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I want to be rich so when I do bizarre things people can shrug their shoulders and say: "well, that's Seeker, he got all that money and went weird". We make allowances for rich/famous people being odd. It used to be enough to be English to be eccentric, that's now old hat and you need money ...
...like, say Gwyneth Paltrow who seems a little unhinged at times
exhibit a:
https://shop.goop.com/shop/products/psychic-vampire-repellent
"Spray around the aura to protect from psychic attack and emotional harm."
... so, it's like pepper spray?
She's not weird at all. She sells stuff that makes money. And is therefore rich.
Doesn't matter what she sells - only that people buy it.
shiftin_gear98
22-01-19, 10:39 AM
Not fussed about being rich, I'd settle for not being skint.
Weird and brassic... that's just most of Northern England init? :smt026:colors:
Talking Heads
22-01-19, 01:37 PM
Weird and brassic... that's just most of Northern England init? :smt026:colors:
That'll be the turkeys who voted for christmas...
being rich aint what is cracked up to be.. well thats what my millionaire friends keep telling me. they still have all the same problems that other people have its just they have a more comfortable life. its great for me as i get to play with all their toys for free :-)
being rich aint what is cracked up to be.. well thats what my millionaire friends keep telling me. they still have all the same problems that other people have its just they have a more comfortable life. its great for me as i get to play with all their toys for free :-)
yeah I think if I had a large disposable income i'd be inclined to start using it to further certain matters that are very dear to me.
I'd end up with 30 dogs, 80 cats, several fields of rescued cows, pigs, sheep, hens... and still have no space to move and no money or time. And not really make a dent in the issue.
I'm not religious but the phrase about the rich man, camel, eye of a needle thing does make a lot of sense imho.
keith_d
23-01-19, 09:11 AM
Money can't buy you happiness, but it gives you a lot more options to avoid being miserable.
People think differently when they have a lot of money. It becomes a game rather than a matter of survival.
Look at all these high profile divorce cases, where there's a loaded couple fighting over dividing their assets. Neither will come anywhere near starving in any outcome but because the problems obviously started at home, both don't want to give more than they absolutely have to. It's more about pride than money.
I'd end up with 30 dogs, 80 cats, several fields of rescued cows, pigs, sheep, hens...
...and a lot of manure.
Getting back to Gwyneth, more of her thoughts...
1) to get rid of parasites and heavy metal (!) drink goats milk for 8 days (nope, Ozzy's still here)
2) bee sting facials are good for you (probably not for the bee though)
3) for the ladies: put stone eggs in your vagina (I saw a stripper do that with a chicken egg, does that count?)
4) talk nicely to water - don't upset its feelings (there are no words)
Yet, she looks so normal.
Getting back to Gwyneth, more of her thoughts...
1) to get rid of parasites and heavy metal (!) drink goats milk for 8 days (nope, Ozzy's still here)
2) bee sting facials are good for you (probably not for the bee though)
3) for the ladies: put stone eggs in your vagina (I saw a stripper do that with a chicken egg, does that count?)
4) talk nicely to water - don't upset its feelings (there are no words)
Yet, she looks so normal.
If you drink goats' blood instead for 8 days, Ozzy miraculously appears out of nowhere and manifests your house for the following week.
And don't be silly, stones don't lay eggs.
Yet she makes money. Who's weirder - Gwynnie or her customers?
keith_d
23-01-19, 06:07 PM
People think differently when they have a lot of money. It becomes a game rather than a matter of survival.
Look at all these high profile divorce cases, where there's a loaded couple fighting over dividing their assets. Neither will come anywhere near starving in any outcome but because the problems obviously started at home, both don't want to give more than they absolutely have to. It's more about pride than money.
So wouldn't matter if they were rich or poor, the only winners would be the lawyers
So wouldn't matter if they were rich or poor, the only winners would be the lawyers
Different situation entirely when the lawyers cost more than what you stand to lose or gain. But if one of you qualifies for legal aid, expect to get royally fleeced :rolleyes:
Talking Heads
24-01-19, 01:06 PM
I want to be rich so when I do bizarre things people can shrug their shoulders and say: "well, that's Seeker, he got all that money and went weird".
Kawasaki triple....?
Kawasaki triple....?
that's not weird, more money than sense maybe...
(sorry kids, I'm riding your inheritance...you'll still get the house though)
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