Are Rich People Worse Humans?

Is money the reason Kanye West and Jake Paul are jerks?
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The personal sense of power www.haas.berkeley.edu/faculty/...
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[@DeeZeeGR]

From my experience rich people that got their money from parents are most likely jerks...People that gained their money by hard working are most generous and less jerks!(my experience)😀

[@manoftruth0935]

King Whispa experience and wisdom makes people wise.

[@DeeZeeGR]

David Cappadoccia I agree

[@taelorhill7563]

Yeah, totally! Maybe cause they still have those experiences from before they were rich, which are influencing their thoughts & actions now.

[@outdoorsguy]

So true... I used to wait tables, a couple in their 50s or 60s who were self-made millionaires were the biggest tippers of all groups.

[@warmac88]

King Whispa true

[@Fuzion180]

Those born into rich families with money vs those starting poor and working their way up

[@eegma5596]

I wonder whether people who we think of as poor think that their income is normal and that we are rich...

[@kyanhluong]

That one follow up I want to happened :)

[@cormacb2326]

+YourMomDotCom There are probably many nice rich people, but there are probably many more terrible rich people. It's not all on individuality, power corrupts people, it's a fact that has been accepted for many, many years.

[@lylecrawford2794]

S1GM4 Yes, when I got a raise I decided to treat myself by replacing the little paper clips that were holding up the headliner in my '88 Volvo with some large paper clips. I feared being too ostentatious, and did receive a few "must be nice," or "lucky" comments, but I just assumed those people were envious.

[@athonynesbitt7956]

Fuzion180 those born into Wealth are very rude, selfcentered, not caring, dont appreciate nothing, because they never had to work for anything in life and dont value nothing because they can get what ever they want and never have to feel what happens when they make bad choices

[@Christodoulosk]

You wanna see the real character of someone, just give him plenty money and see how its behavior changes.

[@scottwilson9493]

Give someone a large sum of money, watch their whole personality change. If that ain't magic.

[@kimmulakshmi]

Only 1% wouldn't change. Most of them would have become their worst versions of themselves.

[@kyzersoze8408]

Lakshmi Kimmu true shit.

[@R00siable]

That's why the people who are born rich are the best. Money isn't important to then, the may allow themselves to care about other things, hence so many philosophers, scientists, etc among the old aristocracy.

[@specialagentorange4329]

That's the person's fault, not money.

[@jamesleonard1347]

I think the central reason behind the theory "rich people are mean" boils down to classism. People with more materials, resources and privileges don't need to be kind to just anyone, and can choose to dismiss people who are of a lower class than themselves as irrelevant and unimportant because they don't rely on them or strive to live like them. They have more opportunities, and they don't want to lose their power. In my experience, really wealthy people aren't outwardly mean, but if you get to know them a little more they pretty much are snobs, rude and inconsiderate. They dehumanize and dismiss those who are below them on the social class hierarchy. They only want to associate with others who have similar bank accounts as their own. They don't want increases in taxes, and when they "give back" they do so to make a show of their good character, not because they always treat others in egalitarian or considerate manners. Yet, they somehow make sure to keep their own kids from interacting with middle class kids who have single parents or attend public schools. Not all really wealthy people are the same in character, obviously. But in general, they are greedy, classist, uncaring and stick with their own kind.

[@GavinFriend]

As a middle class guy, from my experience the middle class are also classist against lower class people and homeless. Classism in India is even worse because of their culture. Classism is everywhere.

[@adamemac]

Hmm.. I avoid eye contact and no where near rich.

[@MIRO532k]

adam mac you avoid eye contact because you're probably awkward and or have low self esteem / lack confidence. Something I personally have been working to break on myself with good success once I realized why I was avoiding eye contact. Rich people avoid eye contact because they feel superior I'm guessing?

[@adamemac]

MIRO532k Excellent points. I'm also trying to get better with it. I can pinpoint the time it started.. the beginning of my drug addiction. I definitely felt inferior to others. BUT NOW, with 8.5 years sober, I'm still working on it. Good luck with your progress!

[@darkninja___]

adam mac yes because you are looking on the level of an individual and not on the level of a population like the video was.

[@calswartz615]

Awkwardness. It does things to your brain.

[@irrelevance3859]

Guybrush Threepwood But you can't not look at people. Although it's rude/awkward a times. That doesn't mean you just ignore someone, it's good to look at people and acknowledge your surroundings. But obviously that doesn't mean stare at someone for minutes on end, a glance or a few seconds is the general idea

[@damir7606]

I’m rich with poorness

[@bhavyahirani9206]

damir adzijusufovic me too

[@_Araceli_.]

damir adzijusufovic obviously that makes you a jerk! *sarcasm*

[@craigferguson4138]

damir adzijusufovic the truth is what made it so funny to me

[@LeSunshineee]

Metoo

[@burntrice4418]

Gosh i relate

[@AceKite00]

"My father gave me a SMALL loan of $1,000,000"

[@Roylinns]

haha whats a father?

[@daniela2236]

Gowogle oh shit...deep shit. Sadly I can relate

[@yungcocaineline4880]

Such a fail at being humble.

[@ryanngatom4033]

Lol thats the cost of my rubish pencil

[@kyzersoze8408]

The way he said “small loan of one million dollars” always floors me. I mean I know some people who would literally kill to get that type of money and he said it like it wasn’t anything to him. Then again I should have expected it from someone who was already a millionaire by the time he was 10 years old.

[@Nicoder6884]

In the cookie example, I would split the last two cookies in thirds so that everyone gets the same.

[@ThereelOfficial]

EA determines that you need to pay $100,000,000 to eat a cookie (No)= $100

[@freshonion7534]

aww what a good person

[@Kromiball]

@@ThereelOfficial I think the no option would cost more than taking the cookie.

[@netus2275]

@@Kromiball definetly

[@duzacsp1372]

Idk, if we're only talking about cookies here, I'd give the last two to my teammates. That would make them trust me, and as a leader that's the priority.

[@silversteinmma]

I like how Jake Paul is used as an example in the description.

