New Paris Hilton Photo.

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Look at the all that bush. Very nice indeed. I’d like to get into that thang. That’s some kind of erection in the background too. http://wshoward.com/01234.jpg Feel free to delete this. I had to do it.

[ontheEdgeof17]

:shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

You are one crazy Ledgie.

[strandinthewind]

Not only that - but everyone who has been in Paris Hilton says it is awful and needs some cleaning :cool:

[GODDESS6]

Not only that - but everyone who has been in Paris Hilton says it is awful and needs some cleaning :cool:
OMG!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: ~ rotflmao :eek: !!!!~

[77Rumours77]

OMFG!
I can honestly say I was not expecting that!
LMAO!
Thanks ½ ¡Ñ§ÅñË ® What a way to start the morning. :laugh: :thumbsup:

[ontheEdgeof17]

The sad part is that we all looked at it thinking it was a naked lady. :wavey:

[estranged4life]

I was hoping it showed Pari-skank Hilton impaled on a cast iron fence face down after commiting suicide, With 2 metal rods piercing her eye sockets...

Man, That would have made for a great Christmas card too :thumbsup:

Oh Well, A person can always hope...And dream!

Brian j.

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Tee Hee. I got 80 of you and counting LOL. :laugh:

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I was hoping it showed Pari-skank Hilton impaled on a cast iron fence face down after commiting suicide, With 2 metal rods piercing her eye sockets...

Man, That would have made for a great Christmas card too :thumbsup:

Oh Well, A person can always hope...And dream!

Brian j.Really! She is one butt ugly skinny looking rich freak isn’t she?

[sparky]

Clever. All I can say is that it is a good thing she has money because she has a face like my foot. Even after all the surgery.

[gldstwmn]

Clever. All I can say is that it is a good thing she has money because she has a face like my foot. Even after all the surgery.

Bwah! What I want to know is, who bought her the damn car? Does daddy know how precious really earns her living? ;)

[strandinthewind]

Bwah! What I want to know is, who bought her the damn car? Does daddy know how precious really earns her living? ;)

I am confident her trust fund(s) are several hundred million PLUS she has access to all Hilton properties including planes, etc. I do not think she needs to do anything. To her credit, she works in the t.v. things and has a clothing (handbags I think ) line. I mean she is not my fav. in the world, but she is a productive member of society at least when compared to other billionairesses :laugh:

[The Tower]

I mean she is not my fav. in the world, but she is a productive member of society at least when compared to other billionairesses :laugh:

Hey, Jason.......

Whatever drugs you are on, couldja please forward some to me? I wanna live in that clueless-blissland of yours, too.

;)

[amber]

Really! She is one butt ugly skinny looking rich freak isn’t she?
She is like the human equivalent of a weird looking overbred (expensive, purebred) dog. Like the whippets, or something.

[amber]

Hey, Jason.......

Whatever drugs you are on, couldja please forward some to me? I wanna live in that clueless-blissland of yours, too.

;)
I was just gonna say something similar.... :D By being out in public and on TV and such, she's actually a detrimental part of society. Cause she's such a skanky dumbass.....

[estranged4life]

She is like the human equivalent of a weird looking overbred (expensive, purebred) dog. Like the whippets, or something.

was the female version of Mr.Hankey-The talkin' Christmas Poo, But that would be very insulting to that talented pile of doo...

She needs to be inbredded into the ground...If ya catch my drift :thumbsup:

Brian <img src="http://www.angelfire.com/music3/rhiannon/****tard.gif"> j.

[strandinthewind]

Hey, Jason.......

Whatever drugs you are on, couldja please forward some to me? I wanna live in that clueless-blissland of yours, too.

;)

So - Paris is not working and contributes nothing :shrug: No person has a job because of her, her series, or her clothing line - all of which are silly IMO but they make money :shrug: I think these people with these jobs would accept that reality even though you are being silly and not doing so :wavey: Again, all I am saying is Paris Hilton (ridiculous as she is) chose to take her celebrity and make money off of it - for that she is a contributing member of society. The truth hurts and it obviously hurts you Mr. ostrich head in the sand :laugh: :p :xoxo:

[amber]

So - Paris is not working and contributes nothing :shrug: No person has a job because of her, her series, or her clothing line - all of which are silly IMO but they make money :shrug: I think these people with these jobs would accept that reality even though you are being silly and not doing so :wavey: Again, all I am saying is Paris Hilton (ridiculous as she is) chose to take her celebrity and make money off of it - for that she is a contributing member of society. The truth hurts and it obviously hurts you Mr. ostrich head in the sand :laugh: :p :xoxo:
That's reaching. She's not doing anything. :shrug: Those people could have other, more worthwile jobs. That's cool if you want to defend rich, dumb people who get to be on TV even though they already have plenty of money and are total morons. Oh, make that a moron who makes fun of people and seemingly doesn't know how to be polite, respectful, or WORK.

