Brilio.net/en - Millennials get a bad rep. Whether were lazy, self-involved or hooked on a game that reminds us of easier days as kids, it seems like we just cant get a break. And a writer at The Economist just hit us a little too close to home. The Economist then tweeted the article with the caption: Why arent Millennials buying diamonds? which is a pretty ridiculous question to ask for someone who writes about the economy. Student debt is at an all time high in the US, totalling a whopping $1.3 trillion and crippling most who had high hopes and dreams with their higher education degrees.
Sure, ethical issues cant be denied in the decrease of diamond sales. I wont buy a diamond ever again if only for Leo di Caprios death in Blood Diamond. And sure, kids these days are spending more on experiences and travel rather than glorified, shiny charcoal.
The Internet generation has inherited an economy that is worse that their parents, and frankly diamonds dont make the shopping list, which usually includes Instant Noodle cups and dairy free Soy Milk, thank you very much.
So sit back, sip on that microbrewey beer and relish in the digital face-slap that the Economist received from fellow penny-pinchers.
The truth hurts.
Why aren't millennials buying diamonds? https://t.co/yMmkzFUFBb pic.twitter.com/a822ggVZrK
The Economist (@TheEconomist) July 1, 2016
To be fair, I wouldnt mind a maid.
Why aren't millennials yachting?
Alan (@alan_maguire) July 1, 2016
Why aren't millennials employing scullery maids? https://t.co/2JlTlrB3PD
Theres no shame, weve all been there.
"Why aren't millennials buying diamonds" she read as she ate crackers to quiet the hunger & wondered if she'd have a place to live come fall
Alex Press (@alexnpress) July 1, 2016
A dose of reality.
@TheEconomist maybe because they're burdened with crippling student loan debt and can't actually find a good paying job
The only Derp (@D2_Derpinator) July 1, 2016
Dollar menu for life.
Because its a great day if I can afford a McChicken https://t.co/JoDg3Oj1QT
Jon-Austen Linch (@JonAustenLinch) July 1, 2016
Other questions we would like to have answered.
See also: Why aren't the homeless driving Mercedes? Why aren't children 6ft tall? Why aren't women returning calls? https://t.co/6SduGpvvtF
Rhys James (@rhysjamesy) July 1, 2016
Heres a thought.
Maybe food, rent, clothing, transport, leisure, travel, adventure, education and health are a bit more important https://t.co/yzfdQ6miVm
Greg Johnson (@TornadoGreg) July 4, 2016
A little help using cold, hard numbers.
Maybe food, rent, clothing, transport, leisure, travel, adventure, education and health are a bit more important https://t.co/yzfdQ6miVm
Greg Johnson (@TornadoGreg) July 4, 2016
Melodrama at its finest.
Requesting a Brexit from Earth. https://t.co/4hOOdcS3sN
calista fleekhart (@bizmarkiedesade) July 1, 2016
Everyone loves a good pun, especially one that connects everyone fav happy hour drink with the OG diamond company.
We're spending enough money on De Beers as it is. https://t.co/VrVBVv9Nkp
Robin Bergshoeff (@Studentech) July 2, 2016
A little perspective never hurt anyone.
@TheEconomist because they are worthless rocks made under exploitative conditions?
Tim Doyle (@NakatomiTim) July 1, 2016
And to summarize, Its pretty simple actually.
@TheEconomist Cuz we broke, bitch.
Black. Queer. God. (@Adamant_Yves) July 1, 2016
(brl/red)
