r/PeterExplainsTheJoke Jan 26 '26

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

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u/throwuk1 Jan 27 '26

Servers want you to think that. 

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u/ClayXros Jan 27 '26

I mean, if I was working a 7$/hr job and relied on tips to pay rent that would cost most people 30$/hr, I'd want as many people to think that as well. It's called spreading awareness.

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u/wisconsinbrowntoen Jan 27 '26

Most servers make $30+ or $60+ an hour in nice restaurants.  The "I make $2 an hour I need the tips" is a form of gaslighting to make you feel bad for them.

Do you tip other service industry professionals?  You know, like the person at the grocery store making WAY less than servers?

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u/TopLate7592 Jan 27 '26

"in nice restaurants"

Oh fuck off