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Why Do CVS Receipts Look Like Ancient Scrolls?
A Treatise on Modern Paper-Based Madness
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July 13, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Unilever just bought more than soap. Dr. Squatch brings Gen Z clout, viral stunts, and bold branding. CPG just got a shot of influencer-first chaos.
#DrSquatch #UnileverAcquisition #ConsumerCulture #MarketingTrends #SoapThatSlaps #Splitrun
#DrSquatch #UnileverAcquisition #ConsumerCulture #MarketingTrends #SoapThatSlaps #Splitrun
June 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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I think we should do a mass Twitter teach out. Students nationwide accessing the finest academic collectives. At a fixed time, with Q&A about the strike threaded through. I'm happy to pitch in on, say, ideas of #consumerculture. Anyone else up for it? @ucu #USSstrike
November 19, 2024 at 4:52 AM
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North Korea is mimicking Western consumer culture with fake Starbucks and IKEA-like malls in Pyongyang, catering to the elite while promoting tourism in luxury resorts like Wonsan Kalma.
#NorthKorea #ConsumerCulture #Pyongyang #Wonsan #Sanctions #KimJongUn 🏙️☕🏖️
#NorthKorea #ConsumerCulture #Pyongyang #Wonsan #Sanctions #KimJongUn 🏙️☕🏖️
North Korea Turns to the West: Imitations and Hidden Realities
Under the shadow of international sanctions, North Korea is mimicking Western consumer culture, with fake Starbucks and IKEA-like shopping malls in Pyongyang catering to the country’s elite.
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August 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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For most of history, body hair wasn't considered a problem. Then, ads began pushing a new idea—that smooth underarms were feminine and modern.
Read more at savingwaldensworld.org
#BodyHair #Feminism #MarketingMyths #SocialExpectations #BeautyStandards #WomenEmpowerment #ConsumerCulture
Read more at savingwaldensworld.org
#BodyHair #Feminism #MarketingMyths #SocialExpectations #BeautyStandards #WomenEmpowerment #ConsumerCulture
September 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Back from London! I had a blast attending the Consumer Culture Theory Conference where I presented my work on social media echo chambers, which argues for a conceptual framework that actually represents the phenomenon we experience online.
#CCT2025 #consumerculture
#CCT2025 #consumerculture
June 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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At a rough guess I'm thinking #SaturationAdvertising #Capitalism #Globalization #FOMO #Materialism #ConsumerCulture #NeverEnough
a man in a suit stands in front of a sign that says " save 10 % "
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November 20, 2024 at 11:16 AM
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I want it all, I want it now!!!
#queen
#eatenjoyrepeat #cantstopwontstop #gimmegimmegimme #livingmybestlife #ylikulutus #consumerculture #selfishness #modernlife #sustainability #didihakkarainen
#queen
#eatenjoyrepeat #cantstopwontstop #gimmegimmegimme #livingmybestlife #ylikulutus #consumerculture #selfishness #modernlife #sustainability #didihakkarainen
February 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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🛍 America’s 20th century was defined by consumption — ads, malls, credit, and desire.
Dive into the history of consumer culture in this feature!
#History #ConsumerCulture #Brewminate
Dive into the history of consumer culture in this feature!
#History #ConsumerCulture #Brewminate
'All-Consuming Century': Looking at the History of Consumer Culture in America
Much more than material acquisition and succumbing to advertising or Veblenesque emulation drives American consumption.
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August 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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🤨 Seriously? The tip-centric model is out of control! Now we’re expected to tip for every little task? What’s next, tipping our coffee machines? 🙄 This just shows how misguided things have become.💸 #TippingMadness #Economics #ConsumerCulture #TippingCulture #TipMeForThisPost #TipFatigue
February 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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A social & cultural #history of consumerism in 20 c Britain, Ben Highmore's "Lifestyle Revolution" tracks changes of taste & how they influenced the British class system, from #cookbooks #ads & TV shows to shops like Habitat
#CulturalStudies #BritishStudies #ConsumerCulture
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May 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Why Do CVS Receipts Look Like Ancient Scrolls? open.substack.com/pub/bradleys...
#CVSReceipts #ModernLife #ConsumerCulture #TooMuchPaper #LoyaltyProgramsAreALie #EfficiencyFail #CorporateNonsense #EverydayRidiculousness #WhyAreWeLikeThis
#CVSReceipts #ModernLife #ConsumerCulture #TooMuchPaper #LoyaltyProgramsAreALie #EfficiencyFail #CorporateNonsense #EverydayRidiculousness #WhyAreWeLikeThis
Why Do CVS Receipts Look Like Ancient Scrolls?
