Unless you’re going to Costco or grocery shopping, there’s no need to buy dozens of specific items at once. This is especially true for trending items on social media.Many of us have seen at least one TikTok of someone showing off a water bottle. collection — usually full of Stanley Cups. Many avid Stanley enthusiasts venture out to stores such as: the goal Then I stock up on all the new releases and grab multiple cups at once. This is not normal behavior, nor is it something we should collectively normalize. We should not get into the habit of buying in large quantities or hoarding things that we do not plan to buy in such a way.
Stanley is extremely popular right now, and I can understand why you would want to own one to ride that trend. However, you don’t need dozens to join and fit into the trend. All he needs is one. The point of these reusable water bottles is that you only need one, or sometimes two. Stanleys, Hydro Flasks, Owalas, and other water bottles will all last for years. There’s no need to have an entire cabinet lined with different colored reusable water bottles. That defeats the whole purpose. What will happen to these water bottles once Stanley is no longer popular and no longer considered a must-have water bottle?
I’ll admit, I used to be that person too. I used to have him own about 6 reusable Starbucks water cups. And yes, after the whole Starbucks cup hype was over, I got tired of them and moved on to something else. However, in my defense, these plastic cups weren’t meant to hold hot drinks like tea, so half the time I used glass bottles instead. However, when I wasn’t making tea or using boiling water, I used it as a regular water bottle. I still use the cup at home with the lid and straw removed. Will I regret buying so many? Yeah, just a little bit. It is definitely very unnecessary and now takes up too much space in the cabinet. I just wanted to have the same thing that the girls on social media have.
There’s nothing inherently wrong with wanting what other people have online. It’s normal to want to have some similarities with your favorite influencers or celebrities. However, it has its limits. With reusable items like water bottles, bags, and clothing, there’s no need to buy multiple items at once. It’s easy to want more of the same color thinking, “This color will go well with this outfit,” but realistically, how often will you actually use them all?
The argument that “you look good no matter what you wear” is largely based on capitalist overconsumption. Whether it’s a cabinet full of Stanley’s or a closet full of Lululemon belt bags and scuba in every color imaginable. We are always pushed or influenced in some way to keep buying things. Even if we don’t need it, it’s promoted as if it’s a must-have item that we “can’t live without” or that will “change our lives forever.” All of these are built to last, so you won’t need a lot of them.
Of course you might want to start a collection. many people have collection As a hobby. But if your underlying desire for that collection is simply because it’s popular right now, rather than because you actually enjoy it, then you probably don’t need it. Many people spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on collectibles like trains, stamps, and even limited-edition figurines, but their collecting hobby wasn’t fueled by their current popularity. . It’s out of genuine interest and passion, and those items are collected over time rather than all at once.
Now I know it’s better than just following every trend out there, and I’ve saved a ton of money and cabinet space. The water bottle I’m currently using is hydro jug shaker bottle. It’s not as flashy or popular as Stanley or Owala, but I think the quality is about the same.Highly insulated, no straw required. There’s nothing more you could ask for in a water bottle. The only bottle I have more than one is a blender bottle. I have two for protein shakes. That’s all you really need. I can’t even imagine having more than five of them. What would you do with it all?
Sure, it’s tempting to give in to what social media and influencers are trying to sell you. we live in a capitalist society promotion of Spending It’s on every corner. Social media is just one way to do that. One thing to keep in mind is that most of us are normal, average people. We do not receive his PR packages, sponsorships, etc. from these companies. Influencers have so much of everything because they have the opportunity to get so much stuff for free. Ordinary people do not have such privileges. Therefore, it is not realistic to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on something that he probably only needs two or three things. Especially if you’re not a content creator.
Bulk buying and hoarding of popular and trending products is a recent phenomenon driven by social media. It’s not something someone has to do. Trends come and go, but the items you buy to capitalize on those trends still remain in your cabinet. A lot of that stuff will probably go to waste once the trend ends and it’s no longer cool or popular to have it. We all need to be more careful when participating in these trends. Do you really like it and want it, or do you just see other people online having it and want to be part of the “same” group?
Kelly Xiong writes about all things fashion, beauty, personal health, and occasionally pop culture. She can write to her. [email protected]