etc. But a big chunk of the social atomization that capitalism is doing to our society is convincing people that those in-depth technical conversations sharing those experiences and those techniques are boring. That is genuinely part of it. And the more young people especially decide F that, I'm going against what society says is normal this is fun, the better off we're going to be.
For me it’s definitely the control and the dopamine hit. Even though I spend less on clothing as I did ten years ago, when I feel powerless I just go on a spree and not looking at the price until I feel in control again.. it’s really tough to break it ..
The thing I mostly consume is second hand craft supplies, and then I do so many fun projects!! (I do still love the thrift store too much for second hand craft fun) ❤
Here’s me suffering from horrible foot pain from my bunions the last couple weeks and eyeing these $120 booties with a wide toe box and thinking “if I buys these will they be healthy for my feet, be cute, and last 5+ years bc I HATE buying shoes” 😆
Making consumer choices like this is so hard and so much work so I feel you. I've been putting off buying good shoes and I'm actually worried that instead will just do a fuck it kinda impulse purchase 🤭
Seconding the “try them on if you can find them locally” idea. Also, inspect the materials carefully. Anything made of plastic - foam, pleather, synthetic fabrics - is going to disintegrate no matter how much care you take. I found a pair of handmade boots for an embarrassing amount of money, but they’re incredibly sturdy - not squishy foam that breaks down (is intended to break down), not glued together but stitched. Wide toe box and exactly my style. I wore them every single day until the pandemic hit to the office or out hiking, and when I polish them, they look new. They turned ten this spring. I have saved SO MUCH money on shoes by saving up for a year for just one pair of really good ones because I haven’t had to buy even one pair since.
There were a lot of great points in this video, but the comment about fitting in through consumerism made it sound like it’s only a thing of modern capitalist society. Using certain types of clothes or owning certain items has always been a symbol of status as long as civilizations have existed. In the middle ages there were even laws dictating what kinds of colours and clothes each social class is allowed to wear. In ancient Greece and Rome your clothes symbolised your status. So it’s not as simple as ”going back” to a way of fitting in through your actions, visible symbols of status are deeply ingrained in cultures.
Back in the olden days when I was a kid, manufacturers built things to last. However, when globalization became a thing, they outsourced manufacturing jobs and mass produced cheaply made alternatives for bigger profits which is another reason for the consumerism trend.
The amount and what I consume is definitely related to cronically online behaviour. Like she said, I want to be cool and like the people on the internet. It takes conscious effort to shake myself out of it. Example: All my sun glasses were the wrong shape all of a sudden and I really wanted the cat eye shaped ones
Not necessarily a consumerism thing, but definitely on the trend side… I’ve been growing my hair out this year and hopefully halfway through next year it will be to my waist. I’ve noticed that all of the ladies with waist length hair are cutting it just past the shoulders. It almost made me feel like I needed to cut mine too. When I said something to my husband about it, he said my long hair will make my hair look even more gorgeous since everyone else doesn’t have long hair. That made me feel better! Also, just want to say that I was planning on getting a vanity, and through a conversation with my wise mother, I’ve decided to sand my desk and paint it and get a mirror for it to make old furniture new! Thought that would go along well with this video!
I never care about the fitting in thing. I always wanted to wear what I find interesting and fun. It does feel boring for me if I'm not wearing a bright colored, dyed pattern, or something with interesting shapes and textures. Like the tank top I have that has a center slit in the back, its really cool to me. I've made the mistake of not thinking enough about something before buying and ending up not using it. The only easy thing I can do, especially since I still don't drive, but I have to eventually so I can move out, is donating the clothes to Goodwill. Because Goodwill is the only thing close enough to me. I'm trying to make sure I only get clothes I really like and can see myself actually wanting to wear for a long time. Would save me a lot of money too.
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I think the problem is people don't know who they are. If you need things to give you an identity or to belong to a "community" to be someone, there is obviously an issue in how you were raised. You have been failed by your parents first and society second. You are stronger than that, and if you continue on that line if needed else to be you, you are failing yourselves. Be the individual that you were born to be, not the brainless sheep big businesses want you to be. Thank you Shelby, your videos are entertaining.
