A post noting that the poorest own the newest phones drew
thousands of likes and kicked off conversations about flashy gadgets during
inflation and joblessness.
Users post memes of charging phones on generators or unboxing
after months of saving, while critics warn against loans for status over
savings.
Defenders argue for small joys like hand-me-down upgrades,
highlighting the tension between aspiration and real financial priorities in
social media cultures.
