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Here is me... LOL!

Old Utilitarian
You scored 29 consumer index!
You don't get a picture. You know why? You don't need one. If more people were like you, the world would stay green longer and humans would smell worse (who the hell needs deorderant) and some say our economy would collapse. You don't care about that however, cause you can make everything you need. When the world bank collapses under it's own weight you'll be cool calm and collected. Keep up the good fight!

I scored 16 and received the same title and description as you. LOL

Why do you buy shoes?

Because it hurts to step on glass! :lol:

There were some I was in the middle on... one I picked the "crunchier" answer (Yes I cut up my clothes to make new ones, but not for me, for my kids) but for most I leaned toward the side of consumerism... because my dh is SUCH a consumer that I figure if I don't know, we probobly do it that way. lol!

I loved some of the questions:
How many clothes do you have?
Just enough not to get arrested on most days.

LOL!

But other ones bugged me, like the one that asks you if you shop for groceries at big chains, co-ops, locally owned stores, or grow your own food. There was no "I do them ALL" which I do... so I was stumped on that one. I just picked the 'big chain' because we went to Fred Meyers YESTERDAY. lol...

Anti-consumerist
You scored 39 consumer index!
You understand that consumerism is out of control and you are part of the solution. However, be aware that you are just as susceptible to becoming a "market" as anyone else...hence the shoe. Be careful to do your homework and avoid falling into step with the hypocritical rhetoric surrounding anti-consumerist ideals.

Anti-Consumerist! lol I think the massive amount of computers and game systems we own pushed me over edge, heh..

Anti Consumerist here, too. What can I say? DH likes things that go ping! and I shop at Costco for my organic greens. :p

I scored a 29 too - he he. Funny questions.

Anti-consumerist
You scored 33 consumer index!
You understand that consumerism is out of control and you are part of the solution. However, be aware that you are just as susceptible to becoming a "market" as anyone else...hence the shoe. Be careful to do your homework and avoid falling into step with the hypocritical rhetoric surrounding anti-consumerist ideals.

I failed on the cars. We have min 2 each but a couple are up for sale. Also, DH likes TVs so we have 3 and he is a computer geek so another 3. I'd be happy with a laptop that played DVDs. I hate this 30 inch TV we inherited from his parents. It is HUGE.

33% What can I say? My house is full of books.

Hippie with a Coke
You scored 44 consumer index!
You're definitely willing to talk-the-talk, but aren't about to give up the joys and conveniences of consumerist society. That might be ok. Balance is a good thing, but don't be afraid to make a stand every once in a while. If you insist on being a consumer, be a good consumer. Waste not want not. Unneccesary packaging = Environmental destruction. Made in American-Samoa = Made in the U.S.A = SLAVE LABOR. You know it. Act on it.


:sob: I'm a Consumer Ho!

*sigh* Can I have a Cherry Coke instead of regular Coke please?

34 for me

Anti-consumerist
You scored 37 consumer index!
You understand that consumerism is out of control and you are part of the solution. However, be aware that you are just as susceptible to becoming a "market" as anyone else...hence the shoe. Be careful to do your homework and avoid falling into step with the hypocritical rhetoric surrounding anti-consumerist ideals.

Anti-consumerist
You scored 38 consumer index!
You understand that consumerism is out of control and you are part of the solution. However, be aware that you are just as susceptible to becoming a "market" as anyone else...hence the shoe. Be careful to do your homework and avoid falling into step with the hypocritical rhetoric surrounding anti-consumerist ideals.

anti-consumerist!

Anti-consumerist
You scored 32 consumer index!
You understand that consumerism is out of control and you are part of the solution. However, be aware that you are just as susceptible to becoming a "market" as anyone else...hence the shoe. Be careful to do your homework and avoid falling into step with the hypocritical rhetoric surrounding anti-consumerist ideals.



