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[–] tuff_wizard@aussie.zone 12 points 7 months ago (3 children)

why do people buy these things!?!?!

[–] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 9 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Because their favourite YouTuber tells them how much better they're feeling after getting one.

It's why sponsorships are an outright negative for me when looking at products. They abuse the authority influencers seem to get. "Oh I like him and his videos, he wouldn't lie to me." Yeah right.

[–] tiramichu@sh.itjust.works 6 points 7 months ago

Absolutely, some youtubers are nothing but paid shills.

On the other hand, there are some who have a lot of integrity. If TechMoan for example tells us that something actually works, I'll be very inclined to believe him.

[–] merdaverse@lemmy.zip 3 points 7 months ago

Because bored Western middle class in a consumerist society.

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 2 points 7 months ago

Because they sold their house they paid 12 acorns for for $2M and grandpa already has a Corvette.