15 Things That Scream “I’m pretending to be Upper Class”

How can you tell someone is pretending to be Upper Class? Watch them flex!
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In this Alux.com video, we will be answering the following questions:
What screams “I’m pretending to be Upper Class”
What screams I'm fake high class?
How do you know someone is pretending to be Upper Class?
What's the difference between someone who is upper class and lower class?
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00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Public displays of wealth
01:03 - When the bag is worth more than how much money you have in your wallet/bank account
01:42 - Clothes that scream
the brand name
02:24 - Luxury clothes but
bad skin or teeth
03:21 - Fake columns on your house or a Versace gate
04:14 - Taking out loans to
go on vacation
05:11 - Overinflating the value of your possessions
05:44 - Namedropping people or celebs that go to the same gym you go to
06:16 - Not fully refilling the tank at the gas station despite driving an expensive car
06:53 - They never finish anything and it’s never as deep as you think
08:16 - When the pie is divided
into too many slices
09:02 - Having the latest iphone but with a cracked screen
09:38 - Changes the way they
talk to sound smarter
10:30 - Overcompensating
with overly formal language and mannerisms
11:35 - They jump on trends
and play it off as history
12:27 - Question
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[@alux]

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[@radicaledwards3449]

STOP STOP STOP. This cannot be the 3rd and final part. Do a 'pretending to be ghetto part' There are too many people usually guys from comfortable backgrounds who wanna be bad, just beat it.

[@pretzelpanda7267]

hmm. who says I am pretending to be upperclass. I grew up poor. well madami naman

[@pretzelpanda7267]

i go to the gym for health reasons. :D yan lang. I cant motivate myself indoors. :D

[@firestick4991]

Oh… the ghetto riche

[@zebbyz]

P, 0

[@chichicharron]

My grandpa used to always say: it doesn't matter how nice or expensive you try to dress, it doesn't mean sh*t if your breath or body still stinks 😂😂

[@dylandaniel6363]

W grandpa

[@a18sayavedra]

A qué chicharon, lol those are my moms favorite quotes!

[@bettywiendels5714]

I totally agree!! 😊

[@goddessglow6996]

😆

[@bobjacobson858]

.....however, it may LITERALLY mean that if your hygiene is poor

[@foodtrees]

I never pretended to be rich. I love playing poor so others don't barrow money from me.☺

[@why9492]

Borrow. I have fat thumbs so I, out of any one in the world, get it.

[@onota1393]

Genius

[@bettywiendels5714]

You are smart to avoid the users by playing poor!!

[@mavrosyvannah]

I'm the bank for the worth.

[@ChristoPatro]

Others don't borrow money from you. You choose to lend them money.

[@fourlittlebirds6166]

This is the same type of thing that I would say growing up to my friends. If you’re good at something, you don’t need to tell everyone you’re good. They should already know.

[@chrissiology]

OMG the Alux lady is literally "roasting" LOL. "They all have entrepreneur in their bio but there is no business." "You can't call yourself a CEO if you're the only person in the business" 🔥

[@robertc2204]

Yes!!

[@katemiller7874]

You sure can lol. My husband has owned his own business for 40 years. He’s the CEO, president anything else he wants to call himself.

[@olgaherrejon842]

Hahaha! That was my favorite 😂

[@janeentumbao8690]

I never liked the word entrepreneur. One, I can't ever spell it right without auto correct. Two, it doesn't say much. Dope boys, fake jewelry makers and people selling their crappy books can call themselves an entrepreneur. 😂😂😂😂

[@outps]

I thought the same at this point, that sounded personal 🤣🤣😭

[@ultramarsfinest1536]

Want to add another one I've observed: Reposting obvious old vacation photos pretending like they went to vacation a lot of times while it was just one time but posted one at a time to give that impression one frequently goes on expensive trips. Old money hardly has a social media account because it's an information hazard (IRS and tax).

[@alux]

That's a good one. There's always people who are posting like they're still on holiday!

[@celsocosta880]

I absolutely love Alux but I think that this time they have a point but also think that they wrong!I if people pretend to be rich that's they prerogative!It's no one business to judge!Dress or live your life as you wish and don't be a sheep!

[@dreamer4026]

@@celsocosta880 you are absolutely right.... I agree with you... People should not judge too easily... Even i do such things

[@RamonRodriguez-hq7vn]

Old money don't want to bring attention to themselves, I am thinking it's for security reasons. They don't want to get mugged, or be kidnapp. Thats just me.

[@johnstuartsmith]

If you are "Spending money you don't have on things you don't need to impressive people you don't like" you probably aren't "Old Money."

[@alexp3752]

40 year serial entrepreneur, now semi-retired... Work hard, work smart, observe The Golden Rule, be honest, respect others, pay your bills, and always give back to those who need help, quietly with no fanfare, live humbly, drive an average, clean, well-maintained car, don't stand out, live beneath your means, and save, save, save in the safest way possible for "rainy days". Believe me, they come!

