What's wrong with spending $400 on a pair of jeans?

[futami]

I usually do most of my shopping at outlet malls, and sometimes spend $30 at the Gap or for a pair of Levis. I've always found it ridiculous that department stores try to sell jeans like Polo, Calvin Klein, etc. for $60-70 and think people who spend that much for casual clothes are idiots.

Well a few days ago, I've learned of something even more outrageous: designer jeans. My mother got me a pair of jeans that were half off from the Nordstrom Rack (an outlet store). They were called "For All Mankind" and looked no different than anything I've ever worn. These jeans were a little tighter than I liked, so I figured I'd look at the price to see if they were worth keeping just to wear once in a while. These half priced jeans were $95 marked down from $175! My mom and little sister feel this is a good deal because they're made by some moron who's dedicated his/her life to pants.

I always figured when people said designer jeans they meant Calvin Klein or whatever, but apparently there are these whole other lines of clothes I've been oblivious to that have 200% markups or whatever. From now on I'm buying all my clothes at Target

i'll spend $400 on games, and amass an extensive catalog of $65 games, but i won't dare spend $300 on something that i'll wear 80% of the time i'm outside.

doesn't the post above, culled from gaf, reflect how out of touch people on gaf are?

some people actually buy $15 jeans at target.

 

the same guy will solicit advice on how to form the word "hello" when passing a female he's crushing on.

[Saint Cornelius]

Why do you care so much about GAffers or what other people do with their money? Go fuck someone bareback.

[BlackMage]

real men wear khakis (chinos), anyway.

[Beezy]

$70-$80 is the most that I ever spent on jeans. I don't think that I'll be doing that again anytime soon.

$300+ on jeans? I never understood how high school and college students were able to do that.

[whiteACID]

I would never spend $400 on jeans, but I do have a few pairs of jeans that were around $90 - $100. The more expensive jeans are actually nice quality than something you would buy at Target. They are more comfortable and last longer, and the material just feels better, it's hard to describe.

[Phoenix Dark]

$50-60 for me, tops. I only buy clothes during Christmas sales anyway

[BlackMage]

I would never spend $400 on jeans, but I do have a few pairs of jeans that were around $90 - $100. The more expensive jeans are actually nice quality than something you would buy at Target. They are more comfortable and last longer, and the material just feels better, it's hard to describe.

your mind thinks they feel better. its a coping mechanism for trying to justify your purchase.

[whiteACID]

No...they ACTUALLY do feel better. The material isn't as rough.

[futami]

Why do you care so much about GAffers or what other people do with their money? Go fuck someone bareback.

because i took offense to the self-righteous hypocrites leveling their judgement on people who opt to spend their money on something other than videogames.

[Saint Cornelius]

because i took offense to the self-righteous hypocrites leveling their judgement on people who opt to spend their money on something other than videogames.

i take offense to your self-righteous, jotaro-esque rambling.

[Mr. Gundam]

I think the most I've ever spent on a pair of jeans was $100, which was on sale, down from $300. They're the best jeans I've ever worn in my whole life.

[Howard Alan Treesong]

There's nothing wrong with spending $400 on a pair of jeans.

But making a thread about how there's nothing wrong with spending $400 on a pair of jeans? That's all kind of fucked-in-the-head.

[futami]

$70-$80 is the most that I ever spent on jeans. I don't think that I'll be doing that again anytime soon.

$300+ on jeans? I never understood how high school and college students were able to do that.

i'm not a high school or college student.

i have a good number of jeans that cost between $380 and $500.

i could never see myself wearing a $80 pair of jeans.

and less snobbery than it is an awareness of how nice "designer" jeans feel.

for what its worth, i don't judge anyone for what they're wearing, but i think it's hypocritical for avid gamers (which i'm clearly not) to turn their nose up at someone for choosing to spend their money on clothes rather than games.

[Human Snorenado]

Why do you care so much about GAffers or what other people do with their money? Go fuck someone bareback.

because i took offense to the self-righteous hypocrites leveling their judgement on people who opt to spend their money on something other than videogames.

