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The Ridiculous Spending Trends That Drive Us Crazy

From fashion fads to tech obsessions, we’ve all fallen victim to wasteful spending at some point. But what are the most egregious offenders? We asked 10 people to share their pet peeves when it comes to unnecessary expenses.

The Makeup Madness

Christine can’t fathom why anyone would drop $60 on a highlighter. “Makeup is already an ‘extra’ thing, and the obsession with it seems excessive,” she says. While she supports individual expression, she thinks it’s absurd to spend so much on a single product.

The Phone Frenzy

James is baffled by the constant need to upgrade phones. “Those things are hundreds of dollars, and they function just fine for years,” he argues. “It’s stupid that they release new ones so often, and everyone runs out to spend another $600 on the latest model.”

The Mac Madness

Tyler simply doesn’t get why anyone would choose a Mac laptop. “You can’t even play games on them!” he exclaims.

The Hair Horror

Becky, a hairstylist, has seen the rise of brightly colored hair trends firsthand. While she benefits from the services, she thinks it’s a money pit. “Those colors turn to shit so quickly, and it’ll cost over $100 every three weeks to touch up,” she warns.

The Vices We Can’t Justify

Jenn has never been tempted by drinking or smoking, mainly due to the financial burden. “I see no use in getting myself into the habit of taking a substance I enjoy that costs a lot of money to maintain,” she says.

The Hoverboard Hassle

Madeline has no patience for hoverboards. “Those stupid things are just a waste of money,” she declares.

The Vape Epidemic

Maxx is fed up with vapes and E-cigs. “All of it is bad for you, but at least smokers do it away from people,” he says. “I have yet to see someone with a vape pen inside not blow an obnoxious cloud just to prove they can.”

The Streaming Showdown

Matt thinks Netflix subscriptions are a waste of money. “It’s literally nothing but a time-waster,” he says. “Having a streaming service like that will definitely mean either using it a ton and binge-watching shows excessively, or not using it at all and wasting the money each month.”

The Cable Conundrum

Drew, on the other hand, thinks cable subscriptions are unrealistic in today’s digital age. “The subscription streaming services are so much better, and there are so many of them,” he argues.

The Contouring Craze

Kayla is skeptical of contouring products. “Spending a lot of money for a palette to literally change your entire facial structure is sort of nuts,” she says. “It looks nice, but I just feel like it isn’t worth the money or time.”