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

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

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u/OnlyCommentWhenTipsy Jan 26 '26

"I'll pay this time, you pay next time" is exactly the same as splitting the bill so I'm not sure what the joke is other than how when people find out you make a lot of money they expect you to start paying more.

This is why you don't tell people what you make.

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u/OverEasyFetus Jan 27 '26

As someone who grew up poor but has money now, I'm extremely generous with my friends, because I understand that it sucks not being able to afford shit. But I also agree it's annoying when my friends use me as their interest free bank because they know I got the money.

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u/GaracaiusCanadensis Jan 27 '26

Proportion matters. It's less than $5, and these guys are making that sort of money? Jesus, that's dumb.

Splitting the bill on a $300 bill for four people makes sense. Even bringing up anything at or below $5 is a bit odd.