Personally, I take offense that people choose to live with their parents long after passing the appropriate age to do so.  It's almost as if they'd rather spend their money on gaudy, unnecessary vanity items than paying rent and being an actual adult.

[futami]

Why do you care so much about GAffers or what other people do with their money? Go fuck someone bareback.

because i took offense to the self-righteous hypocrites leveling their judgement on people who opt to spend their money on something other than videogames.

Personally, I take offense that people choose to live with their parents long after passing the appropriate age to do so.  It's almost as if they'd rather spend their money on gaudy, unnecessary vanity items than paying rent and being an actual adult.

don't hate!

[Beezy]

i'm not a high school or college student.

I wasn't talking about you. I'm talking about people at my college and high school kids that I've seen in my neighborhood.

[Phoenix Dark]

I will admit that GAF crticizing ANYONE on their spending habits is beyond hypocritical. Those distinguished mentally-challenged fellows spend thousands of dollars on videogames; they have no grounds on which to stand

[Human Snorenado]

Why do you care so much about GAffers or what other people do with their money? Go fuck someone bareback.

because i took offense to the self-righteous hypocrites leveling their judgement on people who opt to spend their money on something other than videogames.

Personally, I take offense that people choose to live with their parents long after passing the appropriate age to do so.  It's almost as if they'd rather spend their money on gaudy, unnecessary vanity items than paying rent and being an actual adult.

don't hate!

I'm not hating, I'm just kind of pointing out how absurd it is for you to make judgements on other people's spending habits when you're not paying rent or a mortgage somewhere.  If money were no issue, I'm sure things would be different but speaking for myself I certainly can't see paying what I pay in rent almost for a piece of clothing.

[Human Snorenado]

I will admit that GAF crticizing ANYONE on their spending habits is beyond hypocritical. Those distinguished mentally-challenged fellows spend thousands of dollars on videogames; they have no grounds on which to stand

If anyone should be criticized for their spending habits, it's MAF and TVC.

[Saint Cornelius]

I'm hating - Futami am a douche, total.

[Beezy]

I will admit that GAF crticizing ANYONE on their spending habits is beyond hypocritical. Those distinguished mentally-challenged fellows spend thousands of dollars on videogames; they have no grounds on which to stand

If anyone should be criticized for their spending habits, it's MAF and TVC.

How many macs and pcs does TVC own now?

[Saint Cornelius]

How many threads do TVC and MAF make mocking people who don't share their spending habits, though? Talk about insecure.

[The Fake Shemp]

MAF also spends a lot of funds elsewhere and only recently ran into his real good fortune.  He takes care of his responsibilities first.

[futami]

Why do you care so much about GAffers or what other people do with their money? Go fuck someone bareback.

because i took offense to the self-righteous hypocrites leveling their judgement on people who opt to spend their money on something other than videogames.

Personally, I take offense that people choose to live with their parents long after passing the appropriate age to do so.  It's almost as if they'd rather spend their money on gaudy, unnecessary vanity items than paying rent and being an actual adult.

don't hate!

I'm not hating, I'm just kind of pointing out how absurd it is for you to make judgements on other people's spending habits when you're not paying rent or a mortgage somewhere.  If money were no issue, I'm sure things would be different but speaking for myself I certainly can't see paying what I pay in rent almost for a piece of clothing.

eh, i don't think the fact i live at home means i forfeit the right to comment upon another's hypocrisy, especially when "living at home" is such an arbitrary and baseless sign of maturity.

[demi]

Why do you care so much about GAffers or what other people do with their money? Go fuck someone bareback.

because i took offense to the self-righteous hypocrites leveling their judgement on people who opt to spend their money on something other than videogames.

Personally, I take offense that people choose to live with their parents long after passing the appropriate age to do so.  It's almost as if they'd rather spend their money on gaudy, unnecessary vanity items than paying rent and being an actual adult.

I pay rent and my own utilities, and it's cheaper than I would living on my own. Have fun chowing on Ramen!

