Have anyone ever saw those YouTube videos of supposedly Keanu Reeves entering high class restaurants with regular clothes to have a meal and the staff treats him terribly not knowing that he is actually the owner of the establishment?

I say supposedly because I'm not sure how true these videos are.  There's also some of Barron Trump and other celebrities being treated mean and terribly and the workers end up being chastised, humiliated, and humbled after being forgiven by these benevolent celebrities after it was discovered who they were.

I guess if I was the richest person in the world I would use my resources to try to end hate, prejudice, racism, and other ugly things happening way too often nowadays.

This area is broad and touches every aspect of society and the ills are seemingly endless but what the hey, I have the money so I'll just start somewhere and take baby steps or should I say start everywhere and take baby steps and meet in the middle......

Have anyone ever saw those YouTube videos of supposedly Keanu Reeves entering high class restaurants with regular clothes to have a meal and the staff treats him terribly not knowing that he is actually the owner of the establishment?

I say supposedly because I'm not sure how true these videos are.  There's also some of Barron Trump and other celebrities being treated mean and terribly and the workers end up being chastised, humiliated, and humbled after being forgiven by these benevolent celebrities after it was discovered who they were.

I guess if I was the richest person in the world I would use my resources to try to end hate, prejudice, racism, and other ugly things happening way too often nowadays.

This area is broad and touches every aspect of society and the ills are seemingly endless but what the hey, I have the money so I'll just start somewhere and take baby steps or should I say start everywhere and take baby steps and meet in the middle......

That's a noble  desire, but you're essentially wanting to reprogram the human condition.  We are all the products of our environments, experiences and decisions.  Trying to rewrite that in the brains of people beyond adolescence is a tough proposition.

While you may be "wired" to give unto others, you can't force others to feel the same way.  Attitudes regarding hate and discrimination requires too much change compared to learning to accept others from kindergarten age.

On the flip side, there are people who use things like hate, racism, prejudice and other ugly things to incite division and gain power for themselves.  I don't see any way of stopping those people short of creating a team of assassins to weed them out like cancers.

There's the ideal world, and then there's reality.  There's also the age old question of how can one be for independence, freedom and self-determination while at the same time dictating to everyone what constitutes right and wrong (kind of like the Star Trek Prime Directive of prohibiting interference in the cultures of other civilizations).

The best solution throughout history has been to set a successful example.  Others will want to emulate you if they also value what you have done.  But, it's the ones who want nothing but wealth and power you'll never be able to teach.

The biggest obstacle to world peace is a lack of resources in some areas and an overabundance in other places.  Food, water, medicine, housing, and other basic needs must be met before you can count on any sort of peace that lasts.  Maybe target your wealth toward those objectives first and then look at others.

I think affordable, sustainable, safe energy can fix most of what's broken globally.  If we remove fossil fuels from the game and replace it with something much cleaner and cheaper, the whole Middle East problem starts to resolve itself.  Transportation, agriculture, survival in harsh climates, hospitals, etc. will all be made more efficient without the cost or problems caused by today's energy infrastructure.

Hydroelectric has always been a potential solution, but it's not applicable to all locations.  Solar is helping, but it's not yet matured to be a viable solution. 

I remember seeing in the movie Soylent Green how they had to pedal a stationary bike to recharge their batteries that kept the lights on.  Since necessity is the mother of invention, maybe we need to hit rock bottom before we find that elusive energy solution that gives everyone the same chance to support themselves.

You're basically painting yourself as a rich, self-centered jerk who does whatever he wants while expecting everyone else to cater to you.

That's what hypothetical threads like these are meant for:  to draw out the true character of those who participate.

Some would try to make others' lives a little better.  Some would satisfy their own narcissistic impulses.

Thanks for playing!   

What I'm getting at is some places, especially those in a city you're not from, one doesn't know if there's a dress code.  Also, I'm hungry when I'm hungry and if I see a good spot, I would like to eat there and not have to go back to my room to change clothes. 

Or for this specific place, I could be out and about doing things from the morning and in shirt and shorts and not want to have to go back to my room to change. I mean, I could buy clothes in the area as there are many clothing shops in Resorts World. Book a room to take a quick shower, etc...

I've heard of celebrities when they travel, they travel with nothing. Their assistant is responsible for making sure their room has new clothes for them to wear. THey also don't take the clothes with them when they go home. So 1 and done type of wearing, if it's even worn. 

My money is green, what does it matter what I'm wearing. Esp if I'm willing to pay extra to eat as I am.  I would see any business that turns this down is making a poor business decision. And being the richest man in the world, people would know who you are, so exceptions can be made.

What I'm getting at is some places, especially those in a city you're not from, one doesn't know if there's a dress code.  Also, I'm hungry when I'm hungry and if I see a good spot, I would like to eat there and not have to go back to my room to change clothes. 

