Most people like to strut their stuff every once in a while. It’s nice to be noticed. But people with limited means, especially in rural parts of America, don’t get the opportunity to show off very often.
The two most popular ways for poor folk in the United States to stand out are:
- Put up a shitload of Christmas lights, and even a double wide trailer will look special. Rich folks will drive by your house to see the show. And that’s why the best holiday light shows are usually in the poorest parts of almost any town.
- Buy (or lease) a very fancy car, like a Corvette, and people will take notice. And make sure you clean and wax it all the time, so it shines.
Christmas lights and cool cars are the great equalizers in our modern society.