Flashing money everywhere: does it make you a target?

[cpvr]

One thing that I'd do if I had money would be flashing money into my hater's face because I made it, and got to the top.

But, do you think those that flash their cars, their money, and everything makes them a target for robbers and possibly the police department - especially if all the money wasn't learned legit - paid taxes, etc.

Such as, this young dude from Chicago, Lil Mouse, was flashing lots of money in his song "Smoking"

Does it come to a point where flashing money isn't really a good idea? Would you do it if you could get in music videos? Do you think these type of actions set a good message to young kids and/or adults that there's plenty of money to be made in this world?

Or also, how do you feel about people who flash their money and/or flaunt it, like its nothin? When there's so many people out there starving to get a meal.

 

[Dan Hutter]

I don't get flaunting it. You're obviously flaunting your stacks to get attention but you also catch the attention of the wrong people - cops and robbers.

Keep it under your hat especially if it's ill gotten. Nobody has to know what you've got.

 

[Monster]

How do you know it's real money they had in the music video? Everybody's got a color printer nowadays :D

 

[Monster]

Would you do it if you could get in music videos?

BOW before your almighty GODs of the record industry!

Now take a loan out of your record contract and make a music video, like everybody else!

 

[Monster]

 

[Dan Hutter]

^Yeah I'll pass on the 250k for a car.

 

[Monster]

 

[cpvr]

^Yeah I'll pass on the 250k for a car.

Same here, you crash it, good night. @Monster Meh, this dude is new I don't think he has a record deal yet?

 

[Panache]

Flashing money everywhere gets attention, that for sure, but it attracts attention from the wrong people and does make you more of a target than if you just keep it in your wallet. Never understood why people do that for attention...

 

[tirus]

Flashing money everywhere gets attention, that for sure, but it attracts attention from the wrong people and does make you more of a target than if you just keep it in your wallet. Never understood why people do that for attention...

Many of us crave for that attention and it makes us feel quite important and "respected" by our fellow peers because it outright evidence that we have "made it". In some cases its a matter of growing up under situations where finances were not that good and they suddenly feel on top of the world.

 

[cpvr]

Many of us crave for that attention and it makes us feel quite important and "respected" by our fellow peers because it outright evidence that we have "made it". In some cases its a matter of growing up under situations where finances were not that good and they suddenly feel on top of the world.

Yup, you're right. Especially coming from poverty. And showing people that is possible to get a ton of money if you work hard. Like, when I had two chains that were worth $500 everyone was like "Wow, that's nice bro, good job". I expected to catch some eyes because I worked hard to get those chains - my girlfriend did too. It was a wonderful birthday present, and it feels great when you have money to show around and all.

 

[Monster]

^^ But not everyone notices a 500-buck hairdo on a cleaning woman who works three jobs just to pay for all her needs.

 

[cpvr]

^^ But not everyone notices a 500-buck hairdo on a cleaning woman who works three jobs just to pay for all her needs.

Nope, that's so true.

 

[fattony69]

^Yeah I'll pass on the 250k for a car.

Buy a used one. Get it for 35K-70K :D

PS. I believe in purchasing brand name items.

 

[cpvr]

Buy a used one. Get it for 35K-70K :D

PS. I believe in purchasing brand name items.

Toyota has a lot of decent cars. Hyundai as well. I've owned both of those cars. The Hyundai genesis reminds me of the Lexus. I couldn't afford it before.

 

[fattony69]

Toyota has a lot of decent cars. Hyundai as well. I've owned both of those cars. The Hyundai genesis reminds me of the Lexus. I couldn't afford it before.

I have to disagree with you on this (I've worked in a garage before).

 

[cpvr]

I have to disagree with you on this (I've worked in a garage before).

What's the best car company in your opinion then?:D

 

[fattony69]

What's the best car company in your opinion then?:D

I'm really partial to Acura, Ford, Chevy, Lexus, Mercedes, and any high end car. My favorite is Porche. I know it is out of most people's price range, but if you can, they are rated the safest vehicle. Toyota always have issues and came in a lot. Plus how they are built really suck for the technicians. Hyundai and Subaru are very frequent in the shop.

 

[Monster]

My favorite is Porche. I know it is out of most people's price range, but if you can, they are rated the safest vehicle.

Really, since when? And why?

I always thought the safest German car was Mercedes.

 

[fattony69]

Really, since when? And why?

I always thought the safest German car was Mercedes.

It was out of a few articles I read. I may be wrong on that fact, but it seems like they don't want to crash their vehicle lol. Mercedes, I am a fan and not a fan of. The lower models aren't comfortable, but the higher end ones (which I had the pleasure of riding once) are very nice. They have dynamic seating. SO FANCY!