[strandinthewind]

That's reaching. She's not doing anything. :shrug: Those people could have other, more worthwile jobs. That's cool if you want to defend rich, dumb people who get to be on TV even though they already have plenty of money and are total morons. Oh, make that a moron who makes fun of people and seemingly doesn't know how to be polite, respectful, or WORK.

No - she gets up and gets on the set and acts - even if it is acting like an ass :shrug: Again, those people would not have a job if she did not do that - her popularity is helping sell that show - no two ways about that. I am unsure how you can argue against that - but you have said sillier things :laugh:

AND - I think you should tell all of those people that they "could have other, more worthwile jobs" :rolleyes: Better yet - why don't you find them those jobs :laugh:

[GateandGarden]

She is like the human equivalent of a weird looking overbred (expensive, purebred) dog. Like the whippets, or something.You know, I had never thought of that, but that is a perfect analogy! And that dog she carries around is pretty damn ugly, too. (Or does she have more than one?)

I sometimes think that if she dressed in a way that was more...wholesome, and didn't have that perpetual and pathetic "come-hither" look, she might look alright, but I don't know.

Hillary

[amber]

No - she gets up and gets on the set and acts :shrug: Those people would not have a job if she did not do that. I am unsure how you can argue against that - but you have said sillier things :laugh:

AND - I think you should tell all of those people that they "could have other, more worthwile jobs" :rolleyes: Better yet - why don't you find them those jobs :laugh:
Dude, there would just be some other show they'd get a job on. You know, if that show was not on, there WOULD BE ANOTHER ONE. One that would also provide jobs for whoever worked on it. It's not like they'd have dead air if her show wasn't on. :shrug: Those people would have a job if anyone else got up on the set and acted, too. :shrug: . And as far as "you've said sillier things"? Well, go f*** yourself! You deserve it! :wavey: :)

[strandinthewind]

Dude, there would just be some other show they'd get a job on. You know, if that show was not on, there WOULD BE ANOTHER ONE. One that would also provide jobs for whoever worked on it. It's not like they'd have dead air if her show wasn't on. :shrug: Those people would have a job if anyone else got up on the set and acted, too. :shrug: . And as far as "you've said sillier things"? Well, go f*** yourself! You deserve it! :wavey: :)

Again, go shut down production - which will cost the jobs of the people on the set, the pre and post production people, the ad people, the people in the towns they are in, the news people, etc. - and find ALL of these people alternate work :laugh: Tell them they are all out of work until you find them better and more suitable work just because you do not like the popular show and hate Paris Hilton because she is rich :rolleyes:

Again, assinine statement and an immature response. But, so be it :wavey:

[amber]

You know, I had never thought of that, but that is a perfect analogy! And that dog she carries around is pretty damn ugly, too. (Or does she have more than one?)

I sometimes think that if she dressed in a way that was more...wholesome, and didn't have that perpetual and pathetic "come-hither" look, she might look alright, but I don't know.

Hillary
Yeah. I don't really care about how she dresses, but she has no real life in her eyes. She is pretty, it's just in that weird overbred way. And her eyes are strange, to me. Plus, i think she's incredibly rude, thoughtless, and moronic - so that doesn't really make her more attractive in my eyes.

[amber]

Again, go shut down production - which will cost the jobs of the people on the set, the pre and post production people, the ad people, the people in the towns they are in, the news people, etc. - and find ALL of these people alternate work :laugh: Teel them they are all out of work until you find them better and more suitable work just because you do not like the popular show and hate Paris Hilton because she is rich :rolleyes:

Again, assinine statement and an immature response. But, so be it :wavey:
Actually, I thought your statement in defense of Paris was pretty assinine. And you can call me immature, but it still doesn't make you right. :wavey: And, in fact, you called my statement silly first. (ie, you started it)
But, you clearly have some kind of issue with me, (which you've demonstrated repeatedly) so I'll just wave and be on my way. :wavey:
Have a good one. :)

[strandinthewind]

Actually, I thought your statement in defense of Paris was pretty assinine. And you can call me immature, but it still doesn't make you right. :wavey: And, in fact, you called my statement silly first. (ie, you started it)
But, you clearly have some kind of issue with me, (which you've demonstrated repeatedly) so I'll just wave and be on my way. :wavey:
Have a good one. :)

I have no issue with you and I think you know that. But telling me to **&&^ myself is hardly mature :shrug:

Again, I am just saying the facts, which are that Paris Hilton's stardom is one of the main reasons for the success of that show, which is ongoing. Many people have jobs because of that. Participating in something that is providing jobs is a way of being a contributing member of society. Therefore, Paris Hilton is a contributing member of society, which, as I originally stated, seemingly separates her from many people like her, who do no work. I may not like her, but I cannot take that away from her - she is working. You, on the other hand, are willing to overlook the fact that she works and just want to slam her. So, go right on ahead - be my guest and do so - even though you are just wrong for doing it.

