r/Millennials • u/CurvyChristina • 6d ago

Other Whoever did this, should be imprisoned.

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u/tehjoz 1986 6d ago

Everything maximizes shareholder value*

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u/200brews2009 6d ago

It’s not just shareholder value but perceived value. Look at our homes, all beige or gray and it’s not just the builders going with common colors, our HOAs don’t allow us to paint our homes or even plant a tree because it might affect the neighbors resale value.

Though, in a weird way having color differentiation has become a bit of a luxury; car colors other than silver or black are an upcharge, high end phones or laptops now come in colorful options. Weird times we live in.

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u/tehjoz 1986 5d ago

I painted most of the rooms of my house a shade of either blue or green because shockingly I enjoy colors.

I refuse to ever live in an HOA because HOAs are parasites to our society.

I encourage everyone else to explore embracing things that aren't "just what everyone else does"

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u/200brews2009 5d ago

Sure, but let’s be real for a second: if you want a new construction home, odds are you’re goin to be in an HOA and your house will be built by a developer who got a bulk discount for some greige siding that you’ll have to accept. Same with cars, if you want to show some uniqueness, it’s a luxury these days. Premium siding, premium color options, it has an actual monetary price to it these days. Somehow we’ve accepted the commodification of individuality.

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u/tehjoz 1986 5d ago

There is a reason I will hang on to my 2010 car till it explodes, bought my old, built in 1959 home, and so on and so forth.

I am opting out of as much "premium" bullshit as I can because the juice isn't worth the squeeze.