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LanternWaste

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98. Evidence provided to support your assertion?

Reply to Loki Liesmith (Reply #7)

Fri Oct 8, 2021, 05:04 PM

Oct 2021

Or just hipster sloganeering?

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Typical Millennial bank statement [View all] Beartracks Oct 2021 OP

Profound malaise Oct 2021 #1

Yea the ole entitled pull yerself up by yer bootstraps crowd bleats that all the time Woodswalker Oct 2021 #2

Like that one guy who said if people didn't buy smartphones they could afford healthcare Sapient Donkey Oct 2021 #9

Or the modern opinion OldBaldy1701E Oct 2021 #100

"By making lunch at home this person could have saved $3." KS Toronado Oct 2021 #3

Dan Price is far from being a (R) ... aggiesal Oct 2021 #31

well, i thought that last line about making lunch at home was pretty funny and orleans Oct 2021 #37

I think that was the entire point. Crunchy Frog Oct 2021 #63

My "bank statement" never comes in this format. jaxexpat Oct 2021 #4

A grande frappuccino is $5.45 at Starbucks. nt Wednesdays Oct 2021 #40

Sure is! 😋 ShazzieB Oct 2021 #90

Isn't that the smallest Starbucks size? Beartracks Oct 2021 #110

I make my own Frap or Flat white or Cap or espresso. Roast my own beans too... cayugafalls Oct 2021 #105

I used a modified popcorn popper to roast beans. Ligyron Oct 2021 #122

The Sounds of Starbucks - Tim Hawkins appalachiablue Oct 2021 #109

Why is that a thing? CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #43

It's more important to exercise self control against purchases that damage ones jaxexpat Oct 2021 #67

A coffee! CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #75

That coffee sure is irresponsible wellst0nev0ter Oct 2021 #119

I contend that luxuries sap fiscal responsibility. jaxexpat Oct 2021 #124

Are you trolling us right now? Act_of_Reparation Oct 2021 #91

Then you need your troll sensing device serviced. jaxexpat Oct 2021 #123

The important part here is you found a way to feel superior to everyone else. Act_of_Reparation Oct 2021 #127

The $8000 doctor bill kinda stood out too jmowreader Oct 2021 #106

I guess I have to conclude that this is not a typical Millennial bank statement. $8,000/month for Martin68 Oct 2021 #117

Dan Price rso Oct 2021 #5

Ah, pardon me, but the 8k doctor bill is the "elephant in the room" ashredux Oct 2021 #6

In no way is an 8000 dollar doctor bill a typical millennial expense Loki Liesmith Oct 2021 #7

You're right. Not typical at all. mwooldri Oct 2021 #10

+1, that's low !! I remember being charged 800 dollars for a e-room visit in 1994 !!! uponit7771 Oct 2021 #15

Right. It could be a lot more. dchill Oct 2021 #32

I agree. nt reACTIONary Oct 2021 #39

Evidence provided to support your assertion? LanternWaste Oct 2021 #98

So this Millennial hasn't yet heard of Obamacare? Martin68 Oct 2021 #116

Where does DownriverDem Oct 2021 #8

He is from the Seattle area Sapient Donkey Oct 2021 #12

How's it going DownriverDem Oct 2021 #97

Very small meh 1-bedrooms in my area are 1400-1600 obamanut2012 Oct 2021 #17

Same for me and my wife. Jedi Guy Oct 2021 #57

I'm in SOFL obamanut2012 Oct 2021 #61

You did get really lucky! Jedi Guy Oct 2021 #65

I pay more than that in Boston for a Studio. smirkymonkey Oct 2021 #36

Why do we see these posts like this? CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #45

You can also find a lot of jobs that don't pay as well for the same work. Act_of_Reparation Oct 2021 #92

And... littlemissmartypants Oct 2021 #11

Good One...LOL KS Toronado Oct 2021 #78

Thank you. I have my moments. ❤ littlemissmartypants Oct 2021 #79

That IS a good one. calimary Oct 2021 #99

Most 40 year olds have health insurance. cinematicdiversions Oct 2021 #13

Actually that's what my daughter pays in rent. Farmer-Rick Oct 2021 #16

lolololol obamanut2012 Oct 2021 #18

Have you not been paying attention the last decade? CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #46

Hahaha oh I missed this little nugget... CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #60

50% of millennial are homeowners cinematicdiversions Oct 2021 #126

Deductibles on bronze plans $7000. questionseverything Oct 2021 #120

And if you happen to be in one of those states that tax healthcare services Farmer-Rick Oct 2021 #14

If that's per month, it's not that bad ecstatic Oct 2021 #19

How is it clear that they are making enough money to buy insurance? whopis01 Oct 2021 #20

:) $2000 rent, $12 coffees, $37 lunches, and $15 Lyft? Hortensis Oct 2021 #23

Is one Lyft ride a month is too much? whopis01 Oct 2021 #64

Is he "entited" to live outside his means, or to live in a way Hortensis Oct 2021 #68

