What is the most opulent thing you've ever experienced personally?
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Miles Quaritch
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I had the opportunity to take a two month, all expenses paid first class trip to a few countries around the world care of a "friend" of my parents, but I skipped it.
Sure, that trip would have been nice but what's the trip going to achieve apart from making that person feel less guilty for the consequences of their actions?
Meh, I'm rambling...
Okay, to add something worthwhile, melted chocolate orange with blueberry ice cream.
Sure, that trip would have been nice but what's the trip going to achieve apart from making that person feel less guilty for the consequences of their actions?
Meh, I'm rambling...
Okay, to add something worthwhile, melted chocolate orange with blueberry ice cream.
Subpar Scrub
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I don't believe so, but then again I don't get jealous too easily.
Posting about your holiday isn't boastful, and I don't believe anyone who can really talk on the matter is saying otherwise.
I mean, someone's basic holiday is always someone else's dream, so what's the point. You've shared many amazing images and stories, and it's not like we all don't follow celebrities that can make your holiday look like a 2 star motel. *shrugs*
CarpeDeezNutz
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EvilLore, I sent you a PM to work out a donation plan
But on the topic of "bragging". Is there a monetary value where sharing a life experience becomes boastful?
If someone posted a thread asking people about their best vacation and then talked about their fantastic vacation to Disneyland - how is that different then talking about their fantastic vacation to Dubai? or made a thread about their $30 Italian takeout vs eating at some Michelin-level restaurant. All of those things are great things and it's fun to hear about the things people enjoy!
Why is it frowned upon to share some of my life experiences because some of them may be expensive? I'm able to afford those because I don't spend much on a lot of things - I don't spend thousands on video games, I don't have a car, I'll eat on the cheap when not going to nice restaurants, I don't save for retirement, I use the fantastic Ikea brand for a lot of my furniture, etc. I just have different priorities and focus my money on great life experiences and it's fun to share them with people and also see what great life experiences others have had. This thread was fun hearing a lot of the cool things people have done like flown in private jets, met presidents, been to F1 race, etc.
I don't think there is anything wrong with it, but you're known for making these types of threads, personally I'm just messing with you but wow I was expecting more from all the hype I hear about Dubai that room looked basic, no character. The Rolls Royce though, nice.
1. Dad rented out a 180 foot yacht for my mothers birthday. 3 week sailing the Caribbean with something like 4+ crew for each of us.
2. My dad has flown us private to Monaco for the Grand Prix many times in the past. VIP treatment at the Monte Carlo playing no limit Baccarat well into the night seeing people using Casino Chips withe values of 125,000 to 250,000 Euro.
2. My dad has flown us private to Monaco for the Grand Prix many times in the past. VIP treatment at the Monte Carlo playing no limit Baccarat well into the night seeing people using Casino Chips withe values of 125,000 to 250,000 Euro.
Subpar Scrub
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Haha what series of events led to this?
Human Resources
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My hive-lord just gave me unlimited spawning rights on an entire planet in the Hegemony backwater called Ea.....uh....
I mean, my...dad...just gave me permission to....eat....all the delicious human-standard food that I want, yes.
(Nailed it)
I mean, my...dad...just gave me permission to....eat....all the delicious human-standard food that I want, yes.
(Nailed it)
God Dayumm
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One night I spent $30 on Italian Foooooood, then the next day I had a 4 course meal at Red Lobster
I just had a 2 week vacation trip planned ahead of time with some other people--and then the last couple of weeks I find out my company wants me to go to some separate business meetings in Vietnam and Singapore at the same time frame.
John Kowalski
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Kind of in a similar position myself, single mother and all. I can finally afford college so i'm hoping it'll get me a safer life down the line. Let's do our best!
God Dayumm
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You made the correct decision, IMO.
AppleSeason
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I once was in a plane trip that had in flight lunch and spent the night in a 4 star hotel in Lisbon. Everything paid by the company asking me to fly for a job interview.
