"We moved up to a nicer house. We thought we'd do better,
but the real estate man got us. Closing costs were
supposed to be $295 but they turned out to be $750.
They have you where they want you - you've already
moved into the house."
How does this image reveal the less "glamorous" aspects of moving into a new house?
Discuss America's need to continually "move up" in the world-the desire to achieve ever bigger, better, and newer.
This couple has begun their suburban experience with unfulfilled expectations. What other disappointments do you foresee?
Think about the housing market today, and all the risk and problems associated with buying a home. How is our society mirroring this image? How are things different now?
Moving involves change. to To have it captured in art depicts the innate desire that we have to experience something new and exciting. We chase the change even if it is not a wise move for us socially, monetarily, or mentally.
ReplyDeleteThen-a-days, they paid. Nowadays, we sue.
ReplyDeleteWhy the drab gray walls, how does this relate to suburbia? And the couch throws the dynamic, if you're going for that mood at least choose an era couch.
ReplyDeleteI like the picture of the woman with the huge hair. its funny to see he difference between hen and now and what is social acceptable.
ReplyDeleteSince admiring the old style suburbanism i definitely feel like a part of each and everyone of their lives-like I've lived it...
"Why the drab gray walls, how does this relate to suburbia? And the couch throws the dynamic, if you're going for that mood at least choose an era couch."
ReplyDeleteYeah, I was really bummed that there wasn't any bright green shag carpet. 5/10.
J/k