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When U.S. soldiers returned home after World War II, they found a country quite different from the one they had left. Wartime production had helped pull America's economy out of the depression, and during the late '40s, young adults saw a remarkable rise in their spending power. Jobs were plentiful, wages were higher, and people were eager to spend. Between 1945 and 1949, Americans bought 20 million refrigerators, 21.4 million cars, and 5.5 million stoves, a trend that continued well into the 1950s. The massive growth of suburban populations meant an even bigger demand for automobiles. Families of all income brackets were buying televisions.

Historian Elaine Tyler May thinks that the federal government and the American people saw the new consumerism as a way to de-emphasize class differences while stressing traditional gender roles. Things that defined "the good life" were within their economic reach, so working-class people could achieve the upward mobility they craved.

And we haven't stopped filling our inner void with sparkling things ever since. As Kerryn Higgs, the author of Collision Course: Endless Growth on a Finite Planet said, the capitalist system depends on never-ending growth and it would simply fail if people were content with what they have. Over the course of the 20th century, capitalism preserved its momentum by molding the ordinary person into a consumer with an unquenchable thirst for its "wonderful stuff."

And the subreddit r/AntiConsumption illustrates this notion beautifully. Its 294K members criticize, question, and discuss everything consumerism-related, and provide clear-cut examples of how the system degenerated. What I like about this online community is that it isn't ringing alarm bells, declaring the end of times. Instead, it invites us to take a step back and look at the reality we have created for ourselves.

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Thought This Belonged Here… It Drives Me Nuts How There Is Such A Purchase-Culture Around Fitness And Health

Thought This Belonged Here… It Drives Me Nuts How There Is Such A Purchase-Culture Around Fitness And Health

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Useless Stuff Indeed

Useless Stuff Indeed

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Capitalism is built on exploitation. The trick is to convince people that it's not.

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To learn more about r/AntiConsumption, we contacted its moderator, u/NihiloZerowe. "There is a broad range of subject matter that gets discussed in the subreddit," they told Bored Panda. "You often see posts from people who are sick of litter, who are discontent with the dominant economic order, and who dislike excess packaging. There are a fair number of vegans in the sub and many subscribers are concerned about global warming and ecological degradation. Occasionally, someone will promote some sort of boycott or protest. I'd say the sub definitely leans left, but I don't ban people who want to argue about some sort of idealistic capitalist ecotopia. One thing that makes the sub stand out from other similar subs is that we don't have much tolerance for green consumerism. Trying to market your 'eco-groovy' new product in r/AntiConsumption will probably not help your sales very much."

u/NihiloZerowe also tries to avoid moderating the subreddit with a heavy hand. They believe that "even seemingly inane posts can spur discussion, bring in new subscribers, and lead people to other posts discussing more substantial topics." To be honest, I can't remember a Reddit community this big and active with just one person looking after it. But it looks like u/NihiloZerowe is doing one hell of a job.

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"Some people don't like memes but if those memes drive traffic... Then I see that as a positive. To the extent that the content gets a bit monotonous (e.g., MY USB STICK CAME IN A BOX THAT COULD HOLD A BUICK!). I encourage people to post the content that they'd prefer to see discussed. If you don't like something in the sub then downvote it, mark it as read, and move on. Or maybe explain why you don't like something. I really like to see debate and discussion in the sub and try not to stand in the way of that. As long as the posted content isn't overtly bigoted or an advertisement in disguise, I'll usually let it stay up so that subscribers can vote and respond to it as they see fit."

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Great To See Out Society As A Whole, Progressing

Great To See Out Society As A Whole, Progressing

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In other countries you can get arrested when getting stuff out of Supermarkt dumbsters.

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There Are So Few Spaces Like This Left

There Are So Few Spaces Like This Left

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sad but true, I remember community centers that has activities for free, now you gotta pay for certain things

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Put The Small Biz Before Big Biz

Put The Small Biz Before Big Biz

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Steve Wilson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I absolutely agree but I have one huge concern: If I buy five things on line from five different web sites it means I’ve given my credit card info to five different people I have probably never dealt with before.

