Arn writes that Degas depicts his wealthy relatives in various stages of “upper-class zombification.”

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/11/20/letters-from-the-november-20-2023-issue

In other words, the Chutkans are a classic case of upper-class foreigners, fortunately for them colored, benefiting from American Affirmative Action, which was not intended for them.

Source: https://vdare.com/posts/commissar-chutkan-another-half-indian-like-kamala-harris-but-more-aristocratic

Liz never felt at home in her upper-class and predominately white suburb, but when her dream of attending an elite college falls apart, she leans into the local prom queen culture in the hopes of winning her school’s scholarship prize.

Source: https://observer.com/2023/09/10-books-with-the-heartwarming-vibes-of-heartstopper/