The economics of fun – The secret economics of a VIP party

Re:The economics of fun – The secret economics of a VIP party by hirundo on Sunday September 06, 2020 @04:17PM (#24394331)

"Women in this world were living props in a carefully scripted theatre that created real financial value for men – the promoters who set up the scene, the nightclub-owners who raked in the bar bills, the wannabe billionaires who used the environment to network. The women’s motivation was harder to pinpoint."

Hypergamy, status, intoxicants.

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Re:The economics of fun – The secret economics of a VIP party by fxtentacle on Sunday September 06, 2020 @04:22PM (#24394364)

I'm not sure I need much effort to pinpoint the motivation of people who are enjoying free drinks and free fancy dinners, both of which would otherwise be outside of their financial means.

But I do agree with you, the chance of potentially marring a billionaire is probably also alluring.

It's just that I wouldn't want to be the guy that is married only for his wallet, because that sounds like a surefire way for being treated like a tool.

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Re:The economics of fun – The secret economics of a VIP party by CraneWorm on Monday September 07, 2020 @01:57PM (#24401177)

> ... sounds like a surefire way for being treated like a tool

After crossing some net worth threshold, what other options are there? It seems like there is too many eyes on you to separate "you" from your money.

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Re:The economics of fun – The secret economics of a VIP party by fizixer on Monday September 07, 2020 @02:07PM (#24401254)

So what you're trying to say is that after you've amassed X million dollars over many many years of work, what other options are there but to have a near guarantee to reduce it to X/2 millions within a few years (as little as 2 years)? (not to mention leaving you with a lifetime of bitterness and resentment)

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Re:The economics of fun – The secret economics of a VIP party by ivalm on Monday September 07, 2020 @02:37PM (#24401489)

Prenups are a thing.

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Re:The economics of fun – The secret economics of a VIP party by fizixer on Monday September 07, 2020 @02:52PM (#24401644)

- Prenups made null-and-void at the whims of the judge are a thing.

- Unenforceable prenups are a thing

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Re:The economics of fun – The secret economics of a VIP party by ivalm on Monday September 07, 2020 @05:28PM (#24403082)

Hire lawyers for both groom and bride, follow rules fully, your prenup will be enforceable. Judges don’t whimsically throw out prenups. However, having unenforceable or illegal clauses or simply not following proper procedure can make things complicated. Again, separate lawyers for both parties and proper procedures will make things very enforceable.

If you have children then of course you will pay child support, but if you are ultra rich that will be a small part of your fortune.

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Re:The economics of fun – The secret economics of a VIP party by HenryBemis on Monday September 07, 2020 @02:21PM (#24401357)

I have a friend that is a model. Proper model (photoshoots, catalogues, shoes, hair)(she is a perfect10). She is also a fierce muai-thai fighter. To the point that I saw her training and I was scared (I don't get scared easily). She sometimes shows up to gigs like that. When others drink alcohol, she drinks one RedBull. When guys get frisky, she gets punchy. People use her for her beauty and to post photos on Instagram, and she is cashflowing a nice pension fund.

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