[@probablyzoomer9486]

Jake Paul is a true angel, read about Jeffrey Epstein, he might looks kind and smart but that didn’t stop him from being a total jerk.

[@jowaitheduk2071]

@@probablyzoomer9486 Funniest joke I've heard all my life

[@carmen_playz_2112]

@@probablyzoomer9486 yeh ok

[@merie1140]

... ok

[@LunaticTheCat]

Jake Paul type money isn't a problem. It's the billionaires that control everything that are the problem.

[@vedantpatel4479]

I feel like If you aren’t born rich and had to work to become rich then those people are more nice and understandable than those who are just born with a silver spoon and just feel more entitled

[@user-sx5kx3pq2i]

Vedant Patel agree

[@Lastochkad]

In my experience it’s quite opposite. I work with them daily and noticed that the ones who born wealthy are a lot nicer, educated and polite than the ones who became rich later in life. They are different people, usually they don’t want to know nothing about people who don’t matter for them and that’s totally normal. They respect their privacy, very suspicious which is also totally normal. Overall like I said they are nicer.

[@Trendy2Ebk]

People inherit richness sometimes like Donald trump when he had a SMALL loan of a MILLION DOLLARS!

[@gabemando7823]

People at the top have higher rates of anti social personality disorder. Something this video doesn’t touch on

[@shoeplasticinsubwaybread7960]

UP NEXT: ARE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE MORE CONCEITED THAN UGLY PEOPLE? 🤔

[@ferebee1202]

Me: I hate rich people Also me: I must become a rich person

[@xagenmc.1953]

This is life dude

[@Reee-ct6zk]

@@MiJi_29 true, just ignore those idiots greedy and dumb

[@sovietheavy5500]

Rich people are root of all evils. Workers are the best you can find.

[@izyaboicallume]

@@sovietheavy5500 i live in a wealthy family, and, like.. ouch. why do you have to hate me for existing?

[@maddie-dq2gf]

walter

[@raaston9761]

When i get power in a group i actually have more empathy

[@LawrenceSteps]

Same.

[@Yggdrasill8]

That's emotionally taxing

[@jus2cute09]

It all depends on emotional intelligence too. Some people just lack that so good on you lol.

[@davidjs97_]

Yes but there’s different levels of power

[@jordanwebster1728]

Keith Mak Are you saying that because you are the opposite?

[@davidscolare6760]

Dang that description tho, shots fired 😂

[@mahirorigami]

You mean lizards?

[@genericwhitemale9566]

Mahir Cave har har har you definitely didn't take this joke from other people in the comments

[@Peachsnowcone]

You went there lol

[@Kyhlil]

Reptilians?? Is that what ur talking about...

[@AlpheccaMeridiana]

You mean robots?

[@TommoCarroll]

They don't make eye contact in case their eye lids close horizontally whilst someone is looking and gives it all away!

[@BeautifulWolf1987]

Reminds me of a saying my grandmother used to tell me. "If you want to find a rich person, don't look at their bank account. Usually the richest person is the one begging on the corner." When I asked her why (I was young at the time,) she told me that wealth isn't how much money you have or how mamy things you own. It's what you do for others. Being kind to others makes you rich in ways money can't buy.

[@majilureeds7001]

I think i would like her if i met her :)

[@eeg-rh7jv]

That's such a retarded philosophy lmao. Lemme guess, she's also religious right?

[@CatlynLPS_TV]

I have a rich friend and she's so kind!^^ I really like her, I'm always happy when we can talk (couse she's living far away from me, and we not always got the time to meet)

[@somebodythatyouveusedtokno9604]

Keep her she has a wonderful mindset that the true rich person has when you encounter a toxic rich person let me remind you thag person is fake rich

[@thetokensaregood1965]

I had a rich friend. But he turned out to be a spoild brat.

[@learn2draw716]

@Wyatt Wheatley They should be met with love. :( Distant parents hurt the child.

[@learn2draw716]

@@thetokensaregood1965 No such thing my child.

[@Broccoli75]

@C Back for information shut up feminist!

[@arimations9623]

1:03 wait, people use google glass?!

[@yc3692]

When you are rich you can get things that simply ignite your curiosity regardless of the cost

[@TGIceBall]

Well it looks ugly in public

[@OzoneGrif]

Nonono, they used Google Glasses to track people's eyes during the experiment.

[@TheCrazyhorse1111]

Money will make good people better and bad people worse.

[@TommoCarroll]

That's probably the best way to look at it - almost like the internet has given the worst side of humanity a platform that lets them be loudest!

[@tiffany9180]

You couldn’t have said it better. I have some friends that are rich, but are so kind and help others, and I also know people who just brag about their money

[@TheCrazyhorse1111]

Tiffany K yeah it really depends on the heart of the person, I know people that are wealthy and they are the kindest people I know always encouraging others to be their best not belittling them on their status. Money is a tool, you make what you can with it.

[@TheCrazyhorse1111]

Aspect Science I agree, people will say things on the internet that they wouldn't say in person.

[@kallostomika]

thank you for this comment!

[@shabankbonk5024]

_"Rich ignore others when they look at them"_ *I'm not even rich and I'm scared to look at people looking at me...*

[@thetokensaregood1965]

Me bad = funny. I am so tierd of this humor.

[@DeadVoidzzz999]

@@thetokensaregood1965 same

[@TesserLink]

I don’t want to be rich, I just want to not have to worry about finances from paycheck to paycheck.

[@Rationalist101]

Okay so basically be financially stable

[@rhm5351]

Rich people are jerks , till you become rich.

[@generalco2554]

Then you pay marketing professionals to make you look good.

[@WillockFlame]

Then you have more than 10 women to bang.

[@riggledappstudios8616]

HAHA TRUE!

[@aksharjinandra1161]

B T Gaming no. Not all of us are rude.

