I was eating some chocolate when I imagined a world where Hershey’s was widely accepted, even by elitists, as the best chocolate.

Is consumer elitism just a facade for pretentious contrarians? Or are there things where even most snobs agree with the masses?

Also, I mean that the product is intrinsically considered to be the best option. I’m not considering social products where the user network makes the experience.

Edit: I was not eating Hershey’s. Hershey’s being the best chocolate is a bizarro universe in this hypothetical.

  • village604@adultswim.fanEnglish
    161·
    1 day ago

    Camping supplies, especially backpacking gear (and especially ultralite gear).

    But most of the top equipment brands have legitimate, no questions asked, lifetime warranties.

    Also, camping stores. I’ll pay a bit extra to get my gear from REI because the employees will spend hours making sure you get a backpack or boots that fit you perfectly.

    You can get similar stuff from no-name brands on Amazon, but it’s not going to be the same quality.

    • jj4211@lemmy.world
      1·
      8 hours ago

      Yeah, as afflicted by compromises as some popular products become in the name of profit, the random brands on Amazon/temu show how even worse it can be. Usually the big brand shows at least a little restraint to avoid burning their brand value to the ground too quickly, but the no names with their knockoffs go full throttle into the ground.