Lisa Birnbach, the author of The Preppy Handbook, was most certainly satirizing the whole preppy lifestyle but at the same time she was worshipping at its altar as the greatest achievement in human history!!!
I have a split opinion on the Official Preppy Handbook. If taken seriously, it's tragic. If taken as a spoof, it's hilarious. But the closing lines in the video, that preppie clothing is above all practical, is the basis for all the rest. And then what works for various conditions starts with loafers, boat shoe, chinos, polos, etc. and adapts from there.
@@Remembering-rq6si LOL...Judgemental, much?How do you know he is any of the claims you've made and furthermore, there is absolutely no shame in paying off debt. Did your daddy buy you the "best car?"
@@Remembering-rq6si I haven't complained at all. You're either a troll (most likely) or an entitled brat. I'd be ashamed and embarrassed if my girlfriend bought a car for me.
@@Remembering-rq6si Honestly you're the one I feel bad for and not Angus. The old proverb why gain the world but lose your soul is absolutely true. You may have the appearance of having it all together and being successful but on the inside you're just empty and miserable. All those material possessions that you have aren't what define who you are, its the content of your character, how you treat others, and how you choose to live your life are what matter. Also, what happens to all of that money when you die? What if you all of a sudden lose it all due to unforeseen circumstances? Furthermore if you truly were a true prep then you of all people would know that there is a difference between being wealthy and being rich but I doubt it.
Lisa Birnbach, the author of The Preppy Handbook, was most certainly satirizing the whole preppy lifestyle but at the same time she was worshipping at its altar as the greatest achievement in human history!!!
Because she feels herself outside.
It comes from the original WASP society. The boarding schools in England had a specific dress code. The blazers and slacks with ties and the loafers.
Loafers and blazers originated in America.
@@nguecon4929 Which planet do you live on?
I have still have my original copy of The Preppy Handbook from 1980. I was a total elitist kid and I'm proud of it to this day. lol
That’s awesome I’ve been planning on getting it
I'm waiting for your next video. Please upload more!
I have a split opinion on the Official Preppy Handbook. If taken seriously, it's tragic. If taken as a spoof, it's hilarious. But the closing lines in the video, that preppie clothing is above all practical, is the basis for all the rest. And then what works for various conditions starts with loafers, boat shoe, chinos, polos, etc. and adapts from there.
@@Remembering-rq6si LOL...Judgemental, much?How do you know he is any of the claims you've made and furthermore, there is absolutely no shame in paying off debt.
Did your daddy buy you the "best car?"
@@Remembering-rq6si I haven't complained at all. You're either a troll (most likely) or an entitled brat.
I'd be ashamed and embarrassed if my girlfriend bought a car for me.
@@Remembering-rq6si LOL....
You're so successful that you're replying to me ...from your yacht, I'm sure.
Troll!
@@Remembering-rq6si LOL..
You're cracking me up!
Thanks for the comic relief!
@@Remembering-rq6si Honestly you're the one I feel bad for and not Angus. The old proverb why gain the world but lose your soul is absolutely true. You may have the appearance of having it all together and being successful but on the inside you're just empty and miserable. All those material possessions that you have aren't what define who you are, its the content of your character, how you treat others, and how you choose to live your life are what matter. Also, what happens to all of that money when you die? What if you all of a sudden lose it all due to unforeseen circumstances? Furthermore if you truly were a true prep then you of all people would know that there is a difference between being wealthy and being rich but I doubt it.
yuppies buppies 1985 gen x...i was in the prepps
where does the lady commentator come from?
patch work pants ...kswiss...sabago...tree ton...
Madras plaid pants & shorts, LL Bean Blucher Mocs & Tretorns 👒👛
LaCoste
Only the French label & 100% cotton
Polo
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I wish WASPs were in charge again :/
Comes from wasp culture
That woman’s voice is awful. Nasally and all the vocal fry.