FlintMI
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What's up funky Ohio!
True perspective is such a rare thing. I've spent plenty of time jetting around in Gulfstream G550s, Sikorsky S-92s, and sipping Pinot in Soho lofts. I would never make such a negative assessment of the lifestyle had I not been exposed to it en masse. I tend to make fun of irony, not live it.
The point I was making was that those that work hard to get there on their own laurels tend to not change all that much and stay humble. You can tell the difference. There are self-made rich who keep their self-worth. Those that are given their money and class on a silver plater are typically unable to comprehend anything outside the bubble that has been made for them. They are truly bubble-boys and bubble-girls.
Perhaps they deserve my pity, but I just can't bring myself to it.
For instance, my friends in the business tell me George Clooney, who has a relatively humble background, is extremely friendly and grounded, where Paris Hilton barely makes eye contact with anyone, including herself in the mirror. Tonight, Tiger Woods was on 60 Minutes, and he worked very very hard to get where he is against all odds. While he splurges on a big house and a big boat, he is happiest working with the minority kids at the special school he founded, because that reminds him of his true self the most.
As for selling out: even Mr. blue collar himself Michael Moore had to suck up and sell Roger & Me to Warner Brothers so it could be seen by all. There is no such thing as pure idealism or hypocrisy-free business dealings. "The man" does in fact exist and holds all the cards.
I don't hate or envy the rich. They are necessary in society. But they make movies about the Erin Brockoviches of the world not Paris Hiltons. Why? Those handed everything do not inspire.
P.S. "Penthouse rocking a manage trois and taking weekly trips to tan in Barbados" is actually kind of boring after the first time. Who do think first started taking antidepressants?
Those with everything.
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GlimmerGhost said:
What's up funky Ohio!
True perspective is such a rare thing. I've spent plenty of time jetting around in Gulfstream G550s, Sikorsky S-92s, and sipping Pinot in Soho lofts. I would never make such a negative assessment of the lifestyle had I not been exposed to it en masse. I tend to make fun of irony, not live it.
The point I was making was that those that work hard to get there on their own laurels tend to not change all that much and stay humble. You can tell the difference. There are self-made rich who keep their self-worth. Those that are given their money and class on a silver plater are typically unable to comprehend anything outside the bubble that has been made for them. They are truly bubble-boys and bubble-girls.
Perhaps they deserve my pity, but I just can't bring myself to it.
For instance, my friends in the business tell me George Clooney, who has a relatively humble background, is extremely friendly and grounded, where Paris Hilton barely makes eye contact with anyone, including herself in the mirror. Tonight, Tiger Woods was on 60 Minutes, and he worked very very hard to get where he is against all odds. While he splurges on a big house and a big boat, he is happiest working with the minority kids at the special school he founded, because that reminds him of his true self the most.
As for selling out: even Mr. blue collar himself Michael Moore had to suck up and sell Roger & Me to Warner Brothers so it could be seen by all. There is no such thing as pure idealism or hypocrisy-free business dealings. "The man" does in fact exist and holds all the cards.
I don't hate or envy the rich. They are necessary in society. But they make movies about the Erin Brockoviches of the world not Paris Hiltons. Why? Those handed everything do not inspire.
P.S. "Penthouse rocking a manage trois and taking weekly trips to tan in Barbados" is actually kind of boring after the first time. Who do think first started taking antidepressants?
Those with everything.
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