Or for this specific place, I could be out and about doing things from the morning and in shirt and shorts and not want to have to go back to my room to change. I mean, I could buy clothes in the area as there are many clothing shops in Resorts World. Book a room to take a quick shower, etc...

I've heard of celebrities when they travel, they travel with nothing. Their assistant is responsible for making sure their room has new clothes for them to wear. THey also don't take the clothes with them when they go home. So 1 and done type of wearing, if it's even worn. 

My money is green, what does it matter what I'm wearing. Esp if I'm willing to pay extra to eat as I am.  I would see any business that turns this down is making a poor business decision. And being the richest man in the world, people would know who you are, so exceptions can be made.

So, in other words, rather than spend a few minutes conforming to the establishment's dress code (which you may or may not have known about), you propose it's your right as a rich guy to have the restaurant and its customers treat you as an exception just because you can pay them?

Seems like a less egotistical solution would be for you to change your clothes.

Then there's the PR optics of flaunting your wealth in front of the other diners and staff.  You're sending the message that the rules only apply if you're not rich.

Then there's the most obvious solution:  go to a restaurant where your attire is acceptable.  Or if your time is so valuable, have the meal catered to your hotel room or a private, reserved location where you can sit around in your underwear and bunny slippers.

if nobody is forcing you to dine at a place with a dress code, why would you feel it's your place to bend the rules to your individual liking rather than choose another option?

So, in other words, rather than spend a few minutes conforming to the establishment's dress code (which you may or may not have known about), you propose it's your right as a rich guy to have the restaurant and its customers treat you as an exception just because you can pay them?

Seems like a less egotistical solution would be for you to change your clothes.

Then there's the PR optics of flaunting your wealth in front of the other diners and staff.  You're sending the message that the rules only apply if you're not rich.

Then there's the most obvious solution:  go to a restaurant where your attire is acceptable.  Or if your time is so valuable, have the meal catered to your hotel room or a private, reserved location where you can sit around in your underwear and bunny slippers.

if nobody is forcing you to dine at a place with a dress code, why would you feel it's your place to bend the rules to your individual liking rather than choose another option?

Most of what people would do in this thread could be considered egotistical or narcissistic.  You're taking the fun out of the thread.

If I were a regular patron and some guy offered to pay my bill, i'd be fine with him wearing what ever he wants. What he wears doesn't affect my time there. And being a jerk about it would be demanding to just eat my meal (do you know who I am). But compromising and paying for everyones meal plus that same amount for tip seems fair. Then as a waiter who spits tips as most places do, to make the same amount the restaurant makes in 1 night would be awesome.  Same with giving everyone in a line that I'm not in to cut in front of them as mentioned earlier.  You already took the fun out of that thought by asking what if they get robbed after. 

The people are welcome to say no and so is the restaurant staff. Then I will just eat else where.  But giving that option is the fun part of this thread.  Stuff that pretty much doesn't happen very often to the regular joe.

You are free to post what you want, but I just ask to keep it light hearted since no one here will ever be the richest man in the world. Don't over think it.

Most of what people would do in this thread could be considered egotistical or narcissistic.  You're taking the fun out of the thread.

If I were a regular patron and some guy offered to pay my bill, i'd be fine with him wearing what ever he wants. What he wears doesn't affect my time there. And being a jerk about it would be demanding to just eat my meal (do you know who I am). But compromising and paying for everyones meal plus that same amount for tip seems fair. Then as a waiter who spits tips as most places do, to make the same amount the restaurant makes in 1 night would be awesome.  Same with giving everyone in a line that I'm not in to cut in front of them as mentioned earlier.  You already took the fun out of that thought by asking what if they get robbed after. 

The people are welcome to say no and so is the restaurant staff. Then I will just eat else where.  But giving that option is the fun part of this thread.  Stuff that pretty much doesn't happen very often to the regular joe.

You are free to post what you want, but I just ask to keep it light hearted since no one here will ever be the richest man in the world. Don't over think it.

I'm not taking the fun out of it.  i'm just seeing how far you are willing to take your proposition.

I'm a realist.  People are going to do what they like if they can get away with it.  The only thing money does is create the financial and societal freedom to do things others are not allowed or must accept the consequences for.  In your example, if you walked into that hypothetical restaurant today and refused to abide by the dress code, you would be ejected from the place.  Without the money to pay others to treat you as an exception, you're no better than anyone else.

They say money changes people.  I was just curious if you could rationalize your behavior beyond just having the money to compensate others for putting up with your bad behavior.

That's where the fun of this thread lies.  it's your virtual money, so you're free to spend it however you see fit.  But in my world, getting others to accept bad behavior with a bribe is unacceptable.  Imagine if a man is elected to power in a European country, and his promise to enrich the German people could entice them to treat another group -- let's call them Jews -- as horribly as anyone might imagine.

i'd prefer to NOT pay everyone's bill, but ask the restaurant to reserve the whole place and make that casual night.  Only patrons who were agreeable to dining in jeans and a T-Shirt -- and were okay with others dressed that way -- would be there that night voluntarily.

