Friday OT - Eccentric billionaire

[Angie]

I read a story about this dude earlier this week (this wasn't the original article, but it's similar): Mexican Ski Team Uniform: Prince Hubertus Von Hohenlohe To Wear Mariachi-Inspired Outfit To Olympics

It made me wonder - if you were an eccentric billionaire, and could fill your days doing absolutely any occupation you wanted, what would it be?

 

[Cyclonin]

Either something with a charity (Children's Hospital, Red Cross, etc) or what Jordan Belfort does in Wolf on Wall Street.

 

[2020cy]

Hunting, fishing, and beaches with booze all over the planet.

 

[3TrueFans]

Probably wearing that outfit honestly. The real answer is not a god damn thing though, I'd just spend my days giving money to people I thought were awesome, preferably from a beach somewhere.

 

[pulse]

I read a story about this dude earlier this week (this wasn't the original article, but it's similar): Mexican Ski Team Uniform: Prince Hubertus Von Hohenlohe To Wear Mariachi-Inspired Outfit To Olympics

It made me wonder - if you were an eccentric billionaire, and could fill your days doing absolutely any occupation you wanted, what would it be?

I'd do exactly what he is doing. Ski. Every day.

 

[MeanDean]

Mega radio station music programmer.

Drive RV's or other vehicles to deliver them.

Antique/collector car buyer/hoarder (for myself).

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Billionaire playboy

 

[MeanDean]

Double-naught spy, international playboy, fry cook, or astronaut. Maybe a frogman.

 

[intrepid27]

Hunting, fishing, and beaches with booze all over the planet.

Need an assistant?

 

[MeanDean]

Double-naught spy, international playboy, fry cook, or astronaut. Maybe a frogman.

Updated version: Architect or Marine Biologist. Or maybe an Importer/Exporter.

 

[2020cy]

Need an assistant?

Gladly, no fun doing that stuff by yourself.

 

[Angie]

These are great answers!

I think I'd definitely do charity work, too, probably something with St. Jude's or something like that. I'd also wear that outfit just because.

 

[fatkid1974]

Build a big *** house and shop in the woods and use the free time to finish all the projects I have started: boat remodel, finish building smoker, programming and wiring damper/fan for smoker air flow, etc. Then travel around doing smoking competitions and hunting in the down time.

 

[pourcyne]

I would farm until the money was gone. Wouldn't take long. cool:

 

[fatkid1974]

These are great answers!

I think I'd definitely do charity work, too, probably something with St. Jude's or something like that. I'd also wear that outfit just because.

Not to play devils advocate on ya, but charity work has to be the biggest b.s., look good on the internet answer available. We all know most people that put that as an answer are full of it. There is a big difference between charity work and writing a check. If I were to write a check it would be for scholarships for high school kids to go to college. I recently went back to school, and holy eff the cost are outrageous and I go to DMACC. I couldn't imagine what it's like going to a real school.

 

[ISpyCy]

Deport Justin Bieber with my own two hands.

 

[Angie]

Not to play devils advocate on ya, but charity work has to be the biggest b.s., look good on the internet answer available. We all know most people that put that as an answer are full of it. There is a big difference between charity work and writing a check. If I were to write a check it would be for scholarships for high school kids to go to college. I recently went back to school, and holy eff the cost are outrageous and I go to DMACC. I couldn't imagine what it's like going to a real school.

That'd actually be a really worthwhile cause, I'd love to do that, too!

BUT - you'd still have to be involved in the work of it. Sifting through scholarship applications, possibly interviewing candidates, working with them afterwards if the criteria for the scholarship required it, etc.

 

[rbrook]

Top Fuel Drag Racing!! The sport that makes millionaires out of billionaires.

 

[Buster28]

I would donate generously to the causes I believe in. Otherwise, I would enjoy my free time and watch the waves roll in from my isolated ocean-view home.

 

[pourcyne]

If I were to write a check it would be for scholarships for high school kids to go to college. I recently went back to school, and holy eff the cost are outrageous and I go to DMACC. I couldn't imagine what it's like going to a real school.

You can give any amount to a foundation and the money will go towards a scholarship, even if you cannot afford to pay for an entire tuition amount yourself.

Some people give their can money. Others contribute what's in their change jar. Others donate things for auctions.

It's a worthwhile cause. Spending money on what's between your ears or someone else's is always an excellent investment.