Thursday, 9 February 2012

How can this happen?

We all know how many people are struggling with debt these days, and the many, many more who have so little to live on around the world.  So imagine the disgust I felt last week when watching a programme where there was a chef showing off his latest creation.

The chef (whose name I cannot remember) had made a dessert with gold leaf and diamonds included.  This absolute walloper of a man told the over excited studio audience that the spoonful being tested by the presenter would set you back about two thousand pounds, with the whole dish costing a whopping £35000!

Is this something that we really need these days?  There are so many with so little, it seems perverse that these items should be created.  I know this isn't exactly an anti-debt post, but I felt it has to be said.

Some people would break the bank for the "status" of ordering this monstrosity, as that's what people do nowadays.

Status has overtaken common sense, and it's bankrupting us all.

Apologies for the rant!!!!