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.
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@maxwellkam6395
April 3, 2024 at 1:44 pm
I want more of his talks (comedy)😁😁
@truhhhhhhhokIII3
April 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Haha this was surprisingly goo
@carsonskjerdal473
April 3, 2024 at 2:51 pm
Instantly recognized him from the thumbnail, awesome talk
@poweredby_x
April 3, 2024 at 7:09 pm
Well done 😂
@yui-ol9ut
April 3, 2024 at 8:52 pm
we want more of his talkkkk
@Yourmission9
April 3, 2024 at 9:50 pm
How was this posted 8 hours ago and only has five comments??
@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.
@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 😂
@qorinachoirunisa9763
April 5, 2024 at 11:00 pm
Love it!
@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.
@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!
@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.