Frank hated consumerism. He hated conformismm which leaves behind the "freaks" and "useful minds." And, like any sane person, did not trust America's big, overconfident, over-reaching institutions, so he disparages the efficacy of schools and national policy ("Great society.") He mocks how great Americans think they are, while poking fun at their empty consumerism; so the references to supermarket, hardware store are sarcastic.
Frank hated consumerism. He hated conformismm which leaves behind the "freaks" and "useful minds." And, like any sane person, did not trust America's big, overconfident, over-reaching institutions, so he disparages the efficacy of schools and national policy ("Great society.") He mocks how great Americans think they are, while poking fun at their empty consumerism; so the references to supermarket, hardware store are sarcastic.