[@iigoofylucyii8103]

I used to be rich and I almost am again and I am not a jerk you can't judge people by what they have

[@PLuffy-ke7ho]

Of course, there's already 3,364 comments, so no one will ever read this. But I find it odd how you can publish a video proving rich people to be jerks, and also publish a video on how good looking people are only perceived as jerks. Now of course I have no scientific backing to prove my point, so I could be wrong. But I think that the reason rich people are perceived as jerks is similar to your are good looking people jerks video. We ignore rude, poor people, and we focus more on people that are rich. There are nice rich people and there are rude rich people, but rude rich people stick out more in our mind because of a subconscious envy. Especially in regards to wealth, having money puts a target on your back, because people who are less wealthy than you automatically assume you are a selfish person without even bothering to try and see past the "wealth hatred" filter. There also tends to be a difference in philosophies or values between rich and poor people. Poor people tend to focus more on enjoying the present or following their passion, whereas rich people tend to focus more on preparing for the future. This difference in values causes a ton of misunderstanding, causing dislike or even bullying. Your point is validated in the "The Perfect Gooseys", where a janitor's kid is mercilessly bullied by rich kids, but keep in mind the same thing can happen to a smart kid who works to be successful in school but gets bullied by people that aren't working in school. I can attest to this first hand- I was bullied in school by people that hated me for being smart. One girl used to step on the back of my shoes in the hallway and throw books at me. Another group of people wouldn't let me play kickball with them, saying, "Sorry- we don't let nerds play." Some of those kids didn't make it to college, while I'm now in one of the top engineering programs in the nation. Now that I'm more successful than them, and because I will likely be wealthier than them in the future, does that make me the jerk? Who you view as mean depends on your perspective. Since engineers end up with a salary that puts then in the top 10-20% of the nation's wealth, that means the other 80-90% of people are poorer than that person and more likely to view them as a jerk. I'm not saying I've never run into rude rich people. But overall in my life, the people who have been the meanest to me have been the people that had less success than me and hated me for it. If you have different values and a different perception of the world, it can be really hard to get along. But understanding that different in philosophy and why rich and poor people do what they do is the first step to getting along better.

[@leepaul9948]

P. Luffy i read your comment

[@greco-romano9852]

Read it. I also feel this video was very one-sided.

[@LilChuunosuke]

I think it's a little more complex than that. Money equates to power and lavishness. When people feel like they can buy whatever they want, they start to feel elite and special. Also, wealthy people tend to hold positions of power. And their power causes a change in how their brain works that makes them crave more, thus putting down others who wouldn't advance that in some way. On the other hand, attractive people in some cases are more used to attracting lots of positive attention and having people crawl all over them and they let that get to their heads. In short, wealthy jerks are that way because of elitism and power Attractive jerks are that way because of narcissism and expecting constant love and attention

[@spacecat4689]

P. Luffy I agree with you 100%

[@pranavflame]

*YOU'RE WRONG!* I did read it

[@chakisamomin5650]

I had to come here just cause I had an encounter with a rich family who acted like hypocrites and would not try to understand our situation. I was like amazed. How can people be so mean?

[@miketran661]

Let's put it simple: Educated rich people are not necessarily rich spoiled kids...

[@SmokerDuck585]

lol @BARF just hates money with people not people with money

[@freespuddy]

When I moved from a poor neighborhood to a more wealthy one, I immediately noticed a large increase in rude drivers.

[@JustinY.]

This comment section needs to be blessed by Jesus

[@piercelequine9696]

Justin Y. I'm not religious

[@Shaun-vf4yc]

Pierce Nostrand and no one cares, have a cookie.

[@Tom-nv5eb]

He doesn't exist though.

[@angelflores8379]

Justin Y. First i saw you on Matthew santoro then on a food video and now here

[@potatosalad4475]

You’re everywhere wtf...LITERALLY EVERYWHERE WTFFFF

[@michaelj3339]

Thank you for making this video and exploring this topic. You all are amazing!

[@user-or9fm8ut4m]

Being born poor doesn't necessary mean you're morally superior.

[@jijivishant]

Exceptions are everywhere, but we usually talks about majority.

[@trexanhidration9467]

@Anarchist Annie i know a lot of cases where rapists are poor. Rape is not only committed by rich and i also know generous rich people

[@djg5644]

@@trexanhidration9467 my experience as a kid raised in a poor country tells me that poor people are egoistic and LOVE money more than rich. They just cant afford it and when they do they lose the money cause they dont know how to use it and then they will play the victim. And once people play the victim other people will feel bad and automatically label them as " good " people. This is why rich people are hated and called " arrogant ".

[@Flappybirdys]

Anarchist Annie wtf, you’re beyond delusional

[@djg5644]

@@Flappybirdys yes of course she is. You are absolutely right

[@blockbusstar]

You choose to be a jerk.

[@TheVilivan]

Markus Andreas Roth-Gross But what are "you" then? You are your brain (or at least you are the result of your brain working).

[@user-bs2fw8mw6q]

No, You choose to keep the money instead of giving it away and keeping what you need

[@t850terminator]

No, you jerk to be a chose

[@Pattycake1165]

VilivanChto “You” are an illusion. Your brain is a computer that processes data and makes decisions without your consent. The idea of the self is a false image created by the flow of thoughts and memories. “You” aren’t real. And that thought may make you want to recoil and shout “No, I’m real, I’m me, I feel things therefore I’m real” which is partially true. Your perception is real. You do perceive and feel things and that cannot be denied. But those feelings are, again, fabrications by the super computer of your mind to compel you to carry out survival instincts. “Hunger” is just a way for the body to compel you to eat. “Love” is just a way for the body to compel you to breed. “Fear” is just a way for the body to keep you safe. We believe that our idea of self is in control over our bodies when in reality our bodies are in control of the self. Granted, knowing this changes nothing. Your brain will intentionally repress this idea as hard as it can because knowing that you are just a lump of organic cells compelled by electric impulses to carry out various functions against your will leads ultimately to suicide as the only logical conclusion. Essentially, you are a puppet who can see the strings but even a puppet who can see his strings is still a puppet.

[@lancewang4923]

Nayan You choose to make a blanket statement.