A Treatise on Modern Paper-Based Madness
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July 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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🌐 Dive into "The Age of Fabricated Optimism" by Afkar Collective! Discover how corporate narratives are shaping consumer behavior in today's complex world Explore the balance between reality and perception www.afkarcollective.com/post/the-age... #CorporateNarratives #ConsumerCulture #AfkarCollective
The Age of Fabricated Optimism: How Corporate Narratives Induce Consumption Amidst a Fragile Reality
Corporate optimism hides real threats like climate change and supply chain fragility, delaying action needed to mitigate looming crises.
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November 25, 2024 at 3:19 PM
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Hip Hop has an age problem... kinda
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August 6, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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In this episode of Psyche, Todd McGowan talks about his latest book OURE EXCESS: CAPITALISM AND THE COMMODITY. https://buff.ly/4hQKh1D #Podcast #ListenUP #CritiqueOfCapitalism #BeyondCapitalism #ConsumerCulture #CriticalTheory #ArtAndCapitalism #SocietyAndExcess #ReimagineTheFuture
Podcast | Quique, LPC
This is a podcast where a therapist explores mental health issues that are relevant for modern males.
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February 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Ever wondered if product reviews are more about the hype than the substance? Do we trust strangers’ opinions or just seek validation for our own choices? Let’s dive into the art of deciphering reviews and share your most shocking finds. #ConsumerCulture #ProductInsights
February 11, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Uncover the remarkable insights into materialism and its profound influence on our lives. This exploration delves into how our attachment to possessions shapes our behaviours and worldviews. #Materialism #ConsumerCulture
Kindly LISTEN here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/why-we-love-what-we-love/
Kindly LISTEN here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/why-we-love-what-we-love/
July 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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The Colonel’s new secret recipe? Desperation… with a side of rabbit.
#Satire #PoliticalCartoon #FastFoodFail #KFC #ChickenShortage #CorporateGreed #ConsumerCulture #DrawnAndQuartered #BlueskyCartoons #FoodPolitics
#PoliticalHumor #Don’teatbunnies
#Satire #PoliticalCartoon #FastFoodFail #KFC #ChickenShortage #CorporateGreed #ConsumerCulture #DrawnAndQuartered #BlueskyCartoons #FoodPolitics
#PoliticalHumor #Don’teatbunnies
August 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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You can pick from 200 cereals… but you can’t vote on your rent prices.
In a world overflowing with “personal choice,” we’re still locked out of real power.
👉 Read now: open.substack.com/pub/austinsi...
#ConsumerCulture #PowerAndChoice #FreedomIllusion #SubstackReads
In a world overflowing with “personal choice,” we’re still locked out of real power.
👉 Read now: open.substack.com/pub/austinsi...
#ConsumerCulture #PowerAndChoice #FreedomIllusion #SubstackReads
Consumer Culture Masks Social Change, Study Reveals
Consumer culture examples surround us in a world where abundance has fundamentally changed our relationship with consumption.
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July 14, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Why Do CVS Receipts Look Like Ancient Scrolls?
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#CVSReceipts #ModernLife #ConsumerCulture #TooMuchPaper #LoyaltyProgramsAreALie #EfficiencyFail #CorporateNonsense #EverydayRidiculousness #WhyAreWeLikeThis
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#CVSReceipts #ModernLife #ConsumerCulture #TooMuchPaper #LoyaltyProgramsAreALie #EfficiencyFail #CorporateNonsense #EverydayRidiculousness #WhyAreWeLikeThis
Why Do CVS Receipts Look Like Ancient Scrolls?
A Treatise on Modern Paper-Based Madness
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July 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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China’s Upscale Ice Cream Revolution: From Everyday Treat to Cultural Phenomenon #FoodTrends #ConsumerCulture #Innovation
China’s Upscale Ice Cream Revolution: From Everyday Treat to Cultural Phenomenon
China’s Ice Cream Boom: A Market TransformedOnce a simple way to cool off during hot summers, ice cream in China...
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August 31, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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#AlanWatts #ConsciousnessShift #CorporateCollectivism #ConsumerCulture #TransformationOfConsciousness #MaterialismTrap #AwakenTheSelf #MindfulConsumption #BreakTheCycle #TheIllusionOfChoice #WattsWisdom #ModernCollectivism #FalseIndividualism #PhilosophyAndCulture
The Corporate Exodus to Collectivism—and the Shadow of Megacorp Hypocrisy
by Dietrick Hardwick
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March 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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“Modern hunter-gatherers? We no longer hunt for food but for stuff—only to drown in it. Self-storage thrives as we struggle to let go. Read more: nordicledger.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-... #ConsumerCulture #Minimalism #Decluttering”
The Return of Hunter-Gatherers: How Our Stuff Suffocates Us
By Mika Horelli, Brussels – Christmas is the peak season of consumer culture. It’s that time of year when affluent Westerners—whether in Fi...
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December 25, 2024 at 9:46 AM
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