On the internet, we can vicariously consume more stuff than we could ever actually buy, touch, or even see in our lifetimes. Are these videos eliminating a desire, or creating one?
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I think this video is inflating the negative capitalism side effects with media consumption. Over consuming media is definitely an issue, but I don't see how it relates to capitalism/free market economies. Since people don't plan on buying most of the unboxing products and it is more of a relaxing media experience, I don't think it is a sign of "wild" capitalism or something. It is probably a sign of too much media consumption though.
I have never understand the point of unbox videos, turns out its a big thing now, heh
I've watched about half of one unboxing video ever and even though it was unboxing stuff I was interested in, I couldn't see the point or the entertainment in it.
I had kind of an unboxing experience today, as well? I ran into a "Canadian" Quebecois… I think that's what they call themselves, and they spoke this odd language that was oddly similar to Elvish with a mixture of Targaryen? It took me awhile to unpack all of that, I'll tell ya.
It's the same with candy videos, which btw youtube is recommending to watch after this. Lol
I've come to really dislike unboxing videos for the reasons outlined in this video.
I actually nearly gave this video a miss to avoid watching the unboxing clips.
And according to politicians and "patriots" this is the best system we can come up with?
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Dumd people.