Great video. I'm into videogame so sometimes I'll watch TH-camrs play some game titles I was semi-interested in so I can tackle the 'FOMO' and still be relevant with my peers on the latest and greatest without spending my funds on it. It does depend on the game, my child and I have a strong desire to buy that new Zelda game but I'll wait until it's near December and find it pre-owned.
ive been trying to ask this for some time but could you talk about sustainability and ethics within people with food allergies / diseases im celiac myself and I know there are gluten free places and not and if you could compare that with like an allergen friendly ethics and sustainability vs a regular old one id really appreciate it bc I feel ignored about my concern when talking about sustainability with my celiac or if anyone has food allergies pls like this people who are like me have food insecurity over this and want help out like me I want Shelbi do do this video so bad pls
I'd love to see you discuss the role of corporations in consumerism. And how corporations (and the US military) have the biggest negative impact on the environment over individual consumption. Capitalism is the problem, not consumers...
Agree with you but also disagree with you. Consumers are the problem but also the victim. But we are not puzzle pieces without agency or free will. We don't have to keep eating what corporations are shoving down our throats. But also making good consumer choices is hard and requires work. So I get what you are saying
She discusses the role of corporations all the time, not sure about military but she never doesn’t mention systemic causes. But her channel started and is focused on overconsumption, there are many ways to tackle environmental issues including writing to corporations or getting involved with local government. She talks about lots of ways to get involved and make change beyond individual choices but this topic is about individual consumption. All levels matter, not just the structural level. Would you condone people littering, dumping pollution into streams, or causing wildfires from gender reveal parties because you want to focus on dismantling capitalism? What do you think that looks like if it’s not people opting out of consuming capitalistic products and systems?
so we need to make the main business of reusing everything. All these landfill of fabric could be rebought and transformed in factories etc. The economic system still grows but with existing and used material. Some companies do that. How do we make it global and trendy. It has to come from the largest factories
If you go to the Wikipedia page about iPhones you can see what the support life (to date) is for each model. Many of them have been supported for security updates for eight or even nine years! This is why I don’t get it when people complain they “have to” upgrade their phones every couple of years, a battery replacement is a lot cheaper than a new phone (and you can DIY cheaper than that, if you’re handy or have a friend who is.) I am so glad the flat edged phones came back, they’re easier to open safely for repair AND they look so much better. When they announced the 12 minis I was so relieved to have a backup plan if I broke my old SE… but I never did, and it got a security update in July this year, at over eight years old!
I just learned at a teaching conference that the younger genZ and genAlpa experiences FOBO instead of FOMO, which is for the older genZ and younger millenials. Fear Of Better Options would probably (re-)inforce overconsumption, because you want to try everything all the time, quickly changing interests. Therefore also changing the social groups, which you said is linked to the things we buy.
IV not IIII…. Sorry, does not matter to this overall video, but just slightly cringed upon seeing it. On this topic of underconsumption, I do feel like it is getting harder just because quality is not any better. Jeans I used to own are still lasting, even my nieces are wearing them. But the jeans I bought three weeks ago are already ripped and deteriorating. This fast fashion society we live in also comes with low quality.
no but why does this "trend" even exist. It shouldn't be an aesthetic like "cottagecore'' or ''cluttercore'' this is serious and making underconsumption an aesthetic is messed up
Gardening was on my other channel but I miss it too 😫 I’ve still been gardening & talking about it hut mostly on my wildlife habitat. This fall I do plan to get the veggies going tho ❤️
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What really gets me is how consumerism has gotten so fast people are “reviewing” things they haven’t even worn. How can you tell me those shoes are so comfortable and easy to walk in when they still have the tag. It makes it so hard to be a thoughtful consumer when I actually need to replace something.
i think this is where the influencer culture problem seeps in. as long as there are influencers promoting products and glorifying overconsumption there will never be honest reviews
yes even reviews from regular people!! So many reviews on target’s website are from people who got the product for free and they’ll give something one star just because they haven’t had time to try it or (this one infuriates me) it’s just not something they would buy. I also wish brands would send their “give us a review” emails months later rather than like 2 weeks, but by that point they’re probably done selling that item anyway🥲
I can think of two reasons: People might have a broad definition of review that includes unboxing and first impressions. Don't get me wrong, that can be very interesting information.
The second one is that the trend is gone and it doesn't get many klicks how well shoes feel after several weeks or the seams of a sweater start opening after one and a half years.
Your channel is so comforting to me. People irl don't understand why I don't buy stuff, or why I'm anti capitalist. Your videos are always a hit of sanity
I suggest asking these questions when you want or need something and in this order:
1: Do you need the item?
2: If it’s a want, then ask could the money that you’d spend on this item be put to better use?
3: If it’s a want, also ask where will you store it?
4: Would something that you already have work?
5: If you’re going to use it infrequently, then can you borrow it?
6: Can you find it secondhand?
