[GenXer]

I don't think it's about the poor vs. rich gap but about conspicuous consumption.

The wealthy valued low keyed objects that are incredibly expensive but never draw unnecessary attention. Granted when in public, they would flaunt their wealth to show off their status but normally it's kept well hidden. Then comes the nouveau riche who have made their fortune buying and selling or acquiring their wealth through various modern means and they want to show off their success to everyone everywhere.

I don't think there's anything wrong with any of this.

So what if they want to sit on their gold toilet or put their initials and name on everything they own.

Some have gone as far as putting crystals all over their cars or follow other ridiculous gaudy trends.

There's a fine line between opulence and tacky. I get a chuckle every time I see it.

As an example. A Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead coupe is opulent. Similarly a Rolls Royce Cullinan is not only tacky, it's also pretty ugly. It's showing off wealth like wearing 20 gold chains around your neck.