Rich Prick

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly

If you suddenly became a multi-millionaire do you think you'd become (more of) a horrible prick?

I'd say you would, even if you tried not to. Mainly because I think people would defer to you and become subconsciously or overtly subservient.

Gant21

If you bought a suv you would be.

Donald Trump

Multi-millionaires are losers.

Come back when you are a billionaire

amacca

I don't know.....I think I'd invest it and be happier and probably more pleasant...financially independent and free to pursue a more relaxing pace of life and other interests.

But that's probably exactly the kind of bullshit people tell themselves everyday.

Motivator

Depends on what kind of money we’re talking here. If it’s really big money I’d absolutely become a prick I’d say. As Bobby Axelrod said “what’s the point of having fück you money if you can’t say fück you?”.

Those people who say money wouldn’t change them, they’re only fooling themselves. Money changes everything and everyone to some degree, especially and more so those that aren’t used to it. A guy I know was born into money and continues to make huge money through his company. It hasn’t changed him because he was always a prick. A neighbour of ours sold prime land for housing about 15 years ago and got stupid, stupid money (€1m an acre) and he went from the scruffiest man in Ireland and driving a Pajero to being the best groomed man in town and driving a BMW. He’s the first to admit money changed him, it made him happier and after 40 years of working 7 days a week he’s on a hell of ride enjoying his freedom and his cash.

Strumms

Why would you become a prick ? You’d have no stress, no worries unless say health related…

you could wake up tomorrow at whatever time suited you, bored with life, pack a bag, off to the airport and dispatch yourself first class to anywhere you liked practically, eat in the best restaurants…attend the entertainment, sports, cultural, social events worldwide of your choosing…

if people change their attitudes to you because you’ve money they are the pricks…you need to make no apologies for living well, being happy and enjoying life…

that effects people around you… then dispatch them to history because life be too short…

fryup

a lotto winner was once asked what will he do with all the begging letters - 'oh i'll still post them' was his reply😝

KaneToad

https://youtu.be/TcrzC_T_XOs

Thought I'd linked to the correct point in vid, but I didn't.

Go to 3:58, Larry sums up the OP topic very well!

Edit: figured it out! Clip below starts at correct point!

https://youtu.be/TcrzC_T_XOs?t=3m58s

https://youtu.be/TcrzC_T_XOs?t=3m58s

Ray Palmer

People should look up what happens to people who win the lottery. You do not suddenly change and all your stresses gone. You stay the same have different stresses.

My brother works with the super rich in USA. They have security you wouldn't believe. Backgrounds on any workers coming onto their property is required. Kidnapping is a constant worry.

Trigger Happy

It's a question that I would love to answer with practical experience.

HerrKapitan

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058235259/rich-prick

Absolutely.

Nice is only used to get up in life. When you are up at the top, you don't need it anymore. Let the commoners have niceness, it's all they have.

Feisar

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118711845#Comment_118711845

"As Bobby Axelrod said “what’s the point of having fück you money if you can’t say fück you?”." - sorry I don't know how to partially quote.

I prefer the "speak softly and carry a big stick" mentality.

McGinniesta

If I became a multi millionaire overnight. You'd either never see me again or you'd see me extremely rarely

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118712291#Comment_118712291

This is the best answer, on live TV.

https://mix957gr.com/man-gives-hilarious-answer-after-being-asked-what-he-would-do-with-powerball-winnings-video/

blackbox

You don't have to be rich to be a prick.

BaywatchHQ

I would spend my day with my prick inside prostitutes

BingCrosbee

I was in Australia for Christmas. We stayed at my son in laws bosses beach house. He joined us for 2 days. He sold his business for 82 million Australian dollars 2 years ago. A nicer and more humble lad you couldn’t meet. No sh..e whatsoever. Arsehole and money don’t necessarily go together.

gifted

Oh god yes.....I'd totally turn. Drive through my old estate and throw pennies out the windows to the now working class minions that used be my neighbours..........

silliussoddius

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118713342#Comment_118713342

Is that a promise?

NickNickleby

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118715602#Comment_118715602

I remember reading about young fellas in the 2000s driving round somewhere like Finglas or Ballymun throwing twenties (notes) from their BMW convertible to the lower classes. How I prayed that they'd do it again and get a puncture. Now, it might have been something in Ross O'Carroll Kelly, but I'm fairly sure it was real hence my reaction.

Wasn't a pot shot at you by the way, I'm sure you wouldn't really do it.

Personally, I'd imagine I'd be the most beloved of millionaires to grace Dublin 5.

silliussoddius

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118715970#Comment_118715970

That was a musing in one of ROCK’s memoirs, one of his chums used to shout “the bread line”and “affluence “ while driving through those wretched places.

NickNickleby

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118716024#Comment_118716024

That's the thing about having a good memory. I don't 😁.

saabsaab

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118712514#Comment_118712514

Couldn't someone take you on as an apprentice?

Riddle101

I think if I became rich I would become like The Dude from The Big Lebowski. Just totally chilled out, stress-free, and without restraints, but richer. Maybe start drinking white Russians as well.

Strumms

The poet George Herbert said or this quote is attributed to him and always struck me…

” living well is the best revenge “

Ray Palmer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118715558#Comment_118715558

Is money the only thing stopping you or do you just use them less at the moment?

Potential-Monke

Oh I've a plan for when I win. Two actually, one for the Irish Lotto and one for the Euromillions, which is basically the same plan but with a lot more spending. I'd become a full time recluse. I'd build a high wall around my house, electric gates and an intercom to tell people to foff. I'd never work again, and I would never have any more friends from that day on. I will have everything I need, and lots of what I want. I may become a prick, but not many people will know because they won't see me, interact with me or have anything to do with me. I would attempt to learn something I've wanted to for a while, and maybe make a go of a part time leisure crafts. But ultimately, I would only ever do what I wanted to do.

I would continue like this until I died, and donate anything left over to some gaming charity. I woulnd't have any investments, property or anything like that. I don't understand why when someone makes a few million in the lotto, they go to make more. Why?! You went from a most likely average €40k job to having a few million, you couldn't possibly need more! Just don't be a dope.

ZeroThreat

I'd immediately quit my job and play the bosses stupid baldy noggin like a bongo.,.. https://youtu.be/QrRYzu6cTLQ

Canis Lupus

Dunno. I don't think so but I'd likely quit my job immediately. Buy a real nice house somewhere on the beach and live a nice peaceful life.