What I find rather odd is that people seem uncomfortable talking about money, but seem quite open about their sexual preferences and practices. To me, that is backward.
If people could talk about money, we could learn from each other and maybe those who think they need to keep up with the Joneses (had anybody actually met these "Joneses"?), might learn that there are people who treat their money more carefully. I learned a lot from the first group of people who bought into our condo association about managing money and saving for retirement. In hindsight now that I am successfully retired, I consider that a distinct advantage many in my generation apparently either didn't have or didn't avail themselves of.
I couldn't care less what somebody else's sex life and tastes are, and certainly don't want to see parades dedicated to telling the world all about it.
Anyway, talking about money, there is always a song involved...
Edit: I should add in the interests of clarity, that there is a very large difference between bragging about money and having a rational, intelligent discussion in which real and practical information is exchanged.
Tony