The thing is, it's really hard to be roommates with people if your suitcases are much better than theirs--if yours are really ones and theirs aren't. You think if they're intelligent and all, the other person, and have a good sense of humor, that they don't give a damn whose suitcases are better, but they do. They really do.

Summary

This quote speaks to the dynamics of relationships and the impact of material possessions on people's perceptions and judgments. It suggests that even if someone is intelligent and has a good sense of humor, the quality of their belongings, symbolized here by suitcases, can still affect how they view and engage with others. It implies that inequality in material possessions can create an imbalance or a sense of superiority that undermines roommate relationships, despite other positive qualities individuals may possess.

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