7: If you must buy it new, what is the most sustainable option that you can obtain?
i agree. i think most people get wants confused with needs. for example people don’t need the latest fall fashions, they want it because they allow society, social media, and marketers to convince them they need it
Oooh, number 3 is a good one! I often forget to take storage into consideration when buying things. Most things I buy are second hand and a lot of your points can be applied to buying second hand too 👍
I really like this!! My family always gets me stuff on holidays or like when a new semester of college starts y'know and I always go through basically everything I have so I know I'm only asking for what I need. For example my sandals unfortunately broke after like 4 years (rest in peace) so I know that I can look for some, maybe better quality or more sustainable whichever I can find within a reasonable price. I just recently discovered I don't have enough hoodies to get me through to laundry day so I asked for 2 new ones. It's not a perfect system but it's where I'm at
That’s the kind of questions I ask myself when getting presents for people
I swear I remember a video of you saying why you don't use Blueland.....🧐🤨🤔👀
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I was literally thinking the same thing! I thought they did something terrible that made her stop using them. 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
I was thinking the same thing! I feel like a clarification would be helpful.
it was something about shady science used in their marketing about micro-plastics in laundry and dish pods since they have laundry tablets that don't use the plastic. They used not good research for these claims or something...? I don't know what the video was named because I think she was calling out a few brands. If they've amended this or reached out and talked to Shelbi about it, then I'd be curious to know
Yes, I remember the same! She said she doesn’t like it because it is unsustainable
Ugh YES! One of my favorite vloggers has started to annoy me because every video they’re buying something. Then they complain about not being able to buy a house, but they spend SO much money on nails, hair, clothes, shoes, etc. They don’t even realize that their priorities are messed up. And let’s not talk about how much time these people spend on RETURNS. I think buying so much and returning some of it makes them feel better about their overconsumption.
My hobby is doing my nails and it is SO tiring honestly, the brands come out with new polishes every month, and it's just so much.
The biggest thing for me is FOMO, like "oh, I don't have this exact shade of purple, with those exact sparkles, etc" and the brands know and make things limited edition.
I have been using your trick of having a wishlist and just waiting on it as much possible and it has been SUPER helpful.
ive noticed that you can find nail polishes pretty easy in thrift stores, i dont know if thats something youd be happy with but if you wanted something new maybe that work
i feel this same sentiment as someone who also does my nails frequently! i have a small collection but i do have one of those nail polish storage racks full, there are nail polishes still coming out that i want but i've learned to limit the amount of new nail polishes i get. if i really want it i have to actually see myself wearing it frequently. don't even get me started on limited edition releases the fomo is so real but reminding myself that dupes exist is also helpful. and ultimately saving the money or putting it towards something else is key as well! we got this! ❤
Honestly I would find a friend just as crazy as me for nails and share each other’s colors, supplies ect. I do this with my cousin who loves nails and even though I’m not a fanatic there’s shades I might buy that she wants as well but I lend them to her whenever she wants. That way I use the bottle and she doesn’t need to spend more.
I have become so aware of the lifestyle vlogs I used to love now just becoming shopping vlogs and it’s so exhausting! This is why I miss your vlogs 😩
Under consumption core has been a huge game changer for me! It really struck a chord with me and then as I did more research I learned about people like you that have taught me how important anti-consumerism is. I still have a long ways to go... But I am so proud to say that I haven't brought any new "unnecessary" items in 1 month! (That might not be big for some.. But it is for me!)
Thank you for the last point, Shelby. Many do not realize the American way of life (currently) requires the exploitation of others and the planet.
My overconsumption habits began back in COVID days when there weren't any options for going out. As a person living alone, I would only go out for errands like groceries and the laundromat at my nearby plaza. But that plaza also had dollar stores, and Aldi had home items. So I found myself strolling through the aisles looking for nothing in particular but buying about 20 small items. They were "useful" home items but unnecessary. It became a habit and almost addiction at one point checking out all the stores. It became so routine to take my mind off a long day at work by window shopping. But I started having too much clutter at home. So now I'm switching my evening shopping hours to gym hours as my new buffer from work to home.
i think the youtube beauty community when it started out over 10 years ago is largely responsible for a lot of overconsumption through things like makeup collection videos. it also paved the way for influencer culture through things like product reviews and what’s new videos.