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In a way, economic anthropologist, author, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Dr. Jason Hickel, agrees with the subreddit. According to him, the great challenge of the 21st century is learning to consume less. "In recent years, scientists have published estimates of the world's total consumption of material stuff, including everything from fish to livestock, minerals to metals, forests to fossil fuels. It comes to more than 80 billion tons of stuff per year. A sustainable level of consumption is about 50 billion tons per year, scientists believe. We are overshooting the mark by 60%," Hickel explained.

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"This means we are eating away at the web of life on which we all depend for our survival. This might sound impossibly abstract, but we can see the consequences around us. Fish stocks are collapsing. Pollinators are dying off. Agricultural topsoils are turning to dust. Huge swathes of coastal ocean have become dead zones."

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Remember Kids, “Vegan Wool” Is Plastic. And When It Breaks, It’s Decomposition Will Not Be Friendly

Remember Kids, “Vegan Wool” Is Plastic. And When It Breaks, It’s Decomposition Will Not Be Friendly

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are not wrong. I largely buy second hand, and almost only leather, these things have had a whole life before me, and will have a whole other one after.

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My Work Is Required To Have Paper Charts And Maps, But They Expire Every Couple Months. I Take The Expired Charts And Use Them As Wrapping Paper

My Work Is Required To Have Paper Charts And Maps, But They Expire Every Couple Months. I Take The Expired Charts And Use Them As Wrapping Paper

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Old Bag New Life So My Mom Spent The Day Removing The Old Straps From Her Swimming Bag And Replaced Them With What She Had At Home: Some Old Cargo Straps. I Think The Colors Work Really Great With Each Other! Please Give Her A Thumbs Up!

Old Bag New Life So My Mom Spent The Day Removing The Old Straps From Her Swimming Bag And Replaced Them With What She Had At Home: Some Old Cargo Straps. I Think The Colors Work Really Great With Each Other! Please Give Her A Thumbs Up!

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Gosiaatje
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And you can see that the old straps were made of the so-called vegan leather - plastic fabric covered with a plastic coating that starts to peel off after a year of using. Been there, done that. I am never buying a "vegan" leather bag again.

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From everything they've seen on the sub, u/NihiloZero expects that society will consume less in the not-so-distant future. But with that being said, the moderator doesn't think it'll be caused by some sort of positive cultural shift.

"Rather, I believe that resource scarcity, environmental degradation, and political instability around the world will break down the modern system of consumerism as we know it. I believe the hiccups in the supply chain that we're seeing right now as a result of the pandemic are small potatoes compared to what's coming. It would be nice if we could make a smooth transition to smaller self-sufficient and sustainable communities, and I won't try to stop you if that's what you're trying for, but I really don't expect such a transition to be smooth, if it ever happens at all," they explained their thoughts.

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What Up Water Homies

What Up Water Homies

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But sadly a lot of people don't have access to healthy tapwater for various reasons, ranging from incompetent authorities not able to set up a functioning water supply system to incompetent authorities wilfully poisoning their citizens with lead.

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#10

Our Economy Thrives Off Insecurities

Our Economy Thrives Off Insecurities

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Just Came Across This And I Just Wanted To Share It

Just Came Across This And I Just Wanted To Share It

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u/NihiloZero said the community of the subreddit "can be a bit holier-than-thou sometimes."

"You see a fair bit of gatekeeping and fingers pointed at those who are deemed to be conspicuous consumers. The anti-capitalists don't like the capitalists. The vegans don't like animal eaters. The pedestrians don't like the filthy motorists. We probably get a relatively high number of luddites commenting in the sub. Related to all the "anti-" positions... we also get a fair number of trolls who like to push the buttons of the true believers. But, really, I think the sub is mostly comprised of people who are sick of the violence, destruction, and waste in the modern world. Sometimes we can laugh about it, sometimes we can't. Sometimes we're serious and sometimes we're not," the moderator explained.