Paying the restaurant for that night's relaxing of the rules benefits everyone who chooses to dine there without forcing anyone to sit with someone who doesn't think the rules apply to them.  That makes better sense than paying for every dinner check plus massive tips to the staff.  i'd still tip the staff generously since they didn't have a say in how their guests are attired.  The guests, however, would pay their own way.  Some might see it as a treat to be allowed in to dine comfortably.

if you're not having fun, you're taking the rebuttals too seriously.  I'm poking holes so I can have my own fun!   

.  I'm poking holes so I can have my own fun!   

Fair enough.

I'm not taking the fun out of it.  i'm just seeing how far you are willing to take your proposition.

I'm a realist.  People are going to do what they like if they can get away with it.  The only thing money does is create the financial and societal freedom to do things others are not allowed or must accept the consequences for.  In your example, if you walked into that hypothetical restaurant today and refused to abide by the dress code, you would be ejected from the place.  Without the money to pay others to treat you as an exception, you're no better than anyone else.

They say money changes people.  I was just curious if you could rationalize your behavior beyond just having the money to compensate others for putting up with your bad behavior.

That's where the fun of this thread lies.  it's your virtual money, so you're free to spend it however you see fit.  But in my world, getting others to accept bad behavior with a bribe is unacceptable.  Imagine if a man is elected to power in a European country, and his promise to enrich the German people could entice them to treat another group -- let's call them Jews -- as horribly as anyone might imagine.

i'd prefer to NOT pay everyone's bill, but ask the restaurant to reserve the whole place and make that casual night.  Only patrons who were agreeable to dining in jeans and a T-Shirt -- and were okay with others dressed that way -- would be there that night voluntarily.

Paying the restaurant for that night's relaxing of the rules benefits everyone who chooses to dine there without forcing anyone to sit with someone who doesn't think the rules apply to them.  That makes better sense than paying for every dinner check plus massive tips to the staff.  i'd still tip the staff generously since they didn't have a say in how their guests are attired.  The guests, however, would pay their own way.  Some might see it as a treat to be allowed in to dine comfortably.

if you're not having fun, you're taking the rebuttals too seriously.  I'm poking holes so I can have my own fun!   

I wont go into it, but ur idea is also selffish and narcsacistic. Ill let u figure out why.

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I wont go into it, but ur idea is also selffish and narcsacistic. Ill let u figure out why.

i never claimed otherwise. 

I'm just looking at different ways to do what you suggested without forcing/bribing other customers to accept it, that's all.

I mean, what choice do the others have if they don't want to accept your offer to pay their check?  Sit and suffer or just leave?

I have empathy for people who are just trying to enjoy a meal in a nice establishment.

My virtual self-centeredness has limits.

That's what hypothetical threads like these are meant for:  to draw out the true character of those who participate.

Some would try to make others' lives a little better.  Some would satisfy their own narcissistic impulses.

Thanks for playing!   

They say no one knows a person better than the person itself.

I think if I were to somehow become the richest person in the world, it wouldn't surprise me at all that I would become a little of both of the above.
 
Would I come to a point where I cannot distinguish if I am helping people out of the goodness of my heart, or am I craving the adoration and recognition from the results of my actions?

They say no one knows a person better than the person itself.

I think if I were to somehow become the richest person in the world, it wouldn't surprise me at all that I would become a little of both of the above.
 
Would I come to a point where I cannot distinguish if I am helping people out of the goodness of my heart, or am I craving the adoration and recognition from the results of my actions?

Brewster's Millions showed up on my Samsung channels yesterday.  Reminded me how sometimes people throwing money around are doing it for reasons others don't comprehend.  We judge people based on what we see or know.  Mr. Beast gets criticized all the time for how he uses his money.  Just like politicians and communists -- it's so easy to predict how you'd spend other people's money!

I would go to the local state department where you fill out the marriage documents.  Spend the day chatting and offer to fully pay for weddings for couples who I thought were nice.  Maybe throw in a house.

Talk to vet org's and for the vets that they cannot help due to cost, I will take over and pay for what ever they need.  A friend of mine is part of Wounded Warrior and gets invited often do events on the mainland. Like meeting 49ers players, ringing the bell at the 49ers game that is a tradition, going on bicycle long distance rides, etc...Years ago, WWP got some bad PR as they were spending lots of money on the common "restaurant and booze" tabs.  I asked this friend about this as no org can help everyone. He said "You're either in the hale or you're not".  And he's in the hale.  I totally understood what he meant by that phrase.

