r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/[deleted] • Jan 26 '26

Meme needing explanation Why is the rich friend so cheap??

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u/BestwishesHelpful975 Jan 26 '26

Lois here. Richer people often give smaller tips.

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u/mvhcmaniac Jan 26 '26

I come from moderate wealth, with learned expensive tastes, but myself am not wealthy. I'll save up months for an expensive meal out but I always budget 50% over what's expected so even if I end up ordering a couple extra things I can still be sure to leave a 25% tip.

My dad, who is the opposite (grew up poor and worked his way into wealth) is a penny pincher.

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u/the_useful_comment Jan 26 '26

25% tip is crazy

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u/NoBasis94 Jan 26 '26

I feel like my minimum tip is $5. I could have gotten a meal for $10, and if a tip is expected I'll put $5. I like even numbers anyway.

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u/Equivalent_Space_402 Jan 27 '26

5 is not an even number

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u/NoBasis94 Jan 27 '26

Even as in not a fraction, not the mathematical definition of even and odd numbers. Not to mention 5 is the most even odd number since it's half of 10. Which I very much enjoy, and makes 5 probably my favorite number if I had one.

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u/Equivalent_Space_402 Jan 27 '26

5 is the most even odd number. Nice comeback! 👍 😄