Commodity Fetishism

A concept coined by Karl Marx referring to society's extreme obsession with material objects.

Commodity Fetishism is everywhere in Western Society today. Just look around around you. All the commotion surrounding Apple releasing yet another iphone with minor improvements. Cars are another example. Inanimate products which are so well known by their particular brand and certain model type to everyone, with most having definitions on urban dictionary even going so far as to define the certain type of person who drives such a model. When in reality the only importance of a car for most people is a sustainable mode of transport that can get you from one place to another. As a guitarist myself I find the guitar world is also guilty of this, many placing excessive importance over brand names (Gibson, Fender etc.), models (Telecaster, Strat, SG, Les Paul etc.) and hell even types of this model (1959 telecaster, Roadworn Strat, <insert famous guitarist here> signature model Les Paul Custom, Standard, Studio, express, 100, 100 elitist etc. etc.). Commodity Fetishism is the explanation why people get worked up for hours comparing the minor variations and specifications of the same 6 stringed instrument that they can barely play.

This behavior is heavily mocked in the character Patrick Bateman from the movie (and book) "American Psycho".

1. "That's bone. And the lettering is something called Silian Rail...
Look at that subtle off-white coloring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has a watermark..."

- Patrick Bateman's words when comparing his business card with his co-worker's identical looking ones in "American Psycho".

2. "Thanks to commodity fetishism, I got bullied when I was 8 because my parents drove a Ford Fiesta while their parents drove Volvo*. And kids don't even drive...."

*defined on Urban dictionary as "The only car a true pimp would be seen in"

by stingingpaininthebrain June 23, 2014

Commodity Fetishism

A concept coined by Karl Marx referring to society's extreme obsession with material objects.

Commodity Fetishism is everywhere in Western Society today. Just look around around you. All the commotion surrounding Apple releasing yet another iphone with minor improvements. Cars are another example. Inanimate products which are so well known by their particular brand and certain model type to everyone, with most having definitions on urban dictionary even going so far as to define the certain type of person who drives such a model. When in reality the only importance of a car for most people is a sustainable mode of transport that can get you from one place to another. As a guitarist myself I find the guitar world is also guilty of this, many placing excessive importance over brand names (Gibson, Fender etc.), models (Telecaster, Strat, SG, Les Paul etc.) and hell even types of this model (1959 telecaster, Roadworn Strat, <insert famous guitarist here> signature model Les Paul Custom, Standard, Studio, express, 100, 100 elitist etc. etc.). Commodity Fetishism is the explanation why people get worked up for hours comparing the minor variations and specifications of the same 6 stringed instrument that they can barely play.

This behavior is heavily mocked in the character Patrick Bateman from the movie (and book) "American Psycho".

1. "That's bone. And the lettering is something called Silian Rail...
Look at that subtle off-white coloring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has a watermark..."

- Patrick Bateman's words when comparing his business card with his co-worker's identical looking ones in "American Psycho".

2. "Thanks to commodity fetishism, I got bullied when I was 8 because my parents drove a Ford Fiesta while their parents drove Volvo*. And kids don't even drive...."

*defined on Urban dictionary as "The only car a true pimp would be seen in"

