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VIDEO: Social Media Influencer mocks poor man for not having enough money on Valentine's Day for his GF Feb 15, 2023
“Influencer” at Chili’s mocks man on Valentine’s Day Date with his wife for not having enough money, and posts it on social media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2479_uNyb6U
TIK TOK: 4evableeda
https://www.tiktok.com/@4evableeda/video/7189378873644125483
https://www.tiktok.com/@4evableeda
Direct Headline: Young Poor People Prefer Pets to People on Valentine’s Day
BY EPR STAFF 2020-11-30
Is the pressure of Valentine’s Day getting to you? There’s the big spending on flowers, candy, cards, dinner, Pajama grams and lingere. There’s the heightened expectations around expressing your love in the most abundant way possible, giving many people anxiety about the upcoming day of romance. Perhaps that’s why nearly 25% percent of people in a recent survey say they would prefer to spend time with their pet on Valentine’s Day than their spouse. It’s only 1 out of every 5 people, but still. Ouch. Puppy love just got a whole new meaning.
The interesting part of the survey wasn’t that the French seem to be more in love than the rest of the 22 countries surveyed, with only 10% saying they’d rather pet their pets on Valentine’s Day. It was the socioeconomic correlation between those that would prefer to spend the day with their furry friend than their significant other. The younger and poorer of the 24,000 people surveyed were more likely to choose their pet over their spouse for Valentine’s Day. Additionally notable is the fact that men and women were split evenly over this specific demographic....
Then again, maybe that’s the point. What does it really say about those 25% of the less affluent when they choose their pets over their human companions? I suppose the pressures of Valentine’s Day really can get to you. And when I think about it, my boyfriend and I already got our dogs Valentine’s Day shirts, though we have yet to decide what we’ll be doing for each other. Maybe there is something to this whole pet love thing. A new trend, even?
I can’t say that I’d rather spend the entire day of romance with my dog than my man, but it’s clear that our modern concepts around Valentine’s Day are thoroughly affecting our ability to enjoy it for what it is. Valentine’s Day should be every day. It’s cliche, but if you come to that understanding with your significant other, perhaps the pressure to spend money on Valentine’s Day will elude you. Then the two of you can get back to what Valentine’s Day should really be about–the two of you.
Dogs can’t eat chocolate anyway.
https://everything-pr.com/young-poor-people-prefer-pets-to-people-on-valentines-day/
Direct Headline: What To Do When You're Poor But In Love This Valentine's Day
by MEGAN MANN JAN. 28, 2016
... Although we should celebrate love and all of its many splendors throughout the year, February 14 asks us to celebrate it in a big way. Valentine’s Day is also one of the most worrisome days for many of us, as we’re never exactly sure what’s too much and what’s not enough....Another fear is the fear of being broke. That’s okay....Here are a few ways to make the day special without breaking the bank:
1. Try out crafts.
2. Be sentimental.
Don’t overthink it. Go out and look for something that has sentimental value for the both of you. You could buy the movie you saw together on your first date, get some popcorn and candy and recreate the entire night.
You could get tickets to a show featuring an artist you both discovered together, or go play laser tag like you did one rainy Friday night when you realized you were in love. It’ll show you pay attention and remember the moments -- both big and small -- that are important in your relationship.
4. Write it down.
People seriously underestimate the power of a well-written love letter. We underestimate how much it would mean to our partners to have a tangible representation of our feelings for them. It can incite deeper feelings and remind you how much you care.
5. Make dinner.
Instead of fighting with the crowds of people on Valentine’s Day, do one better and make dinner at home. Find something you both love, or impress your significant other with your culinary skills. You could either give it a solo effort or make it more interactive by cooking together. It’s a fun date that keeps the noise of a packed restaurant away....It could also lead to a future of trying new food together....Plus, if you’re smart about your list, it will cost way less than the “specials” restaurants have for the lover’s holiday.
https://www.elitedaily.com/dating/poor-valentines-day-love/1352620
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“It’s good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it’s good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure that you haven’t lost the things that money can’t buy.” - George Lorimer
“They deem me mad because I will not sell my days for gold; and I deem them mad because they think my days have a price.” - Kahlil Gibran
"I used to have horrible cars that would always end up broken down on the highway. When I tried to flag someone down, nobody stopped. But if I pushed my own car, other drivers would get out and push with me. If you want help, help yourself - people like to see that." - Chris Rock
Here is another topic that is designed to increase discussion and participation in the FFA.