A lot of them made disclaimers “this is not a normal amount for anyone but it’s my job” but it definitely still influenced people to buy more I feel
I've been trying to not consume as much over the last handful of years. I've taken up mending clothes when they get holes (even the dreaded chub rub thigh holes) instead of throwing them out and buying new ones immediately. And since I know how to crochet I have started trying to see if I can make something myself (usually home decor type items) instead of just buying the thing that I see that I like. This most recently resulted in me making my own soap saver out of cotton yarn I already had on hand instead of buying a pre-made one from a website when I was buying bars of soap. Finished the soap saver in like 20 min with materials I already had (and probably saved at least a few dollars as well).
Its such a hard mental shift, but I am always glad to see trends like underconsumption core because at the very least they are trying to shift the needle away from overconsumption.
my biggest concern with “underconsumption-core” being a trend is that it’s a trend, specifically. i’m really really hoping it doesn’t rubber-band the other direction when it loses its trendiness. but! i guess for now it’s giving an opportunity for people to realise how much nicer life is when you stop selling yours to companies, so i’ll take the win for the time being lol
Shelbi, you've inspired me to get on my secondhand market a lot more! My fiance and I just got a new house, and I'm working on making it homey and I've been having fun looking around to see what I can find secondhand like lamps. I've found some wonderful unique pieces this way.
Wait I thought you didn’t like blue land because they funded their own research and it was substantiated by unbiased evidence? Is that no longer true?
Said it better than my comment so boosting yours so Shelby can see it hopefully as I’m also confused
Thought the same. Gonna do some of my own research but would love to know the thought change to support them now
I was thinking the same thing! Hopefully she addresses it
Where did she say this?
Yes!!! I need to know. I haven't bought anything from them because of that but I do really need some more options
I definitely used to be a person who shopped for dopamine and entertainment without even thinking about it and now that I'm more aware I can't help but be baffled by overconsumption when I see it
underconsumption core has actually made me feel like i got a kick in the butt and that i need to practice what i preach. i've been stuck in scarcity mindset since there were still dinosaurs on this planet (almost, at least).. but this gives me a nudge to get my shit together and actually use what i have more and strive for a more sustainable lifestyle. i really hope this won't be just another trend, but that it instead will stay.
INSTANT sub. So glad you are creating this content!! So important to be added to the space
I felt the exact same way when I found her channel! It was like yes, thank you! we need these videos
What annoys me the most is that even Thrift stores are now also based on consumerism and they throw out perfectly good clothing because "it doesn't sell quick enough".... Even if something is 100% cotton they just throw it out instead of saving it for the next year or try again within a few weeks. They usually have huge storage capacity anyways. The people working there usually don't follow the seasons as well limiting the success of someone finding it on the right time :S I've seen stores put sweaters on display in summer and T-shirts during winter... it baffles me and angers me that it gets thrown away because of this lack of effort.
Great for everyone to buy secondhand so kudos, but I think we solve this problem by not buying so much stuff from the beginning so things don't have to go to the thrift store. Mend, repair, improvise, borrow and return, go without. For me, it's a fun challenge!
lol you think there’s space? That’s real cute of you.
Worked in one and the amount of clothing….girl we couldn’t even walk the damn aisle in the back room due to mountains of clothing.
It was sell or recycle or throw away no other options period.
@@yadiaag7771 I worked in one too, they had plenty of storage space, because it used to be a bike store before, and had a huge stockroom. But i visit many as well, and some stores are just not putting effort in at all, which makes me a bit annoyed, if you treat it like garbage, it sells like garbage. But I'm from Europe, so maybe in the USA it's more concentrated to a few places only so it piles up on 1 location. I can understand then that it's overwhelming to deal with.
I thought I had a problem with shopping, so I did a low buy year this year. It's really opened my eyes. I went on the shopping addiction subreddit on Reddit and people are tens or HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars in debt. Not for a house, but for STUFF. That's wild to me. We have normalized mindless consumerism to the point where the average American has over $8000 in credit card debt. I thought I had a problem, but people are literally going into debt for stuff they don't even need. That's definitely not healthy or good for our planet.
Great video.
One thing though…. It’s FEWER purchases, not less purchases
Rather than buying frequently for dopamine hits, it's better to do as Shelbee suggest and hold out for those few specific thing on your wishlist that fit your requirements, because they will give you dopamine in owning too, not just buying. Even if it's a newly produced thing it's gonna get a lot more use, and hopefully help stave of some off your consumption needs 🙂
Been using a peppermint bar soap for over a year that just came in untreated cardboard it's nice
I agree, anything where more people are questioning the current system is a huge step forward. However messily and imperfectly they start out, for a lot of them it's just the entryway into more thoughtful, impactful, and intentional life changes.
