I hate it when Asians/Europeans say that the US has "no culture." I'm like bruh where do you think the TV and movies you're watching are from? Or your Nike's? Your iPhone? Even Domino's? American culture is so pervasive you don't even realize it!!— jaja (@JajaLiao) September 9, 2022
It shows a complete disregard for the interpersonal relationships that created said commodity. Like the country it was actually manufactured in.
The value of the commodities according to the tweet is because they're "American brands", an idea that is devoid of the physical nature of the commodity, and is an almost religious idea that vastly transcends the use value of the commodity. These people believe Nike shoes and apple smartphones are worth something outside of their use value just because they're "American".
It is though. Or at least a form of it.
It shows a complete disregard for the interpersonal relationships that created said commodity. Like the country it was actually manufactured in.
The value of the commodities according to the tweet is because they're "American brands", an idea that is devoid of the physical nature of the commodity, and is an almost religious idea that vastly transcends the use value of the commodity. These people believe Nike shoes and apple smartphones are worth something outside of their use value just because they're "American".