[GateandGarden]

I am unsure how you can argue against that - but you have said sillier things :laugh:
Ummmmmm...*would insert appropriate emoticon but can't find one*

Honestly, if she hadn't been on "The Simple Life," they could've had some other rich and famous chick on it in her place, no jobs lost to my knowledge. I know the discussion's old at this point, but I thought Amber had a point. :shrug:

Hillary

[strandinthewind]

Ummmmmm...*would insert appropriate emoticon but can't find one*

Honestly, if she hadn't been on "The Simple Life," they could've had some other rich and famous chick on it in her place, no jobs lost to my knowledge. I know the discussion's old at this point, but I thought Amber had a point. :shrug:

Hillary

Perhaps - but she went back and did it again when she did not have to - she could have said I do not want to do that - thus, she is working and has been working - which is what I asserted :shrug: I guess they could have substituted someone else, but it may not have been a hit, the network also could just as easily have dropped the project, :shrug: Maybe it will if she does not do another season. But, that she did two makes her a contributing member of society. I am unsure how anyone can argue against that - but apparently people hate her so much they are willing to disregard the facts and spin it. So be it :cool:

Also, I cannot believe people are taking offense at me stating that Paris Hilton is working and has been working - so much drama over Paris Hilton :laugh:

[GateandGarden]

Perhaps - but she went back and did it again when she did not have to - she could have said I do not want to do that - thus, she is working and has been working - which is what I asserted :shrug: I guess they could have substituted someone else, but it may not have been a hit, the network also could just as easily have dropped the project, :shrug: Maybe it will if she does not do another season. But, that she did two makes her a contributing member of society. I am unsure how anyone can argue against that - but apparently people hate her so much they are willing to disregard the facts and spin it. So be it :cool:

Also, I cannot believe people are taking offense at me stating that Paris Hilton is working and has been working - so much drama over Paris Hilton :laugh:I see what you're saying. I think it's the way you've expressed it that has thrown us. When people think of someone contributing to society, they tend to imagine teachers and social workers, right? I know you didn't intend to compare her looking sexy and acting like an ass to those jobs, but I was associating them with the whole concept. It just seems like such a small contribution to society, and one that is based on something completely shallow, so it's not much to speak of. But it is a contribution, yes. I'm sure we all regret to have to acknowledge that.

Hillary

[amber]

I have no issue with you and I think you know that. But telling me to **&&^ myself is hardly mature :shrug:

Again, I am just saying the facts, which are that Paris Hilton's stardom is one of the main reasons for the success of that show, which is ongoing. Many people have jobs because of that. Participating in something that is providing jobs is a way of being a contributing member of society. Therefore, Paris Hilton is a contributing member of society, which, as I originally stated, seemingly separates her from many people like her, who do no work. I may not like her, but I cannot take that away from her - she is working. You, on the other hand, are willing to overlook the fact that she works and just want to slam her. So, go right on ahead - be my guest and do so - even though you are just wrong for doing it.
Dude, I think a person like her being in the public eye is detrimental. It's better if she doesn't work. She is contributing disgustingness, rudeness, and worse (ie, the danger of dropping 50-100 iq points while watching her show) to society when she "works" And i still submit that people could work on a different show if hers wasn't on. And, if there ARE other people like her who don't work? Thank god, they made the right choice. Cause i don't want to see other people like her, it's bad enough that she is being viewed by millions of people.
And this? === > "I have no issue with you and I think you know that. But telling me to "
The history of what you've written to me says different. 'sokay, though, i'm a big girl.
Have a great day :)

[strandinthewind]

I see what you're saying. I think it's the way you've expressed it that has thrown us. When people think of someone contributing to society, they tend to imagine teachers and social workers, right? I know you didn't intend to compare her looking sexy and acting like an ass to those jobs, but I was associating them with the whole concept. It just seems like such a small contribution to society, and one that is based on something completely shallow, so it's not much to speak of. But it is a contribution, yes. I'm sure we all regret to have to acknowledge that.

