We've crossed over to the jealousy thread, as I suspected from the title of the article.
The point is that many people have status symbols. If it’s not a Tesla it may be a 1400 dollar bugaboo stroller (I know I’m behind the times). Why single out these uber wealthy folks and their status symbols. I had a purim that could not have been more perfect with kids, family, neighbors, and topped off with an amazing purim seudah with friends with lots of wine, divrei torah, and roving bands of collecting bochurim and lively dancing. It was amazing (at least the parts I can remember
). So, no jealousy of over the top purim parties and my kids couldnt care less about what people who are wealthier than us did on purim. There are things that money can’t buy. Are there over the top luxuries in Lakewood? Sure. Is it limited to the uber rich? I don’t think so. Should we get all worked up about it? Live and let live.