In the spirit of the recent Valentines Day, this thread will be about a video where a stranger mocks, belittles and shames another couple because he overheard that they didn't have enough money to pick what they wanted off of the menu. Clearly the couple were in earshot of the "social media influencer" From a media optics standpoint, this was an intentional strategy to try to garner more subscribers, clicks, views, etc, as a means to jumpstart an "individual brand" ( I added the link to the "influencer" account so that people can read the comments that others left behind for him)
However some questions remain. What would you do if you were the male at that counter and heard someone say that about you/your circumstances within earshot? How do you feel about this incident? Is the critic entirely wrong here? If he's wrong, does he still have a point? If you said something that offended someone else in a restaurant, and they confronted you, as could have happened here, what would you do? If someone in your dinner party said something like this, and you were sitting at that table, would you say anything? What would you say?
This situation is more complex than it seems on the surface. The critic should have said nothing. It's rude and it's uncivil. Particularly in the tone, timeline and context involved. But there are some larger unspoken realities that simply aren't politically correct to generally talk about. People are judged by their perceived social status and wealth. You will be generally treated better if you have a prestigious job title, career, nice car, nice home, nice clothes, signs of general wealth and affluence. One perspective is the critic is a total jerk. Asking to be punched in the face. Another less common perspective would be that he is implying it's pointless to be together with someone who cannot provide for you and a lack of creativity/effort is part of the equation here. Not being rude is a pretty simple concept in basic civil society. But there are things that people do, think silently and behave in which they don't talk about, and those things are often nowhere near what's seen as virtuous and politically correct.
I'll leave this here for others to discuss. (5/30)
“Influencer” at Chili’s mocks man on Valentine’s Day Date with his wife for not having enough money, and posts it on social media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2479_uNyb6U
TIK TOK: 4evableeda
https://www.tiktok.com/@4evableeda/video/7189378873644125483
https://www.tiktok.com/@4evableeda
Direct Headline: Young Poor People Prefer Pets to People on Valentine’s Day
BY EPR STAFF 2020-11-30
Is the pressure of Valentine’s Day getting to you? There’s the big spending on flowers, candy, cards, dinner, Pajama grams and lingere. There’s the heightened expectations around expressing your love in the most abundant way possible, giving many people anxiety about the upcoming day of romance. Perhaps that’s why nearly 25% percent of people in a recent survey say they would prefer to spend time with their pet on Valentine’s Day than their spouse. It’s only 1 out of every 5 people, but still. Ouch. Puppy love just got a whole new meaning.
The interesting part of the survey wasn’t that the French seem to be more in love than the rest of the 22 countries surveyed, with only 10% saying they’d rather pet their pets on Valentine’s Day. It was the socioeconomic correlation between those that would prefer to spend the day with their furry friend than their significant other. The younger and poorer of the 24,000 people surveyed were more likely to choose their pet over their spouse for Valentine’s Day. Additionally notable is the fact that men and women were split evenly over this specific demographic....
Then again, maybe that’s the point. What does it really say about those 25% of the less affluent when they choose their pets over their human companions? I suppose the pressures of Valentine’s Day really can get to you. And when I think about it, my boyfriend and I already got our dogs Valentine’s Day shirts, though we have yet to decide what we’ll be doing for each other. Maybe there is something to this whole pet love thing. A new trend, even?
I can’t say that I’d rather spend the entire day of romance with my dog than my man, but it’s clear that our modern concepts around Valentine’s Day are thoroughly affecting our ability to enjoy it for what it is. Valentine’s Day should be every day. It’s cliche, but if you come to that understanding with your significant other, perhaps the pressure to spend money on Valentine’s Day will elude you. Then the two of you can get back to what Valentine’s Day should really be about–the two of you.