Hillary

LOL - I would never compare Paris Hilton and her antics to one of those :laugh:

[GateandGarden]

Dude, I think a person like her being in the public eye is detrimental. It's better if she doesn't work. She is contributing disgustingness, rudeness, and worse (ie, the danger of dropping 50-100 iq points while watching her show) to society when she "works"Well, yes, definitely, but the same could be said of lots of the idiots the networks put on TV these days. It's difficult to sort through all of them; there are just so many people who are on television for no reason, not just Paris Hilton.

Hillary

[strandinthewind]

Edit: deleted - I was too obnoxious

[amber]

Well, yes, definitely, but the same could be said of lots of the idiots the networks put on TV these days. It's difficult to sort through all of them; there are just so many people who are on television for no reason, not just Paris Hilton.

Hillary

Yes, that's definitely true - good point.

[The Tower]

So - Paris is not working and contributes nothing :shrug: No person has a job because of her, her series, or her clothing line - all of which are silly IMO but they make money :shrug: I think these people with these jobs would accept that reality even though you are being silly and not doing so :wavey: Again, all I am saying is Paris Hilton (ridiculous as she is) chose to take her celebrity and make money off of it - for that she is a contributing member of society. The truth hurts and it obviously hurts you Mr. ostrich head in the sand :laugh: :p :xoxo:

Saying that Paris Hilton contributes to society is like saying cancer and AIDS contribute to society. If society cures AIDS, lots of people will be out of work.

Generating the ability to make money does not automatically equate to contributing to society. With that logic, I should probably admire Al Capone for all the great things he did. Sometimes the things that generate revenue come with detrimental consequences that far outweigh the economic benefit. In this case, the fact that Paris Hilton's mere presence has a lethal "dumbening down" effect on our culture is more than enough to offset any benefits that her escapades may produce.

[strandinthewind]

Saying that Paris Hilton contributes to society is like saying cancer and AIDS contribute to society. If society cures AIDS, lots of people will be out of work.

Generating the ability to make money does not automatically equate to contributing to society. With that logic, I should probably admire Al Capone for all the great things he did. Sometimes the things that generate revenue come with detrimental consequences that far outweigh the economic benefit. In this case, the fact that Paris Hilton's mere presence has a lethal "dumbening down" effect on our culture is more than enough to offset any benefits that her escapades may produce.

Ah - subjectivity and reality t.v. - the same was said about rock and roll when it started - alas it remains - thank goodness to me but much to the chagrain of others :shrug:

Clearly, I was speaking in terms of economics - obviously my point was lost. So, be it because I was not in any way trying to praise the validity of her work - I was just saying she was working, which was unlike most of her peers :cool:

BTW - did you just compare P. Hilton to AIDS :eek: :laugh: - Did I just compare reality shows to rock and roll :eek: :laugh:

[amber]

. I'm certain James Thurber is rolling over in his grave...
-Justin
You think so? I love James Thurber. That's hot. :laugh: (couldn't resist - I really do love James Thurber, though)

[takenbythesky]

You think so? I love James Thurber. That's hot. :laugh: (couldn't resist - I really do love James Thurber, though)
:laugh::laugh::laugh: DAMN YOU!
-Justin

[amber]

:laugh::laugh::laugh: DAMN YOU!
-Justin
:laugh:
Sorry - I never say it otherwise. I didn't know a bunch of people were saying it, but i guess i should've figured. Plus, then i saw that SNL sketch of "paris" and "nicki" apologizing, and they said it a bunch. :rolleyes:

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Look at this mess. I made this thread to be a joke and gave an opinion on her looks but come on. Paris Hilton is going to be anybody she wants to be. Let it go. :xoxo: Look at it this way. If you had all that money and fame would you want society to have an image of you like she has? If you can defend that image by throwing up a smoke screen of illusions you need more help then she does. ;)

[gldstwmn]

I am confident her trust fund(s) are several hundred million PLUS she has access to all Hilton properties including planes, etc. I do not think she needs to do anything. To her credit, she works in the t.v. things and has a clothing (handbags I think ) line. I mean she is not my fav. in the world, but she is a productive member of society at least when compared to other billionairesses :laugh:

My understanding is that she has to work. Everything is not what it appears to be, I'm told.

[gldstwmn]

She is like the human equivalent of a weird looking overbred (expensive, purebred) dog. Like the whippets, or something.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Oh Amber. I agree. That's what it is.