I guess added to this thread, I would have to hire teams of people to take over once my initial contact is made. I don't want to be on the phone all day coordinating everything.  I'd cover full medical, company car, insurance/gas/maintanance and let them pick what car they want. They can live rent free in a home that I would cover all utilities and household goods. On top of all that, pay $100K a year salary.  If an employee were to die while they're employed, then their spouse would get their income for 10 years and the benefits I listed.

I would go to the local state department where you fill out the marriage documents.  Spend the day chatting and offer to fully pay for weddings for couples who I thought were nice.  Maybe throw in a house.

Talk to vet org's and for the vets that they cannot help due to cost, I will take over and pay for what ever they need.  A friend of mine is part of Wounded Warrior and gets invited often do events on the mainland. Like meeting 49ers players, ringing the bell at the 49ers game that is a tradition, going on bicycle long distance rides, etc...Years ago, WWP got some bad PR as they were spending lots of money on the common "restaurant and booze" tabs.  I asked this friend about this as no org can help everyone. He said "You're either in the hale or you're not".  And he's in the hale.  I totally understood what he meant by that phrase.

I guess added to this thread, I would have to hire teams of people to take over once my initial contact is made. I don't want to be on the phone all day coordinating everything.  I'd cover full medical, company car, insurance/gas/maintanance and let them pick what car they want. They can live rent free in a home that I would cover all utilities and household goods. On top of all that, pay $100K a year salary.  If an employee were to die while they're employed, then their spouse would get their income for 10 years and the benefits I listed.

If you've ever watched Robbin Williams' movie Patch Adams, I'd like to fund something like it for veterans in all states.

Basically, the institution would raise money for ongoing work, pay for treatment for anyone needing it without respect to cost, help patients and families remain together, help apply for whatever insurance or benefits they are entitled to receive, etc.

Everyone admitted would have a bed.  Everyone who is capable would also be asked to contribute to the place.  If they are skilled, maybe working in IT, doing carpentry and facilities maintenance, or just helping with admin paperwork.  Anything they can offer would reduce costs and, maybe more importantly, help them feel useful and needed.  If they can only spend time with patients talking, playing games or watching movies, that would help many vets tremendously.

The institute in the movie is real, as is the backstory.  if you go to their website, they say the communal approach to medicine was working between 1971 - 1983.  Since then, they have been trying to raise the funds to build their "fantasy" hospital.  I have a feeling liability and lawsuit concerns have put a hold on the medical treatments as well.

Given unlimited finances, I'd start with a needed subset of society: veterans. That helps reduce the demand on the institution.  if the place is set up as in the movie, doctors would be more likely to seek a position there so they can actual help people instead of managing a practice or dealing with HMO and insurance problems.

i'm not saying everyone would get a free ride.  Whatever resources the patients are able to bring would lighten the load on the institution, and any services they can offer would also help.

Just thinking out loud.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0129290/

https://www.patchadams.org/gesundheit/

I would secretly keep tabs of all the single mothers and fathers out there, busting their okoles trying to provide for their children and give them a good decent life.

I would keep track of their efforts as they struggle to save for their college funds. 

Always watching.  Always in the shadows.  Of course I would employ my people to keep track of all of these hard working single mothers and fathers.

They will never know that I am watching.

Then when college time comes around, their children will be presented with big fat college fund checks that would cover education costs, food and lodging, travel, everything.

And the hard earned money their single parent contributed all those years will be returned to them in full.

Plus 1 million dollars a year for the rest of their lives.

Oh, but if they start getting stupid and start taking advantage, then that money disappears.  But not the college funds.

I would still go to vegas. But instead of playing in high limit rooms as many don't have a craps table. I know Palazzo has tables and so does Resorts world.

I would have a table on the floor as there's more energy there.   I would also allow anyone else who wants to play, play and set the table min to $15.  This way I would get a variety of players, not only the rich ones who bet black chips.  Then as long as we're all having fun, I would toss chips to the guys betting $15 or maybe $25 table mins after they've lost it all.  Toss em some banana chips so they can keep playing.

I've always wanted a cherried out muscle car. So a 69 Chevelle.  I would buy one and also install a modern AC.  I get that riding with the windows down is fun, but sometimes it's just too damn hot. So I would like a cold AC.

I would also buy a Lambo and install a door knob on the doors to open it.  Then go valet the car often.

Every senior citizen that wants to own a firearm to protect themselves and their loved ones will be able to have one.

I also would provide training free of charge, ammunition free of charge, and disposal of the body(ies) free of charge.

Senior citizens, according to my qualifications, has to be 18 or older and of course be vetted by my team of screeners.

I would rent a store spot in a mall and install a TV and couch. Then proceed to just watch TV or play video games. Leave the front door open to let people walk in like how you can a normal store.

I would take the fakest and gayest Hollywood movies of the past 15 years and do based remakes.

Manapua truck and/or Lunch Wagon