The economy wouldn't "Collapse" yes it may have a downfall for a while but then once companies stop over-producing and they produce just enough or as much as they're selling then it would hit a balance again, because the shift which caused economy to blast higher than ever is the fact that people are over-consuming, which if stopped companies would be forced to produce less, which would cost them less in time, which then would balance out the bought versus sold ratios.
Maybe you are just starting in the creative hobbies corner, but I assure you, this market is just as insidious as the ones you're non maker market.
Creatives hoard types of paints, pigmentss, yarns, patterns, wood carving tools and more. Plus silly unneeded gadgets for crafts are as common as janky kitchen gadgets, or changes in formulas for paints, pens, fibers.... The list goes on and on.
One may come to the craft market for slow made and recycled goods and end up making more stuff then they or others need-and still end up in a landfill.
That might be one of your next under consumption topics to consider visiting.
Another great video…educating AND not so doom and gloom. Once you stop compulsively shopping (or anything) it just feels so freeing!🥰🥰🥰
The Blueland packages have some kind of silver lining in them. That's compostable?
yes! a local tea brand uses the same thing to package their loose leaf tea and we have been home composting them. I believe its some kind of starch
Yep!
For me, making my own stuff is about having what I want.Why would I want an ugly purse with someone else's initials on it? Got mine from a junk store for $5. No initials. The clothes I make FIT. The food I make...I can say everything that is in my food. No stabilizers, and the soap I make still has the glycerin in it. I control what's in it. It's not hard to make. Lip stick, moisturizers...If everyone knew, Avon wouldn't exist.
In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, life was completely disrupted. People weren’t living their lives normally. So GWB told everyone to go out there and shop, even though people were afraid there would be another attack. The reality was and is that, as Shelby says, society as we know it would have collapsed if we hadn’t gone back to shopping. It felt so soulless and materialistic even then.
I agree!! I think if you can choose to buy less (or buy ethically), that's wonderful! As you mentioned, sometimes this trend can feel a little like 'cosplaying' poverty or associating those who have very little as 'ideal' (this mostly comes from people who maybe aren't as vocal or focused on sustainability). So, as long as there's respect and understanding for those in different social classes, I think it's a decent trend to hop on! I suppose that was the same issue with the minimalism trend a few years ago. Thanks for the vid Shelbiz, very thought provoking ~
Please do make a video on the shopping/vlogging/day in the life videos! I really don't like them and don't really understand the appeal of them but I would guess that maybe it feels like hanging out with a friend (rather than actually hanging out with a friend)... I'm interested to hear your take!
16:40 - exactly.
If you aren't spending money and doing things or buying things... you're not wanted for collaborations as that is all about marketing/consumerism and your life is not see as good enough to watch/engage with as nothing is 'happening'. It's so sad :(.
People tease me for my duct tapped shoes. The shoes are perfectly fine other than the hole in the foam of the heel. My shoes were gifted to me by a neighbor and Ive had them for 8 years. They are not fashionable but they are sturdy, functional and comfortable. I can afford to replace them but I don't want to.
My kiddo loves this pair of sneakers he’s had since last year (he’s young, so that’s a long time for him to fit into something). They’re Minecraft, they light up, and they have memory foam. He’s run them down they’re more tape than shoe at this point and he’s adamant that they will NOT be replaced until he can no longer fit in them. And then he just wants the same exact pair in a bigger size 😂 he gets that from my spouse for sure. I struggle not to buy things just because.
I know right! That's the thing with a lot of the things I own that I don't understand about other people. Like with my last laptop. I had it for 7 years and even when it started having problems and people said I should get a new one. I was like "I don't want a new one, I just want this one to work".
My sneakers are also 8 years old. They are falling apart so I'll have to throw them away in 2 years max, but I'm proud of how long they've lasted. I only have a new pair because my sister accidentally bought some sneakers that were too small for her and forgot to return them😅
That's honestly punk as hell. DIY and used/scuffed/holey stuff was cool back in the 80's- it showed that you actually DID wear that article of clothing or shoes. (Hope I described this correctly, haven't had my morning coffee yet 😂)
Meanwhile my mom asked me if I needed a new pair of white sneakers cuz mine got DIRTY😭 God forbid it looks like I actually wear my shoes!
Have you heard of Cabinet health? They’re trying to eliminate the plastic used from getting prescription bottle and the traveling/transport of those prescriptions by also having it go straight to your house.
I love watching slow content, so my "I see it -> I want it" moments are not someone's online haul but stuff like Bernadette Banner hand-sewing a skirt 😍
Bought my favourite mug for 50p at a charity shop and every mug since has looked overpriced
Your videos have always been super informative and have made a major impact on my life but holy hell this one hit different😅 you're level of breaking down consumerism in a psychological way really hit home. I love your content, please don't ever stop!!