It was the first time I ever had a lunch in a plane, and even coffee. Yes, after travelling with Ryanair most of the time and sleeping in hostels for backpackers where you do your own breakfast and wash yout dishes everything else looks like frigging opulent luxury.
Apart from that... Does getting a PS3 on the first year count as opulency?
It was the first time I ever had a lunch in a plane, and even coffee. Yes, after travelling with Ryanair most of the time and sleeping in hostels for backpackers where you do your own breakfast and wash yout dishes everything else looks like frigging opulent luxury.
Apart from that... Does getting a PS3 on the first year count as opulency?
Mind if I ask where? Île des Soeurs?
Omegasquash
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Two weeks in Hawaii for my honeymoon. Ate good food, drank decent drink...got to do lots of once in a lifetime things. Wife insists that we don't wait until the kids are older, but I'm not going until they're both in college. And I'm saving my ass off to do it, too.
Also, nothing wrong with what EL said. There's no way that this isn't a poorly veiled brag thread, if you judge it by the OP.
Also, nothing wrong with what EL said. There's no way that this isn't a poorly veiled brag thread, if you judge it by the OP.
BlackSalad
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Some impressive experiences in this thread.
I once was given two weeks at my boss's place in Maui along with use of his yacht. The house was as expected, super nice with a "concierge" of sorts that takes care of the property and such.
The Yacht was even crazier. The boat had a hired captain that lived on the boat, despite only being used 3-5 times a year. She showed us such a good time, took my wife and I to places around the islands not many can see. She also was a great cook and would prepare anything we found when we stopped for fishing per her recommendation..
I can attest, raw tuna (yellowfin?) right out of the ocean is one of the best experiences I had. I love sushi but it will never compare to that..
I did it once, likely not going to get the chance again unless I win the lotto. Even so, I'd never spend so much on such extravagant things.
I once was given two weeks at my boss's place in Maui along with use of his yacht. The house was as expected, super nice with a "concierge" of sorts that takes care of the property and such.
The Yacht was even crazier. The boat had a hired captain that lived on the boat, despite only being used 3-5 times a year. She showed us such a good time, took my wife and I to places around the islands not many can see. She also was a great cook and would prepare anything we found when we stopped for fishing per her recommendation..
I can attest, raw tuna (yellowfin?) right out of the ocean is one of the best experiences I had. I love sushi but it will never compare to that..
I did it once, likely not going to get the chance again unless I win the lotto. Even so, I'd never spend so much on such extravagant things.
I live in London. Everything looks fancy on the outside. Never on the inside, but hey.
I went to the restaurant in the Shard. Floor 50-something, with all of London below. It was very fancy, but the food was ALRIGHT. Like, not mind-blowing. Been to a lot shabbier looking places with better food.
I went to the restaurant in the Shard. Floor 50-something, with all of London below. It was very fancy, but the food was ALRIGHT. Like, not mind-blowing. Been to a lot shabbier looking places with better food.
Rabbi_Vole
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18 years ago, a few buddies and I took a trip to France. We did the typically tourist spots: Eiffel Tower, the Louvre,
Notre Dame, moulin rouge, etc.
The most memorable spot, though, was the Palace of Versailles. We toured the entire grounds and by the end of the day, my friends and I were getting a bit restless. Jim was such a fucking asshole and kept arm-punching each of us (there were 4) to see who would swing back. We all just took it because we didn't want to cause a scene, especially in the Hall of Mirrors. Eventually, Keith had enough and sucker punched Jim right in the kidney. Jim stumbled forward, lost his balance and pushed me right into a mirror. I closed my eyes and braced for impact, but instead of hitting the unavoidable mirror panel, I found myself on the floor.
I looked around and everyone was gone.. Jim, Keith, Michael, the entire tour group had vanished. I looked out the window and saw a number of carriages circling the drive. I glanced down at my Nokia 6120 and saw the date: June 21, 1788! I heard a number of footsteps approaching the hall so I dove into a side room. It was dark but a thick perfume permeated the blackness. Suddenly a flame appeared and illuminated the source: Marie Fucking Antoinette! She then proceeded to give me a whale-blubber handjob. That is probably the second most opulent thing I've ever experienced.
