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Buzz Bissinger spent $500,000+ on clothes....

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by Flip Wilson, Mar 24, 2013.

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  1. YankeeFan

    YankeeFan Well-Known Member

    Yeah, I thought he cried poor from time to time.

    I did not expect this out of him.
     
    YankeeFan, Mar 25, 2013
    #25
  2. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

    At least Bissenger has something to show for his money. Bill Bennett lost all his in Vegas.
     
    Boom_70, Mar 25, 2013
    #26
  3. Double J

    Double J Active Member

    Holy shit, this. I mean.....wow. Just.....wow.
     
    Double J, Mar 26, 2013
    #27
  4. Riptide

    Riptide Well-Known Member

    It's the boots. ... No, it's the pants. ... No, it's ... GAHHHH!!!
     
    Riptide, Mar 26, 2013
    #28
  5. Smasher_Sloan

    Smasher_Sloan Active Member

    The reason for that is most people don't have unlimited wealth. If you're scanning the supermarket flyer and organizing your coupons to save $10 or $20 on your shopping trip, you're kind of hoping the people you elect have some idea what that struggle is all about. You get the feeling that the guy who spends $500 for a necktie may not quite understand.
     
    Smasher_Sloan, Mar 26, 2013
    #29
  6. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    What does a $500 necktie do or have that a $79 one doesn't have - and to me even that is outrageous. I have some very nice ties and I haven't spend more than 30 on one.

    A Saks opened in Richmond some years back. I walked through it for fun. Socks for 25 bucks, shirts for 199. No thanks. On my way out, I saw this incredible tie. Magnificent tie. I decided I was going to take a close look and splurge. I'd go as high as 80 for that tie. What the hell, right?

    The tie was $149. No way. It stayed there.

    I don't begrudge people who have it for spending their money any way they wish. I just don't understand what makes a tie cost $500 and what about it makes it worth that.
     
    Moderator1, Mar 26, 2013
    #30
  7. Dick Whitman

    Dick Whitman Well-Known Member

    Trust me, I don't, either. I suspect it's just a confidence thing?

    I do understand expensive shirts, suits, and shoes, though. Fit on the first two. Craftsmanship on the latter.

    My observation was that in a world in which people do waste a hell of a lot of money on a hell of a lot of things, this particular expense really seems to get people's ire. Hey, at least clothes are functional, right?
     
    Dick Whitman, Mar 26, 2013
    #31
  8. Flip Wilson

    Flip Wilson Well-Known Member

    Here's a slideshow of some of Buzz's outfits. This is very, very disturbing. And be warned: The second photo is of Buzz wearing what amounts to a Speedo...and nothing else. You've been warned.

    And possibly NSFW.

    And maybe NSFW either. (Can't be too careful.)

    http://cbsloc.al/ZorXxm
     
    Flip Wilson, Mar 26, 2013
    #32
  9. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

    The material makes the dimple looks better.

    Speaking of frivolous spending NY Giants DT Shaun Rogers got robbed of his Mr T starter set at his Miami Hotel:
    'According to CBS Miami, among the missing items were diamond earrings ($100,000), two watches ($160,000 total), a gold necklace and pendant ($50,000), gold bracelets ($60,000), and a diamond Cuban necklace and pendant ($70,000)."
     
    Boom_70, Mar 26, 2013
    #33
  10. Big Circus

    Big Circus Well-Known Member

    The second NSFW...Not Safe For World?
     
    Big Circus, Mar 26, 2013
    #34
  11. black dude with pompano

    black dude with pompano Member

    I just read the actual GQ story, and I have to respect the confessional aspect of it. You get a mixture of admiration for his don't-give-af attitude and pity for what might actually be a very real addiction.

    As far as his clothing choices, good for him. If he enjoys it, if it makes him happy, then great. Fashion is subjective and who am I to judge? But his reckless spending points to an issue that, jokes aside, might really need to be addressed.
     
    black dude with pompano, Mar 26, 2013
    #35
  12. Double J

    Double J Active Member

    His reckless spending isn't the only serious issue he seems to have.
     
    Double J, Mar 26, 2013
    #36
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