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alarimer

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27. Why do rich people have such terrible taste?

Reply to RKP5637 (Original post)

Sat Oct 10, 2015, 07:16 PM

Oct 2015

This is like Versailles or something. It's just hideous. I expect it from dissolute monarchs, who may have genetic predisposition, but this is just vulgar.

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15-bedroom American mansion with a guitar-shaped driveway gone up for auction. starting bid of $0.00 [View all] RKP5637 Oct 2015 OP

"Too big for Mr. House"... Phentex Oct 2015 #1

LOL!!! I had to look at that one twice!!! RKP5637 Oct 2015 #5

I've been looking for a modest hideaway and the price is right pinboy3niner Oct 2015 #2

You would likely have to get a larger lawn mower! I stole that, it was in one of the comments! RKP5637 Oct 2015 #6

If I get that place for my bid of 30 cents, I can afford a bigger mower! pinboy3niner Oct 2015 #20

Here you go! RKP5637 Oct 2015 #22

Lord knows, a little exercise wouldn't hurt me pinboy3niner Oct 2015 #23

I'll buy the gas! RKP5637 Oct 2015 #24

Made his money sucking up health care dollars mainer Oct 2015 #3

Exactly! And some wonder why our healthcare costs are 2X other countries. It's a total ripoff. n/t RKP5637 Oct 2015 #7

I'll offer $5. hobbit709 Oct 2015 #4

Sounds good! Taxes might be a bit more! lol! n/t RKP5637 Oct 2015 #9

This is alabama hollysmom Oct 2015 #28

Good point. I'm OK with the taxes, then, but my $10 bid likely won't win the auction. RKP5637 Oct 2015 #29

Even if I could afford Worried senior Oct 2015 #8

Yep!!! Same here!!! n/t RKP5637 Oct 2015 #10

I don't think I could keep up with the upkeep. LWolf Oct 2015 #11

It would take a lot of vacuum cleaners to keep it clean, and the windows? RKP5637 Oct 2015 #12

When would I sleep? LWolf Oct 2015 #13

Cutting grass sure wouldn't bring in much. It's really opulent, isn't it, and no RKP5637 Oct 2015 #14

Not my taste LiberalElite Oct 2015 #15

It's pretty gross in a country with so many in distress and run away capitalism. A fine example RKP5637 Oct 2015 #16

Turn it into a prison for crooked CEO's, perhaps? hunter Oct 2015 #17

Best idea yet. I bet he will continue to have a hard time selling it. To me, it's not a good RKP5637 Oct 2015 #18

Like the guy in the movie said: DFW Oct 2015 #19

It's just sooooo huge. It's like a palace. It'll be interesting to see what happens at the auction. RKP5637 Oct 2015 #21

I knew a guy who built a place like that. DFW Oct 2015 #25

I've had friends that built some amazing places, but they were on the ocean and the entire area RKP5637 Oct 2015 #32

That's the difference between people who are obsessed by money and those who aren't DFW Oct 2015 #34

Know Thy Enemy - Oligarchs, Corporations, Banks And Their Media Minions And MIC Henchmen cantbeserious Oct 2015 #26

Why do rich people have such terrible taste? alarimer Oct 2015 #27

Eeeeeeewwww!!!!!!!!!!! GoCubsGo Oct 2015 #30

You know what it reminds me of, the before shot of abandoned places like you see on You Tube. RKP5637 Oct 2015 #31

Yeah, I had the same reaction. GoCubsGo Oct 2015 #33