Notre Dame, moulin rouge, etc.
The most memorable spot, though, was the Palace of Versailles. We toured the entire grounds and by the end of the day, my friends and I were getting a bit restless. Jim was such a fucking asshole and kept arm-punching each of us (there were 4) to see who would swing back. We all just took it because we didn't want to cause a scene, especially in the Hall of Mirrors. Eventually, Keith had enough and sucker punched Jim right in the kidney. Jim stumbled forward, lost his balance and pushed me right into a mirror. I closed my eyes and braced for impact, but instead of hitting the unavoidable mirror panel, I found myself on the floor.
I looked around and everyone was gone.. Jim, Keith, Michael, the entire tour group had vanished. I looked out the window and saw a number of carriages circling the drive. I glanced down at my Nokia 6120 and saw the date: June 21, 1788! I heard a number of footsteps approaching the hall so I dove into a side room. It was dark but a thick perfume permeated the blackness. Suddenly a flame appeared and illuminated the source: Marie Fucking Antoinette! She then proceeded to give me a whale-blubber handjob. That is probably the second most opulent thing I've ever experienced.
hurricanes
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Sleep for 20 hours straight after 3 days of staying awake working. Felt better than any luxury vacations I've been to.
AlteredBeast
Fork 'em, Sparky!
Stayed in the Penthouse suite in the Mirage in Vegas. Huge room full of windows over the strip, gigantic jacuzzi tub, walk in shower, bidet, etc.
It was extremely nice. Besides that, I wouldn't even feel comfortable in extreme opulence, I believe.
It was extremely nice. Besides that, I wouldn't even feel comfortable in extreme opulence, I believe.
Goro Majima
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The hand massage thing I can understand but it seems silly to refuse an oshibori offered to you. It's very common to start a meal with one.
Some Dubai deserts for you to appreciate
Okay I can get on board with those desserts because that all looks amazing.
Fine Ham Abounds
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Marie Antoinette sure was an aristocrat.
She was opulent. She was a mess.
Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
I bought a $7 gallon of organic milk once instead of my regular store brand $1.99 milk.
YoYo Switch
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evilore is jealous lol
Amory
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My grandma used to work for the Hyatt hotel chain. She's retired now, but she still gets discounts/upgraded rooms for herself and family.
She got my girlfriend and I a suite at the NYC Hyatt, by Grand Central. But whoever was staying in it decided to stay an extra night, so they upgraded us to the presidential suite. It took up half of the top floor of the hotel, had like 3 bedrooms in it, a bar, piano, etc
It was ridiculously excessive (we didn't spend much time in the room) but kinda cool, wish our trip was longer than 1 night.
She got my girlfriend and I a suite at the NYC Hyatt, by Grand Central. But whoever was staying in it decided to stay an extra night, so they upgraded us to the presidential suite. It took up half of the top floor of the hotel, had like 3 bedrooms in it, a bar, piano, etc
It was ridiculously excessive (we didn't spend much time in the room) but kinda cool, wish our trip was longer than 1 night.
NoblesseOblige
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None. I'm a better person than one who finds enjoyment in opulence.
Also by vacationing in the UAE Tabris has lost any sort of moral superiority he thought he held.
Also by vacationing in the UAE Tabris has lost any sort of moral superiority he thought he held.
hydrophilic attack
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Nah. I'm sure he could afford to do something similar. He just has a lot more class in what he does with his wealth.
Think of it like Warren Buffett vs Donald Trump
You mean the guy who is traveling the world because his video game message board prints its own money?
FriedConsole
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This from the guy who keeps posting that we all should move out of the suburbs and into dense cities? Makes sense now on why he doesn't get it is ludicrous for some of us not to afford to live in cities.