Where does the "sponge off society" come from? whopis01 Oct 2021 #128

Not that it matters but the lunch thing is off. LisaM Oct 2021 #86

$2000 rent about standard in so calif Demovictory9 Oct 2021 #103

Just assumed based on their rent and lifestyle. ecstatic Oct 2021 #25

For Some People RobinA Oct 2021 #58

Ypou totally missed the point. Tommymac Oct 2021 #21

Over $4000 per year buying coffee which is nearly the cost of paying off the student loan MichMan Oct 2021 #35

LOL inthewind21 Oct 2021 #69

$4 for coffee three times a day. MichMan Oct 2021 #70

I agree with you. Made the same assumptions. cayugafalls Oct 2021 #107

I don't think that's three coffees per day, unless he's also eating lunch twice per day, too. Beartracks Oct 2021 #113

Typical Bachelor's degree from 2007 ended up costing $35k for just two years. haele Oct 2021 #44

Wow. CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #48

Exactly inthewind21 Oct 2021 #71

It's shocking when you think about it. spudspud Oct 2021 #84

I didn't do what you're saying ecstatic Oct 2021 #111

I think a lot of people are missing that this is a *hypothetical* person. Beartracks Oct 2021 #114

Eight years ago WITH insurance my out of pocket was $10,000 csziggy Oct 2021 #83

Trust me it's not a fun lifestyle when you're doing it for 10 years because of stagnant wages. meadowlander Oct 2021 #85

I remember heating oil going from $ .17 a gallon to $1.10 in six months. twodogsbarking Oct 2021 #22

Folks, you're missing the point entirely. Some of you were breaking it down etc. etc. ashredux Oct 2021 #24

Not buying the $8000 bill from doctor. beaglelover Oct 2021 #26

It was more likely from a dentist! n/t Backseat Driver Oct 2021 #29

Excellent point, probably for two crowns without insurance. That's my supposition. littlemissmartypants Oct 2021 #47

Ya got to have priorities! Swell looking teeth is an important thing! marble falls Oct 2021 #51

Ha! Even better point. ❤ littlemissmartypants Oct 2021 #54

Not buying the beagle loving. Act_of_Reparation Oct 2021 #94

Sorry, this is not a typical millenial bank statement. Beastly Boy Oct 2021 #27

I don't think it's intended to be a serious budget Sympthsical Oct 2021 #30

Then calling it "typical" is satire? And none of the numbers in it are to be taken at face value? Beastly Boy Oct 2021 #34

You can't generalize that much Sympthsical Oct 2021 #42

I am commenting on the text of the tweet alone. No generalizations. Beastly Boy Oct 2021 #53

His satire was spot on inthewind21 Oct 2021 #72

No comment on his blissful lack of awareness of his attitude? Beastly Boy Oct 2021 #80

JFC! CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #49

How about it? I am with you on that. Beastly Boy Oct 2021 #56

What about that statement "wreaks of entitlement"??? CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #59

I'm with you inthewind21 Oct 2021 #73

Entitlement is not a financial concept in this case. Beastly Boy Oct 2021 #76

Enjoy the view of the tree. CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #77

I think the point you might be missing is that some of us know what it feels like to struggle ecstatic Oct 2021 #112

Again. Wow. CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #125

8k bill from doctor....pointing yet again to the horror of private money grubbing health care. Alexander Of Assyria Oct 2021 #28

Watch out! It's a TRAP! Roisin Ni Fiachra Oct 2021 #33

By keeping others in perpetual debt they are your slaves. MarcA Oct 2021 #66

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2021 #38

Do you have some links with these details? I'd be very interested in learning more!! marble falls Oct 2021 #50

Love Dan Price hamsterjill Oct 2021 #41

Some of the replies here.... CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #52

Thank You! radicalleft Oct 2021 #55

No kidding. demmiblue Oct 2021 #62

It's almost amusing. Act_of_Reparation Oct 2021 #95

Bravo inthewind21 Oct 2021 #74

They might be more palatable soldierant Oct 2021 #89

It really brings me down. Act_of_Reparation Oct 2021 #93

+100000 Celerity Oct 2021 #96

I see millenials on most days. JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2021 #81

K&R ck4829 Oct 2021 #82

Now I know I'm old Sentath Oct 2021 #87

It is called debt slavery and is yet another way the billionaire parasites, PatrickforB Oct 2021 #88

This millennial makes lunch and coffee at home IronLionZion Oct 2021 #101

Avocado toast $12 Demovictory9 Oct 2021 #102

have to disagree... markie Oct 2021 #104

Average Old Guy's bank statement AverageOldGuy Oct 2021 #108

LOL Thanks for sharing. Grandson must have a fun Grandpa. Beartracks Oct 2021 #118

Sounds about right! True Blue American Oct 2021 #121

So, are we to assume this Millennial only drinks coffee and eats lunch out only twice a month? Martin68 Oct 2021 #115