Things You'll Need:
- the desire to be a reverse snob
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Step 1
A reverse snob smiling at banana.--Smile A Lot--
That's right. Smile at your boss. Smile at the mailman. Smile when someone ridicules you or in some other way puts you down. It's okay. If you pay attention, you'll see that snobs hardly ever smile. That would be akin to showing emotion, something snobs are nearly allergic to. -
Step 2
--Wave to Other Drivers--
Yes, you heard me right. Wave to the oncoming traffic like each driver is your long lost brother. It's a reverse snob thing to do! I mean, come on. How many snobs do you know that wave? Ever. None, that's how many. -
Step 3
--Admit When You're Wrong--
This is along the lines of smiling when someone puts you down. Admitting when you're wrong is such reverse snob behavior that it maybe should be Number 1. Snobs love to be know-it-alls. They thrive on having an answer for everything and voicing it loud and clear. Who would want to do that? Not you! Not a reverse snob! -
Step 4
--Wear Old Clothes--
When you wear old, thread-bare clothes, it sends a message to the world that you don't care about such material things. A big rip in the knee of your jeans? Who cares? Faded tee shirts? All the softer! Wearing the latest styles equals a lot of shopping. Just wear your old duds and stand next to a snob. Your old clothes will just look that much older. -
Step 5
Reverse snob car in its prime.--Drive an Old Car--
Cars are expensive. Reverse snobs are respectful of money so they drive their car till it's rusted and dinged and it basically won't go any more. Snobs on the other hand buy a new car often, sometimes every couple of years. They think a new car is a status symbol, but reverse snobs know that snobs just don't know any better. -
Step 6
--Act Dumb--
Even if you're highly educated, to be a true reverse snob, don't act like it. When someone asks you something, sure, if you can help, go ahead and give them a piece of your wisdom. But be sure to do it in an "aw-shucks" kind of way. If you're an architect, just call yourself a house builder. More people know what that means anyway. Snobs like to flaunt their degrees and titles. They will make themselves sound better, of all things! -
Step 7
--Spend like You're Poor--
A reverse snob spends his money wisely. He doesn't buy new cars (see Step 5) or a new house just to impress others. No sir! Snobs love to spend like there's no tomorrow. Silly snobs. -
Step 8
--Be Red-Blooded--
Reverse snobs have red blood running through their veins. In fact, reverse snobs are more apt to donate said blood. Snobs like to pretend they are blue-blooded. Regal. Important. -
Step 9
--Root for the Underdog--
Underdogs deserve respect too. Think about it. Who would have thought Steve Buscemi would have been cast in any movie role, let alone hundreds? Think about what we would have missed! Snobs on the other hand root for the sure-fire favorites, like Brad Pitt. Where's the thrill in that?
Comments
bonbonmontero said
on 3/8/2009 this is too cool:) thanks for the tips...
giantman said
on 2/19/2009 Great article! thanks! 5*
vendettarwb said
on 2/10/2009 very nice i am so close to being a revers snob but i spend my money carelessly, I should be more frugal. :) awesome post!
PJWilliams said
on 2/10/2009 I LOVE step #6!
theperfectfit said
on 2/10/2009 I didn't know that I was a reverse snob. I live and work in a town full of professors and attorneys for the county seat. I speak to everybody. And I sweep my porch every day. That is my Southern Heritage. Jeanie in Pa.