Comment on They Paid What? Absurd Paintings that Sold for MillionsparentComments−aaron69513yThis is not consumption at all.A painting is probably a few hundred $ worth of materials perhaps a couple of hundred hours labour tops.The average person probably wastes/consumes more rubbish in a week or two.This is a rich person not consuming if anything.−philwelch13y"Conspicuous consumption" refers to the practice of spending money purely to demonstrate your ability to spend money. Don't be obtuse.
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This is not consumption at all.
A painting is probably a few hundred $ worth of materials perhaps a couple of hundred hours labour tops.
The average person probably wastes/consumes more rubbish in a week or two.
This is a rich person not consuming if anything.
"Conspicuous consumption" refers to the practice of spending money purely to demonstrate your ability to spend money. Don't be obtuse.