Dogs can’t eat chocolate anyway.
https://everything-pr.com/young-poor-people-prefer-pets-to-people-on-valentines-day/
Direct Headline: What To Do When You're Poor But In Love This Valentine's Day
by MEGAN MANN JAN. 28, 2016
... Although we should celebrate love and all of its many splendors throughout the year, February 14 asks us to celebrate it in a big way. Valentine’s Day is also one of the most worrisome days for many of us, as we’re never exactly sure what’s too much and what’s not enough....Another fear is the fear of being broke. That’s okay....Here are a few ways to make the day special without breaking the bank:
1. Try out crafts.
2. Be sentimental.
Don’t overthink it. Go out and look for something that has sentimental value for the both of you. You could buy the movie you saw together on your first date, get some popcorn and candy and recreate the entire night.
You could get tickets to a show featuring an artist you both discovered together, or go play laser tag like you did one rainy Friday night when you realized you were in love. It’ll show you pay attention and remember the moments -- both big and small -- that are important in your relationship.
4. Write it down.
People seriously underestimate the power of a well-written love letter. We underestimate how much it would mean to our partners to have a tangible representation of our feelings for them. It can incite deeper feelings and remind you how much you care.
5. Make dinner.
Instead of fighting with the crowds of people on Valentine’s Day, do one better and make dinner at home. Find something you both love, or impress your significant other with your culinary skills. You could either give it a solo effort or make it more interactive by cooking together. It’s a fun date that keeps the noise of a packed restaurant away....It could also lead to a future of trying new food together....Plus, if you’re smart about your list, it will cost way less than the “specials” restaurants have for the lover’s holiday.
https://www.elitedaily.com/dating/poor-valentines-day-love/1352620
**********
“It’s good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it’s good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure that you haven’t lost the things that money can’t buy.” - George Lorimer
“They deem me mad because I will not sell my days for gold; and I deem them mad because they think my days have a price.” - Kahlil Gibran
"I used to have horrible cars that would always end up broken down on the highway. When I tried to flag someone down, nobody stopped. But if I pushed my own car, other drivers would get out and push with me. If you want help, help yourself - people like to see that." - Chris Rock
Here is another topic that is designed to increase discussion and participation in the FFA.
In the spirit of the recent Valentines Day, this thread will be about a video where a stranger mocks, belittles and shames another couple because he overheard that they didn't have enough money to pick what they wanted off of the menu. Clearly the couple were in earshot of the "social media influencer" From a media optics standpoint, this was an intentional strategy to try to garner more subscribers, clicks, views, etc, as a means to jumpstart an "individual brand" ( I added the link to the "influencer" account so that people can read the comments that others left behind for him)
However some questions remain. What would you do if you were the male at that counter and heard someone say that about you/your circumstances within earshot? How do you feel about this incident? Is the critic entirely wrong here? If he's wrong, does he still have a point? If you said something that offended someone else in a restaurant, and they confronted you, as could have happened here, what would you do? If someone in your dinner party said something like this, and you were sitting at that table, would you say anything? What would you say?
This situation is more complex than it seems on the surface. The critic should have said nothing. It's rude and it's uncivil. Particularly in the tone, timeline and context involved. But there are some larger unspoken realities that simply aren't politically correct to generally talk about. People are judged by their perceived social status and wealth. You will be generally treated better if you have a prestigious job title, career, nice car, nice home, nice clothes, signs of general wealth and affluence. One perspective is the critic is a total jerk. Asking to be punched in the face. Another less common perspective would be that he is implying it's pointless to be together with someone who cannot provide for you and a lack of creativity/effort is part of the equation here. Not being rude is a pretty simple concept in basic civil society. But there are things that people do, think silently and behave in which they don't talk about, and those things are often nowhere near what's seen as virtuous and politically correct.
I'll leave this here for others to discuss. (5/30)