by stingingpaininthebrain June 23, 2014

commoner

Commoners make up the large majority of the population in the UK. They are associated with being average. They are brought up among every other social group. Educated in council schools, majority of them live in council estates. Females tend to be well behaved and cheery most of the times. They will make freinds with anyone in other social groups but that does not mean they will "hang around" with them. ie, a commoner will be friends with a goth or a metalhead and talk to them for a change, but townies have a reputation and will not want to be seen with them. Female commoners will hang around with chavs and neds because they think they're so "awesome" or "funny" even though chavs and neds are abusive, racist and violent towards others. Commoners listen to mainstream dance, pop and RnB as well as modern day hip hip, eminem, dr dre, britney spears, boy bands, dj cammy etc. Females like to wear whatever is in fashion and have a distinctive uniform (jane norman, lacoste etc) and often look like clones. They are concerned with their general appearance but have a poor diet of mc donalds and take away food. they wear fake tan and bleach blonde their hair in order to seem "attractive" towards other neds and chavs. You will see them everywhere, in malls, streets etc. Females are also described as the bitch, they talk about others behind their backs and are self centered and vain. Most commoners have a general IQ of about 120, where as NEDs and CHAVs stand at less than 30 if they're lucky, commoners can be nice people. Most stereotypes will see them as NEDs and Chavs which enjoy drinking every friday and saturday night. Commoners spend Monday to Friday at school or on MSN messenger talking to their freinds, they have profile webpages such as profileheaven, and will go out on a friday and saturday night to get drunk with other fellow chavs and neds. They dont really have any interests and if you ask one "what are you into?" 95% will reply with "boyz boyz drinkin, clubbin and boyz". Sundays they will spend recovering from a hang over. Most importantly, Commoners have no knowledge of the world beyond them, they are oblivious to the news, politics and other global matters. All that matters to them is their so called lives and they feel happy and secure with them.

Anyone who is on MSN for the majority of the day and has X X X and other "pretty" symbols in their display name is a Commoner, they like to take pictures of themselves with webcams, and advertise their boyfreinds on websites and msn such as "XX 4 YY 4eva n eva", ironically they break up after 3 months and restart the process. Anyone who hangs around street corners with lambrini on a friday and saturday night is a commoner. bleach blonding hair, fake tan, latest fashion senses and annoying repetitive dance and hip hop music listeners. They dont understand anyone elses feelings, they cannnot comprehend suffering. Sadly they are everywhere.

by Lord Iridius May 30, 2006

Commodore

When a "lady" gives a rear admiral to a man. This is essentially very difficult but possible for advanced ladies.

Did you hear about That Esther chick? She gives commodores out like nobody"s business. She actually got me out onto the lawn.

by Viciousbubble January 13, 2009

Filthy Commoner

Someone who goes with everyone else, and generally thinks that they are cool, "gangster", smart, etc. and tries to insult/hurt someone who is not like them in their trend following ways.

Filthy Commoner #1: Dood check out dis new thing called selfie trade where u can show off how much porn u have on ur phone

Filthy Commoner #2: ye I just saw that on facebok, omg so cool wanna twerk it and then yell at some gurls about how big our penises are? Oh sheet dawg look at dat not "normal" person.

Average "nerd": You inconsiderate fools, don't you know the consequences of your actions? You guys are not only disgusting, but illiterate and ignorant! You Filthy Commoners

by LYnksYs May 18, 2015

commoners

the lower classes; generally seen hanging about in groups of 10-20, often loud, abusive and immature. A prime charactaristic of commoners is that they all look exactly the same, and try to emulate each other by talking in the same faux-gangster patowa, and dressing in exactly the same manner. Their dress depends on the region, but in london the males ofter wear flat-bill caps, garish patched jackets and baggy jeans, whilst the females slick their hair to their faces with gel in bizzarre patterns.

"Oi bruv, u got a phone? Dont make me knife u"
"Shutup and shine my shoes you commoner, and if you're quick i'll refrain from having your housing block demolished."

by Luke December 1, 2004

Holden Commodore

A sedan made by the Australian arm of GM. They are good value with decent performance courtesy of an American 6.0L V8. Though unlike a lot of American cars, it actually handles well. A lot of the drivers are stereotyped as bogans but very few actually are. They are exported to the U.S. as Pontiacs (and now Chevrolets), to the Middle East as Chevrolets and to the U.K. as Vauxhalls. Generally made to compete with the Ford Falcon.

Ford/Non-holden owner: "All Holden drivers are bogan dickheads."
Holden owner: "You just mad because you've got no V8."

"I love my Holden Commodore, it's decently priced and I can have some fun when I put my foot down."

by Deathmaster97 September 25, 2012