Most people man gud esp nato mga pinoy, or putting it more bluntly, taga 3rd World, that material posessions can place us in a position where people look up to us with envy, admiration or respect.
So those individuals who crave for those level of stature are those in desperate or dire need of respect. Meaning those who are really deep down the pit-level of society.
Kay sila rapud nag create ana nga mentality nga sosyal ka dapat ka respetohan sila ra pud tawn effort kaayo (in vain) to attain that level bisan nag salimu-ang na trying to dress like one, talk like one, living the kind of life they don't have or afford
Luoy pud baya tawn kay nag tu-o sila nga taas na kaayo tanaw mga taw nila bisan klaro gyud kaayo unsa sila despite their material means of covering up reality