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Why are coffee tables considered "bogan"?

CG123 View Member Profile	10/12/2012, 02:40 PM Post #1
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Just wondering why coffee tables are considered bogan? Not offended, just curious. I have two and am far from bogan... Although I am currently wearing thongs, as I am most days

Gembac8019 View Member Profile	10/12/2012, 02:47 PM Post #2
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Never heard of them being bogan... what's supposed to be bogan about them? i prefer coffee tables actually, i can't stand watching visitors balancing their drink/coffee on their knee.. and the chips bowl sitting on the couch.

Ally'smum View Member Profile	10/12/2012, 02:48 PM Post #3
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I was wondering this as well, we don't have a coffee table so I am relieved that we are not bogan, but I am not sure why we aren't...

bikingbubs View Member Profile	10/12/2012, 02:50 PM Post #4
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probably so its just another thing people can use to brag about being bogan. personally, i find them quite useful so no idea about the real reason

Chchgirl View Member Profile	10/12/2012, 02:52 PM Post #5
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Everything apart from breathing is bogan, apparently... Who cares, I don't!

RealityBites View Member Profile	10/12/2012, 02:54 PM Post #6
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I don't think they are, they are not in the definitive list: http://thingsboganslike.com/

Awesome101 View Member Profile	10/12/2012, 02:54 PM Post #7
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Huh? When did this happen? I have a coffee table and I always have people commenting on how nice my decor is... Oh well, suppose I can use it as a footrest now that I'm a bogan

julieandmore View Member Profile	10/12/2012, 02:54 PM Post #8
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As a designer/decorator, I have found the reverse is true. I have twice had clients/ customers tell me they don't need a coffee table because they don't drink coffee

Sunnycat View Member Profile	10/12/2012, 02:59 PM Post #9
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Because someone on EB once said it so it must be true.

Boombox View Member Profile	10/12/2012, 03:01 PM Post #10
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QUOTE (Chchgirl @ 10/12/2012, 03:52 PM) Everything apart from breathing is bogan, apparently... Who cares, I don't! I think you'll find even breathing can be divided in Bogan breath and upper class breathing. It's all just snobbery in the end. I'd have to add that I have the enviable position of visiting pretty typical bogans in their homes (as a health care worker), and while there are many native American or Harley Davidson ornaments, ashtrays on kitchen benches and massive screen TV's- there is rarely a coffee table. OP I think you've been misinformed.

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