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"It's Completely Absurd": People Are Sharing Things That Rich People Have "Ruined" For Everyone Else
buzzfeed ^ | 12/24/2022

Posted on 12/24/2022 11:29:10 AM PST by devane617

If you think back to when you were young (or even just back to a few years ago), it's obvious that many things in life that were once for the masses have become a whole lot more expensive. Well, redditor u/Lattethecoffeaddict asked, "What was ruined by rich people?" People had a lot of thoughts because the comments came pouring in, and here's some of what they had to say.

1. "Thrift shopping. I used to thrift a lot, but it's been ruined. I used to be able to go thrifting and come back with three new work shirts and a pair of pants for around $15 (and they were good clothes, too, some with the tags still on them). Now, good luck finding my size at all. Plus, the clothes that are left are all shit, and they want $10 for a shirt now."

3. "Bourbon. Once upon a time, the most expensive bourbon you could possibly find was like $100. Now, with everyone 'collecting' it, the prices have skyrocketed. The secondary market is completely absurd."

4. "Food trucks. They were once a convenient place to get good food for cheap. Now they're expensive and don't offer any of the advantages or comforts of a restaurant. Not to mention that they all expect a 20% tip for handing you food from a window."

5. "Trucks. Once upon a time, they were a humble, working-class vehicle for people who needed to be able to do things themselves. Now they are luxury vehicles with massive margins, which have become unaffordable to anyone who needs them to do real work."

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: money; waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah; waaaaaaaaaaambulance
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To: ronniesgal; Bikkuri
i imagine in real life they are wheeling around with a bullhorn.

Now that’s a funny visual.

I picture the posters who come out of nowhere thumping their chests and acting rude as tiny little teacup poodles, yapping in high-pitched shrieks and trying to nip at ankles.

81 posted on 12/24/2022 9:48:25 PM PST by Allegra
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To: x

I remember at UF the Hare Krishnas serving lunch on the main Plaza outside of the library every afternoon.


82 posted on 12/24/2022 9:52:05 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: devane617

First new vehicle I ever bought was a 1980 Chevy C10. Bench seat, three on the column, manual crank windows, etc. $5 Grand. Bought a cap for the truck bed - handy for camping, sleeping off a drinking binge, etc. And I do mean etc.


83 posted on 12/24/2022 10:01:26 PM PST by P.O.E. (Pray for America.)
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To: devane617

Going to the mall or movie theater…oh wait, we’re complaining about rich people…..


84 posted on 12/24/2022 10:29:28 PM PST by right way right (May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our only true hope. )
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To: alexander_busek

It’s literally 400 miles long and spends multiple states.


85 posted on 12/25/2022 2:54:28 AM PST by cuban leaf (My prediction: Harris is Spiro Agnew. We'll soon see who becomes Gerald Ford, and our next prez.)
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To: BenLurkin

Cousins Lobster TRUCK”S”!


86 posted on 12/25/2022 6:04:37 AM PST by Harpotoo (Being a socialist is a lot easier than having to WORK like the rest of US:-))
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To: ronniesgal; Bikkuri

Omigosh, the ALLCAPS person is sending me weird, angry little FReepmails going on about how I’m a “bougie” (I think Antifa uses that phrase) who likes Asian fusion fish tacos (never had one, but I’d try it) and then playing victim.

I thought y’all would get a kick out of it. 😂 We really do have a mental health problem in our country.

I told her to stop with the PMs or I’ll report her @ss for harassment. Good grief.


87 posted on 12/25/2022 11:58:42 AM PST by Allegra
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To: Allegra

I think we get quite a few invasions and they are rarely stable.


88 posted on 12/25/2022 12:20:38 PM PST by AppyPappy (Biden told Al Roker "America is back". Unfortunately, he meant back to the 1970's)
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To: Allegra

you’re kidding.
I’ve had 1 guy stalk me from thread to thread to yell at me about my religious beliefs and i did have to report him to make him go away.


89 posted on 12/25/2022 1:46:34 PM PST by ronniesgal (Just GET A JOB already. )
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To: Allegra
I've never heard of a "bougie" nor a "Asian fusion fish tacos".
I must be missing out on all of the fads :P
Anyway, you should report her to someone for harassment, in my opinion.

90 posted on 12/25/2022 6:05:55 PM PST by Bikkuri (I am proud to be a PureBlood.)
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To: BipolarBob
Seems like the same thing happened to the Weimar Republic. I wonder what ever became of that.

Wheelbarrows full of reichsmarks not worth the paper they were printed on. Relatives of my Grandpa Sturm send valueless thousandmark banknotes to him back in the 1920s or 30s for mementos.

Pretty soon we will have thousand=dollar Bidensmarks with the same or less value. Keep your real estate if you can. Its value is uncontested, if you get its price in gold up front.

91 posted on 12/25/2022 8:23:55 PM PST by imardmd1 (Fiat Lux (Let There Be [God's] Light!))
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To: who_would_fardels_bear

Holiday cheers mate!


92 posted on 12/26/2022 12:06:08 PM PST by dblshot
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