No, not forced to spend that much. Some people do, of course, to show that they are fancy people from magazine ads, who wear a watch from a company that sponsors frikkin' airplane races to show how important they are.

I guess people like that need to know the time, frequently.

What the hell is it with knowing the time? Seriously, is it that bloody important?
(corinoco is waiting for the revolution., Fri 3 Jul 2009, 14:32, archived)

Shut up Adrian.

( WHARRGARBL, Fri 3 Jul 2009, 14:35, archived)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uouDt_LQTy0
( Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag, Fri 3 Jul 2009, 14:36, archived)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS5P6GcUC4s&NR=1
( Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag, Fri 3 Jul 2009, 14:41, archived)

No. It's a status symbol, or more often, an aspirational gesture expressed through consumption.
Your argument could just as well be about big fancy cars or large houses. Mostly unnecessary, but some people like them.

However, you have chosen to dress up your argument with strange, obscure insults directed at the homeless, the majority of whom have mental problems. Is it any wonder they ask the time? They're probably just grateful for the human interaction. Except with you, you disgusting lizard.
(rnuk http://flickr.com/rnuk, Fri 3 Jul 2009, 14:37, archived)

Clickedy click.

( Esme Weatherwax I swear on my tash it's daycent hash, Fri 3 Jul 2009, 14:48, archived)