[@OrionEstrella]

OHHHHH THE WORDS OF THE INNOCENT POOR PEOPLE.....WHAT ARE YOU EVEN DOING HERE...????

[@charlesedwards4160]

Rainy days and Monday's always get me down. Especially if it's just another manic Monday

[@Littiaa]

Rich people don’t want to be known as rich then they’ll become a target 🎯

[@Tee55118]

Exactly. Rich people don't want their cars carjacked, their children kidnapped, etc. But rich people do buy quality that they can maintain and appreciate.

[@ErikaBardere]

There's such a thing as being flamboyant but it is more often with people whose image is well-known

[@locotx215]

The Lindbergh effect

[@martinvanburen4578]

tell that to Saudi princes and Middle Eastern rich people, they have money, will act sh*tty, have had money for years and years

[@lila2986]

@@martinvanburen4578 and they will always remain low class no matter how much they act out.

[@BRBallin1]

Growing up is when you find flexing to be fulfilling. Maturing is when you realize that you need something more meaningful to seek fulfillment from

[@julijakeit]

Add this to the list: They pretend to be upper class but their diet is junk food and soft drinks, their fridge is half empty and they cannot cook a healthy meal.

[@katemiller7874]

That has nothing to do with anything. Warred Buffett very rich man loves coke and junk food.

[@Lovely_1One]

@@katemiller7874 right! Some of these comments are really reaching and going a bit overboard now. Lol 🤭

[@RationallyMe]

@@katemiller7874 Warren Buffet would be the outlier, the exception to the rule. You would think adults would understand this. I read a statement that said: You can pretty much tell someone's social class by how much sugar he/she consumes in a day... and, for the most part, this is true. There's a reason why, statistically, obesity is associated with lower-income people. Are there overweight wealthy people... sure... but, they're also the exception, not the rule.

[@libbyhicks7549]

@@katemiller7874 Well, thats because Warren has money but doesnt have class.

[@Thurgo44]

Her voice has the perfect touch of sarcasm lol

[@janeentumbao8690]

Sarcasm is beautiful! 😊🎉❤

[@sballantine8127]

The sarcasm is directed at those listening who actually believe what she's saying

[@libertylover4575]

I came across this video & watched out of curiosity, because I grew up as a (relatively) rich kid, and our public school was made up of mostly wealthy neighborhoods, mixed with a few lower middle class neighborhoods. I’m naturally an observer - I stood back & watched the other kids more than I participated, and I remember always noticing that the lower middle class kids would follow the rich kids around, trying to impress them, which used to annoy me. In this video, she’s right about many things, but not all. For example, I’ve always been a disorganized, messy person, so being messy doesn’t always indicate that someone is poor. (I’ve gotten better about tidying up, as I’ve gotten older). Also, I don’t agree with your comment about gluten. My daughter has Celiac disease and gluten can cause very serious problems for her. Also, gluten sensitivity is more than just a trend - it has become a more common problem, because of all the toxins in our environment, combined with the fact that wheat DNA is very different now, than it used to be, a thousand years ago. Environmental toxins combined with genetic engineering have caused wheat DNA to mutate over the last century or more, so it’s no longer the healthy natural food that it once was. Last, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re being a phony, if you like gold & glittery decor. It can sometimes just be a matter of personal taste, plus that kind of decor goes in and out of style, but it doesn’t always mean that someone is pretending it’s real gold - they might just think it looks cute.

[@LindaHutchings]

Agree and honor your decision to stand up for what you think is right while being gracious

[@gcgarden4007]

I love shiny sparkly things. It touches something deep inside me that I could not explain but it makes me happy..

[@Number6_]

I have noticed that 4 lines is what you have here. If someone has laid down a page and a half, they have issues.

[@stevenwoeste7428]

To this I also add that not all people with money will get things fixed right away, or at all, especially with cars. If you've hung onto a car long enough and after putting substantial money into it over time to keep it running, you won't care about fixing little things that don't affect the car's ability to run, like cracked window glass or tail lights, dented bumpers or body panels, small tears or holes in the upholstery, etc. After a certain length of time and a certain amount of money, most people regard a car as destined for the boneyard, and you stop fixing things.

[@OrionEstrella]

i AGREE WITH YOU..... plus....a lot of the comments here...are only reaffirming that many people still have no clue what wealth is and are here because they consider themselves in the SOON-TO-BE-RICH category...

[@calidreams5379]

Very good advice for living within your means. The wealthy and rich actually loved showing of their luxury brand clothes and handbags decades ago but decided it was tasteless as soon as the masses got their hands on them as well, fake or real. There are also many wealthy people who are just as cringe in showing off their wealth, although it’s not exactly a good time to be conspicuous. ‘Upper class” wealth doesn’t always necessarily equate to real “class” either, let’s not forget the a famous airline heiress who literally had a tantrum on a plane over a bag of “nuts”. There are people with or without “class” at all income levels. Only issue with this content is that it seems to imply that all wealthy people are somehow superior in all aspects, when in truth there are many tasteless and ignorant wealthy people as well.