[@Antenox]

0:30 This behavior may be more strongly correlated with horsepower than price. The faster a car feels, the more the driver feels like they are being held back by the cars in front. Obviously more horsepower usually means higher price, but not all the time. So I'd like to see a comparison of the correlation. I'll bet the correlation will be stronger with horsepower than with price.

[@davidcraig7771]

Antenox very true but what about the speed limit and other traffic laws?

[@fahadqureshi3101]

David Craig that’s not relevant to the question

[@-mr.vantap0834]

чё????

[@Imman1s]

There are plenty of cars with decent horsepower on the cheap, yet the assholes tend to flavor luxury brands for some reason. Take a look here: www.independent.co.uk/life-style/bmw-owners-drivers-inconsiderate-worst-road-survey-a8151111.html Is the same story pretty much everywhere, if horsepower were the root of the problem, you would expect the worst offenders to include more brands focusing more in sport cars than luxury ones.

[@danielbosch5157]

Antenox I had another thought, perhaps luxury cars are just more noticed and because of the preconceived idea that the rich, or people with a nice car, are mean/selfish/rude we tend to remember those events more than those who are “nicer” because of their car

[@inoculati0n]

Are Rich People Worse Humans? yes, yes they are. Instead of buying a 2 million dollar ferrari, how about using that money to help someone in need.

[@CoolClipsAnimations]

Why can’t you do that why do they have to use there hard earned money if they don’t want to jealous

[@learnmore7692]

How to learn things. ASAP! Love your channel brothers. :) Thumbs up!

[@amirulzamri7833]

I read some threads on reddit about rich people opinions most of them had said they had to ignore to help others or move away or just hide from others because it'd drive common people on the lower standards to be more dependent on them. Most of the parasites came from their own family asking around for free stuffs. Like constantly, if they're not helping then they'd blackmail or cut the family ties or whatever. Basically use you for your money.

[@Manganization]

I'm not rich but I also have the same opinion as well.

[@MaxLoafin]

You dont have to be rich. You just have to have something ppl want. It could be your knowledge, your body, and, yes, your money but it's not exclusive to any of those things. Ppl are always out to get theirs

[@Balala_]

CreagDog2 or chewing gum in class lol jk

[@cecedoll88]

It's true. When you have money everyone is always trying to tell you what to do with it and if you don't agree with them they will look at you negatively.

[@huynhyurivanvladamir7978]

i think you mistake between people just want free moneys and people actually ineed for help. Can you ignore a little orphan kid that sit in a corner of the streets just want a bread for foods ?

[@savannahroach1696]

Oh my gosh! I absolutely love you guys!! These educational videos are interesting and I look forward to getting the next notification. Keep up the good work!

[@ADITYAKUMAR-ut4zl]

People hate rich ❌ Also they want to become rich ✅😆

[@TBTornado]

Imagine copying

[@frozezone2947]

Because they're bitter and resentful

[@jasonbourne6297]

That's quite the oversimplification.

[@iamuzumakianduchiha776]

Yep

[@DarkAgeDan]

I have run into some rude people from all walks of life but a majority of the time when I talk to people who have money most of them are pleasant and are happy to share advice.

[@channelofoxford2131]

I appreciate the work you guys do and your explanations of how science and/or human behavior works. It has been very helpful to me and I hope you guys continue.

[@noahtetreault3859]

I feel this video sends the wrong message. You mention that as you become more powerful (or rich) you lose empathy and “become more self centered”. While that may be true, it’s not because they suddenly loathe or feel better than others. But rather that when you become a leader, you are asked to care for a large number of people, objects, money, etc. and are forced to make decisions that may hurt an individual for the benefit of the whole. That’s why on average, less emotional, or detached personalities tend to be more successful leaders (and generally more liked and well respected too). Because they value the whole more than individuals. It’s not out of disrespect, but out of necessity to protect what is (or is perceived to be) the greater good. That’s why I feel it’s unfair to portray rich people as selfish or blind to other’s emotions. Obviously, there are rich people that are just jerks, but in most cases I would argue that there’s a bigger picture that often gets ignored in this discussion. Instead of focusing solely on the “what’s”, let’s also inquire the “why’s”

[@nicole9553]

Wow. You have strong viewpoints which I highly respect. Great analysis.

[@Borderose]

The poor have always clung to the idea that they are morally superior to the rich in order to console and feel better about their selves. The truth is assholes are evenly distributed among social classes.

[@MobileDecay]

Nah rich people are horrible people that only care about themselves. I've been working for them for over 13 years and so far I met 3 that I liked.

[@rowanrainford7271]

Super fascinating, thanks guys!

[@mojojer924]

Thanks for this eye opening video!!!!!!💯💯💯👍👍👍💖❤💜🧡💛💚💙

[@olivermj69]

interesting. I find the contrary to be true. When I cross the street, it's often the BMW or Merc which stops, not the Volvo, Kia or Toyota

[@ryannixon4138]

When the rich guy does cut you, could it be a poor guy who's in debt with a car that makes him seem rich?

[@71kakarot]

Nice anecdote which means nothing

[@imperator692]

@@ryannixon4138 Thats pretty convoluted. What are the chances of that happening, when the simplest explanation is that it was a rich asshole

[@proton8689]

The richer you started, the higher chance of being educated. There is a low wealth mobility in America.

[@olivermj69]

@Vincent Nguyen money definitely strengthens one's character. If you were generous, you are likely to be more generous with more money. If you are greedy, then that greed will still be there with more money.

[@antonis8333]

You don't need empathy to gain power I can guarantee u that

[@sebastep]

iSos Gaming the prevalence of psychopathy and sociopathy among CEOs is a good argument in favor of your position

[@bryanbirrueta6902]

iSos Gaming you don’t need it, but it helps

[@LaFacedera]

Empathy is actually very useful to manipulate people.

[@julianalvarez879]

Quick March! You mean fake empathy, yes, you need that

[@Primalxbeast]

sebastep But one of the traits common in sociopaths is being charismatic, so they're probably good at faking empathy.

