Are snobs just obnoxious, self-righteous jerks, or do they contribute

something of value to society? José argues that snobs are the protectors of

culture and ought to be defended. Snobs save us from the faceless demands

of a watered down marketplace and set a standard for the human experience.

Danielle is skeptical, and wonders if snobbery is an expression of classist

myopia, confusing personal preferences for objective standards.