Xela Posted Tuesday at 17:34 Share Posted Tuesday at 17:34 The overuse, and misuse of the phrase 'game changer' from Youtubers. Usually when its a paid promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted Tuesday at 19:12 VT Supporter Share Posted Tuesday at 19:12 1 hour ago, Xela said: The overuse, and misuse of the phrase 'game changer' from Youtubers. Usually when its a paid promotion. It's a iconic phrase to be fair. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sidcow Posted Wednesday at 17:53 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted Wednesday at 17:53 Left the car at Yardley Wood instead of Hall Green this morning which was a mistake in itself and made me miss the train Did I forget and get off at Hall Green on the way home? Yes.. yes I did 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted 20 hours ago VT Supporter Share Posted 20 hours ago On 12/10/2024 at 17:10, mjmooney said: Wouldn't be my priorities, but hey, we're all different. I'm a bit baffled when I see a shitty house with a high status car parked outside. Personally, I would always go for the best house I can afford and a shit car. Largely agreed, with a slight tweak to say 'comfortably afford' to allow for financial flexibility if/when something goes wrong. Part of me does wonder how much the rise in social media and online influencers has led to this desire to project a perfect life and to appear to be wealthy. Not so much as a 'look at me, aren't I great', but more of a trying to fit in thing. My son is only 7 but is already getting worried about not having something that other kids in his school do and that he won't fit in if he doesn't get it too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago 18 hours ago, sidcow said: Left the car at Yardley Wood instead of Hall Green this morning which was a mistake in itself and made me miss the train Did I forget and get off at Hall Green on the way home? Yes.. yes I did No vile allowed in hall green or Yardley Wood mate. Just stay on the train till Lichfield 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted 20 hours ago VT Supporter Share Posted 20 hours ago 23 minutes ago, Rds1983 said: Largely agreed, with a slight tweak to say 'comfortably afford' to allow for financial flexibility if/when something goes wrong. Part of me does wonder how much the rise in social media and online influencers has led to this desire to project a perfect life and to appear to be wealthy. Not so much as a 'look at me, aren't I great', but more of a trying to fit in thing. My son is only 7 but is already getting worried about not having something that other kids in his school do and that he won't fit in if he doesn't get it too. Keeping up with the Jones's has always been there obviously but it's definitely amplified by social media. Seems to me everyone is desperately trying to project how amazing their life is on t'interweb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted 20 hours ago VT Supporter Share Posted 20 hours ago 3 minutes ago, sidcow said: Keeping up with the Jones's has always been there obviously but it's definitely amplified by social media. Seems to me everyone is desperately trying to project how amazing their life is on t'interweb. With the rise of easy access, instant credit, the normalisation of instant gratification and little financial education and awareness. Recipe for disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_10 Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago Those "Viking" cruise adverts with that woman's annoying accent saying that their cruises are for "the thinking person". Having looked at their prices, the only thinking people need to do is to click that little cross on the tab for their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago 11 minutes ago, sidcow said: Keeping up with the Jones's has always been there obviously but it's definitely amplified by social media. Seems to me everyone is desperately trying to project how amazing their life is on t'interweb. An old friend of mines partner is the absolute worst for this. They have a couple of kids and she is relentless with her amazing, perfect, incredible life where she’s so lucky and everyone loves each other so much. It’s incredible how little self awareness she has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted 19 hours ago VT Supporter Share Posted 19 hours ago You lot sound like a bunch of losers to me. My life is amazing, my family all love me, we never need to raise our voices and the kids are always doing chores without being asked, and buying us thoughtful presents. Anyway, I'm off to book our next holiday in a beach hut on The Maldives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bickster Posted 19 hours ago Moderator Popular Post Share Posted 19 hours ago 1 minute ago, sidcow said: in a beach hut on The Maldives typical, even goes on holiday in a shed 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 1 hour ago, sidcow said: Keeping up with the Jones's has always been there obviously but it's definitely amplified by social media. Seems to me everyone is desperately trying to project how amazing their life is on t'interweb. Why keep up with the Jones's when you can smash them out the park ... Someone I used to work with years ago is on my Facebook friends list , i do occasionally speak to her and randomly bumped into her in Cyprus as we were both on holiday with out families But for Mothers day from her kids she received 2 handmade cards , a Gucci bag , 2 VIP tickets to see Beyonce and some make of chocolates that cost an eye watering amount all that spontaneous love choreographed with 42 photos on Facebook 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted 18 hours ago Moderator Share Posted 18 hours ago Just now, tonyh29 said: Why keep up with the Jones's when you can smash them out the park ... Someone I used to work with years ago is on my Facebook friends list , i do occasionally speak to her and randomly bumped into her in Cyprus as we were both on holiday with out families But for Mothers day from her kids she received 2 handmade cards , a Gucci bag , 2 VIP tickets to see Beyonce and some make of chocolates that cost an eye watering amount all that spontaneous love choreographed with 42 photos on Facebook How old are her kids 45? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago Just now, bickster said: How old are her kids 45? 11 and 13 Must have a bloody good union at the shop where they do their paper rounds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 2 minutes ago, tonyh29 said: Why keep up with the Jones's when you can smash them out the park ... Someone I used to work with years ago is on my Facebook friends list , i do occasionally speak to her and randomly bumped into her in Cyprus as we were both on holiday with out families But for Mothers day from her kids she received 2 handmade cards , a Gucci bag , 2 VIP tickets to see Beyonce and some make of chocolates that cost an eye watering amount all that spontaneous love choreographed with 42 photos on Facebook Is she an MP? Is so she was probably gifted all that from a wealthy friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted 18 hours ago VT Supporter Share Posted 18 hours ago 8 minutes ago, tonyh29 said: Why keep up with the Jones's when you can smash them out the park ... Someone I used to work with years ago is on my Facebook friends list , i do occasionally speak to her and randomly bumped into her in Cyprus as we were both on holiday with out families But for Mothers day from her kids she received 2 handmade cards , a Gucci bag , 2 VIP tickets to see Beyonce and some make of chocolates that cost an eye watering amount all that spontaneous love choreographed with 42 photos on Facebook Probably a fake bag I'm DELIGHTED my kids aren't that thoughtful as I'd have to disown them if they bought me Beyonce tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted 18 hours ago Moderator Share Posted 18 hours ago Just now, sidcow said: Probably a fake bag I'm DELIGHTED my kids aren't that thoughtful as I'd have to disown them if they bought me Beyonce tickets. But the Gucci bag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 3 minutes ago, bickster said: But the Gucci bag? That's okay. Can keep the shed keys in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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