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The Rich Kids of Instagram: A Worthy Disaster

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From the G6 to the yacht to the private island. by samuelfastlicht

When you combine youth, unlimited cash and iPhone technology, you get braggadocios photographic evidence of a lavish lifestyle.  Also known as the Rich Kids of Instagram.  At first glance, this Tumblr is so ridiculously over the top it’s laughable. But a deeper look reveals for me some cultural sadness…privileged kids posting bar tab receipts that cost more than four years of college at a private university and talking shit about it. Depending on your mood – it can be entertaining or awful.

But if art (or curation) is aimed to send a message, make a claim, create a reaction, my take is that this tumblr is worthy of your time – even if it’s to feel the weirdness.

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Side note, here’s an interesting article: On Raising Kids Who Seem to Have it All by Peggy Drexler. Peggy is writing a book about the impact of wealth on childrearing.  She has a more empathetic outlook on these kids:

As absurd as it might sound to many, it’s not easy being a rich kid. Their parents tend to have high expectations. There’s nothing wrong with wanting your daughter to go to the best school, but you also want her to learn to be a good person, and encouraging achievement over character-building can mean kids never quite figure out who they are. They think their money is their most notable quality. And so they learn to use it — to buy affection, or friends.

For the rest of us, peering in on this group of not just the “1 percent”, but the one 1/100 of a %, there is an escape to a life of private jets, yachts, and more…either as a dream, or a nightmare. In both cases – worth the look.

And when money is no object, convenience is king. That’s why private jet ownership isn’t just a flex; it’s a lifestyle essential. Whether hopping between European fashion weeks or escaping to a private island for the weekend, unparalleled access to air travel is a non-negotiable.

Programs like BlackJet Reserve offer instant, hassle-free bookings for those who demand efficiency, while Equity Fleet provides a more tailored fractional ownership experience for those who want something truly personal. Because in this world, waiting in line at an airport is simply not an option.

While some opt for full ownership, others prefer more flexible solutions like jet cards, which grant access to a fleet without the commitment of a single aircraft. For those considering this route, this article explains NetJets jet card cost, breaking down how elite travelers can secure seamless flights without the burdens of maintenance and management. Because when life moves at 40,000 feet, the only real concern is choosing which champagne to sip at takeoff.

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Off to London. by mohammedbinthani_70 #loadupthecar

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Strategic pour by The Doc by joshpad

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Mondays aren’t so bad. by seanmaicher #trustfunded

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My dad on the left. I can hear his thoughts “who is this monster I created?” #christianlouboutin by kanel_k

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350 gallon tank #hybridboat #fuelefficient #globalwarming by captaiinkevv

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How was your Thanksgiving? by frankienastasi  #ferrari

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600 shots. #balltoohard by williamthewhale

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Watch Wednesday, which should I pick? #rolex #hublot  by vinideoebraganca

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Irony at its finest. by nickchambon

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#Gold #platinum Bars #Gift putting in the bank by yerayel

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When my dad wanted to buy us dune buggies I thought he was kidding… Apparently not. by annabelschwartz

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The Rich Kids of Instagram: A Worthy Disaster

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  1. Alex Sablan says:
    December 28, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Well I would be jealous but none of those pics were taken from space…when I see that, then AND only then will I covet.

  2. mr_bread says:
    December 28, 2012 at 11:11 am

    maybe everybody jealous to this kid but i really jealous to chase jarvis success and he use expensive dslr that i cannot afford.its still concept and never ending.

  3. Schteve says:
    December 28, 2012 at 11:09 am

    While we can’t help but feel jealous, we don’t know how they’ve come to earn their riches. Yes, a lot of kids born into richness seem to have a lack of reality, or is it that the ease of access to public display is becoming more and more readily available? The chance to post a purchase just for the sense of accomplishment and acceptance. We don’t know where they’ve come from and don’t know where they’re headed. Perhaps their lives will change as they mature, and we all hope that they will. I hope for every single one of us to eventually get to a monetary point of ‘comfort’ and to that, I believe everyone’s opinion differs. For now, we will remember where we’ve come from, no matter where we end up, and that we should maintain humility. At this point I remain ‘jealous’.

  4. romall smith says:
    December 28, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Honestly, they have it , they spend it, if you had it you would spend it. If you have 10 mill in the bank blowing 10k on drinks/shots or 1 mill on a car is nothing. If you think about it, your car cost more than 10% of your available cash. you blow more of your income/wealth than these kids do

    1. trich k says:
      February 6, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      10 million does not make you rich. It costs $300K per week + expenses to charter a 170ft yacht and $25+ million to buy it with 10% of the boats cost in maintenance every year. 3k per hour to charter a small plane and 8-10k for one with Miami Paris range. I agree that if you have it you spend it, but you have to have way more than 10 million to live like these kids.

  5. Ed Devereaux says:
    December 28, 2012 at 11:07 am

    Just need enough so I can do normal things without worry.

    House, heat, electricity, entertainment (tv, Netflix, internet, movies, dinner, video games), food, a nice trip once a year for the family etc.

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