[@geridibs5005]

I was thinking the same all along while watching the video. Thank you! Someone had to say it😄

[@CiaobellaAmour]

Facts

[@kcross4293]

😂😂 It’s soooo much harder and more expensive pretending to be rich than living below your means

[@williewonka6694]

The real money is in selling things to the fake rich.

[@shaheemjackson283]

Oh, I just thought of one: People who say "one million dollars isn't any money" when they don't even have $1000 in their bank account 🤣

[@miket7184]

I drive a 2009 Toyota Tundra with 276,000 miles on the engine, but I don't go around bragging to others about it! 😂

[@BubbaSmurft]

You just did.

[@charlesedwards4160]

I guess there's nothing like the view from the cheap seats. :)

[@The_Servantbul]

The Alux lady woke up and said “I got time today” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aaronaustrie]

Lol 😂

[@charlesedwards4160]

But she followed it up and said in real life she's called Inpector Todd and says "I ain't got time for your bullsh1t today Axel" and "I'm tired of your bullshit" blue slips blue slips, when I'm I gonna see some arrest slips?

[@AprilHarmony9]

My father use to tell me this. People who show off their wealth often usually are just full.of nonsense. He told me to watch out for men (and crazy women) who do that💯

[@danlc95]

The place where I work now brings in a LOT of extremely wealthy people. I came in one day and saw a man there to pick up his car. He was older, overweight, dressed in ill-fitting disheveled clothing - sweat pants and sweatshirt. A nice guy and unassuming. He was there to pick up one of his Lamborghinis. Over the next few weeks he sent more in to be serviced. He owns freeway billboards.

[@barbie6695]

Nice, and to think Alux always comes at the overweight. Alux says that rich people are in excellent shape and always dressed properly, they wouldn't dare be fat or wear dishelved clothing, lol.

[@elainegina]

So based on Alux theory, he might be included into new money, correct? The wealth hasn't been generational, that is what it seems like

[@LindaHutchings]

@elena or maybe Alux needs to work on their biases

[@libbyhicks7549]

@@barbie6695 Classy people, not rich people.

[@religion-free]

I knew of this one wealthy guy@@barbie6695 he L I T E R A L L Y looked homeless 🤷🏻‍♀ lol

[@Larry-qz3es]

What is more important? A $5.00 bag with $5,000 inside Or? A $5,000 bag with $5.00 inside Choose wisely

[@janeentumbao8690]

A $100 bag of good quality with that $5k in the bank. 😊

[@stoundingresults]

What color is the $5,000 bag?

[@janeentumbao8690]

@@stoundingresults chartreuse and aubergine. 😂

[@religion-free]

The $5,000 bag is actually waY more expensive then that 🔪🩸

[@jrfrondelli2023]

I'll add one: "McMansions". People who take their ordinary (in the case of my neighborhood) split-level homes, and trick them out with additions, dormers, columns (mentioned), fancy landscaping, pools, cabanas, etc., to give the appearance of wealth, when in fact, it's just the same house as the rest on the block, and they will likely never recoup the money they dropped on the "upgrades" when they go to sell. Often accompanied by the leasing of expensive and/or trendy cars. Yes, I have a next-door neighbor EXACTLY like this. 🙄

[@samanthab1923]

Ugh! Sounds like Staten Island 😂

[@jrfrondelli2023]

@@samanthab1923 Long Island, Staten Island..... same crap.

[@Partysize2]

And never use the upgrades.

[@hugh009]

😂I loved this one and being in the high end public relations consulting business for over 20 years found many examples. However one story I love to share is about TED TURNER, who founded a company called CNN. I was visiting his office one day when I happened to see a old beat up TOYOTA in his parking place. I immediately told Ross his secretary and she just laughed. Yes it was TED'S car!

[@danlc95]

In southeastern Michigan there was a local man who was extremely wealthy. He sold a car wash to my old boss' dad back in 1980. When my boss took it over in 1996, that old man still owned the adjacent properties. I worked there from 2006-2015, and we'd often see the old man I'm a beat up, dented Dodge Ram truck! He'd eat his sandwich out of a brown paper bag. He was a cantankerous old crow, but he never showed he had money. His wife however lived it up. Always dressed to the 9's and driving fancy cars.

[@danlc95]

And my old boss.. He's easily worth over ten mil, and he still wears ugly sweaters from the 80's and 90's. He us super sharp and clean, but one would never assume he was wealthy.

[@hugh009]

@@danlc95 One of wealthiest public relations clients shopped at Kmart 😂

[@theorderofthebees7308]

😂😂

[@firestick4991]

Yeah. Warren Buffett drove the same car for years! I know a man worth millions. He drives a Model Y Tesla. Not an X. In fact, all the rich people I’ve ever known, were very low key. The only time they ever dressed up was for special occasions.

[@GiaGRitter]

If someone spent $100 more on the same tie, I would feel like I was the one who won in that situation.😂

[@elizabeths.3634]

Ditto!!!

