11-26-2011, 12:00 PM
I'm a culture snob. If you're an adult and you tell me your favourite writer is J. K. Rowling, Barbara Cartland or James Patterson I will almost subconsciously judge you. Same if you say your favourite musician is Justin Bieber or Donny Osmond. I won't think you're bad or stupid - I'm sure many Potter fans are much more intelligent than me - but your taste will colour how I look at you. I may try and subtly introduce you to what I perceive as much better material in the hope that your taste will change. I realise this is a character flaw and that people don't need me to tell them what to consume. So what are your thoughts on culture snobbery? Are there any other self-confessed snobs out there? If so, do you even consider yourself a snob, or just someone with good taste?