Social signalling
A person making a statement to get a point across that gives them Reality or Internet clout.
Example 1: I have the latest iPhone!
Example 2: Jealous of my new 4K TV?... Its 120hz too!
Example 3: I went to a protest for (Insert political issue here)
Comeback: I do not care about your social signalling
Example 2: Jealous of my new 4K TV?... Its 120hz too!
Example 3: I went to a protest for (Insert political issue here)
Comeback: I do not care about your social signalling