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Fortnite YouTubers Buy Mansion, Decorate It Like Sad Teenagers (Kotaku)
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Youth getting wealthy off a game some people on the forum militantly dislike. Perfect content for petty replies!
Ha. I forgot about that for a hot minute while defending them. It's the one they should be criticized for.
I suspect OP made their initial post as an "eat the rich" sort of thing, but somehow the kids are being praised? You can never really tell which way streamer threads will go.
That wasn't bad and I had way worse junk that I thought was cool at their age. And I'm clearly old because I don't know these people.
Yeah, seems like a bitter author to me. I was expecting some Jake Paul shit and everything seemed normal? (Aside from the fact that a bunch of kids are living in a mansion but I guess that's normal these days.)
I don't know who any of these people are but this is some really petty bullshit. The article is a lot more pathetic than a bunch of young people decorating their rooms like young people would. The author seems like a prick.
It doesn't really seem like anyone wants to engage with reasonable arguments and instead just wants to turn it into "u mad because ur poor".
I see reasonable arguments being reduced to "u made because ur poor".
But explain to me the nuance behind seeing this and responding "I hope Fortnite disappears".
Thanks for telling me all about how cringey these teenagers and their McMansion are, Mr 30-something year old staff writer on a website about kids' toys.
Honestly, in the grand scheme of absurd video game streamer displays of wealth, this doesn't even rank. Extend that to the entertainment industry in general and it definitely doesn't rank. Go look up what Dr Phil's house looks like, if you want to have a bit of a chuckle.
Honestly, in the grand scheme of absurd video game streamer displays of wealth, this doesn't even rank. Extend that to the entertainment industry in general and it definitely doesn't rank. Go look up what Dr Phil's house looks like, if you want to have a bit of a chuckle.
I just looked that up. Goddamn, now *that's* gaudy.
These kids aren't that bad, to be honest. Sure, they may not have the most "refined" decorating taste/style--and I'm sure as hell not going to be buying their shitty merch any time soon---but I fail to see what's cringe-worthy about a bunch of kids decorating a house that they bought with money that they earned without exploiting anyone (the very antithesis of capitalism, actually) in a way that makes them happy. It's kinda impressive how someone can be punching up and still come across as elitist.
I really don't understand the choice to make an article to make fun of their house decor. Like of all things you could have made commentary on. Looked totally fine inside.
Too true. Article just comes across as petty and jealous. Calling them "sad" for having funko pops? Know your audience, kotaku!
I guess I have to see myself out from these kind of thread since I do not know if there are any hidden agenda? eh...
I simply watched the video, everything about the house is absolutely fine. These kids made money from gaming (I assume?) so it is only logical that they decorate it with game related stuff. I was expecting a lot more extravagant but no, it's honestly pretty subtle considered their age.
If I had that kind of money in my twenties I would have done a lot worse LOL.
EDIT: I have just read the Kotaku article and GOOD GOD the amount of salt from the writer is unreal.
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I didn't think they were flaunting their rooms, just giving a tour. Some of the stuff like the pool and balconies, sure- there's a little flaunting there- but how do you make it not come off that way when you're in a mansion? But I also really don't like making assumptions on people's finances nor laugh at someone's choices where to spend money.
They seemed excited to be living in a new home and wanted to show their fans their setups. That's what I took from the video.
Why is there a need for a "reasonable argument" here? Why are we arguing about what some early 20 years have in their room?
This is my thing with certain Kotaku writers from time to time, though I guess most former now. But thank you for putting together the words I was looking for.
It's like being shitty and then hiding behind "it's okay because I'm punching up".
I can't, that's dumb as hell
I don't care how they decorate their rooms, also dumb, it's more the fact they have the rooms haha
I did not see even a single food bed. Should have called Austin Walker. Dude would have shown them how to live with class.
This thread and article reeks of petty adults lol. As this stands, it's just some kid who got rich and bought an expensive house.
Here's the top / first comment form the website of the article post.
Nice! Really up-voted too.
Looks like this they got the exact response they wanted not only from their website, but from this one as well. Double feature suckers!
Here's the top / first comment form the website of the article post.
Nice! Really up-voted too.
Looks like this they got the exact response they wanted not only from their website, but from this one as well. Double feature suckers!
This.
I'm actually quite taken aback by how many posts are celebrating these kids for accumulating wealth. Maybe it's the new "American Dream" to gloat about your mansion and sports cars but to me it absolutely deserves criticism and cynicism.
Sorry if that makes YOU uncomfortable.
That said, the specific angle of the story is definitely a misfire.
I mean, you could fill a country with the rich, the privileged. But sure, pick on these guys I guess.
If only the article or at least of the thread actually made any of these points as opposed to "lol they suck at interior design".
When THIS
"Can buy a mansion but you can't buy some fucking sheets or a nice bed frame."
is the level of criticism this is gonna get, yes, I'm gonna call it sour grapes.
FUCKING THIS
There are so many interesting angles in which you can have a take on this. Especially now with the sky Williams stuff
But nope.
I guess that's fair, when I was that age I was lucky to be married to someone who had decorating sensibilities, there was sure as shit nobody who taught me that stuff- my money would have went to video games or drugs way before it went to matching sheets or curtains or framed pictures. For me at that age my place was just somewhere I was between working and going out with friends, it wasn't something I took pride in because I knew I wouldn't be there forever or anything. These guys are probably in a similar mental situation.
It's because they're rich and gamerssss and cool to make fun of NeRdS
No one is celebrating. You seem to understand that there's actual issues in the world that deserve criticism and cynicism. This is hardly one of them.
uh, that isn't that tacky, ya'll. it just has a game room? the funko pops are tucked in the corner in a tasteful glass case?? the rest of the house is pretty minimal and modern??? its really not bad at all imo. especially for early 20 something streamers, i was expecting a lot worse
You might have a point if I believed for even a second this is what any of the salty people here are upset about.
Heh, laugh all you want but if I had the money I'd probably recreate the Spencer Mansion from RERemake. With some additional toilets and bathrooms mind you.
I was expecting Dr. Phil's house but this looks pretty normal.
Also LOL at "These parents messed up big time" nothing here suggests that. Maybe they could have made smarter individual investments but they could be doing a lot worse.
Also LOL at "These parents messed up big time" nothing here suggests that. Maybe they could have made smarter individual investments but they could be doing a lot worse.
The house is nice and not as tacky as I thought it was going to be. The only rooms that are a bit garish are the gaming rooms with funko pops and candy, but I'm guessing their YouTube channels cater to a younger audience so it makes sense.
However, the timing of this is incredibly wrong, there's a worldwide pandemic, millions are out of jobs and millions more fear the security of their jobs and are hoping they can make next month's rent. Food banks in my area have never been so busy. This isn't a house tour, its a 'look how rich we are' video, and the sports cars parked purposely at the start of the video indicate that from the get-go.
However, the timing of this is incredibly wrong, there's a worldwide pandemic, millions are out of jobs and millions more fear the security of their jobs and are hoping they can make next month's rent. Food banks in my area have never been so busy. This isn't a house tour, its a 'look how rich we are' video, and the sports cars parked purposely at the start of the video indicate that from the get-go.
