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 Consumerism & the Materialistic Effect on Love in America

We are constantly told that the more we shop, the more we will boost our economy.

 Apple stores attract TONS of consumers



Americans are always in demand of the NEWEST products on the market....

 Cars....



But why are Americans so into consumerism?



 Her voice is full of money,' he said suddenly. That was it. I'd never understood before. It was full of money-- that was the inexhaustible charm that rose and fell in it, the jingle of it, the cymbals' song of it... High in a white palace the king's daughter, the golden girl..." -The Great Gatsby, F. Sctt Fitzgerald, p. 120

Materialistic goods, like rings, are what represent our love for eachother.

Material Girl Lyrics by "Madonna"

They can beg and they can plead But they can't see the light, that's right 'Cause the boy with the cold hard cash Is always Mister Right, 'cause we are

Chorus:

Living in a material world And I am a material girl You know that we are living in a material world And I am a material girl

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Valentines Day is one of the biggest consumer days of the year



How come we cannot symbolize love like this anymore?  "Money Can't Buy Me Love" by The Beatles

Can't buy me love, love Can't buy me love

I'll buy you a diamond ring my friend if it makes you feel alright I'll get you anything my friend if it makes you feel alright 'Cause I don't care too much for money, money can't buy me love

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you love me too I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you I don't care too much for money, money can't buy me love

Can't buy me love, everybody tells me so Can't buy me love, no no no, no

Say you don't need no diamond ring and I'll be satisfied Tell me that you want the kind of thing that money just can't buy I don't care too much for money, money can't buy me love

Beauty in America Reflection on Consumerism and the Material Effect on Love in America