[@Photoshopuzr]

yup, somebody over paid 😄

[@bunnyboo6295]

Exactly don't know anyone that they wouldn't feel foolish they overspent most people brag about savings discounts waiting for best deal. Maybe it's different in the super rich due to spending more signals they got it as soon as it came out were the other had to wait is it a flex perhaps that they don't need to worry about wasting money. Yet the people I know that have good careers even though they spend a lot they still talk about saving getting the best deals discounts on their vacation's and items

[@elizabeths.3634]

@@bunnyboo6295 As long as you are not spending money you don't have to impress people you don't even like.

[@bunnyboo6295]

@@elizabeths.3634 Why would people waste time impress people they don't like don't make any sense. You need or want something aren't you doing it for yourself shouldn't you if you worked earned money to support your needs.

[@dianareintges4117]

While I attended a rather expensive all female academy….for our area…I almost fell over when a former friend described it to a person we were speaking with as ….basically a finishing school!!!!! We took all the usual high school classes as the kids in public school, with a lot of Latin and French thrown in. Narcissistic social climber.

[@heavybre]

I've had issues mainly with numbers 10, 12, 13, and 14. I'll start reading a book or working on project, then stop doing it when I lose focus or it gets "too complicated." Then later when someone asks me about it I'll act like I completed or say I'm still working on it, even though I abandoned it. My phone's screen isn't cracked, but I do need a new screen protector because that is cracked. My car door has been damaged for awhile and I have too many things in my possession that I don't need which ironically are stuffed into my car. I have a bad habit of trying to act and sound like I know more than what do. I'm not a dummy, but I feel like I need to prove that every time I'm around people. Alux is right, we do try to sound smarter than we are so people won't write us off as incompetent. I've learned that you can redeem yourself if you appear dumb from the start, but if you hide your lack of knowledge and it's later discovered, you'll have a harder time trying to convince people that your not ignorant. Thanks again Alux for your guidance. These videos have improved my life in many ways and I hope you'll continue to lead others to Prosperity the same way you are leading me. I hope anyone read this will continue to improve in life. P E A C E & B L E S S I N G S

[@aaronaustrie]

I love how Alux spitting out the facts lol 😂💯

[@alux]

We’re known for that!

[@zenohemlock]

@@alux don’t ever change 😂

[@sballantine8127]

Faux facts, trust me.

[@charlesedwards4160]

She gives them the spit roast. Hmmm yummy mummy.

[@nikkil764]

My mother always says “ Don’t talk about what you have. The people who matter know (I.e. friends and family) and the ones who don’t know don’t matter (I.e. strangers).

[@makabongwengcobo6792]

Tell your mom I love her

[@gregoryjosephjoseph2389]

Wow wow my mother says the same my grandmother also mr. Greg I love it

[@TheJumpman319]

“Or did you catch him cheating and this was the way to move things forward?” 😂😂😂 Gawd damn

[@TheGreekGodOfWallStreet]

The most obvious one is when someone thinks being rich means spending money on x, y, or z. Ironically it’s usually thought about the overpriced small ticket items. To anyone with money, these things are inconsequential. To anyone mindful, they aren’t worth the money. To anyone with both these characteristics, they are a gag. At the end of the day the difference between the rich and the poor is how much money they have. Which isn’t necessarily correlated with how much money they spend on such common activities. So if you really want to act like the rich, you need to have more money, not spend more money.

[@makabongwengcobo6792]

Awesome logic

[@andyrichens8712]

I remember riding the subway in a certain city years and years ago overhearing college aged commuters going on loudly about their $200 sneakers. Or that grating feeling that everyone sounds like they talk from cue cards just to carry on their conversations of importance.

[@bunnyboo6295]

but could it be they are just excited they paid for their own shoes for the first-time college is first time away from home adulting. Its possible they also could have come from a family they never got new shoes had to suffer with uncomfortable hand downs so feeling pride in earning a paycheck finally being able to own a good pair. I notice with the Jordon sneakers obsessed crowed they were low-income kids that had parents that could not afford a good pair of sneakers. They worked hard to try to get out of poverty cycle and that is something to be excited about.

[@andyrichens8712]

@@bunnyboo6295 oh for sure! Don’t get me wrong- having joy over something accomplished and purchased after years of sweat and stress and sacrifice and strained relationships is one thing, but pretension and faking it till one makes it is a whole other area. To avoid possible backlash I lived in a certain well known city for 12 years before moving out to humbler rural surroundings out west. Having gone to college, finding my career and being surrounded by individuals who couldn’t really afford anything other than a shared rented duplex and the occasional craft brew/food court pad thai) I have a solid idea of hipster culture without making too many false assumptions and judgements. Much like I had habits of eating out at the hippest places, I can say with 99.9% confidence those sneakers were bought on credit, much like urban consumer culture has and usually is bought on credit. Actually the entire city is bought on credit, and that’s scary.