[@TonyStark-ck5eg]

*"Do you every get a feeling that most rich people are rude and self centered?"* Me: *coughs* Iron Man

[@timwells3171]

Don’t forget Keanu Reeves

[@lauraberg6272]

@@timwells3171 He, he. I see what you did there. All that giving his seat to people on subways is going to come back to get him. I swear it is.

[@ExtremeWreck]

*cough cough* LJN *cough cough*

[@masterofdragons82]

I see you haven't seen endgame. That's okay this was made before the release date

[@Lulu_Lime]

You nerds know that Iron Man isnt real... Right?

[@jasonoson_]

y do u draw ur characters so perfect for tripping lmaoo

[@AnindaCBR1k]

Money doesnt change you, it shows who u really are 🦂

[@GavinFriend]

Money doesn't show who you really are, but it shows just a different side to you. A darker side.

[@C.Dat.guyoverthere]

Whoa, hold on a sec. People still use Google Glass?

[@sydneybest9429]

No not all rich people are self center or rude

[@nupurgupta1991]

Love your videos!!

[@DerpyHeartSoul]

I live in a pretty high income area and grew up middle/low class and nah, most people are pretty nice, at worst you get snobby people, and those are usually kids who never worked or were spoiled

[@TasX]

Personally, I see a paradox with these videos, at least in its implications. You can clearly tell from their point of view that this is directed not just against the “richer” people, but the conservatively rich people such as bankers, etc. But in my life, most of the rich people with a strong conservative principle are what you would actually expect, reliable, hard-working, charitable. It’s the ideal conservative rich. However, there’s a problem for all these “new riches” who do not work for their money, or get lucky on a single product or something. They’re living in the mindset of a person aspiring for some kind of social justice, or even some guilt. So they bring it out on other people by being rude and whatnot.

[@FuddlyDud]

I experience the same thing. What does rich even mean in this video? Seems like they want to say rich people are more selfish without considering the rich folk who worked their butts off to get there.

[@DerpyHeartSoul]

Prosthetic Quilt I think the video is confusing people who worked to be rich and people who were born rich And even then I it really just depends in how you were raised. The only time I’ve really had a stereotypical rich person experience was when a classmate was confused why I didn’t own a car, and I’m in high school!

[@emilygee6618]

Same here! And I totally agree with you about how it depends on how you're raised! I'd say that if you were born into wealth you might have a higher chance of feeling entitled and could be kinda cocky, but as long as your parents raise you correctly you'd be just fine! But even then people that grow up in poverty can feel really entitled too! They see richer people and get mad because they think they deserve it more. So it really all just depends on how your parents teach you :\

[@LilChuunosuke]

It's not a guarantee. I've personally met some super nice rich people. But my parents are rich and at a glance, especially my father, look like the sweetest people in the world. But behind closed doors, they were jacking up their paychecks regularly while devoted employees who worked for them for decades were literally going to soup kitchens and living with their elderly parents. Behind closed doors, they were abusing their own daughter and neglecting her basic needs such as fitting clothing, a right to privacy, etc. Sometimes rich people are genuinely nice. Sometimes they're horrible. Sometimes they appear nice, but it's only a mask for the public. Sometimes they appear horrible, but they just make a horrible first impression. People are complex

[@nullstar1806]

Example: RiceGum.

[@Mo-fh3ob]

BloxStar180 no he’s not rich lmao he barely made 1 million dollars

[@lellienicole]

Dark Crip bruh

[@youngquyen]

Dark Crip bruh are you joking he’s made well over a million dollars. His song even went platinum.

[@lepiee]

Ricegum gives a lot of his money to his mom and family. You can't judge an entertainer by there persona. He's playing a character like everyone else. Do you really think Idubz is going around calling people the N word outside of his videos? Ricegum and banks has said multiple time that Ricegum is really shy and keeps to himself in person.

[@BanjoKazooie0]

lepiee "Ricegum has said that Ricegum is shy" 🤔

[@lappodamy5826]

I may not know the answer to the question in the thumbnail, but if i were to answer: “do poor people who call rich people jerks jerks themselves?” Yes, a resounding yes.

[@kvp6268]

@Fellinux It's not.

[@somebodythatyouveusedtokno9604]

Only a hateful person who envies the rich are jerks but when a rich person is being toxic to poor people has never learned success or for short fake rich

[@yuh8740]

Periodt!

[@nursliman3600]

So can I hate rich people in peace now? Without being told that I'm jealous?

[@CoolClipsAnimations]

No your jealous why are you hating then when there the ones making jobs for you and they made this site

[@ickybb]

Wow. When I was in college I was a very social guy. I graduated 2 years ago. Now I’m in a position that makes more than most(not filthy rich though). I have noticed that I am less social and I wouldn’t call myself a jerk but I am less emotionally invested in others, mainly caring about myself. Great video!

[@kiatezu348]

You didn't look at how people get rich, because the exceptional rich people have most likely inherited their wealth. They get a different education and upbringing, which makes them jerks. People earning decent money most likely were middle class and had enough opportunities, but very few people are self-made millionaires, millionaires simply inherited wealth.

[@YellowKurt]

Kai Müller Do you know what a broke person can teach? They can teach you how to go broke

[@bassman_0074]

Kai Müller that’s not even close to being true. And getting your net worth over a million isn’t that hard today. Save money while you’re young and by the time you’re close to retirement you’ll have at least a million. www.thomasjstanley.com/2014/05/america-where-millionaires-are-self-made/ www.entrepreneur.com/article/269593

[@Leah-pr8xi]

Kai Müller not all rich ppl are jerks...

[@kiatezu348]

IdkWhatToPutHere True, but wealthy people have their own view on other people, most of the time it's not a positive one.

[@kumarchinthaginjala5610]

Guys your videos are incredibly awesome. I admire every one of them.

