Diamonds.  The biggest scam on earth.  It's suggested that a man should spend at least two to three months' salary on an engagement ring.  Who  the heck invented that rule?  One guess.
     A young couple just starting out has much better uses for such money like saving for a downpayment on a house, buying a new car, etc.  Instead we've somehow been convinced that it's normal and expected to fork over two to three months salary to some shyster for a tiny piece of shiny coal. 
    Think your piece of coal has any real value?  You can't eat it, drive it, live in it, wear it, etc.  Say you just spent ten grand on a ring for your sweetie.  As soon as you leave the jewlery store try to sell it.  You'll be lucky to get one tenth of what you just paid for it.   
    What a racket!!

    Stupid, inane songs.  Most people probably just block them out.  Some even like them.  For some reason such mindless noise irks my soul. 
   What an idiotic song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYk2BTwuQnM