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References to conspicuous consumption are evident in Weeds. The opening credits are set to the Malvina Reynolds "Little Boxes" song, which speaks of suburbanites from the same mold, all living the consumerist American dream. Visual and auditory references to designer labels, luxury homes, SUV's, plastic surgery and expensive sugary drinks point to the conspicuous consumption of the Agrestic characters. The main character, Nancy Botwin's, desire to maintain her comfortable suburban lifestyle is the impetus for her decision to enter the illegal drug business and is another example of the consumerist lifestyle in suburbia.