490 sats \ 2 replies \ @SwearyDoctor 14 Feb \ on: Why do we all have lawns? culture
there are studies on this!
lawns arise as a symbol of wealth. In subsistence cultures, the well-to-do made a living without having to scramble for food. To show off that they didn't need to use the space productively, they planted lawns, and well.visible ones.
It's a status symbol showcasing literal waste.
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yes! all the impractical, puffy clothing does the same thing. "Look, I can't do anything in this! But no matter, they literally feed and carry me"
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