EvilLore, I sent you a PM to work out a donation plan
But on the topic of "bragging". Is there a monetary value where sharing a life experience becomes boastful?
If someone posted a thread asking people about their best vacation and then talked about their fantastic vacation to Disneyland - how is that different then talking about their fantastic vacation to Dubai? or made a thread about their $30 Italian takeout vs eating at some Michelin-level restaurant. All of those things are great things and it's fun to hear about the things people enjoy!
Why is it frowned upon to share some of my life experiences because some of them may be expensive? I'm able to afford those because I don't spend much on a lot of things - I don't spend thousands on video games, I don't have a car, I'll eat on the cheap when not going to nice restaurants, I don't save for retirement, I use the fantastic Ikea brand for a lot of my furniture, etc. I just have different priorities and focus my money on great life experiences and it's fun to share them with people and also see what great life experiences others have had. This thread was fun hearing a lot of the cool things people have done like flown in private jets, met presidents, been to F1 race, etc.
When you do it ad nauseam. It's telling when people come into a thread and say they knew it was you.
Probably my trip to New York when I was 7 or so. Being able to see NY in the snow was amazing, having a snowball fight at the base of the Statue of Liberty is up there with some of my most fondly remembered moments. Being so young I didn't care for fancy stuff, but being able to buy whatever Lego I wanted in F.A.O. Schwarz was amazing.
Though the circumstances of why we were there sort of takes away from the "opulent" side of it.
Though the circumstances of why we were there sort of takes away from the "opulent" side of it.
flintstryker
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I don't, so i need to live through Tabris!
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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When will GAF stop crucifying the rich? Disgusting all around
Rhomega Beta
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My parents are homeowners.
Milksheikhs
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I married sort of "well off", so we've been able to do a few things that I wouldn't have otherwise. I make approximately 75% of what he does, so it's not like I don't contribute, but he's still 120K+. Anyway, not anything like going to India, mind you, but like, we went to Vancouver for a cruise and stayed in the Westin, in an upgraded corner room that had all windows so we could see the city at night. Very pretty!
We do Disney cruises and we've now spoilt ourselves so much that we usually get the 1BR suite. We usually do turn-around cruises so it's "not all that expensive" (meaning, it's a quarter of what they usually are for a regular cruise. Still expensive.)
WIth the 1 BR, you have people who basically jump when you say jump. You can order food from the main dining rooms as room service, so you don't actually have to go down to the dining room if you don't want to. One night we stayed in, ordered room service, watched Pitch Pefect 2 and later sat out on the balcony and watched the fireworks show that Disney does on their cruises.
That and staying in the presidential suite at the Westin (Dolphin or Swan, can't remember which) at Disney World. That was cool as fuck.
No reason not to.
We do Disney cruises and we've now spoilt ourselves so much that we usually get the 1BR suite. We usually do turn-around cruises so it's "not all that expensive" (meaning, it's a quarter of what they usually are for a regular cruise. Still expensive.)
WIth the 1 BR, you have people who basically jump when you say jump. You can order food from the main dining rooms as room service, so you don't actually have to go down to the dining room if you don't want to. One night we stayed in, ordered room service, watched Pitch Pefect 2 and later sat out on the balcony and watched the fireworks show that Disney does on their cruises.
That and staying in the presidential suite at the Westin (Dolphin or Swan, can't remember which) at Disney World. That was cool as fuck.
No reason not to.
Mortimer Brewster
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Agreed, I worked my ass off to get to where I am with my career and the money I have made from it. I am going to damn well enjoy reaping the benefits I have sowed.
No one is crucifying the rich.
Bragging is a tone and style of delivering information, and is entirely unrelated to the information itself. However, people often perceive this tone in otherwise innocuous statements, and the likelihood of this occuring is directly proportional to how unpleasant they find the information in question for a variety of personal, political, and philosophical reasons.
For my part, I can't stand braggarts, but I love learning about the rare and expensive experiences enjoyed by others. I enjoyed reading this thread and your original post.
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