I find there is a JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out) and the benefits that come with finding one off pieces in the thrift/op shop haul or local markets that are anti fast fashion. I find that living a simple life has alot of blessings and having been on both sides (consumerism) i much prefer the simple clutter free life.
I'm so glad someone like you have finally said that this over consumtion is so problomatic but us being brainwashed into thinking we need to consume as much as we do it is such a major problem in society today.
Shelbi this might be my favorite video you've ever made and i've been watching for about 7 years
I'm a minimalist because I'm broke
My city has a new, smaller limit on garbage. We have the paper, metal, glass, plastic recycling. We have green bins for compost, and leaf, tree, yard waste for compost as well. Unfortunately too many people in my city are throwing away things that are not garbage. In Canada, we have a shocking amount of garbage per person/family.
Seriously? What part of Canada? I figured cities like Vancouver and Toronto would be pretty into recycling already, but idk about places like Quebec and Alberta.
I wish we had this all over the USA.
@@Iquey I'm in Ottawa, Ontario
what changed me really was taking charge of my mental health. I am still purging the house of stuff but i am not bringing in anything that i dont need ie food, clothes when mine dont fit or i need something specific for a unplanned event. other than that i use what i have till it breaks or runs out. I dont see the point in getting rid of nice things that are functional when its a mood /looking for something else to look at like shelves or storage containers. i have several that i just rotate through the house and its a new room. I dont seasonal decorate or eat out of my normal pattern anymore for holidays.
Please do make that video on how entertainment has become mostly about consumerism! Hobbies like crafting, gardening take so much more care and time on both ends (for the creator to do and record, and for the viewer to get involved in their own way) and it seems impossible to compete for attention with companies/influencers pushing new stuff daily which can be bought at the drop of a hat.
I hate that on every video with an “underconsumption” tag, people are so mad because they say this is how poor people have always lived and rich people are co-opting it or romanticizing it. Like that’s a bad thing???
Rich people SHOULD try to live less wasteful lives, just like everyone else.
We SHOULD be “romanticizing” living like a normal person instead of spending thousands to keep up with the Joneses.
As someone who cannot afford to live like an influencer, let me say I love seeing my lifestyle reflected and “romanticized” on social media. Now when I make my coffee at home, use items I already have instead of buying new, or find a creative way to reuse something, I feel good about it instead of just feeling like a poor person. Lol.
We need any attention on this matter of consumerism and the environment!! Anything is great and gets people thinking and discussingggggg
excellent points about capitalism at the end and how the systems is set up this way. But I'm still confused how underconsumption core is evil???
Can you talk about the "Natural Fibers Only" fashion trend? I'm curious what your thoughts are, because it seems like a pretty nuanced topic.
My fav video you've ever done!💙
Love that your adverts slot into YOUR life so you’re actually partnering with companies you’ll use and not just for the sake of it. Super cool
I got my self in 11k of cc debt shopping as a hobby and for dopamine... i needed to stop... i did and got out of the debt, i have yet to find a fulfilling hobby 2 years later, it also might be depression. But it definitely a hard habit to break, this month was a bad month for me, probably spent $500 on shit to try to make myself happy. And Realized i was falling back in my old ways. I deleted a few shopping apps. This video ❤😍 tho! 💯
I’ve had the same clothes for so long that when I need some maternity/post-partum clothes I had no idea “what my style was”. I just wear clothes until they are unwearable, then they become dust rags or clothes patches. But I walked into my local thrift store and had no idea what to choose…so my mom, sister and husband helped me pick out “cute clothes”. 😂❤
Buying less is important but a thing that still counts (in my opinion) and might be more possible for some (than not buying anything at all) is supporting smal businesses :) I try to always highlight and support independent brands/creators and small businesses, I'd rather give my money to them than to some billionaires. Just next time if you want something cute or you're looking for decor, jewellery, a gift for someone, look for some small bizz first 🧡
I think a lot of people see normal hobbies as boring because hobbies are not about look at me show and tell style of sharing. Active hobbies are about doing the thing and bonding over them. It's about talking about the experience doing the thing, sharing techniques doing the thing, or doing the thing together. It's doing supply swaps and figuring out how to use what you do have to make the project work.
One of my many many hobbies is knitting and even though there's like a million different notions and supplies that you can use I get by very very successfully and very very happily with basically 2 darning needles and my crochet hook set. I don't need all the extra stuff. I don't need stitch holders I use scrap yarn it works better it's more flexible etc etc.
