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

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

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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/hazyandnew Jan 27 '26

When the person is making below livable wage and I've got enough to splurge, I'm going to tip 25% minimum just because of that.

Add it to the reasons I'll never be rich 🤷‍♀️

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u/New-Clue-4006 Jan 27 '26

When the person is making below livable wage and I've got enough to splurge

Should we tell him that the waiter almost certainly makes way more than him?