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Tucker08087

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20. Completely different mind-set.

Reply to Luz (Reply #19)

Wed Aug 1, 2018, 08:56 AM

Aug 2018

When someone compliments my shoes, I’ll proudly say, “ Thanks! $5 on the clearance rack from the end of last season! I love them!”
I think I’d have a hard time saying, “Thanks! They skinned ostriches to make it. I have too much money so, really, wtf else could I spend it on?”

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An ostrich jacket?!? Tucker08087 Jul 2018 #14

I think it was ostrich skin, not feathers. Hard to imagine wanting it, either way. Shrike47 Jul 2018 #18

My theory is that when you can have anything you want, Luz Jul 2018 #19

Completely different mind-set. Tucker08087 Aug 2018 #20

So a man who bought a $21,000 watch can't afford an accountant??? Vinca Jul 2018 #15

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I think an ostrich jacket is the perfect metaphor for Trumpworld Mr. Ected Jul 2018 #17

I like it. Tucker08087 Aug 2018 #21