But a big chunk of the social atomization that capitalism is doing to our society is convincing people that those in-depth technical conversations sharing those experiences and those techniques are boring. That is genuinely part of it. And the more young people especially decide F that, I'm going against what society says is normal this is fun, the better off we're going to be.
Thanks for bringing attention to this issue!
For me it’s definitely the control and the dopamine hit. Even though I spend less on clothing as I did ten years ago, when I feel powerless I just go on a spree and not looking at the price until I feel in control again.. it’s really tough to break it ..
The thing I mostly consume is second hand craft supplies, and then I do so many fun projects!! (I do still love the thrift store too much for second hand craft fun) ❤
Here’s me suffering from horrible foot pain from my bunions the last couple weeks and eyeing these $120 booties with a wide toe box and thinking “if I buys these will they be healthy for my feet, be cute, and last 5+ years bc I HATE buying shoes” 😆
Making consumer choices like this is so hard and so much work so I feel you. I've been putting off buying good shoes and I'm actually worried that instead will just do a fuck it kinda impulse purchase 🤭
If these booties you're eyeing are online I would suggest buying a pair of shoes in-store that you can try on and actually know will be comfortable 🙂
Seconding the “try them on if you can find them locally” idea. Also, inspect the materials carefully. Anything made of plastic - foam, pleather, synthetic fabrics - is going to disintegrate no matter how much care you take.
I found a pair of handmade boots for an embarrassing amount of money, but they’re incredibly sturdy - not squishy foam that breaks down (is intended to break down), not glued together but stitched. Wide toe box and exactly my style. I wore them every single day until the pandemic hit to the office or out hiking, and when I polish them, they look new.
They turned ten this spring. I have saved SO MUCH money on shoes by saving up for a year for just one pair of really good ones because I haven’t had to buy even one pair since.
Omg those plants are THRIVING
I love your videos! I hope you keep growing your community on and offline and your message can go viral
There were a lot of great points in this video, but the comment about fitting in through consumerism made it sound like it’s only a thing of modern capitalist society. Using certain types of clothes or owning certain items has always been a symbol of status as long as civilizations have existed. In the middle ages there were even laws dictating what kinds of colours and clothes each social class is allowed to wear. In ancient Greece and Rome your clothes symbolised your status. So it’s not as simple as ”going back” to a way of fitting in through your actions, visible symbols of status are deeply ingrained in cultures.
Back in the olden days when I was a kid, manufacturers built things to last. However, when globalization became a thing, they outsourced manufacturing jobs and mass produced cheaply made alternatives for bigger profits which is another reason for the consumerism trend.
What are some good sustainable options for underwear that won’t break the bank
Unfortunately, with the loss of third spaces, it takes a lot of effort to find other forms of entertainment than just going shopping
hard agree
The amount and what I consume is definitely related to cronically online behaviour. Like she said, I want to be cool and like the people on the internet. It takes conscious effort to shake myself out of it. Example: All my sun glasses were the wrong shape all of a sudden and I really wanted the cat eye shaped ones
What was that one refillable planner you talked about?
I try to combat the consumerism by removing logos and tags. Some stuff is made really well, but I don’t want to advertise for free 😤
Not necessarily a consumerism thing, but definitely on the trend side… I’ve been growing my hair out this year and hopefully halfway through next year it will be to my waist. I’ve noticed that all of the ladies with waist length hair are cutting it just past the shoulders. It almost made me feel like I needed to cut mine too. When I said something to my husband about it, he said my long hair will make my hair look even more gorgeous since everyone else doesn’t have long hair. That made me feel better! Also, just want to say that I was planning on getting a vanity, and through a conversation with my wise mother, I’ve decided to sand my desk and paint it and get a mirror for it to make old furniture new! Thought that would go along well with this video!
Love your videos!!!!!!
I never care about the fitting in thing. I always wanted to wear what I find interesting and fun. It does feel boring for me if I'm not wearing a bright colored, dyed pattern, or something with interesting shapes and textures. Like the tank top I have that has a center slit in the back, its really cool to me. I've made the mistake of not thinking enough about something before buying and ending up not using it. The only easy thing I can do, especially since I still don't drive, but I have to eventually so I can move out, is donating the clothes to Goodwill. Because Goodwill is the only thing close enough to me. I'm trying to make sure I only get clothes I really like and can see myself actually wanting to wear for a long time. Would save me a lot of money too.
