I have noticed that middle class can be somewhat of an insult to a LOT of people. In the past few decades the middle class has nearly become a notion of the past thus making it harder to identify and strengthen the connotation of the words "middle class". To some it seems synonymous with poverty. To others it has a "limiting sound". When questioned about her thoughts on the feeling of the words a lady responded, "It sounds like I have to coupon. I don't want my wealthy friends thinking I'm couponing !" Now I cannot help but speculate as to why this is so bad. Saving money is like a jab at The Man isn't it? Isn't is normal for Americans to get really excited about sales? (ie: Black friggin Friday?) (Just looking at this chart makes an income of $41,000 for a family of three seem incredibly difficult!) One side finds middle class to be an insult. The other side finds middle class to be a joke. People work multiple jobs and still...