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#13

Me Everytime There Is A Discussion About Straws

Me Everytime There Is A Discussion About Straws

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bamboo or metal straws are a good option and BTW - there are some people with physical issues who do better drinking from a straw

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Since /r/AntiConsumption is about to hit 300,000 subscribers, u/NihiloZero wanted to use the opportunity and encourage everyone who enjoys its content to become a member.

"Please don't let me dissuade you from working on sustainable projects or promoting them in the sub," they added. "We've got a lot of subscribers who are into that sort of thing and would likely give you feedback. Some of it might be positive, and some of it might be negative, but you're likely to get feedback either way!"

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My Sister’s Gender Reveal “Party”. Her Doctor Wrote The Baby’s Gender On A Piece Of Paper. At The End Of The Day The Whole Family Joined A Video Call Where She Unfolded The Paper! That Was It!

My Sister’s Gender Reveal “Party”. Her Doctor Wrote The Baby’s Gender On A Piece Of Paper. At The End Of The Day The Whole Family Joined A Video Call Where She Unfolded The Paper! That Was It!

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To Keep Prices High

To Keep Prices High

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#20

Consumption Is Most Ravenous At The Top Of Society, Consuming Small-Businesses Too

Consumption Is Most Ravenous At The Top Of Society, Consuming Small-Businesses Too

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#21

This "Low Plastic" Pen Is A Perfect Metaphor For Environmentalism Under Capitalism

This "Low Plastic" Pen Is A Perfect Metaphor For Environmentalism Under Capitalism

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#22

Not Perfect Anti Consumption, But I Used Black Takeout Containers And Old Greeting Cards To Give Out Homemade Cookies This Year

Not Perfect Anti Consumption, But I Used Black Takeout Containers And Old Greeting Cards To Give Out Homemade Cookies This Year

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#24

Restaurant Ask Customers To Stop Wasting Buffet Food

Restaurant Ask Customers To Stop Wasting Buffet Food

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Not Sure What They're Expecting

Not Sure What They're Expecting

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the space between no ads and paying your artists well while keeping the app free is very small... i dunno how i feel about this because the reason why spotify and youtube are basically free is ads, and the reason why premium paid versions exist is so the artists are still paid

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Did You Know That You Can Rewear Clothes? This Changes Everything

Did You Know That You Can Rewear Clothes? This Changes Everything

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The True Cost Of Stuff

The True Cost Of Stuff

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Vasana Phong
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate Black Friday, and how religious holidays has become commercialized , yes the day after thanksgiving is Black Friday, the start of the holiday season ( Xmas for me) I know that Black Friday isn’t a religious holiday, didn’t mention that

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What A Beautiful Billboard

What A Beautiful Billboard

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a joy you can experience yourself, without any cost! You can buy my e-book here!!!

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Problem Solved

Problem Solved

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Julie C Rose
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t mind trucks because I take the bus and don’t own a car. Does that count?

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#32

Croatian Company Made Their Toilet Paper Package With A Cool Dual Purpose

Croatian Company Made Their Toilet Paper Package With A Cool Dual Purpose

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Some Decent Tips I Think

Some Decent Tips I Think

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’d love to recycle the burnable plastic, but a diesel truck has to transport them 300km for recycling that has 25% efficiency, then drive back too. Bodies I can bury in the back, though.

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My Sister Asked Me To Buy These 2 Products For Her Birthday. This Is The Packaging For 10 Ml Of Product

My Sister Asked Me To Buy These 2 Products For Her Birthday. This Is The Packaging For 10 Ml Of Product

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This Really Hit Home For Me To See Today!

This Really Hit Home For Me To See Today!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bus is extremely inefficient time-wise, especially if you don't live in a major city or if you commute. Also the greyhound suuuucks. I once took a 8hr bus ride from PSL to Jax. If we can fix the mass transit problem then more people might actually use it.