[@bunnyboo6295]

@@andyrichens8712 Why would one use credit if the money wasn't already there that don't make sense

[@andyrichens8712]

@@bunnyboo6295 greed and ego. There is money, but not enough of it, so heavily dipping into debt/credit/loans etc pretty much past the point of no return gives people a false sense of power…an illusion to make it look like they can afford things, to achieve relevance and fake wealth….living in said metropolitan city pushes consumption and overspending like crazy. Always has. This discussed city is trying really hard to show the world how cosmopolitan and relevant they are as a city, globally, but risking debt/overspending in the process. where the pied piper leads, the mice follow, unfortunately. Yeah I know it’s wacky. Now I live in a city where costs are affordable (maybe a bit too frugal but better that it’s in that direction!) which is great, because where I am now has excellent potential for building wealth.

[@hagdore]

Which city was it? I gotsta know.

[@iAmJayHonest]

As a verified influencer who’s payed to do this, I can completely confirm everything in this video is true 👏😂 never heard such an honest video!

[@giggles1219]

I said, "Dad why do you always carry your things in an old plastic bag, people are going to think you're poor!" In his Southern drawl, he says "I don't give a dam, I'm a millionaire." I bust out laughing because he doesn't usually talk like that🤣 He's very low-key. He dresses like he has no money. I've bought him several Ralph Lauren shirts. He said he saves them for "special occasions"🤦🏽‍♀️It's not just him either, I know a few millionaires, who wear very basic clothing, borderline poor looking. They don't want the attention.

[@milan51259]

The average person expects the rich to fly in private jets just for fun, wear the designer clothes and be an a-hole. But there are different people in class "rich". Many of them just look like a totally ordinary guy. I know a multimillionarie and he has 15 grey t-shirts and 4 different jeans. 1 Jacket and 1 coat for the winter and a Timex for 50 $ on his wrist. That's it. Very kind person. I was once with him out for getting to know women, when he told a woman he's filthy rich. She never wrote him back on Instagram, where he doesn't even has a profile picture. He's still single and I believe he never again told a woman. So I learned if you don't impress with your money, nobody really will be interested - at least if you look and behave like ordinary average guy.

[@vickigonya9432]

I couldn't care less what people think. Brands and designer labels mean those designers found a fool!!! I'm not swayed by what someone has or who they supposedly know. I'm impressed by how people treat one a other, how they treat animals, what their character is.

[@religion-free]

sO you're impressed by Vegans? nO one treats animals better

[@The_Servantbul]

Alux just produced the comedy of the year cause I died 😂😂😂

[@elainegina]

Me too 👏👏👏 Listening while some people pop up in my brain 🤣🤣🤣

[@okorochukwunonso2563]

😂

[@sballantine8127]

14 minutes of my time I'll never get back 😡

[@The_Servantbul]

@@sballantine8127 you must’ve experienced the mirror effect.

[@stevehudd7205]

People pretending to be high class are agressive when you're not in accordance to their beliefs and think nobody else in a conversation has something to say or could be correct about subject, even when someone else should be right they're not giving it to them...

[@iansimpkins2570]

I live in Miami - the fake-ass bougie capital of the Western Hemisphere. When I was single & dating, an elder mentor told me "Who cares about them driving a brand new expensive car. It only means they can afford the first couple of payments. After it gets repossessed they'll be taking the bus to your house and will be taking you to McDonalds for dinner."

[@Lovely_1One]

I will say I enjoy wearing quality clothing however nothing is displayed on it ever! I work hard and my husband and I thankfully are high income earners. We are not flashy at all though. He sews patches on his jeans and wears his work boots all the time. I like the feel of quality clothing because I’m not always having to purchase cheap clothes so much and so frequently. The key is to purchase a few key quality pieces and add them to your wardrobe. These pieces will never go out of style and are timeless. Quality clothing I prefer is not trendy.

[@kevinmccluresr4863]

My financial advisor will turn 77 this year. I’ve been following his advice for 24 years. He’s worth millions and he drives a 1976 Chevy 2dr Nova that he’s been driving since 1977. Second car that he’s owned in his entire life. Never been married, no kids and never purchased a house. Lives in the same apartment for the past 34 years. Wears a Rolex that he’s owned since 1968 and owns 100 shares of Berkshire Hathaway Class A stock at $467,000 per share…

[@watsonkashala99]

00:24 - Public displays of wealth 01:03 - When the bag is worth more than how much money you have in your wallet/bank account 01:42 - Clothes that scream the brand name 02:24 - Luxury clothes but bad skin or teeth 03:21 - Fake columns on your house or a Versace gate 04:14 - Taking out loans to go on vacation 05:11 - Overinflating the value of your possessions 05:44 - Namedropping people or celebs that go to the same gym you go to 06:16 - Not fully refilling the tank at the gas station despite driving an expensive car 06:53 - They never finish anything and it’s never as deep as you think 08:16 - When the pie is divided into too many slices 09:02 - Having the latest iphone but with a cracked screen 09:38 - Changes the way they talk to sound smarter 10:30 - Overcompensating with overly formal language and mannerisms 11:35 - They jump on trends and play it off as history 12:27 - Question

[@alux]

Wow.. copy/pasted it from the description. How cool...