My test tracked 1 variable How you compared to other people your age and gender:

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You scored higher than 99% on consumer index

Another Anti-Consumerist (33)...... that's a step in the right direction, right? :)

Oh heck yea! That is the only step that will create real change in the way the country spends their money. I am too far out of the system to make a difference in it. If you vote with your money (via actually SPENDING money) then you will be a powerful force in the world of marketing and comsumerism. I am proud of my ability to not buy and to make my own, to get used and make things last, but at the same time I never feel like I am making much of a difference in the world of marketing because I am removed from the system of purchase. I sometimes wish I voted with my money a little more, but so far, I can't even get Fred Meyer rewards with the amount that I spend. lol!

Now my dh however? If I counted all of the things I talked him out of buying in the last year he may well be just another sheep floating in the stream of comsumerism. lol... At least he has me. Yesterday I called a friend who just upgraded there computer, and we got a entire upgrade (because I won't let him get the best and newest) for $60 used. He was thrilled and I still put no money into the system. Score on both sides!

Val

$60 dollars used for a whole upgrade? Sheez, we were pleased with ourselves the other day when we got a *video card* for $80 used, lol! (It was a $300 card, and we weren't looking forward to having to buy it retail) Dh happened to mention online to a friend we were buying one, and he happened to have one sitting there he didn't want! Woohoo! lol

Isn't that awesome!?! I was SO happy about it! This paticular friend has a water cooled this, and a air vented that, and the video card that tops his literally came out last week. lol... so he spends MONEY on his computers. When we talked to him he had given his handmedowns to his wife, and her 'handmedowns were going where???' I asked. He gave us a video card, (better than ours) 512 of RAM (better than ours) a DVD ROM (We never had one) a Sound card (MUCH better than ours) and the Windows upgrade for $60! Don was so thrilled I think he said thank you like 10 times. lol... We will need another stick of RAM in the next 6 months just to make everything go smoothly, but I was thinking "!WOW! Even if we spent the $75 on the RAM AND the $60 on the upgrade we are doing great!" lol... If we put anything else into this old box we would have to get a new case.

It is VERY nice to know Microsoft Geeks sometimes. :D :hbeat: They are TTC at this moment as well, so I get to return the favor by passing down baby stuff. How cool is that? (Which I also have bought NOTHING for so far, but have wonderful stuff that I have gotten for free.) That is true community I swear...

Val

ETA a $300 card for $80 is an awesome deal! WOW!

Anti-consumerist
You scored 37 consumer index!

shoes are my vice:cuc: :cuc: i have about 18-20 pairs. But in my defense-- very few clothes---which i will cut up and make kids clothes, doll clothes, or napkins out of once i'm done with them.

And HTH are books in the same category as media???? I mean if you don't buy books you either have to read online or pay all those fines and spend all that gas going back and forth to the library. LOL

Luna

omg! :lol:

Paris Hilton
You scored 73 consumer index!
I have a $500 shirt I would like to sell you. It's very chic! It's pre-worn and pre-ripped! You're too far gone. It's no use. We're happy that you spend all your cash and we'll tax the **** out of you and sell you crap for unbelieveable prices. Unfortunately, you aren't really Paris Hilton. Eventually, you'll find yourself in tremendous debt and looking for some sugar-daddy or sugar-momma to take care of you until your beauty fades. Then, maybe you'll figure out that your bobbles and gadgets don't mean **** unless you can pawn them for food and rent money.

omg! :lol:

Paris Hilton
You scored 73 consumer index!
I have a $500 shirt I would like to sell you. It's very chic! It's pre-worn and pre-ripped! You're too far gone. It's no use. We're happy that you spend all your cash and we'll tax the **** out of you and sell you crap for unbelieveable prices. Unfortunately, you aren't really Paris Hilton. Eventually, you'll find yourself in tremendous debt and looking for some sugar-daddy or sugar-momma to take care of you until your beauty fades. Then, maybe you'll figure out that your bobbles and gadgets don't mean **** unless you can pawn them for food and rent money.

Wow! believe it or not, I scored a 37...cloth diapers and girls' clothes are my downfall...