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Permanent Permaculture

Permanent Permaculture

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gardens are a lot of upkeep. A lot of people don’t have time for them. Plus there’s the issue of finding something that will grow where you live.

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Great Idea Stolen From Facebook

Great Idea Stolen From Facebook

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Bernie Showing Us All The Way

Bernie Showing Us All The Way

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Just Ewww

Just Ewww

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Mazer
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry to see that what you own is directly linked to your fragile ego

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Tee Witt
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is frightening is these are only her trainers, not shoes, boots etc

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Anna McHugh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everything. about Beyonce is crass, disgusting, and talentless.

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Ellie J
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to laugh when my dad used to say 'you only have two feet why do you want so many shoes' now, I'm nearly 30 and those words were all that popped into my head

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Seth Bairett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see this and my first thought is "She doesn't even like any of them! If she did, she'd wear them multiple times!"

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Kookamunga
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who needs that many ugly sneakers? Beyonce is an idiotic tart.

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Lunar Bicycle
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That has to be one of the most pointless photos I’ve ever seen. “Look at me. I have lots of shoes. Wow.”

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nothingisreal
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ya know, I was really hoping that this was a misunderstood post, that maybe these shoes were for charity and were being given away..but I just looked at this original post, and well..nope. Its just Beyonce standing in front of a bunch of ugly butt shoes.

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Thomas E S Thomas
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And somewhere in Africa people are cutting up old tires to strap to their feet as shoes.

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Peter Vens
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

while making these very shoes in the sweatshops they have to work at :/

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K R
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Making good music or whatever to me, doesn't make you a moral example. These people are part of the f.....g problem. They're elitist now regardless of their origins. All elitist are somehow alike even while they're calling it bougie. Not with their bank. Celebrities are toxic. They push consumerism. I just seized...Is she effing donating these or what? OK. Done.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be honest, she probably got paid to post this and was given the shoes and in the end she will donate them to homeless. They won’t go in the garbage. Many homeless people will wear the shoes. The part that’s tough to swallow is the image of the brag of having so many. Again it’s probably a photo request for the company. And the shoes will get donated to the needy. That’s the good part. But looking it is unsettling, not cool.

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Turtle42
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um. I have 4 pairs of shoes. Work boots. Sandles. Slip on shoes for going out. And rain/snow boots. That's it.

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Nathan Pogorzala
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She has sold her soul and society ate it up, hook, line and sinker. To the average person, this is to be admired and longed for, when all you get is debt and the need for a bigger shoe closet.

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Biba Little
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But why? You will never wear them all. And pollution from creating and tossing them to garbage one day will be horrible. You need as much as you can wear and reasonable quality so it doesn't go to garbage too soon and pollute.

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Vivian Ingram
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why the f**k would you need the same damn shoe in that many colors?

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Ashley White
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Y'all do know she is partnered with Adidas. This was a promo shoot for her brand IVY PARK through Adidas. Oh yeah, and BEYONCÉ is the meaning of TALENT!

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Me Oh My
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And to imagine people LIKE Beyonce. I mean, I can see at least 3 of each color of each pair!

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Alfred Stöhr
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Something tells me people enjoying her musical output is not directly linked to her choice of footwear.

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ejfs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know that feeling, that empty feeling you have inside you that goes away for a few days when you buy something new? That feeling that always comes back, no matter how much you buy? THAT'S WHAT THIS PICTURE IS. I AM SO UNHAPPY THAT I MUST FILL THE VOID WITH SHOES INSTEAD OF THERAPY. Because one is easy and the other is difficult.

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Aria Whitaker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She did not buy these...they are sent to her by Adidas...she has a clothing line through them and celebrities get swag like this constantly. No "void" required.

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Sam K
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve always thought her and him were complete twats and their music is super overrated

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The real question is how is she gonna get out of there

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Ara
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The whole ensemble looks so tacky. Money clearly can’t by style or taste.