[@cm374787]

Interesting, my experience as an IT consultant was the opposite. The rich knew how to be nice and valued others for their time (they know time is money so they appreciate yours being given to them) but the less wealthy or lower classes were more likely to be rude. Same is true in my current business, the wealthy will pay what they owe and usually also hold better conversations even whereas the less wealthy someone is, the more likely they are to try defraud me. That's just a certain bracket though, as the wealth of the individual drops below a certain threshold, they become nicer, likely because in that situation they rely on my services more. Conclusion, AHs, but most of them are middle class in my experience.

[@ahmadsuleman4813]

rich people just want more money

[@iker04x85]

@@ahmadsuleman4813 They don't work for money,Money works for them.

[@christopheradams5607]

@@ahmadsuleman4813 This comment proves how ignorant you are

[@unknownv8462]

True

[@unknownv8462]

@@ahmadsuleman4813 poor ppl aswell

[@JustinY.]

This comment section needs jesus

[@Potato_Cannibal]

You are EVERYWHERE

[@VaibhavShewale]

yeah he is ghost

[@jasonandrsen]

Damn, You Again.

[@Gqrfield]

You HAVE to be a bot

[@OverlordZephyros]

Why not SATAN??

[@aslmad1]

The only way to really know is to make me rich and see if I change from wonderful to jerk... Ok. I’m waiting.....

[@airplanesli3590]

Not everyone turns bad when they are rich

[@R3tr0_Playz]

@@airplanesli3590 u sure

[@airplanesli3590]

@@R3tr0_Playz as a commie, i dont think everyone is going to turn sour when fully automated luxury communism brings prosperity to all lol. but people who got rich from exploiting others are shitty from the very start.

[@DaniZeAlmighty]

​@@airplanesli3590yes they do

[@archimedesbird3439]

If you're prosperous in this society, it's a sign of low morals Profit isn't materialized love, it's skimming off of other people's labour

[@nob45323]

No it is not.. Some people got rich by helping others while earning money.

[@krzysztofgradziel1471]

I love the video ❤❤ Can you make some facs about whales like how often do they blink or whas was the biggest whale ever found

[@profshad3429]

Money changes people

[@GearZNet]

*amplifies their true nature. In a sense, they can finally afford to be themselves

[@leepaul9948]

prof shad nah money just makes you more of who you really are

[@profshad3429]

Lee Paul perhaps, btw don't use nah, use no. Nah comes across less refined, and rude to some. Don't give people a reason to deflect by criticizing your words. Friendly reminder.

[@orangeradios]

Nope. Not at all. It just amplifies who they already are.

[@profshad3429]

The problem is also the what's considered being wealthy or poor are not realistic.

[@beaub152]

Yes we must rise against the borgeoisie, comrades!

[@ItsNotFate]

I had more empathy, but the more money I found myself making, the more I’ve hated things that people do. I guess my liking of my fellow humans have diminished the more I saw how selfish everyone is. I started to focus more on myself and saw an increase in my wealth as well.

[@iloveyouuu2223]

Please don’t forget the good in you, I know often times people disappoint but you should just surround yourself with those with good intentions. And if there isn’t any, keep being humble and nice, while gaining more money and focussing on yourself ❤️ keep the emphatic side of you still since emphaty is a main factor what makes someone a “human”, much love

[@leftypaws1131]

If you think you have seen the worst of ppl now that you’re rich, you should experience being homeless for a year. You could NEVER imagine the way ppl would treat you as a poor person.

[@ItsNotFate]

@@leftypaws1131 I was homeless for a decent part of my life, and due to the opportunities afforded to me I’m doing better now. Looking back on this comment 5 years later though I have changed a bit. But I wouldn’t say I’ve lost empathy. I’m not as selfish as I once was, but I still look out for myself. Crazy what 5 years does to a person.

[@dw6029]

For my experience rich people nice they give the hole class expensive treats once a month

[@Rationalist101]

*Whole*

[@theRab1609]

So they were not rich then they would not come to class.

[@Hiphop101ize]

Selfishness literally pays off. Jordan Peterson speaks on people with lower agreableness tend to be at the top of dominance hierarchies. Secondly rich people justify being assholes by saying they work harder so have earned their superiority

[@LSJR1738]

Hiphop101ize those are flexers.

[@unnamedny]

1:32 doesn't make sense 4.2% from $25k is $1050 2.7% from $100k is $2700 So rich are still more generous. Donation is not equal to taxes. If Bill Gates donates 1% of his yearly income it's far more than guy with $25k income donating 4.2%

[@KingArthur39]

But for Bill Gates, this money is not a lot. Understand?

[@kussi_7056]

This audible ad made me remember I had a book I have to read by the end of summer...

[@HolliquinKat]

MrBeast: "Am I a joke to you?"

[@bearwastaken6579]

mt beast doesnt exactly spend money on himself but rather on challenges

[@Absolut187]

I work in the Hamptons and this is absolutely true. I'm not rich myself but the people I work for are rich and there is a significant difference in how polite rich people are vs the middle class. Normal, blue collar people are way more interactive and patient than the rich people.

[@myopinionsarefacts]

So in order to be rich you need empathy, and once you become rich you aren't as empathy. That sounds like selling your sosl to me.

[@ironic4497]

my opinions are facts Oh no my sosl!

[@angiebeattie4113]

I also am very empathy

[@misstekhead]

Who wants to buy my sosl? Bidding starts at a nickel...... times 30 trillion

[@adrielp.8083]

Aren’t as *empathetic

[@vittocrazi]

What really happens is that most wealthy people have inherited their wealth, so they dont even know what is like to live as an average joe.

[@lissimarroquin91]

Love this

[@joshuabolin4440]

I often ride my bike in my neighborhood and I'll often wave and smile at folks if I see them outside. I've noticed that the bigger the house, the more likely I am to receive a scowl or be blatently ignored while people with regular, moderate houses are quick to return the positive gesture.

[@m35926]

Maybe the rich are more rude because everyone always shits on them. Ever think of that? When was the last time you saw a movie where the main protagonist was a competent, rich businessman? It's usually a struggling businessman who's "too nice" or a poor social worker or a lawyer who works probono for the little guy. Maybe if we stop pointing the finger at rich people and start asking how do we get rich they'll tell us.