[@skylongskylong1982]

Well done. Keep up the good work. Do not give up. Thank you.

[@firestick4991]

@ Alux - 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂

[@janeentumbao8690]

​@@alux Love the cold sarcasm sandwich! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kjee09]

Rappers... 😆 Just say it already 🤣🤣

[@Zgrateful1]

The maker of this video is just a hater

[@nancylynch4785]

Some of them made money and saved! Never say all

[@aadityasonwane7067]

I did the taking picture in first class and going back to economy class once because my mom wanted to make sure I was in first class. I told her I am and went back because I'm a hustler right now. I may not be high class and 400$ neck tie dude right now. But one day I'm gonna be! Cheers to everyone and their future success.

[@johnmartin298]

While I can agree with this to an extent, I never saw the need, even as a middle class guy to live like a bhudist monk. Jewelry cars and clothes are made to be enjoyed, by people that can afford them, and like them. Look how we live our own lives, do you need to eat out on occasion, do you need a tv, or a smartphone? Probably not, and even some of those things are luxurious to someone. I mean, we only have one life, who cares how people spend their own money, as long as thier not using it to kill people, or go overboard trying to flex on people, that’s thier business. Me personally don’t think life should be all function

[@ManWentRogue]

Cost I’ve been dedicated for the last 5 to building a bright future for myself and I love watching all of your guys videos because I learn so much from them. Thank you God bless.

[@GoodfellaNell]

The fake rich or fake high class can never tell you specifically what they do. Nor can they have an in depth conversation about their so called specialty that made them so called "rich."

[@Lileigh980]

Sometimes one must fake it until they make it. Spend to keep the teeth perfect but wear a cast off tee shirt Spend on good eye glasses, good hair cuts, wear the same 3 Levi's for a year while spending on education.

[@exoticallovergirl]

That's just food hygiene and a wealthy mindset. Wealth is really about valuing oneself.

[@samanthab1923]

It matters. Cheap shoes were always the give away for me

[@rrawlins3382]

I have been interested in upward social mobility since I was at age 15 given a copy of " The Luella Cuming Studio Course in Social Awareness, Poise, and Gracious Living." Later I was fascinated with the movie "My Fair Lady" and its similar theme. Now, my next venture is in a fun, online, daily training company designed to lift of people with a young heart and Masculine energy. These videos then are especially interesting to me. Thank you.

[@Mr.MallyMall]

I don't agree with some of this. There are plenty of rich people who want people to know they are rich.

[@alexp3752]

I know 6 billionaires, and they never "show off". Their reputations speak volumes. Most live rather mundane lives, drive good but not outrageous cars, they don't ordinarily call attention to themselves. However, most wear average clothes, but they do wear good, top quality watches that don't bring attention. In short, they seek to impress themselves not others.

[@Mr.MallyMall]

@@alexp3752 6 billionaires doesn't represent the millionaires and even other billionaires who want you to know that they are rich.

[@jamiebowens1570]

Cost, I like this series format. I know not every topic lends itself to a series but hopefully you will do more in the future. Your content is always useful.

[@Ckawauchi35]

I never believed in diamonds and thought it's a waste of money. Recently though, I purchased a sterling silver cocktail ring with CZ stones from Goodwill and I love it! It's okay to wear these things in moderation if they make us happy. It doesn't mean one is pretending---it's the wiser choice as I laugh my way to the bank. Keeping our hard-earned wealth intact is more important to me than buying stupid blood diamonds.

[@lindahollander3588]

I love jewelry but I am like you I think diamonds are way overpriced and the market is taking advantage of people. Cubic zirconia is just as pretty and if it's damaged or lost it won't matter so much

[@nadias6435]

Nice dig at the eastern europeans. We are actually raised to dress nice when we go out in public. We have a set of "public" clothes vs "home" clothes and we always make sure others see us in our best. This might be seen as not classy or showing off but it's just our culture. Would you tell a Masai warrior not to hunt with a bow because the neighbour village is hunting with a sword? Nope.

[@katemiller7874]

Yes. I’m Eastern European also. My mother wouldn’t have been happy for us to go looking like crap. Some people care about how they look

[@nohomo4774]

#12: funny enough, I had quite a number of rich friends who often had cracked iphone screens whe I was in high school 😅

[@milan51259]

I know a multimillionaire with yellow teeth. Heavy smoker and coffee drinker. He told me, he has big difficulties sleeping, because the markets crush his sleep rythm all the time. Other to that he looks like everybody else on the street. Kind person too, but only god and himself knows how much of stress he has.

[@trusno7751]

We call it "BALL CAPPING"!😁🤣 I know people like this in real life, & I do my best to stay away from, & avoid them at all cost! Thanks for the video Alux, I damn sure got me a good laugh this a.m! Everybody wanna ball, & doesn't know what it takes in order to do so, or just doesn't really wanna put in the work!

[@missella7339]

Does this have anything to do with "No cap"? I'm still trying to figure that one out!

