> I just want to know who the heck takes recommendations of 'influencers' seriously? Gullible teens with no money?

That doesn't mean mom and dad got no money, though.

I happen to know a kid with rich parents and they frequently have to buy him stuff he discovered on instagram -- YEEZY shoes and whatnot.

I'm sure there are enough kids that'll bug their parents about planning their next vacation where some popular influencer were.