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Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts)
Sat Dec 27, 2014, 03:04 PM Dec 2014

"Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous"

Remember that show?

It was canceled because the Right Wing wants America to believe the rich are hurting too along with everyone else.

Their message is that your boss would like to give you a raise but can't AFFORD to give you a raise. Got it? It's all the fault of those overpaid politicians in Washington STEALING all of your boss's money by over-taxing and over-regulating everyone.

This is why your crazy uncle keeps sending you stuff about politicians and their salaries.

They can't keep that myth alive and then show you things like this:



This mega-mansion was built by the founder of Hot Pockets.

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"Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" (Original Post) Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 OP
Is that why they cancelled it in 1995? hughee99 Dec 2014 #1
That's about when the Pigman started to rise to power. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #3
It was cancelled because it ran its course LordGlenconner Dec 2014 #4
It was about the time of the rise of hate radio and media consolidation. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #8
Sorry but I don't think your OP makes much sense LordGlenconner Dec 2014 #12
It makes perfect sense as bait to see how many defenders of the wealthy are lurking. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #14
Losers and Winners seveneyes Dec 2014 #2
If that house is "hurting", the rich can fuck off. Initech Dec 2014 #5
What the hell are you talking about? Dreamer Tatum Dec 2014 #6
Okay, YOU try to pitch a show that showcases how well the wealthy are doing.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #7
Denial ain't just a river in Egypt. BeanMusical Dec 2014 #9
So true. Man, the Beverly Hillbillies got people whipped up into a HELL of a rage Dreamer Tatum Dec 2014 #10
Those shows peddle the rags to riches lie. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #11
Huh? Most of the Real Houswives' married into money. Flatulo Dec 2014 #18
I'm not surprised after that post. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #19
no they don't , do you really think people look at the kardashians and think about how great it is JI7 Dec 2014 #22
Oh sure,...they're a real class act... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #25
What the hell? There are plenty of current shows that celebrate extreme wealth. Throd Dec 2014 #13
Did they treat the rich like they were royalty? Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #15
It was more reverence for the sheer opulence of it all. Throd Dec 2014 #16
The mega wealthy are in hiding from the peons.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #17
Who the fuck is buying all those Hot Pockets? cyberswede Dec 2014 #20
People of Walmart. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #21
Best tell... greytdemocrat Dec 2014 #23
The Kennedys too I suppose? Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #26
Hot pocketsssssssss Rex Dec 2014 #24
This.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #28
No, the show was basically honest. Oprah was the great hypocrite. RandySF Dec 2014 #27
Except its been replaced by the Kardashians and... JaneyVee Dec 2014 #29

hughee99

(16,113 posts)
1. Is that why they cancelled it in 1995?
Sat Dec 27, 2014, 03:28 PM
Dec 2014

Because the rich wanted everyone to know they were hurting in a down economy?

 

LordGlenconner

(1,348 posts)
4. It was cancelled because it ran its course
Sat Dec 27, 2014, 03:46 PM
Dec 2014

Nobody gave a shit about some dumb syndicated puff piece of a TV show then and they don't now. Hardly a conspiracy.



 

LordGlenconner

(1,348 posts)
12. Sorry but I don't think your OP makes much sense
Sun Dec 28, 2014, 01:08 PM
Dec 2014

The show was canceled because it was on the air for 11 years and had become less popular, like many TV shows do.

I'm just not seeing the connection between its cancellAtion, after 11 years, as some sort of conspiracy to dupe the public into believing the rich are suffering.

 

seveneyes

(4,631 posts)
2. Losers and Winners
Sat Dec 27, 2014, 03:30 PM
Dec 2014

I had my fun, I'm going back to the place I don't call home
There's no one there who waits for me, but you won't hear me moan
My ex-wives all sue me, and with half my kids in jail
I'll still come out laughing, coz me? I never fail, loser!

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Dreamer Tatum

(10,926 posts)
6. What the hell are you talking about?
Sat Dec 27, 2014, 05:41 PM
Dec 2014

Did that guy shut down that TV show?

Huh?

Because why? Huh? Because they want you to think they're hurting? What?

ps - that house is awesome.

 

Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts)
7. Okay, YOU try to pitch a show that showcases how well the wealthy are doing....
Sat Dec 27, 2014, 06:13 PM
Dec 2014

It just might be what it takes to push people over the edge.

Dreamer Tatum

(10,926 posts)
10. So true. Man, the Beverly Hillbillies got people whipped up into a HELL of a rage
Sat Dec 27, 2014, 06:40 PM
Dec 2014

as I recall.

Jed Clampett, in my view, was responsible as anyone for the Watts riots. Sure, you can talk
Mr. Drysdale all you want, but Clampett sure did seem smug to me and millions of others.



I guess you stopped watching TV in 1995 or so (oh wait - you're probably one of those who
claims they've never watched TV, right?)

MTV Cribs.
Real Housewives of _____.
The Kardashians.
Millionaire Matchmaker.

All far more recent than what you cited, all intimately concerned with wealth and its display.
Why aren't those pushing people over the edge?


JI7

(89,182 posts)
22. no they don't , do you really think people look at the kardashians and think about how great it is
Wed Dec 31, 2014, 01:12 AM
Dec 2014

that they came from nothing(which is not true) and made it on their own into something big ?

Throd

(7,208 posts)
13. What the hell? There are plenty of current shows that celebrate extreme wealth.
Sun Dec 28, 2014, 03:07 PM
Dec 2014

I was watching one a few days ago where they claimed a single bathroom had a million dollars worth of fixtures and finishing.

Throd

(7,208 posts)
16. It was more reverence for the sheer opulence of it all.
Sun Dec 28, 2014, 05:06 PM
Dec 2014

The focus was more on the house with all the space and amenities it provided, and the numerous Ferraris and Lamborghinis the owner possessed. The actual owners of the house were never shown, only their emissaries.

At least to me, a hidden subtext was "You'll never ever be one of these people but we'll give you a quick peek on Television as you are not worthy of their presence".

 

Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts)
17. The mega wealthy are in hiding from the peons....
Sun Dec 28, 2014, 06:36 PM
Dec 2014

Many live in fear of a revolution.

Some feel their heads could end up on pikes.

RandySF

(57,661 posts)
27. No, the show was basically honest. Oprah was the great hypocrite.
Wed Dec 31, 2014, 02:05 AM
Dec 2014

On one hand she would lecture the audience about spending beyond its means and, on the other, taking us on tours of her oversized mansion or some monstrosity owned by a guest.

 

JaneyVee

(19,877 posts)
29. Except its been replaced by the Kardashians and...
Wed Dec 31, 2014, 02:10 AM
Dec 2014

Every other reality tv show that features rich people doing nothing but faux-raging over which vacation house they should go to during summer break.

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