Historical Inquiry

Is it too late in history to take idiots like these people and behead them and put their heads on pikes as a warning to others who would follow the same path?

Priya...received a Mercedes convertible and an assortment of diamond jewelry for her birthday. Her sister's graduation gift package included a Bentley, diamonds and two homes in India.

"I was really surprised," Divya said, "because I was only expecting a Bentley and one house."

and (and!):

Sophie was just as quick to defend her mother's decision to spend $180,000 for her party. "Unless they were crazy or hated their child, any parent who was financially able would do it," she said.

Dude, your party cost more than my entire (not inexpensive) college education! Please, for the love of God, buy yourself some perspective!

I've heard a theory that shows like My Super-Sweet 16 are going to incite the proletariat into bloody revolution.

People like these schmucks make me think that might not necessarily be a bad idea.