They Wanna Keep Us Hot and Poor
Summary
Designer clothes want to keep us "hot and poor," according to a straphanger who recently quit her fashion habit. Just last month, actually. Kareem hears her confession: all those years blowing money on accessories, shoes, and jewelry meant missing out on other purchases. Like what? A Vitamix. She can make smoothies every day now. Kareem can't help but point out she's still name-dropping brands, and she admits she's brainwashed too. The conversation turns unexpectedly therapeutic as they discuss her month-old recovery from designer addiction, with Kareem slipping into therapist mode for what he declares the show's first therapy episode.
Full Transcript
So what's your take? Designer clothes are a scam? And I'm talking accessories, shoes, jewelry—everything. They want to keep us hot and poor. Hot and poor.
I 100% designer clothes scam. I could do without it. All these years I would only spend money on those things. I—I didn't realize all the things you could have if you don't spend money that way. I have a Vitamix now. I can make smoothies every single day. I can make a Spoto.
Let me note that there are other blenders, but you chose the brand. Um, no. Let me just note that your addiction may not be—
I'm addicted at. I'm brainwashed too. This isn't good.
No, at least you're thinking about it. This isn't good. I'm trying to. I feel like a therapist right now. This is awesome.
You're a therapist. This is the first time we've had a therapy episode. Well, I need it. So when did you quit?
I would say like last month. You know, good luck to you.