I think the problem is people don't know who they are. If you need things to give you an identity or to belong to a "community" to be someone, there is obviously an issue in how you were raised. You have been failed by your parents first and society second. You are stronger than that, and if you continue on that line if needed else to be you, you are failing yourselves. Be the individual that you were born to be, not the brainless sheep big businesses want you to be.
Thank you Shelby, your videos are entertaining.
Great video. I'm into videogame so sometimes I'll watch TH-camrs play some game titles I was semi-interested in so I can tackle the 'FOMO' and still be relevant with my peers on the latest and greatest without spending my funds on it. It does depend on the game, my child and I have a strong desire to buy that new Zelda game but I'll wait until it's near December and find it pre-owned.
ive been trying to ask this for some time but could you talk about sustainability and ethics within people with food allergies / diseases im celiac myself and I know there are gluten free places and not and if you could compare that with like an allergen friendly ethics and sustainability vs a regular old one id really appreciate it bc I feel ignored about my concern when talking about sustainability with my celiac or if anyone has food allergies pls like this people who are like me have food insecurity over this and want help out like me I want Shelbi do do this video so bad pls
You’re amazing
Does H & M recycle clothes that cannot be donated?
hi Shelby I love ur vidssssssss
gardening is great content!!
Love your channel. Keep un grounded!
You should read the book series "Uglies"
I'd love to see you discuss the role of corporations in consumerism. And how corporations (and the US military) have the biggest negative impact on the environment over individual consumption. Capitalism is the problem, not consumers...
Agree with you but also disagree with you. Consumers are the problem but also the victim. But we are not puzzle pieces without agency or free will. We don't have to keep eating what corporations are shoving down our throats. But also making good consumer choices is hard and requires work. So I get what you are saying
She discusses the role of corporations all the time, not sure about military but she never doesn’t mention systemic causes. But her channel started and is focused on overconsumption, there are many ways to tackle environmental issues including writing to corporations or getting involved with local government. She talks about lots of ways to get involved and make change beyond individual choices but this topic is about individual consumption.
All levels matter, not just the structural level. Would you condone people littering, dumping pollution into streams, or causing wildfires from gender reveal parties because you want to focus on dismantling capitalism? What do you think that looks like if it’s not people opting out of consuming capitalistic products and systems?
so we need to make the main business of reusing everything. All these landfill of fabric could be rebought and transformed in factories etc. The economic system still grows but with existing and used material. Some companies do that. How do we make it global and trendy. It has to come from the largest factories
Consumption is a drug
FINALLY a trend I can relate with, haha.
Agree on all these takes!
I still haven’t upgraded my iphone12 that I got used 😂
If you go to the Wikipedia page about iPhones you can see what the support life (to date) is for each model. Many of them have been supported for security updates for eight or even nine years! This is why I don’t get it when people complain they “have to” upgrade their phones every couple of years, a battery replacement is a lot cheaper than a new phone (and you can DIY cheaper than that, if you’re handy or have a friend who is.)
I am so glad the flat edged phones came back, they’re easier to open safely for repair AND they look so much better. When they announced the 12 minis I was so relieved to have a backup plan if I broke my old SE… but I never did, and it got a security update in July this year, at over eight years old!
Do you still use Dropps?
Truth bombs all over the place here 💥
Capitalism is 🤢 gross. Love this video girly.
Cool video. ❤
I feel like the underconsumption trend is over
I just learned at a teaching conference that the younger genZ and genAlpa experiences FOBO instead of FOMO, which is for the older genZ and younger millenials. Fear Of Better Options would probably (re-)inforce overconsumption, because you want to try everything all the time, quickly changing interests. Therefore also changing the social groups, which you said is linked to the things we buy.
do you also not thrift fast fashion? not sure if that is still seen as unethical
IV not IIII…. Sorry, does not matter to this overall video, but just slightly cringed upon seeing it.
On this topic of underconsumption, I do feel like it is getting harder just because quality is not any better. Jeans I used to own are still lasting, even my nieces are wearing them. But the jeans I bought three weeks ago are already ripped and deteriorating. This fast fashion society we live in also comes with low quality.
no but why does this "trend" even exist. It shouldn't be an aesthetic like "cottagecore'' or ''cluttercore'' this is serious and making underconsumption an aesthetic is messed up
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I started watching you because of the gardening aspect actually. I miss it
Gardening was on my other channel but I miss it too 😫 I’ve still been gardening & talking about it hut mostly on my wildlife habitat. This fall I do plan to get the veggies going tho ❤️
8:31 thanK you aIMee OH MY GOD