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I don’t know whether this is sarcasm or not, can’t figure it out. But if isn’t, well, I suppose they won’t.
Reading is usually for oneself and not to show off, so I assume, people who purchase such a thing wouldn’t care about showing off.
I like reading normal books but, I currently prefer devices (I.E screens) because it’s easier to carry around, multiple books possible and less preying eyes “what are you reading”.
It was a joke, an old running one, making light of people (frequently resurrected among Millenials) who have books on display. The jest is that people like to display books they'll never read in order to look smarter. Like the old trope of wearing glasses achieving the same goal.
I buy books for collection purposes and to display them on the shelf for aesthetic reasons but read ebooks on my phone because it's way more convenient that way. I don't think it's really mutually exclusive.
It's a Boomer joke, yes =))