Let’s Clear Some Things Up About Billionaires.

Because they aren’t swimming in money like Scrooge McDuck.

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I recently came across a twitter video where a teen was playing a game called Spend Bill Gates Money. In the video, the teen shows things you can afford with Bill Gates’ net worth. One example is how he’s able to purchase all 32 NFL teams and still remain a billionaire. At the end of the video, the poster proceeded to self-pity herself about how she could barely afford lunch. The self-pity trope is used by many when referring to someone's amount of wealth.

“Oh, that person is making $20 Million a year. They’re a multi-millionaire and here I am working at taco bell for a minimum wage. Poor me.”

The twitter comments were just as bad. It was a battle between those who are ignorant of how wealth works and those who encourage others to create wealth of their own. This tweet is the kind to have the likes of Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders grinning from ear to ear.

Let’s Break A Couple Things Down.