@avclub-1b1f9a3e639ecc53f335314fc9d8403b:disqus Naturally, all the lazy rich people you meet were born into it.  One does not go from poor to rich by being lazy.  Believe me, however, that the converse is true.  My good friend is very wealthy (born into it) and he is terrified of the "Short sleeves to short sleeves in…

I hear what you're saying, @avclub-0f0d67e214f9fef69b278e3d08114da9:disqus .  I've definitely been there as well.  This is speaking from my experience, but I have to believe there's some universal truth to it:
I think I was angry because I didn't pull myself out of that job.  I was angry that I wasn't the guy making…

I hear what you're saying, @avclub-0f0d67e214f9fef69b278e3d08114da9:disqus .  I've definitely been there as well.  This is speaking from my experience, but I have to believe there's some universal truth to it:
I think I was angry because I didn't pull myself out of that job.  I was angry that I wasn't the guy making…

I totally agree, @avclub-fec1b8d3fbc08f27a84e5a334d45bb5a:disqus .  I'd also like to add this thought:
I'm concerned that our "lotto" culture sees wealth as the answer or believes that money equals happiness.  The concensus - especially among the young idealists on this site - seems to be, "The rich don't have…

I totally agree, @avclub-fec1b8d3fbc08f27a84e5a334d45bb5a:disqus .  I'd also like to add this thought:
I'm concerned that our "lotto" culture sees wealth as the answer or believes that money equals happiness.  The concensus - especially among the young idealists on this site - seems to be, "The rich don't have…

I have a number of friends who are wealthy - many born into it.  Without few exceptions, they are extremely driven and hard working.  Not saying the people you met aren't lazy, just saying that it doesn't represent them all.

I have a number of friends who are wealthy - many born into it.  Without few exceptions, they are extremely driven and hard working.  Not saying the people you met aren't lazy, just saying that it doesn't represent them all.

^Brilliant.

^Brilliant.

Well, then go write a thesis paper about it.  Or fuck off and die.  I really don't care either way.

Well, then go write a thesis paper about it.  Or fuck off and die.  I really don't care either way.

Differing opinions about music?!?!

Differing opinions about music?!?!

I tried to listen to these guys on Spotify, but there was a glitch and every time I clicked a song, it just played a bad Weezer song I had never heard of.

I tried to listen to these guys on Spotify, but there was a glitch and every time I clicked a song, it just played a bad Weezer song I had never heard of.

Baroness.

Baroness.

That was the point of my joke, downer.  That the reality of her "joke" was grim and unfunny.  
We should hang out.  You seem like a lot of fun.

That was the point of my joke, downer.  That the reality of her "joke" was grim and unfunny.  
We should hang out.  You seem like a lot of fun.

I have larger boobs.