[gldstwmn]

So - Paris is not working and contributes nothing :shrug: or her clothing line - all of which are silly IMO but they make money :shrug: I think these people with these jobs would accept that reality even though you are being silly and not doing so :wavey:

Do you think people in sweatshops have a television, or even a life, or know who Paris is?

[gldstwmn]

That's reaching. She's not doing anything. :shrug: Those people could have other, more worthwile jobs.

Yeah, they could learn to speak English and work in one of our outsourced customer service phone banks. :laugh:

[gldstwmn]

Dude, there would just be some other show they'd get a job on. You know, if that show was not on, there WOULD BE ANOTHER ONE.

Of course! It's on Fox. They'd be employing those workers (who I'm almost positive are union) elsewhere.

[gldstwmn]

Again, assinine statement and an immature response. But, so be it :wavey:

No, Amber is right. Paris Hilton doesn't own the production company that produces that show. It's FOX. They'd have some other mindless crap on. And I hear Bill O'Reilly's always hiring. :)

[gldstwmn]

In a funny coincidence, Paris's father's real estate brokerage is the one that has listed Lindsey's house:

http://www.hiltonhyland.com/address.php?property_ID=225

[cliffdweller]

did you just compare P. Hilton to AIDS :eek: :laugh:

Sounds about right to me. :D

[cliffdweller]

You know, I had never thought of that, but that is a perfect analogy! And that dog she carries around is pretty damn ugly, too. (Or does she have more than one?) Hillary

Speaking of Paris Hilton's pets, did anyone see South Park last week? There was a whole Paris Hilton episode that gives new meaning to the words "stupid spoiled whore." Sorry if I offend, but it was in the episode.

[estranged4life]

Speaking of Paris Hilton's pets, did anyone see South Park last week? There was a whole Paris Hilton episode that gives new meaning to the words "stupid spoiled whore." Sorry if I offend, but it was in the episode.

and I agree it was a classic (Her pet dog committing suicide via pistol was hilarious!!!)...But last night's episode was the best one I have seen in a long while.

I will never look at a Christmas type story again in the same light as before :thumbsup:

Brian j.

[cliffdweller]

and I agree it was a classic (Her pet dog committing suicide via pistol was hilarious!!!)...But last night's episode was the best one I have seen in a long while.

I will never look at a Christmas type story again in the same light as before :thumbsup:

Brian j.

...and those satanic forest critters were so cute too!! Those Southpark guys have no shame and I love it! :laugh:

[strandinthewind]

No, Amber is right. Paris Hilton doesn't own the production company that produces that show. It's FOX. They'd have some other mindless crap on. And I hear Bill O'Reilly's always hiring. :)

Well, it is not just the people on the set :shrug: There is pre and post production, the people in the towns that financially benefit from the productions there, etc. Again, ALL I am saying is Paris Hilton is working and thus producing economically to society, a fate most of her peers do not suffer. That is all I am saying :laugh: :cool:

Regarding her trust funds, judging by how she lives her life, either she is WAY in debt or she gets money from somewhere. Her clothing alone must run at least $20,000 a month :eek:

[GateandGarden]

...But last night's episode was the best one I have seen in a long while.

I will never look at a Christmas type story again in the same light as before :thumbsup:

Brian j.Oh my God. I never watch "South Park," but when I saw the previews for that one, I just had to watch it. It was too funny. Nothing is spared. You've got the woodland creatures having a blood orgy. And Santa blowing their heads off. But my favorite part (though it still made a part of me cringe--I can't help it) was the mountain lion cubs being taught how to perform abortions while Christmas music was playing. That was wild. :]

Hillary

[Livia]

...and those satanic forest critters were so cute too!! Those Southpark guys have no shame and I love it! :laugh:

:nod: :lol:

[cliffdweller]

But my favorite part (though it still made a part of me cringe--I can't help it) was the mountain lion cubs being taught how to perform abortions while Christmas music was playing. That was wild. :]

Hillary

Or how about Stan's "abortion?" Yikes!!

[estranged4life]

Oh my God. I never watch "South Park," but when I saw the previews for that one, I just had to watch it. It was too funny. Nothing is spared. You've got the woodland creatures having a blood orgy. And Santa blowing their heads off. But my favorite part (though it still made a part of me cringe--I can't help it) was the mountain lion cubs being taught how to perform abortions while Christmas music was playing. That was wild. :]

Hillary


and Kyle dying from AIDS 2 weeks later after the abortion was pretty messed.

The blood orgy was frikkin hilarious...As was the squirrel saying "Hail Satan"!!!!

Brian "Hail Satan" j.

[cliffdweller]

The blood orgy was frikkin hilarious...As was the squirrel saying "Hail Satan"!!!!

