1.) The inability to possess quality goods or services.

2.) Shit we can't have.
3.) Used to describe the consequences of an asshole.
1.) "God dammit Schmidt, this is why we can't have nice things."
2.) "He pissed on my desk, this is why we can't have nice things."
3.) "You grabbed her ass, this is why you can't have a nice thing."
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Why we can't have nice things (Also known as this is the reason why we can't have nice things) is an expression used to show anger or disappointment over an object or action.
Person 1: *posts long, extremely sexual post about Children's show on internet.
Person 2: *reads over shoulder as Person 1 types post.
Person 2: This is why we can't have nice things!
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Track 13 of Taylor Swift's sixth album, Reputation. Also shortened to TIWWCHNT.
And here's to you, 'cause forgiveness is a nice thing to do...

HAHAHAHA!!! I can't even say it with a straight face!
This is why we can't have nice things, darling...
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Phrase used to get an annoying person to quit bothering you. If it doesn't work the first time, say it louder and louder until they stop bothering you.
Annoying stepbrother: Lemme play SSBB with you!
Me: Go away kid. I hate you.
Stepbrother: No! I wanna play it!
Me: We ain't rich! This is why we can't have nice things.
by Thunder Chunky July 2, 2008
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This is the sating people have when they come over to your house and you don't know what to say because if you except this you say you have nice things and your a douche bag. when in reality when someone says this the only response is "fuck you, get out"
Wealthy man: "Hey come on in"
Poor Man: "OK thanks, say YOU HAVE NICE THINGS."
Wealthy Man: "FUCK YOU"
by 123goodbye November 10, 2011
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