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Narcissistic Indulgence

The rise in egoic spending fueled by self-idolization

Implications - Why idolize a rock star when you’re so fabulous yourself? That’s the attitude of today’s narcissistic younger generations, who are scrambling to spend their (and their parents’) money on anything that turns them into an icon, from custom busts of their heads to ego-stroking digital mirrors.

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6 Featured, 26 Examples: 918,296 Total Clicks

Date Range: Feb 09 - Mar 09

Trending: Warm

Consumer Insight Topics: Art & Design Customization

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Cocky Self-Promotion - ‘Google Me' Business Card is Perfect for the Pretentious

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Warm 38,918 Clicks Pub: Feb 27, 09

Cocky Self-Promotion

‘Google Me' Business Card is Perfect for the Pretentious

This Google business card from Ji Lee is a great idea in theory. It’s attention-grabbing for sure, sleek and minimalist in nature. The business card is one that won’t end up in the round file, if for nothing… [More]

Narcissistic Celebrity Spreads - A-Rod's Self Love Photoshoot For Details Magazine Is Very Mad

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Mild 15,396 Clicks Pub: Mar 18, 09

Narcissistic Celebrity Spreads

A-Rod's Self Love Photoshoot For Details Magazine Is Very Mad

Alex Rodriguez seems to think he needs more publicity. Never mind that allegations of his use of steroids are everywhere on the sports channels. Never mind that the details of A-Rod’s affair with Madonna… [More]

Ultrasounds as Modern Art - Personalized Fetus Posters For Narcissists in the Making

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Average 10,601 Clicks Pub: Mar 3, 09

Ultrasounds as Modern Art

Personalized Fetus Posters For Narcissists in the Making

Having your unborn baby's image glorified in the form of a modern art fetus poster is so much more glamorous than decorating your nursery walls with creepy pictures of clowns. Instead of the cookie-cutter… [More]

Personalized Yoga Mats - Yogamatic.com Customized Mats Are Perfect for Aspiring Yogis

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Average 8,006 Clicks Pub: Mar 14, 09

Personalized Yoga Mats

Yogamatic.com Customized Mats Are Perfect for Aspiring Yogis

For all the hardcore yoga enthusiasts out there, you’re going to love yogamatic.com. At this website, you can select an existing yoga mat design from the gallery, or design your own. The mats are eco-friendly,… [More]

Personalized Romance Books - UStar Novels Let You Customize Your Lust Between the Covers

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Mild 13,830 Clicks Pub: Feb 3, 09

Personalized Romance Books

UStar Novels Let You Customize Your Lust Between the Covers

UStar Novels has released a new series of personal romance and erotic novels for you and your partner (either sex) to have a novel romp. Or you can choose your favorite celeb or sports star to share your… [More]

Camera-Inspired Home Decor - Check Yourself Out Retro Style With the 'Click' Polaroid Mirror

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Mild 4,817 Clicks Pub: Feb 8, 09

Camera-Inspired Home Decor

Check Yourself Out Retro Style With the 'Click' Polaroid Mirror

London based designer Colin Oâ€™Dowd has created 'Click,' which is a mirror inspired by the shape of Polaroid film. You can see O'Dowd in the featured product images. Polaroid photography has been beloved… [More]