Brian "Hail Satan" j.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[amber]

Oh my God. I never watch "South Park," but when I saw the previews for that one, I just had to watch it. It was too funny. Nothing is spared. You've got the woodland creatures having a blood orgy. And Santa blowing their heads off. But my favorite part (though it still made a part of me cringe--I can't help it) was the mountain lion cubs being taught how to perform abortions while Christmas music was playing. That was wild. :]

Hillary
Omigod, Sesly? I've GOT to get cable. I can't believe it. :laugh: :lol: :laugh: :lol:

[gldstwmn]

Regarding her trust funds, judging by how she lives her life, either she is WAY in debt or she gets money from somewhere. Her clothing alone must run at least $20,000 a month :eek:

That's all I'm sayin'. :cool:

[strandinthewind]

That's all I'm sayin'. :cool:

LOL - I think WE need to spend $20,000 a month on clothing - instead of just a lookin' like we do :cool:

[Violet]

Oh my gosh! I stayed at the Paris Hilton! Never thought of that before...thank god... As soon as I pulled up the picture in the first post, thinking I'd see you-know-who, I recognized my hotel from 7 years ago. yea! I don't remember too much about it, though. We were only there 2 or 3 nights.

Carol

[gldstwmn]

LOL - I think WE need to spend $20,000 a month on clothing - instead of just a lookin' like we do :cool:

If I'm going to pluke down that kind of cash on clothing then I will need to get a few things fixed first. :laugh:

[amber]

If I'm going to pluke down that kind of cash on clothing then I will need to get a few things fixed first. :laugh:
The whole thing causes me to wonder...If i was that rich, would i also be that decadent? would i feel bad about the millions of people who could use that money? I can't count the number of times $100 dollars would mean all the difference in the world to me. :confused: Would i, say, buy a 1000 dollar dress instead of a 5000 dollar one? How fab do your clothes need to be? I feel like i've looked fab in cheaper clothes... :confused: a lot of times, i think designer clothes look stupid, or not flattering, or whatever.. :confused: Plastic surgery, now, that's a worthwhile investment!! :laugh:
I guess everybody just spends what they have? though, i've been poor and sent money to people even poorer than me...
sorry for babbling, but it's a mental quandry i wanted to explore. For instance, I feel like if there was a ledgie i knew was struggling, and i made good money, or even if i had a bit more than them, i would send them some. But i've never been well off, so i don't know what well off people think about their money. :confused: Do i really need that $100 meal, or could i get the same salad/chicken for $30? do i need to stay at the best suite in the hotel, or could i take a normal room? Do i really need diamonds to look good, and feel good about myself? I love silver jewelry that's well designed and unique. :shrug: Isn't this societely imposed? :confused: Who am i trying to impress? Should i even like the people who are impressed by these things? I would think not. Why would i like someone who judged me by my clothes/net worth?
I understand being impressed by beauty, but beauty comes in many forms, and doesn't have to be expensive. Isn't a humble spirit, a good sense of humor, and an active brain, a wonderful smile and good features beautiful? I have a skirt that cost me 10 bucks at ross that i wouldn't trade for the world, it looks so good on me.(black, flowing yet clingy, thin, asymetrical bottom hitting just above and below the knee :D)
Anyway, all wealthier than me people welcome to reply! :wavey:
I feel like if i was wealthy, the major decadence i'd have would be in Travel...

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This is a true story. In Florida I was driving home from work and stopped at a 7-11 for coffee. Walking out the door I looked up the street and saw a fellow sitting up underneath a highway overpass. It was cold out and to keep this short the second time I looked over he had his head in his hands like he was crying. I went over to him and he told me about his wife dying and the kids fighting over the money. Something inside him snapped and he just gave up on living the way he did to wander where he willed.

I could tell right off he was intelligent and not a typical bum. He was a little dirty but I’ve been in worse shape from working. He was an interesting, well-educated man so I invited him to my place right down the road for dinner. He declined and said he was getting a hotel room. We talked a few minutes longer and I walked away. As I was leaving he said he would take me up on the dinner so we went to my place.

We had small talk and ate dinner but he didn’t whine and complain about life. He talked about coming from a comfortable background and a business he had. It was hard to believe he decided to give it all up and wander around. After dinner he insisted on washed the dishes and was a really nice fellow so I told him he was welcome to spend the night on the couch and wash his clothes if he wished but he declined.