[@BubbaSmurft]

Got my balls capped a few years ago. Didn't want any more children.

[@trusno7751]

@@missella7339 This is where NO CAP came from....The Root word......

[@lunetelalune2783]

This sounds like my brother, who is under the delusion he is upper-middle class when he drives for Door Dash.

[@GMack224]

Cost! I’ve grown up around these “Great Pretenders,” for years. But I’m of the mindset that if they want to a appear rich, more power to them. I call these people “tutor the turtle.” They try to be what they aren’t. But it’s better than being tacky and classless. Thanks Alux.

[@geraldmahoney4856]

When I lived in California, I used to get really tired of these pretenders. When I moved to another state in a working class neighborhood, I thought, finally! Real people I can deal with. However, after a while, I realize the majority of them are racist, bigoted and willfully stupid. It’s like they went out of their way to act like trash. So, I think being around pretenders is better. At least they try to be better.

[@summertime9963]

@@geraldmahoney4856I agree. I found people in those cheaper working class neighbourhoods are generally less giving and more selfish. Though i don’t like pretenders who are showy either, but I still prefer them over the former. Wasn’t it Oprah that said “act as if…act who you want to become”. Or something along those lines.

[@damongirl66]

@@summertime9963 Fake it till you make it.

[@johnnyanderson3287]

First there were Versace glasses, now we have Versace gates?? 😂😂

[@TruckingwithJReddick]

COST! I love it ALUX!!!! This is exactly what we needed to start the week.

[@geigertec5921]

Me pretending to be rich: *eating with a fork. Me pretending to be poor: *eating with my foot.

[@wildwest5436]

COST. I have been very fortunate to have wealthy friends who accepted me into their worlds. The Pearl's of Wisdom are priceless. Most of what you taught they have shared with me. One friend, in particular, showed me humility while being wealthy. He would often drive around in an old beat up pickup truck and dressed very modestly. When my young ignorant poor self asked, "Why dont you drive a fancy car? You can afford it!" He replied, "The fact that I know I can afford it at any time, to know I have all my needs met and my families is enough for me. Who am I here to impress anyway?" This has changed my life and gave me a whole new approach and view to ALL things.

[@marcusrudolph5961]

Some people might wait for the rain instead of going to the car wash 😂😂😂 imma steal that

[@curtisseborowski161]

Great Vid!!!! When I go to shopping ...such as the grocery store, I never ask the cost of what I want, I just buy it. I am comfortable spending for an item that has value/ quality and is what I want.

[@jasonrodgers9063]

This video EXACTLY describes a cousin of mine! He was a "running joke" all the years we were growing up.

[@MsSexysag20]

Add this! Taking pictures of yourself sitting in first class seats 😂

[@garysimpson7326]

I know some very wealthy people. One of them gets his amusement by buying things as CHEAPLY as possible. We got a 988 Caterpillar Loader with counterweights and forks for 10 cents on the dollar. We got a Wiggins forklift for a small fraction of full price. Same thing with a heavy-duty trailer and several tractors. He would NEVER brag about over-paying. He would be embarrassed by it. But when he gets a good deal, get ready for a story.

[@desiresalonskin1280]

One of my favorite videos from you guys ! I want to add , always self proclaiming you are “too bougie “ for certain people, places and things “. The upper class looks to find relativity. Also buying expensive dogs because it’s a fad and not for what the dog is bred to do.

[@ladyofthecentury]

That’s not even a word anyway. People who use those words are not to be taken seriously

[@theresakern1687]

Every time I hear someone say bougie I want to scream bourgeois.

[@edennis8578]

Nobody uses the word bougie except lower class dimwits.

[@stefv.w.1177]

Probably one of your best videos till date! Keep up the great work.

[@stischer47]

You forgot to mention "Taking selfies of every part of their lives and posting them on social media."

[@GoldenGraham25]

This woman knows how to READ for filth, but honestly and with good intention😂

[@tormentors]

This is so true I live in Mexico and there is a place called Las Lomas de Chapultepec the most exclusive area and people aren't flashy or show off the fact that they have money,you can tell just by looking at them it shows,no matter how much you try to look rich the less you look like it.

[@beemocha]

This video should’ve been named: “Stereotypes about L.A people” 😂😂😂

[@CSAdventures]

rewatching the mini series with my daughters after watching the yearly recap. they are taking notes on the videos and learning the COST of pretending vs actually being high class or wealthy.

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

It is important to remember that one's worth and value are not determined by their social class or financial status. Everyone deserves respect and dignity regardless of their background.

[@flower-ss2jt]

As a Brit there are 3 things upper class people can do - ski, ride a horse and Scottish Dancing. You could also add shooting, sailing and going to the opera/ballet/classical music concerts and art exhibitions. I have also yet to meet an upper class person with 'food fads'.

[@wush7985]

Upper Class only means millioners and billioners some upper class dont like sports and eat in macdonalds.

[@flower-ss2jt]

@@wush7985 You are confusing 'class' with 'money'.

