Brands

We all have that one friend who will only buy something that is  a "name brand". Brand names can apply to everything from fashion to food to cleaning products. Brands make it easier for us because we think we can trust something if it is advertised on TV and we can recognize the label. Even though it seems a little superficial to think about brands when buying something, brands are an important part of our culture and our history. Brands such as Coca Cola and Kellogs serve as items of nostalgia. It is not just the product inside that reminds us of our childhood, but it is the packaging, the commercials, and the memories associated with them.