[@MrLastlived]

Gatsby. But that whole movie/book was more a symbol for America than about the literal story itself so point taken.

[@MrLastlived]

@anythingnew The Illuminati is just a projection of the evil of what us in the first world have become. They aren't literal, they're a metaphor meant to make you realize what you've done.

[@MrLastlived]

Again, all a projection to maintain a personal image of selflessness and innocence. Admitting to it is admitting fault that you don't know how to right, I understand.

[@bikashlama8831]

Show this to Bill Gates.

[@iloncacastillo1809]

Lyrics Tube m

[@warrah9414]

Kill the richs

[@zeroace4746]

@@warrah9414 then what you will keep their money? Some of them work hard for it

[@adrianbridgeman8769]

@@zeroace4746 Some people on the internet should think before they write a comment.🤦🤦🤦 Like why would you kill someone just because they are successful. If it's a joke I apologize. I'm talking about @Tails Warrah btw.

[@warrah9414]

@@zeroace4746 they exploited a lot of people, besides rich people who earn inheritance, there is no merit in that.

[@IWantToStayAtYourHouse]

You can't generalize all rich people to be jerks. That's like generalizing all black people to be thiefs or generalizing all white people to be school shooters,

[@dlg.studios5649]

Well spoken.

[@ikmal63h17]

So true I hope there is more person like you in this world. I watch this video because I just met poor people that hate me because I have money and said I bad guy. Why can't we all just live in peace ?

[@dlg.studios5649]

@@ikmal63h17 - I know, right? :’(

[@pinkkashhh3125]

that not what the video is trying to get at it’s saying that when you become rich your more likely to become self centered

[@pinkkashhh3125]

@@ikmal63h17 well you have to understand your lucky to have money in their eyes you don’t have go through what they might’ve had to go through so they’ll view different even tho it’s no right at all

[@mariaangelicazamoraorozco4730]

Everyone talks bad about rich people but at the dame time they wish to be rich

[@doriannamjesnik3007]

@Vixy Skunk same time

[@goyonman9655]

envy

[@doriannamjesnik3007]

@A Scam Involving Corndogs what

[@doriannamjesnik3007]

@A Scam Involving Corndogs ok I just helped a dude read a word.

[@Yayyyyyyyyyy]

I don't make much eye contact. But im always looking out for others, who are actually in need, because had no one looked out for me, i'd be in a bad position in life. We need each other for money, but we need each other more to keep us emotionally safe from bad people and to reduce the amount of bad people over time. The less bad people the brighter future we will have as humans.

[@isaacas1218]

💯👌

[@rossohio07]

I'm just here for the comments😂

[@sebastianelytron8450]

Everyone is😂

[@theradicaltimesnews]

ikr

[@cecedoll88]

I'm just here to find a sugar daddy 😂💵👀

[@Taylor-411]

Leigha Lawrence same xD

[@vitatoko7762]

Im here for the communists

[@mehmet-cc3cy]

my dad in 1992 was richest in his area so he decided to stop going to school and started to spend his dads money but after 10 years his father (my grandpa) died and they didnt got money left to spend so he moved to Sweden and started working here and now he thinks like this, ”why didn’t i go to school and learn good stuff” and he says that if i stop going to school he wont call me son again. he was rich and poor in his life, when he was rich he didnt want my mom when he became poor my mom wanted him. (my mom was poor and did help my dad to today and they are so much lovely together)

[@envviro]

Does anybody know the name of the background music? I really like it but I can’t seem to find it anywhere.

[@nihilisticpancakeface6553]

if a cashier gave me more change than needed i would keep it but not because im rich. it's because im broke asf

[@Balala_]

Jack Mihof Keep in mind, in some supermarkets if cashiers have less money im their cash register, than is stated by the register system, they need to pay that amount to the super market, so it's the hard working guys who get minimum wage for their work, who get the short end of the stick. Sure it was their own fault, but it's still nice to give it back to them.

[@AyAReI00]

Jack Mihof remember that when a cashier finish his working hours he NEEDS to take responsability for the money, in other words if money is missing they discount it from his paycheck

[@mgb360]

I've worked as a cashier and I've never heard anything about having to pay for discrepancies in the balance. You get in trouble for that kind of thing, but I've never heard of anyone paying the difference.

[@sierrah2493]

Balala In California it is illegal for employers to hold you accountable for being under in your register. They can not take anything out of your check.( I work as a cashier.)

[@AyAReI00]

M B not all people live in the U.S. .-.

[@Munden]

Just be excellent to each other, dudes, and party on.

[@babygurl25392]

I can relate so much to this video it's not even funny. That is so me with the C300 AMG 2019 benz! :D

[@nlasswhipe2347]

They ain’t jerks they just chase bags 😂

[@ussselesss]

I definitely won't give the money back to a company that charges me 5$ for a coffee, if THEY made a mistake.

[@Goldprankstv]

Alll the rich people disliked this video

[@afk3957]

GoldPranks TV IM pretty rich and legit my family gives like 50% to charity lmao

[@bizdaretz8679]

Nope, I disliked it and I'm probably way lower of a class economically than you are. Don't be so quick to assume that these 'videos' aren't pushing some kind of agenda regardless of what agenda that is.

[@Goldprankstv]

Diehardbobcat for taxes? 😂😂

[@andreaantonelli2256]

Guybrush Threepwood 1% of 300 million people are a lot more than 10% of dislikes of this video. So, "YOUR" math is wrong, honey.😄

[@asvall]

Nah, he’s right. The rich paid for bots to dislike

[@Ugly_SonicX]

People hating on rich people, calling them selfish jerks Mrbeast: -__- really

[@Shanaevaz]

I love this veido ❤ 💯💕

[@____5t]

on of my dads friends was letting his brother stay with him for 3 years, after those 3 years he got a job in a law firm and ended becoming really wealthy. A few years later the brother who became the lawyer sued his own brother because the house he used to live in had poor living conditions, they were both poor at the time so the house had really bad maintenance at the time. Its a messed up story.

