why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable

It’s not too late. Look out below! 

Best to wear a hat.  Make it a red one.  There is a lot of s*** flying around these days.

glennewdick,

"No mater what side of the fence your on with cables looks has something to do with it as well."

I have been trying to point that out on a number of occasions. Interestingly so, anything else on cable threads gets debated to the ridiculous extent but I do not remember anyone ever reacted to my statements that have been, more or less, just what you wrote above. I think  people here are ashamed to admit they function on the "looks" level, too. On the other hand, given the ferocity and style of some of the responses on cable threads, I should not complain that I got no responses.

I did buy interconnects because they did look "better" than previous ones. I have stock wheels on my cars. I do try different tires, though.

That’s so deep. We should call you the Kosmetic Kid.