I’m Terrified of Wanting to Be a Billionaire | Pardis Parker | TED

Comedian Pardis Parker presents an unfortunate truth: being rich won’t make you a legend. In this rollicking comedy set, he roasts society’s obsession with billionaires — and offers an alternative way to leave a legacy. If you love watching TED Talks like this one, become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas:…

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@maxwellkam6395

April 3, 2024 at 1:44 pm

I want more of his talks (comedy)????????

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@truhhhhhhhokIII3

April 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Haha this was surprisingly goo

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@carsonskjerdal473

April 3, 2024 at 2:51 pm

Instantly recognized him from the thumbnail, awesome talk

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@poweredby_x

April 3, 2024 at 7:09 pm

Well done ????

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@yui-ol9ut

April 3, 2024 at 8:52 pm

we want more of his talkkkk

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@Yourmission9

April 3, 2024 at 9:50 pm

How was this posted 8 hours ago and only has five comments??

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@FueledbyJohn

April 3, 2024 at 11:23 pm

I dont know what this is implying.

But, nobody wants to be or sets out to be a billionaire they just want enough to get by peacefully.

I really dont know what is up with liberals becoming so unhinged and weird lately.

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@himarheggade4192

April 4, 2024 at 5:30 am

???? Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:34 *???? Canadians often apologize excessively, even in humorous situations.*
01:30 *???? Los Angeles exhibits a significant fetishization of wealth, unlike Canada.*
02:23 *???? Concerns about becoming obsessed with wealth and chasing billionaire status are prevalent in LA.*
03:23 *???? Building generational wealth might not benefit children as much as expected.*
04:37 *???? Leaving a legacy can be as simple as giving out full-size chocolate bars on Halloween.*

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@louchieamartinez6878

April 4, 2024 at 1:04 pm

More sorry ????

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@qorinachoirunisa9763

April 5, 2024 at 11:00 pm

Love it!

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@Echo81Rumple83

April 6, 2024 at 2:05 pm

hey, i can top that: we hand out Ghirardelli chocolates very Halloween! before that, we DID hand out regular-sized candy bars AND a pom-pom spiders, but the pandemic screwed it up a bit, then we went with the aforementioned Ghiradelli chocolates.

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@ShooterMcNally

April 6, 2024 at 7:52 pm

Let’s not forget Justin Biebers hit song “Sorry” Well done man, need more of your comedy!

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@davit1652

April 7, 2024 at 6:31 am

Pardis Parker’s comedic take on society’s obsession with billionaires resonates deeply with me. His witty observations highlight the misplaced emphasis on wealth as a measure of success and legacy. As someone who values genuine contributions to society over material wealth, I appreciate Parker’s alternative perspective on leaving a lasting impact. This talk serves as a reminder to focus on meaningful connections, creativity, and kindness rather than the pursuit of riches. From Parker’s humor-laden insights, I’ve learned the importance of prioritizing values that truly define a fulfilling and impactful life, rather than chasing after societal constructs of success.

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