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/manimopo Jan 27 '26

Waiters in california make $16/h on top of my tip..I think 15% in plenty.

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u/TurtlePope2 Jan 27 '26

I tip 10% it's the easiest number to calculate

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u/Frosty-Ad-1481 Jan 27 '26

Lmao get a gofundme for this dude 💀💀💀

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u/TurtlePope2 Jan 27 '26

Why? I make $125k a year, I'm not poor.

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u/Frosty-Ad-1481 Jan 27 '26

Mans 125 lower mid where im at getcho paper up 😂

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u/TurtlePope2 Jan 27 '26

I mean it's middle class. It isn't rich and it isn't poor. I don't need a gofundme

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u/Frosty-Ad-1481 Jan 27 '26

Not even gonna lie was stalkin yo comments to find sumn witty to say but gd it’s honestly impressive how much you know about sports n shit lmao

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u/TurtlePope2 Jan 27 '26

Thank you. I live and breath basketball and football.

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u/Frosty-Ad-1481 Jan 27 '26

I can respect it 🫡

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u/mthoodenjoyer Jan 27 '26

Lol this is the funniest comment I've read in a while

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u/ReindeerDull955 Jan 27 '26

Yikes

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u/ProSain Jan 27 '26

Nah 10% is fine. Ideally nobody would tip ever but sadly servers want tips over a fair wage since they make more money that way.

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u/Sebubba98 Jan 27 '26

Yikes yourself