As I understand how this thread has evolved, the definition of 'snob' is someone who is discerning about something. Here's my list:
- Books. More good ones have been written since 1851 than people have free hours in their lives. Don't waste time on bad ones.
- Music. I appreciate several genres from opera to jazz to Americana. But I invested a lot of time in my youth developing an understanding of what made music exceptional and developing a critical ear. Now I only listen to people who made important breakthroughs or interpret an idea in an original way.
- Travel. I want to see the remarkable places on earth. I'm reasonably far down the list. Won't make it to all of them. But may get close. So I don't invest my rare travel time in going to common places.
- Friends. I have many acquaintances. But I've only had a relatively few close friends since I was a young kid. It's enough.
- Salad dressing. I make my own.
Underrated. Olive oil and a good balsamic can be so delightful. Still have a soft spot for a good sneeze guarded salad bar ranch dressing. Has to be at least ruby Tuesdays quality. None of that shoney's crap.