We talked a little more and he said he needed to be on his way but asked to use the bathroom before he left. When he came out he saw I was rolling up a fat doobie and told me he hadn’t smoked in years and would hit it a few times. We smoked and talked some more. I made the offer again to stay the night. This time he said yes and I talked him into wearing a robe while he washed his clothes. We watched some T.V and had more small talk. He took blankets I gave him and made a bed on the floor. Later I went to bed and he slept on the floor in the living room.

The next morning I wake up and he’s gone. I thought it was odd but didn’t see anything missing. I got ready for work and went to grab my keys. He had placed a $100 bill under my keys. I never saw him again. Wayne if your out there buddy? “I hope you found peace within and a place to call home.”

[amber]

This is a true story. In Florida I was driving home from work and stopped at a 7-11 for coffee. Walking out the door I looked up the street and saw a fellow sitting up underneath a highway overpass. It was cold out and to keep this short the second time I looked over he had his head in his hands like he was crying. I went over to him and he told me about his wife dying and the kids fighting over the money. Something inside him snapped and he just gave up on living the way he did to wander where he willed.

I could tell right off he was intelligent and not a typical bum. He was a little dirty but I’ve been in worse shape from working. He was an interesting, well-educated man so I invited him to my place right down the road for dinner. He declined and said he was getting a hotel room. We talked a few minutes longer and I walked away. As I was leaving he said he would take me up on the dinner so we went to my place.

We had small talk and ate dinner but he didn’t whine and complain about life. He talked about coming from a comfortable background and a business he had. It was hard to believe he decided to give it all up and wander around. After dinner he insisted on washed the dishes and was a really nice fellow so I told him he was welcome to spend the night on the couch and wash his clothes if he wished but he declined.

We talked a little more and he said he needed to be on his way but asked to use the bathroom before he left. When he came out he saw I was rolling up a fat doobie and told me he hadn’t smoked in years and would hit it a few times. We smoked and talked some more. I made the offer again to stay the night. This time he said yes and I talked him into wearing a robe while he washed his clothes. We watched some T.V and had more small talk. He took blankets I gave him and made a bed on the floor. Later I went to bed and he slept on the floor in the living room.

The next morning I wake up and he’s gone. I thought it was odd but didn’t see anything missing. I got ready for work and went to grab my keys. He had placed a $100 bill under my keys. I never saw him again. Wayne if your out there buddy? “I hope you found peace within and a place to call home.”
*sob* that's an amazing story. I don't really have the words to express how i feel about that. I'll just have to add it to the (mental) file. It's amazing what some people think they "can't live without" :( Including myself, i'm sure. I can't believe he left you $100. It's obvious he was so disgusted with his children's greed that he couldn't fathom life that way. :distress:

[GateandGarden]

The whole thing causes me to wonder...If i was that rich, would i also be that decadent? would i feel bad about the millions of people who could use that money? I can't count the number of times $100 dollars would mean all the difference in the world to me. :confused: Would i, say, buy a 1000 dollar dress instead of a 5000 dollar one? How fab do your clothes need to be? I feel like i've looked fab in cheaper clothes... :confused: a lot of times, i think designer clothes look stupid, or not flattering, or whatever.. :confused: Plastic surgery, now, that's a worthwhile investment!! :laugh:
I guess everybody just spends what they have? though, i've been poor and sent money to people even poorer than me...
sorry for babbling, but it's a mental quandry i wanted to explore. For instance, I feel like if there was a ledgie i knew was struggling, and i made good money, or even if i had a bit more than them, i would send them some. But i've never been well off, so i don't know what well off people think about their money. :confused: Do i really need that $100 meal, or could i get the same salad/chicken for $30? do i need to stay at the best suite in the hotel, or could i take a normal room? Do i really need diamonds to look good, and feel good about myself? I love silver jewelry that's well designed and unique. :shrug: Isn't this societely imposed? :confused: Who am i trying to impress? Should i even like the people who are impressed by these things? I would think not. Why would i like someone who judged me by my clothes/net worth?
I understand being impressed by beauty, but beauty comes in many forms, and doesn't have to be expensive. Isn't a humble spirit, a good sense of humor, and an active brain, a wonderful smile and good features beautiful? I have a skirt that cost me 10 bucks at ross that i wouldn't trade for the world, it looks so good on me.(black, flowing yet clingy, thin, asymetrical bottom hitting just above and below the knee :D)
Anyway, all wealthier than me people welcome to reply! :wavey:
I feel like if i was wealthy, the major decadence i'd have would be in Travel...Sometimes I wonder what I would be like if I came from some insanely rich family and having the best stuff in the world was the norm to me. I watch those "Fabulous Life of..." shows on VH-1 and I wonder if I could ever be so spoiled that I had to always stay in some hotel room that costs $5000 a night. I would really like to think that I would never be like that. Whenever I think about having money to throw away, I think about silly things like having a koi pond in my backyard and augmenting my stethoscope collection, but I also think about donating lots of money to HRC (http://www.hrc.org), hoping that I could donate enough to really help them. I guess we can't really say what we'd be like if we had half as much money as the Hiltons, but I'd like to think I'd still buy clothes at Old Navy and not feel the least bit strange picking up detergent at the dollar store. There are plenty of other things to do with that extra money besides buying a thousand-dollar outfit for your f*cking ugly dog at "Romeo and Fifi" or whatever the hell that store is that Paris shops at. Now that I think about that, I feel pretty confident that I could never be that frivolous. But, on the other hand, I can see myself blowing $200 in the Godiva store in one fell swoop. :rolleyes:

Hillary

[GypsySorcerer]

But, on the other hand, I can see myself blowing $200 in the Godiva store in one fell swoop. :rolleyes:

Hillary


I could too........easily.

[amber]

Sometimes I wonder what I would be like if I came from some insanely rich family and having the best stuff in the world was the norm to me. I watch those "Fabulous Life of..." shows on VH-1 and I wonder if I could ever be so spoiled that I had to always stay in some hotel room that costs $5000 a night. I would really like to think that I would never be like that. Whenever I think about having money to throw away, I think about silly things like having a koi pond in my backyard and augmenting my stethoscope collection, but I also think about donating lots of money to HRC (http://www.hrc.org), hoping that I could donate enough to really help them. I guess we can't really say what we'd be like if we had half as much money as the Hiltons, but I'd like to think I'd still buy clothes at Old Navy and not feel the least bit strange picking up detergent at the dollar store. There are plenty of other things to do with that extra money besides buying a thousand-dollar outfit for your f*cking ugly dog at "Romeo and Fifi" or whatever the hell that store is that Paris shops at. Now that I think about that, I feel pretty confident that I could never be that frivolous. But, on the other hand, I can see myself blowing $200 in the Godiva store in one fell swoop. :rolleyes:

Hillary
Well, right, but 200 dollars isn't that much to drop, really, although it's a good amount for me. I think my post was probably more about the mindset of people who think they need certain things, etc. Which you addressed in your 'people buying outfits for their dogs' portion. Also, i'm sure there is a big difference between "if we grew up with it" and "if we got it now" :shrug:

[strandinthewind]

GODIVA HERE WE COME :laugh:

Seriously, I think on some level we could all live more sparsely and give more to the poor. But, where is that line drawn? It is a subjective test that people have to find out for themselves. I think people like Paris Hilton are just so far over in the money dept. that their spending habits seem outrageous to so many - but, I am sure people would look at us spending $125+ on Mac tickets and flying to different cities (some of us MULTIPLE times :eek: :laugh: ) as outrageous. So, I say live your life, do random good things and be a charitable person. That is all you can do in this world :cool:

[DrummerDeanna]

Wow - this took a really interesting and meaningful turn...

My sister and I are always talking about rich vs. not so rich - in our home town there was a group of super rich mommies - my nephew went to school with their kids....these people were to meanest nastiest ugliest people ever....and not giving at all.....why would someone with money be like that???

So I often wonder what would happen if I came into money - I can't imagine living a highly decadent lifestyle - I like the one I live now - and often wish I could do more for those doing without and struggling....I guess because when I was little we got so much help...

My mom and dad divorced when I was seven - my mom was left with two girls, a house and a job that only paid $9,000 a year....how she did it I don't know - but my sister and I are the two most successful folks in my whole extended family...never been knocked up and never been arrested....we could have easily become statistics but didn't...so if I came into money I'd want to help others with it - not over-indulge on dresses I'll only wear once or $5000 shoes....it makes NO sense to me....

[amber]

GODIVA HERE WE COME :laugh:

Seriously, I think on some level we could all live more sparsely and give more to the poor. But, where is that line drawn? It is a subjective test that people have to find out for themselves. I think people like Paris Hilton are just so far over in the money dept. that their spending habits seem outrageous to so many - but, I am sure people would look at us spending $125+ on Mac tickets and flying to different cities (some of us MULTIPLE times :eek: :laugh: ) as outrageous. So, I say live your life, do random good things and be a charitable person. That is all you can do in this world :cool:
Traveling and buying mac tickets is the only thing i wouldn't feel decadent for. :cool: But again, to me it boggles my mind what the difference of $1, $10,$100 would have made in my life between food and no food, or maybe rent and eviction, and the fact that for most people those amounts mean little to nothing.