[ToxicAdam]

Wearing 400 dollar jeans is cool if you make 100k a year or live in NYC or other fashion centers of the world.

Wearing 400 dollar jeans when you make 30k a year or live in the sticks is ridiculous.


It's where the term "n*gger rich" comes from.

[futami]

not sure if that's applied towards me, but i don't make 30k or year or live in the sticks (if, by "sticks," you mean in anything besides upper class dwellings).

[Howard Alan Treesong]

the Japanese term for futami's lifestyle is "parasite single"--20-somethings who have chosen the conspicuous consumption of designer goods while living at home over a more frugal, independent lifestyle.

if you're still living with your family then you have no right to judge other people's spending habits, period. you are welcome to buy and enjoy whatever jeans you like, of course, but judging just makes everyone look silly.

[futami]

WOW, reading comprehension for the loss, eh?

i am not judging ANYONE.

that's the point of this thread, isn't it??

they're the ones judging others.

[Saint Cornelius]

they're the ones judging others.

you're judging GAffers, you delusional fuck.

[Phoenix Dark]

I will admit that GAF crticizing ANYONE on their spending habits is beyond hypocritical. Those distinguished mentally-challenged fellows spend thousands of dollars on videogames; they have no grounds on which to stand

If anyone should be criticized for their spending habits, it's MAF and TVC.

Both of them seem to be well off and know their responsibilities, so I have no problems; besides it's their cash monies.

But these fucking college students and monday morning politicians are distinguished mentally-challenged. If you're making $30,000 a year there are more important things to buy that god damn videogames and designer clothes.

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[Howard Alan Treesong]

"I could never see myself wearing an $80 pair of jeans" sounds like a judgment to me, esp. when $80 is still far more than you need to spend on a decent pair.

In futami's defense, I bought a nice ($120) designer messenger bag (Porter) when I was living in Tokyo and was given grief by my gamer friends over it. When I pointed out that the cost was less than two games they'd bought over the past month and played for fewer than 30 minutes each, they insisted that that was somehow different. I used (and continued to use) that bag each and every day and <3 it to pieces. So I'm not opposed to spending money on nice, non-gaming things.

That said, $500 is still a lot for jeans. Clothing is a continuum, and there's a lot of room between Target jeans and 7 For All Mankind. You're throwing the bell curve just as much as the cheapo-gamers you so despise. The sooner you accept that the sooner we can all move on.

[ToxicAdam]

not sure if that's applied towards me, but i don't make 30k or year or live in the sticks (if, by "sticks," you mean in anything besides upper class dwellings).

No, it wasn't applied to you. Just a general observation on designer jeans.






 

[Van Cruncheon]

HEY GUYS I SPENT $60 ON A VIDEO GAME TODAY

NO I'M NOT GONNA TALK ABOUT THE GAME; THE PRICE IS THE IMPORTANT THING, SEE

I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW I SPENT $60

ALL ASSUMPTIONS BASED ON THIS INFORMATION SHOULD BE WHOLLY POSITIVE

[TVC15]

How many threads do TVC and MAF make mocking people who don't share their spending habits, though? Talk about insecure.

When have I ever mocked people because of their spending habits?  I like braggin', but that ain't mockin', corny.

[Saint Cornelius]

When have I ever mocked people because of their spending habits?  I like braggin', but that ain't mockin', corny.

That's what I was saying, you don't do that and neither does MAF.

I expect to see a pricetag hanging off of every single one of futami's posts.

[TVC15]

When have I ever mocked people because of their spending habits?  I like braggin', but that ain't mockin', corny.

That's what I was saying, you don't do that and neither does MAF.

I expect to see a pricetag hanging off of every single one of futami's posts.

Oh, okay.  Sorry   I misread.  Let me instead direct my attention at Triumph, who I believe was being sincere:

I will admit that GAF crticizing ANYONE on their spending habits is beyond hypocritical. Those distinguished mentally-challenged fellows spend thousands of dollars on videogames; they have no grounds on which to stand

If anyone should be criticized for their spending habits, it's MAF and TVC.