[@Alverant]

Look at "golden parachutes". A CEO mismanages a company and gets fired, they still get millions, while the people who have to be laid off because of that mismanagement get squat.

[@NaNa-bt1wd]

Juan Diego Quinto conservative logic. Lol

[@d87fresh1]

If it wasnt for that CEO those othee people wouldnt have even had a job... The CEO risks everything in a business usually taking out loans, risking his own personal financial future so yea he would deserve it...

[@unnamedny]

Alverant If CEO gets fired and company doesn't get a better CEO far more people will go jobless. Maybe CEO's should not get paid as much as they do, but thats completely different discussion.

[@uaenruotel]

d87fresh1 you do know that ceo's aren't necessarily the company's founder, they get paid just like everyone else and are not expected to contribute their own personal finances. They risk no more than any other employee. A ceo is typically chosen by a board of directors as the leader of the company, if they are fired it is usually because they did a really bad job.

[@shannonmikko9865]

How are they better if they get fired lmao

[@gisell481]

You should do a video on why you're leg's fall asleep after having them crossed and the tingly sensation you feel. Or vedio on how cramps on your body work?.🤔 I love watching the illustrations 🤗🤗🌹

[@autumns1267]

1:24 Sorry lol 😂😂

[@eddiemalvin]

... and so the narrow-minded stereotypes continue. "Being Rich" and "Acting Rich" are two completely different things. True financial wealth has absolutley nothing to do with how much you spend on cars, clothes or toys. The wealthiest people I know drive Subarus, Jeeps and Chevys. Please read "The Millionaire Next Door" by Thomas J. Stanley. It tells a very different story.

[@acericthemighty6875]

This comment completely ignores the point of the video, which states that "statistically, rich people are more likely to be jerks." It is as if you assume that the video claims that all people who are 'rich' are uncompassionate, which is simply not true. You can know many, many rich people who are all very nice, but that doesn't mean that the video's conclusion is inaccurate, and it certainly is not trying to spread "narrow-minded stereotypes" as that would be nonsensical.

[@MaureenHogan_at_meanderthings]

Eddie M that does not mean they are not jerks.

[@genevieverachele6511]

Eddie M thanks for the recommendation I will check it out

[@eddiemalvin]

Aceric the Mighty I was actually challenging the stereotype that people who spend money on fancy cars are rich. Someone who makes $500k/year and spends $500k/year on cars, clothes and toys is not rich. Please read the book. Truly wealthy people are statistically much more generous than the average person and certainly don't flaunt their wealth.

[@russiancomrade8046]

Aceric the Mighty yes but looking at the top 400 comments “statically poor people are narrow-minded” I can definitely see how some points in this are true (the statistic with the car rudeness) but not all of them are, some of them are quite irrelevant when you step back and look at it. But now when I disrespect a poorer class I get flamed for it.

[@naudalyke]

short answer: yes with the exception of a few rare gems

[@naudalyke]

Marc Basso what an idiotic response considering our currency is based off of paper when we should be trading with objects. actually, the people who created the internet are rich but were born poor, so they can actually relate unlike those who are rich but have contributed nothing to science or life.

[@sammy1229rblx2]

There's a lot of research being performed to determine whether humans have evolved thanks to selfish or altruistic/empathetic traits. By analyzing both historical early-human group interactions as hunter-gatherers, along with modern behavior research, there's a lot of evidence pointing to the theory that the only way that humans could have possibly evolved has come from altruistic actions. Those who seek power by defaming others are typically thrown out and looked down upon, both historically and in modern society. In terms of people in power abusing power, there's another theory named the "power paradox" which explains how almost any human in a position of power will typically abuse said power and forget most of the morals they believed in while in search of said power. It happens to most humans and only the most disciplined won't abuse the power they gain. If you'd like to look into said research, look up Dacher Keltner, he's a psychology professor at UC Berkeley who is one of the leading scientists performing the research. One last thing: just because someone is poor doesn't mean that they're an idiot, and just because someone is rich doesn't mean that their opinion is in any way more valid than the next man's. It's good to get the opinions of people from both ends of the spectrum.

[@youtubewanderer7739]

Your wrong I’m not rich but I’d say I’m upper middle or lower upper not like 1 mil plus but the kids at my school are all very nice only thing is they are disrespectful to their parents

[@KrazyMexikan]

In the end it’s irrelevant because not like you going to rid the world of rich people. So just accepted and deal with it

[@NiteSaiya]

The internet was made by a collaboration between US universities and DARPA. The internet was taxpayer-funded. There's no support for the claim that rich people gave us the internet or computers. Get out of here with that Trickle Down garbage.

[@Kag_Yag]

if somebody put 5 cookies in front of me and some people took some id be like "wtf are you doing"

[@DestroyerGamingHD]

Also it's a lot of bias. You're more likely to remember a Mercedes cutting you than a regular old car.

[@makarov-fatheroffairies8788]

HOW DUMB CAN A PERSON BE

[@peterpickle6916]

Yea, in anecdotal cases but that's not how the studies worked. They set up pedestrian crossings and had people wait to cross when cars were coming then recorded the types of cars that violated the local law and general etiquette requiring a car to stop for the pedestrian.

[@FlameSoulis]

I think it's also just the fact that depending on HOW you got rich also can define a few things. I worked hard, played my cards correctly, and made very tough choices in not spending extra. It required quite a bit of self discipline. Meanwhile, most of the friends I hang out with... are not rich, ask for money more than a few times, and overall don't put in as much to improve, whereas I'm always looking towards something to work on. That being said, I understand that's just how I drive myself forward. I want to improve, and seeing others not play the game does create some feeling of laziness, but that same feeling could be said on why I'm not an artist or NASA scientist: because to me, that isn't important.

[@TheEmeraldApe]

With money comes power, and power corrupts.

[@urinetzer3276]

an important question, for these studies were the rich people self made, or did they just inherit it/rich kids?

[@mattiabalzani230]

What program do you use?