I think it is more of the “peacock” syndrome that they have.
Have to be seen in a certain type car wearing certain types of clothes, the more over the top and stupid they look, the better they think that they are.
People notice them, that is what is important.
Well he clearly got them back because he’s in that scene speaking as a Tarly. I wonder if he gives them when he’s made a master (”educated” smart guy advisor to the royals!). There’s the final meeting scene where he’s wearing the sacred bathrobe of the master.