Why should I be criticized, Triumph?  I have like major 4 hobbies (gaming, tech, movies, and photography), 2 of them are fairly pricey, and I have a job that comfortably supports them.  I live in my own place and I have healthy savings.  What's there to criticize?

[Human Snorenado]

...I'm just a jealous filthy poor, is all.   

[BlackMage]

...I'm just a jealous filthy poor, is all.   

[Madrun Badrun]

I once spent $670 on a pair of jeans

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I did this in the year 2091 after inflation sky rocketed.  I was traveling with Dr Who at the time.

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[Van Cruncheon]

point of fact: i'm the one who coined and regularly uses the phrase filthy poor, you filthy poor.

hey, if wannabe internet supastarz can insult folks based on race, looks, fatassedness, or locale, why the fuck can't i demean folks over their income level? just sayin' 's all!

[Human Snorenado]

point of fact: i'm the one who coined and regularly uses the phrase filthy poor, you filthy poor.

hey, if wannabe internet supastarz can insult folks based on race, looks, fatassedness, or locale, why the fuck can't i demean folks over their income level? just sayin' 's all!

Spare some change, mister?

[Van Cruncheon]

you live in MURRIKA, sir. tvc has a job req open for a sex butler!

[Mupepe]

If you can afford to spend that much on jeans, then nothing is wrong with it.

[futami]

How many threads do TVC and MAF make mocking people who don't share their spending habits, though? Talk about insecure.

When have I ever mocked people because of their spending habits?  I like braggin', but that ain't mockin', corny.

i didn't mock a single person.

this is targeted to those twits who felt the need to mock anyone that doesn't shop at the gap for jeans.

[futami]

When have I ever mocked people because of their spending habits?  I like braggin', but that ain't mockin', corny.

That's what I was saying, you don't do that and neither does MAF.

I expect to see a pricetag hanging off of every single one of futami's posts.

Oh, okay.  Sorry   I misread.  Let me instead direct my attention at Triumph, who I believe was being sincere:

I will admit that GAF crticizing ANYONE on their spending habits is beyond hypocritical. Those distinguished mentally-challenged fellows spend thousands of dollars on videogames; they have no grounds on which to stand

If anyone should be criticized for their spending habits, it's MAF and TVC.

Why should I be criticized, Triumph?  I have like major 4 hobbies (gaming, tech, movies, and photography), 2 of them are fairly pricey, and I have a job that comfortably supports them.  I live in my own place and I have healthy savings.  What's there to criticize?

weren't you once destitute and homeless?

seriously, and maybe it wasn't you, but i could have sworn there was a whiteman on gaf who made a few topics that bordered on serious cries for help with their lamentations on homelessness and drug addiction.
if it's a different guy, i apologize.

[Saint Cornelius]

i didn't mock a single person.

this is targeted to those twits who felt the need to mock anyone that doesn't shop at the gap for jeans.

do these two sentences even belong together?

[TVC15]

When have I ever mocked people because of their spending habits?  I like braggin', but that ain't mockin', corny.

That's what I was saying, you don't do that and neither does MAF.

I expect to see a pricetag hanging off of every single one of futami's posts.

Oh, okay.  Sorry   I misread.  Let me instead direct my attention at Triumph, who I believe was being sincere:

I will admit that GAF crticizing ANYONE on their spending habits is beyond hypocritical. Those distinguished mentally-challenged fellows spend thousands of dollars on videogames; they have no grounds on which to stand

If anyone should be criticized for their spending habits, it's MAF and TVC.

Why should I be criticized, Triumph?  I have like major 4 hobbies (gaming, tech, movies, and photography), 2 of them are fairly pricey, and I have a job that comfortably supports them.  I live in my own place and I have healthy savings.  What's there to criticize?

weren't you once destitute and homeless?

