It’s pathetic how some people treat shoplifting like a personality trait or some grand moral rebellion. Let’s be real, stealing a mass-produced shirt or some cheap accessory from a mall store isn't "alt," and it sure as hell isn't a protest. It’s just performative, selfish nonsense.
I hate fast fashion as much as the next guy, but if you despise these companies so much, why are you walking into their stores in the first place? You’re just a consumer who’s too entitled to pay for the products you’re obsessed with. You aren't fighting the system, you’re just validating their supply chain. It’s pure hypocrisy.
The lack of common sense is staggering. You’re risking your future, a criminal record, potential jail time and for what? Useless, cheap plastic junk? For a momentary hit of adrenaline or to look cool on social media? It’s not like you’re stealing necessities because you’re in a desperate situation. Stealing a spiked bracelet while there are people out there struggling to afford food and water isn't rebellious; it’s just mocking anyone who actually has to struggle.
These companies don't care that you're stealing from them, and in the long run, neither will the people whose validation you’re so desperate to earn. Grow up, set some actual priorities, and stop acting like a reckless child just because you need a new 'aesthetic' to feel interesting. The only thing you're proving is that you’d rather risk your future for a trend than actually develop a personality that doesn't rely on stolen goods. It’s embarrassing.
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SO SO REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!! i agree so much twin :D
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Bro this is so true!!!!!!
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Ur so based holy moly
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THANK YOU, BRO, YOU'RE SO REAL FOR THIS. imo, having an unhealthy lifestyle and mindset isn't "Cool". Being "Alternative" doesn't mean rebelling against everything. It means don't support things that go against YOUR MORALS. What YOU as a person believe is right. Please don't do something harmful just to "look cool", because it's not.