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Catherine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really hope this was just for a picture grab, not that she needs those, and these shoes were immediately donated to charity..... That is she only redeemable explanation.

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Emberek Nullaharom
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ok, what is with the missing part of the adidas text on her suit? ps or what?

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GFSTaylor
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like, how many feet do you have, woman ? Not enough that all those pairs of trainers will ever get worn more than a few times.

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Preston Algaier
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do you look at one photo and make this many assumptions about a person? Beyonce has done a lot of good for a lot of people, maybe give her the benefit of the doubt? It's also possible to criticize a decision without demonizing the decision maker's entire existence.

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Julie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not enough days in a year to wear a different pair every day

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JoanieBalonie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

207m followers. Sad that so many people look up to these overconsuming, egotistical celebrities.

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Natalia A
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This makes me so mad. Imagine having so much influence that you could, quite literally change the world, and you use it to encourage this sh&t.

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Hope
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok there's way too much hate for someone who's probably just working with the brand. That's a shooting set it's not like she's bragging about her closet (which she never did contrary to many other celebs) The hate against Beyoncé is unhealthy and IMO it screams racism.

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ArwenUndomiel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Donate them to a charity or something, I dont understand how someone can own that many shoes

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Susan Green
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gross. There are so many homeless people, or people living in poverty, that would love to be given a new pair of shoes. This is ridiculous.

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Sigrid Johanesdóttir
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh Gods... I have only 2 pairs of shoes, trainers and boots for rain and hiking. Both waterproof and low cost for a couple of years now, very well cared and they're without brand. I don't really understand this!

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Vicky Z
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't that woman a vegan and concerned about the environment? What have i missed?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She’s not a vegan. She ate a vegan diet for a while but only for her own selfish reasons. She actually got REALLY angry and bîtchy when one of her vegan fans called her out for wearing fur. Also not all vegans care directly about the environment. The only requirement for being vegan is to care about animal welfare. It’s just that veganism is the best choice for the environment so there’s tons of crossover because vegans are just kind of better people than non vegans, as a whole.

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Tristan J
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brand new shoes are never comfy, she needs an expensive staff to wear them in for her

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Eglė Bukauskaitė
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

does she take a lot (ALOT) of hikes? It would take me 2 lifetimes to wear all of these!

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Caroline Pichette
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look, I love shoes. I'm poor, so I don't have a lot of them, but still I have a couple. But they are all different and all have a purpose. (Like warm and comfy winter boots to shovel snow, winter boots that are a little bit fancier for when I go out, etc) AND NONE OF THEM LOOKS LE THE SAME. I look at this and see so many similar shoes that I don't understand what's the point of it.

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Aleksandra
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most of those look the same??? Why do you need so many of same shoes wtf

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Mona Vine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

looks as if she still has not got a pair that are comfortable enough to wear.

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Randy Klefbeck
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adidas made the boots that the Wermacht marched in during WWII.

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Riley Quinn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This doesn't impress me in the least, but then grotesque consumption never has. The truly sad about this is the publicity and knowing how the Beehive emulates her behavior. If she really wanted to make an impression, she start another foundation with her untold wealth.

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nala simba
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such pretty and elegant shoes! NOT! She doesn't care. She's OK!

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DetongLhamo
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone sees her as ‘successful’, I see her as a loser in life. Happy people don’t shop to the point of hoarding.

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April Pickett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's just her sneaker collection, or is it an ad for Adi (?). Why? That's gross consumerism and such a waste. How many can she wear in a week?

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Marnie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know that I've ever heard a single song by Beyonce. (I listen to heavy metal and rap mainly.) But I've never heard a bad thing about her. Based on this, she's horrible.

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Wonderful
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder how many of those she actually paid for and weren't gifts from adidas. I would have a lot of those shoes too if they game them to me for free

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Jennifer Norton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The worst part is she probably didn't pay for most of those. Rich people get stuff for free so that they will wear it and market it to the masses!

