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by dvngnt_ 27 days ago
Zohran is doing too much. I hope he at least leaves the second yachts alone.
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What's the context here? Isn't he doing enough?
It's sarcasm (and I enjoyed it).
Yes, and I'm asking what the context for that sarcasm is.
the political and financial elite of New York are coming to terms with the fact that they have completely lost the faith of the lower and middle classes in terms of maintaining or improving living standards. it has been interesting watching the media try to contort themselves to address this.

The WSJ somehow managed to best the infamous "avocado toast" line about saving for a house by suggesting that current youngsters are splurging on rotisserie chicken: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/wall-street-jou...

> rotisserie chicken

It has to be a deliberate joke, right? Isn’t rotisserie chicken the poster child for loss leaders? For all the reasons to buy it, luxury is the bottom of the list.

The rich have in my view become increasingly (outwardly) selfish and craven, so it makes sense that they are now associating with the vibes of apocryphal Marie Antoinette quotes.
The intersection between those with a second home and having a yacht is probably not that many.
And the second beach house in the Hamptons!

Damn socialists.

sorry but all of your yachts are currently in the process of being dismantled and sold for parts to feed people, house and clothe people on UBI. enjoy!