Eddie just bought a vintage Prowler. He can hardly wait to have the guys at the office drool when they see him drive up in this extremely expensive purple "hot rod." Eddie's reason for the purchase falls into the category described by Thorstein Veblen as invidious distinction.

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Eddie's purchase of the vintage Prowler is to signal his wealth and social status to others, which aligns with Veblen's concept of invidious distinction.

Eddie Just Bought a Vintage Prowler