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Mona
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This woman doesn't even wear sneakers/gym shoes. She's always in heels. Adidas probably paid her.

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Heather Mullen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm 65 and I haven't owned that many pairs of shoes in my entire life.

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Fxnglhl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what is this?! wear a new pair of shoes every day of the year?

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Ari Trionfo
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love shoes and I have a lot of them..... But this is so wasteful! There aren't enough days in the year to wear all of those! Even I go through my shoes every few months and donate those that I've been wearing less than a few times a month.

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CbusResident
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But liberals, Beyonce is literally FLAWLESS! Quit being racist! CheckYourPrivilege!!!!

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Roxanne D'souza
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks like behind the scenes of a photoshoot or a dress fitting to me. Definitely not her personal collection. I work with various brands for fashion shows for events and expos (Adidas, Skechers and other local Indian ones) and we usually do 20-30 looks for each brand and I request certain pairs in certain sizes to fit specific models. The brands send what I ask for and then they send extras. One footwear brand who was supposed to send 40 pairs, sent me around 184 pairs because for each shoe they sent 2-3 different size and colour options so that I could make my pick while styling them. So I've been in this situation, surrounded by hundreds of shoes and their boxes. All the shoes get used for the show/shoot and then get packed back into their boxes and sent back to the brand. Sometimes (very rarely and with only a certain Indian brand), they'll ask my to pick my favourite shoe to keep. Another time, an employee at Tommy Hilfiger gave me a 50% discount card on their shoe section.

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Caroline
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I own exactly: 2 pairs of slippers, 2 pairs of trainers, 1 pair of boots, 1 pair of high cute heels, aaand that's it.

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GoddessOdd
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wouldn't it be nice if this photo had been taken as she was loading up shoes to give to people who really need them?

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BasedWang
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a sneakerhead with over 100 pairs.....Ill show myself to the door

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Devil's Advocate
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Queen B" needs them for all her workers, right? Or her friend, Princess Centipede??

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Full Name
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow - I literally own three pairs of sneakers. Not because I can't afford more. I just don't understand the need for more than that. I have one pair for yard work, one pair for the field (I coach youth sports) and one pair for everything else.

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Sharrow
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's either a shoe store or someone has many pairs of spare shoes. That's ok. She is young, she will likely wear them down eventually. I generally go through a pair of sneakers a year, if I wear only that the whole sneaker season (which, where I live, is from May through September). I see palms in the background, so let's assume it's sneaker season all year. Two pairs per year then. I see 8 rows of about 16 pairs (I assume, some are out of frame). That's 128 pairs. It will take 64 years to wear them down. It seems to me she has a lifetime supply of sneakers, and she can even enjoy some variety while she is young. Of course, the economy of buying in bulk and using for the rest of one's life depends on the assumption that one will live to be old, any premature deaths ruins it.

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Londo Cotto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then stop buying her music and financing her "f***you peasant" lifestyle.

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oli
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Blablabla!!! Tell me that you dont do the same if you have 100 of millions on your bank account?!?

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Mewton’s Third Paw
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These uglies wouldn’t get that many shoes. They’d buy tons and tons of video games and anime figurines and act like they were somehow different than someone else because they see their interests as “for poors” and they see fashion as “for the rich.”

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Mazer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a load. How do you think all the people who produced your precious tv program is paid for??

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Winter Eleven
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Women's clothing is less quality than man's. In my experience, my shirts get ripped and overstretched in less than a year. Boyfriend has the same damn s**t without any tiny holes in since like 2015 (the cost was the same)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“Hello? Yes, I’ve changed my mind, and I’d like to take the blue pill please.”

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the child
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

individual wrapping is really bad, especially in Japan, everything is entombed in plastic here

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Angela Turrall
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And that leotard will be up her butt crack and wedged in her hooha fast than you can say downward dog, how uncomfortable and impractical. I hate the consumerism that sits behind climate change, and how so few see that this is adding to the problem.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well he's an idiot if he wants to break in new shoes every single day.

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