[gashatfreak]

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Originally Posted by ShiShiLeo

Now I'm not saying to go out and get more tattoos, but I think we buy and collect toys into adulthood as an extension of self-expression and reward. Tangible objects are comforting in an increasingly digital world, doubly so when said objects are tied to our nostalgia. Would you get a tattoo of Gaim on your body?

Well said. This definitely resonates with how I purchase stuff. Self-expression, nostalgia and personal values...all given to you, fed by and shaped by consumerism. A bit sobering when you really think about it.

And thanks for all your support guys. Seriously, how is this forum so wholesome?