Opinion: Personal consumerism lets us reclaim joy in corporate slog, so go buy that Labubu - Daily Bruin

Reclaiming Joy in Corporate Slog

As a senior approaching graduation, I've been pondering how to balance my creative impulses with the need to make a living.

I've come to a simple conclusion: collecting items like Labubu, or blind boxes from Pop Mart, can bring joy and enrichment to one's life.

These items represent an individual's interests and can be a way to express oneself through tangible objects.

For me, a collector of Nyotas and Hironos, the appeal is never-ending and self-sustaining.

The collecting process is a legitimate hobby, comparable to scrapbooking or golf.

Author's summary: Collecting items can bring joy and enrichment to one's life.

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Daily Bruin Daily Bruin — 2025-11-02