Is This $39,000 Backpack Really Worth It?

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In summary, Anderson Cooper discusses a $39,000 backpack that has been making headlines. He finds it ridiculous and questions the people who would spend that much money on a backpack, stating that even the richest man in the world, Bill Gates, would likely choose to donate the money to charity instead. He also remarks on the societal behavior of valuing material possessions, comparing it to tribal mentality. The conversation also includes a comment from someone who wants a cheaper version of the backpack and another who believes spending that much money on a backpack is foolish.
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DoggerDan
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2011/10/07/ac-ridiculist-olsens-backpack.cnn

I've watched a few of these recently and have really come to like them. The $39,000 backpack is hilarious! If you're so rich that you'd want to spend this sort of money...

Even Bill Gates, the richest man on Earth (supposedly) isn't that wasteful. I think he'd much rather toss an extra $39,000 towards charity rather than blow it funding the Olsen twins wasteful lifestyle.
 
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The people who buy the backpack are a bit out there in my opinion. It doesn't even look that nice, looks rather tacky to wear an animal as a fashion statement. Although society advances we still behave like tribal people.
 
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i think Anderson has found his niche
 
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phoenix:\\ said:
Although society advances we still behave like tribal people.

Yes, I think so. I'm amazed at the myriads of justifications to the contrary. No matter how well-educated, the root arguments are little different than that of the least educated. Neanderthals we are not. Humans, however, we are.
 
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LAWLS I want that alligator backpack! the $40 one :)
 
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<sigh> A $39,000 backpack? A fool and their money are soon parted.
 

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