No matter where you turn, snobs are everywhere, bragging about their ‘high class’ and putting down regular people. However, snobby behavior can be entertaining as well as annoying, as these 18 things done by snobby people are often unintentionally hilarious.
Overspending To Appear Sophisticated
Most people love a bargain, but snobs will often waste money in their quest for the best. Lusting after luxury is one thing, but snobby people forget the law of diminishing returns when it comes to some products, such as wine. As such, snobs with deep pockets pay the price for their mindset.
Thinking They’re Too Good For Certain Jobs
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, blue-collar professions are frequently looked down upon, and no one is more responsible for this than snobs. They’re likely to scorn the very jobs that make their lives of luxury possible, showing how hilariously out of touch they really are.
Showing Off Their Language Skills
Most Americans speak only one language, and because of this, snobs are always ready to dazzle with their (usually limited) foreign vocabulary. They love to discuss their recent Parisian minibreak or exotic vacations, but if a native speaker overhears them, they won’t be able to stop themselves from laughing!
They Can’t Resist Name-dropping
Snobs may love money, but there’s an even more important currency for them: social capital. Snobby people can’t help but mention which minor celebrity or local hero attended their latest dinner party, and they’re always on the lookout for more big names to casually drop into conversation. It’s laughable, really!
They’re Allergic To Empathy
Amazingly, the Mayo Clinic claims that kindness can actually lower the do-gooder’s blood pressure, but snobs don’t get to experience this benefit. They have no desire to empathize and put themselves in other people’s shoes, even if those shoes are made by a fashionable brand!
Ruthless Gatekeeping
Luxury brands and services are classic status symbols, so it’s no surprise that many snobby people try to stop the so-called peasants from stealing their thunder. They might refuse to identify their new lipstick shade or the location of a hot new restaurant. Honestly, if it’s related to snobbery, they can keep it!
They’re Impossible To Please
The Karen stereotype may be unfair, but it’s safe to say that snobby people possess all of their worst characteristics. They’ll find amusingly trivial problems with a waiter’s service or send back their meal for no good reason, showing that no matter how hard you try, there’s no winning with some people.
They’re More Interested In Social Status Than Personality
While most people choose their friends based on shared interests, snobby people have just one thing in mind when searching for a new bestie: status. It’s hilarious; they use their friends as rungs on the social ladder, and if they have to step on them to climb up, that’s just too bad!
Micromanaging Others’ Lives
Snobby people believe that their own lives are perfectly organized, so they’re always offering unsolicited advice to those whom they consider less sophisticated. Of course, this so-called friendly advice is just an excuse to criticize other people; the fact that snobs pretend to help just rubs salt in the wound.
Depriving Themselves Of “Low-Class” Fun
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that 80% of Americans regularly watch TV, making it one of the nation’s most popular hobbies. However, committed snobs won’t be seen dead in front of the ‘idiot box,’ which can lead to some embarrassing knowledge gaps. At least they provide us with further entertainment!
They Don’t Realize That Less Is More
Snobby people are obsessed with style over substance, with common examples being their ridiculous fashion choices and laughably bad home improvements. The most dedicated snobs have a severe allergy to good taste—for them, bigger is always better, no matter how ugly the end result.
Thinking They’re Always Right
Nobody likes to be wrong, but we can’t be experts on every topic, with the exception of snobs, of course. They never get tired of always being right, and even if they know nothing about a topic, they’re sure to have all the answers. It’s pretty funny to quiz them when this happens!
Choosing Style Over Comfort
Most people love to change into comfy clothes after a tough day, but not snobs. To them, fashion is more important than coziness, and the thought of eating dinner in sweatpants is a fate worse than death. A snob’s home cooking may not be restaurant-quality, but they’ll be dressed for fine dining nonetheless.
They Can’t Resist Bragging
Showing off is one of the primary goals of a snob, so there’s no way that they will miss the chance to brag. You can expect them to brag about cruises they’ve been on, the company they keep, and even what they had for breakfast. It’s undeniably hilarious but cringe-inducing.
Trying (And Failing) To Humiliate Others
When snobby people find themselves unable to impress, they start to push others down to make themselves feel important. However, this bullying is bound to backfire. What snobs don’t realize is that they’re the only ones invested in the pecking order, and they’re the butt of the joke for looking like losers!
Using Their Friends As Status Symbols
Mayo Clinic correctly points out that friendship is vital for mental health—friends help us feel better about ourselves and support us, even during our darkest times. However, snobs see things differently. To them, their social circle is nothing but a status symbol, which is so insane that it’s kind of funny!
Being Pretentious
Everyone has natural talents, and for snobs, it’s being pretentious. They love to use fancy words for no apparent reason and act like they’re better than everyone else. While these overinflated egos can be insufferable, it can also be fun to see snobs get taken down a peg or two.
They’re (Secretly) Insecure
Last but not least, snobby people may pretend to have their lives together, but their pretension conceals a dark secret. Snobs look down on other people because they feel insecure or out of place; as such, it’s important to have a degree of sympathy towards hardcore snobs—even if their behavior makes you giggle.
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