Stuff Rich People Love

#82 – Going To Harvard

Chas Underwood III — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:08:51 +0000

Going To Harvard Price: Developing a “Yahd” Accent There is nothing rich people value more than higher education, right after money, jewelry and status. In most American households, the dream is to send at least one child to college. For the rich, they know that their children are destined for Ivy League institutions and for many, only [...]

#81 – Being Aghast

Chas Underwood III — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:08:17 +0000

Being Aghast Price: Insufferable Indignation Everyone knows that the world is full of tidbits that are surprising and unusual. Most of these fall under the category of things that you would never do; these include wearing a t-shirt to a job interview emblazoned with the slogan “You don’t buy beer, you rent it”, streaking and tattooing one’s face. When [...]

#80 – Rare Books

Chas Underwood III — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:08:59 +0000

Rare Books Price: Disdain For Big Bookstores James Bryce, nineteenth century British politician, diplomat and historian, said “The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it.” Bryce was referring to knowledge, ideas and imagination. These are all well and good if you are a card-carrying member of the public [...]

#79 – Black Credit Cards

Chas Underwood III — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:08:26 +0000

Black Credit Cards Price: Compulsive Spending Every month Americans buy a few thousand dollars worth of toys ranging from plasma TVs to designer handbags. These are important to the average person because they symbolize another step towards achieving their five year plan one luxury item at a time. Thanks to the magic of financing and low APRs, [...]

#78 – Opera

Chas Underwood III — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:35:00 +0000

Opera Price: Miniature Binoculars Does being confined to a chair in a dark room, unable to eat, drink or speak while angry people berate you in a language you do not understand sound like an ideal night out? For most, this sounds like the worst vacation ever and one reason that visiting Afghanistan, Venezuela and Guantanamo Bay [...]