[@slakinsam]

People who share the Mussolini quote might also be unaware that he was hanged and his bloody corpse was displayed hanging upside down.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

The people who keep wearing Che Guevara t-shirts should really learn something about what happened to him

[@loving0u]

Watching this video screams: “pretending to be upper class” 😂

[@theorderofthebees7308]

I think treating yourself to a high end item is alright it can be an incentive to create the financial portfolio you want -

[@johnstuartsmith]

If you need "an incentive" for something, that's a clue you don't have it yet. Once you've achieved your goal, then whatever was "the incentive" becomes "the reward." Giving yourself rewards just for having good intentions doesn't work.

[@Juicy_Joey]

“The Bentley is dirty my sneakers is dirty but that’s how I like it…” ~ J.Cole

[@two-zero]

Some of these are true to me. #4 #1 #13 #14 and lastly #1 Thanks for the correction. #1, I usually show my things in public, not to show off but because I want to do my job in public, and I do not care what other think or judge, because time is running.

[@Camelotskin]

The CEO business card 😂.

[@TheGreekGodOfWallStreet]

A good one would be: They think money would solve all their problems. When you solve the money problems you were distracted by all that is left are the problems you can’t solve with money. Problems that no amount of money can solve. These problems are that much more hopeless.

[@mikeknowles8017]

Point 1 - You touched on this but it's not that hard to learn to properly open a bottle of champagne or sparkling wine without wasteful spraying of COSTly product or sending a a cork flying across the room to hit your friends. Point 2 - there are a bunch of free KZbin videos out there that will tell you how to pronnounce a word if you're not sure. I've corrected my own pronuciation many times.

[@SpamMouse]

There are two ways of opening champagne, hold the cork and twist the bottle - it should sigh like a contented lady or to mark an occasion, with your sabre.

[@johnmcevoy3598]

Most rich people I know downplay their wealth because it a) prevents them from having a normal life, and b) puts them at risk from attackers. They drive modest cars, wear sensible classic clothes, and are discreetly generous.

[@esterdrass4964]

Someone once said : I bought things I didn't need, with money I didn't have to impress people I didn't know.

[@jamro217]

I must be a sigma male. I honestly don't care about my image. Good personal hygiene, being economically sound, mentally competent and free from fake societal structures makes a person high class. All of the money in the world won't turn a sinner into a saint.

[@ngamshim]

Nice one 👍

[@alux]

It really is!

[@LG-zy9dp]

Actually rich celebrities are the tackiest with the columns and Versace gates 🤣

[@mmafan3]

You drive an S Class but want to get the oil changed at Wal Mart lol

[@stoundingresults]

Reminds me of a young thug looking dude trying to return some power tools to Harbor Freight and got denied. He looked like he used them for 1 project and just wanted to get his money back, he drove off in some older but freshly painted mercedes.

[@amazing-osky2052]

Number 3 is onpoint! I do not wear anything that has name brand on the front... If they are not paying to advertise then I won't! Avoid brands that have largest print all over.

[@wlady4000]

pretending is a waste of time. At the end of the day nobody cares about nobody but themselves

[@alux]

That’s right!

[@nathansands71]

"My stainless rolex air king was 30 grand but it wasn't no thing." Me: you paid WHAT for an air king?

[@verb0ze]

"the only light the pretenders usually get is neon lights" 🤣🤣🤣 y'all mean with this one lol

[@jodie1997]

COST enlightening and some talking points were laugh out load amusing! 😀

[@chicagogyrl4846]

“They can afford to fix the small things..” Yes, and so they have the Botox, lip injections, face lifts, breast implants, fake teeth, nose jobs,...😆😂

[@makabongwengcobo6792]

Different strokes for different folks

[@eska6722]

LOL 😂

[@emocuta]

Every single point here is absolutely TRUE !! Bravo!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 and thank you!!!🤍

[@kimupston971]

Great advice I watch all three videos. Thank you.

[@bevanbuckwheatshea5520]

People cant always get their teeth fixed as it is too expensive.

[@Photoshopuzr]

definitely good stuff, there are tons of pretenders out there for sure, i see these folks everyday right here in good ole NYC, dress up with so call the latest sneakers and asking for handouts. yup that broken iphone screen, see that all the time too.😂

[@writer1986]

I know a fake-rich couple who would go on vacation with money they don't have, telling themselves one of them was going to get a job promotion at work (15 years in waiting, that is) but the opportunity never came. Now they just sit at home in their big empty house, doing what they do best--avoiding everyone and each other.

[@davidclaro152]

In Japan, I still see some people, mostly ladies, carry shopping bags from high end department and luxury stores instead of the actual product from those stores. Even worse, when giving presents or thank you gifts, they will put the gifts in high end shopping bags. I noticed that those with money will present the gifts in a well wrapped fashion without the luxury shopping bag.

[@thejempire7302]

COST. Ok so ive been called out after watching all three. I see where I've made poor choices and made mistakes. Glad I took notes and have the videos to return to so that I may correct myself. Thanks Alux