Not homeless, but I didn't live at home for the last year and a half of high school or so, and naturally there wasn't much money.

seriously, and maybe it wasn't you, but i could have sworn there was a whiteman on gaf who made a few topics that bordered on serious cries for help with their lamentations homelessness and drug addiction.
if it's a different guy, i apologize.

Serious cries for help, not really (though again, I did go through a pretty heavy bout with depression when my brother and father were dying), but I used to be fond of sharing (frequently embellished for the sake of entertainment) stories of teenaged debauchery, which frequently involved drugs.  Like the time I smoked so much dust that I thought I was dead (uh, not embellished).

Either way, I'm not sure what that has to do with the topic at hand.  

[Van Cruncheon]

i was once a po'bucker sysadmin/programmer making $24K/yr in oklahoma. not sayin' yer take on white man's history is incorrect (although i know him well enough to say that you're being quite disingenuous), but: time passes. people change. in 1994, i was a total cigarillo for any animu shit, and i thought ff4 was a great game. now? not so much!

[futami]

no, i was just fascinated by your turnaround, recalling those stories of hopelessness. that's all. there are times when i regret dropping out of the CS program, knowing i'd probably be a lot more well off than i am now. but i also know i wouldn't be nearly as happy had i stuck with it, so it's a fair enough tradeoff.  for me.

[Mr. Gundam]

no, i was just fascinated by your turnaround, recalling those stories of hopelessness. that's all. there are times when i regret dropping out of the CS program, knowing i'd probably be a lot more well off than i am now. but i also know i wouldn't be nearly as happy had i stuck with it, so it's a fair enough tradeoff.  for me.

What do you do for a living, if you don't mind me asking?

[tiesto]

FF4 is a fucking great game.

[demi]

wtf i love ff4 

go bash ff6, that one is the stinker

[TVC15]

no, i was just fascinated by your turnaround, recalling those stories of hopelessness. that's all. there are times when i regret dropping out of the CS program, knowing i'd probably be a lot more well off than i am now. but i also know i wouldn't be nearly as happy had i stuck with it, so it's a fair enough tradeoff.  for me.

I was a pretty dumb teenager/young adult.  It bums me out to say it, but I didn't really pull myself together and grow the hell up until my brother died.  When it takes something like that for you to look at yourself and get your life in order, it feels like you have kind of squandered something.  I'm content now, for the most part, but when I look back, I kind of think, "This came at what price?"  Not that I murdered my brother or anything, but just that it took something so horrible for me to really turn things around.

[Mr. Gundam]

wtf i love ff4 

FF4 is still my favorite, even if I fell in love with it while I was in elementary school.

[futami]

no, i was just fascinated by your turnaround, recalling those stories of hopelessness. that's all. there are times when i regret dropping out of the CS program, knowing i'd probably be a lot more well off than i am now. but i also know i wouldn't be nearly as happy had i stuck with it, so it's a fair enough tradeoff.  for me.

What do you do for a living, if you don't mind me asking?

i write correspondence for this company.

letters, proposals, etc. all around comm. specialist.

but what i hope to do, when the time is right, is publish my poetry.

that's my main focus.

my 9-5 is just a way for me to eat.

[Howard Alan Treesong]

yeah FF4 is a good game

go FF4, down with FF6

anyways, the point is I don't think anyone WAS mocking or was planning to buy futami for buying $400 jeans

which means the real point of this thread is "hey, guys, I just spent $400 on a pair of jeans!"

which means futami deserves to be mocked

[BobbyRobby]

If it seemed likely that the quality of chicks I'd get would rise dramatically, I'd consider buying $400 pants. 

[Oblivion]

Personally, I wouldn't spend more than $200 on anything that's not rent or perhaps a computer. So seeing you buy fucking clothing for 400 dead presidents makes me retch.

Course, I am a filthy poor, afterall.

[bud]

Personally, I wouldn't spend more than $200 on anything that's not rent or perhaps a computer. So seeing you buy fucking clothing for 400 dead presidents makes me wretch.

Course, I am a filthy poor, afterall.

so you don't have a wii