Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

This behavior is far more pervasive then you might realize. The entire escalation to larger houses and much more expensive cars is based upon keeping up with the Jones'. If they don't keep up...........and drive a 22 year old M/B..........the Jones' will think less of them..........and their fragile egos won't be able to withstand the onslaught.

Most of them will deny that this behavior exists.