Time compiled a list of items that Americans are buying more than ever. The list is semi-baffling, but a lot of things you're like "hmmm... I have been purchasing more of these." Here are the things we've been spending our hard earned dollhairs on more than ever:
1. Bowls - one of Time's reasons for Americans purchasing more bowls than ever is that they are "Instagram-friendly." This is sad, but true. Every time I see an acai bowl or a colorful salad I want to sprint to the closest place that sells them, snap a pic, and slap Valencia on it. But, to be honest.. bowls are convenient as well. You can easily mix up a ton of ingredients and get a flavorful bite with every forkful.
2. Adult Diapers - I laughed out loud when I read this, but the explanation actually makes sense. According to Time, the reason is "simply that humans are living longer." Hopefully by the time I get to adult-diaper wearing age, we've found something to prevent uncontrollable bowel movements.
3. Legal Marijuana - This is a "duh." The reason that we're buying more legal marijuana is that it has only recently become so and that it is becoming legal in more states.
4. Guns - When I saw guns on this list, I began thinking this was related to being Instagram-friendly as well. Every girl wants a picture of them at the shooting range for their Insta collection. BUT then I realized life is not all about #doingitfortheinsta and guns are a real thing that people are buying for protection. I personally am not a gun person, but with threats of stricter gun regulation and higher terrorism rates people are stocking up on these while they can. To each their own.
5. Canadian Goodies - People are just starting to realize that Canada is awesome. I realized this when I went there in 8th grade and gave my first OTPHJ on the 8 hour ride up, but others are finally catching up. This is largely in part to people traveling there more (Montreal bachelor/ette parties) and shopping online at Canadian stores (cue: Aritzia).
6. Fast-Food Hot Dogs - uh... ew.
7. Car Leases - This is a major "duh" for me because Americans currently have the attention span of a puppy in a butterfly field. With car companies constantly coming out with newer/better vehicles and upgrades, it makes sense that people wouldn't want to fully commit to purchasing a vehicle. You're better off trading in every 2-3 lease years for the newest model, like my friend who is on her 4th Toyota Camry and I have yet to tell the difference in any of them.
8. E-Cigarettes - Another "ew." Almost as disgusting as real cigarettes, e-cigarettes are just as trashy and way more douchey.
9. Mich-Ultras - I attribute this item's success mainly for people trying to stay skinny while sipping on beer. As fun as it is to evaluate the hops in craft beers, you're not gonna be sipping a stout come summertime when you're sitting at the beach. Mich-ultras/Corona Lights ftw.
10. Items on Mobile Devices - A major "duh." The convenience of being able to online shop safely on my phone has brought my bank account down and my style up. With most companies offering safe-ish mobile-friendly websites, it's easy to sit on the train and purchase everything you just put in your cart on Amazon.
11. High-Deductible Health Care Plans - I don't know much about this, but I thought having a high-deductible was not something you wanted? Either way, I'll save this one for the health care experts.
12. Streaming Services - Hate to say it, but I am definitely one of the Americans contributing to this statistic. I have streaming memberships to services I don't even have the app for because it's easy to justify $10 a month for something that you "might need one day bc it's the only place showing old episodes of Dawson's Creek."
So - yes to bowls, Canadian goods, car leases, mich ultras, and mobile-shopping.
No to the rest - let's stop buying adult diapers and spend more money at Aritzia.
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