# I pit people who riot over a pair of sneakers.

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**Created:** [December 24, 2011, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-riot-over-a-pair-of-sneakers/607280 "2011-12-24T14:34:30Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 31, 2011, 9:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-riot-over-a-pair-of-sneakers/607280/149 "2011-12-31T09:16:16Z")

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> [@woodstockbirdybird](#):
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> It is to me. Seems to at least imply that culture is consumerist and shallow. But I realize I’m in the minority.

Most of the kids who are on free and reduced lunch in my school have more than one pair.

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