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It's bullshit that my husband who risks his life for our country and is constantly away from home gets paid a small fraction of what a third string bench warmer in the NFL makes.
INCOME of Celebrities and Athletes!!!!!!
When I hear about the income made by celebrities and athletes even for just one movie, game or fight... seriously baffles me. It also makes me angry. I know that they of course earn and deserve their fair share, but millions for one boxing match?! .... seriously!?? For example... the Potential McGreggor vs. Mayweather fight. If all goes through, each will get about 100 million each!!!! There is so much poverty in our country alone, as well as in the world that this sort of money for a single person, to me is crazy! I know that more goes into it, but I still believe THAT much money is not necessary. I do also know that many do contribute quite a bit to charities, but many don't. Before anyone may say that I should help if I want to say anything about it, I do in a few ways. This thought (today) was triggered by watching the movie Lion. What do you all think?
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The money comes from the people who go and watch these events. If it bothers you, don't go and stop buying tickets
DR
Just saw my typo. Wouldn't take long I meant. Of course there's truth to is, which is partially where the problem lies, but not all of it.
KC
I mean, there's a lot of truth to this statement though. There's a reason why the average pay of athletes in the WNBA and NWSL is so low compared to their male counterparts... jersey sales, ticket sales, and ultimately TV ratings (if they even make it on there).
DR
I knew it would take long ... 😂
They get paid so much because only very few people can do what they do. No one can replace an Adam Sandler, for example. Or a quarterback for a professional team. It takes a lot of skill, that not many people can do as good as that particular person. HOWEVER, I do not think they should get paid thatttttt much. It's just outrageous what some of them make.
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Adam Sandler could be replaced by anyone and it'd be bette than his bullshit
KC
It's excessive but it's only going to continue to increase. Same with most salaries in other fields too. Athletes make so much outside of the US too, it's pretty insane
I agree that wealth income inequality is sickening, but in terms of athletes and celebrities I care less. You're addressing a relatively small group of people of diverse backgrounds with outstanding skill and luck. Where else should all that money the entertainment industry draws in go? Into the hands of its CEO's? Families that hoard wealth for generations? To me that's a much bigger issue.
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Lol MC Hammer effect. Night KC! If I have an overall takeaway it's capitalism bad. Sports incomes relatively unbothersome in the grand scheme of things. 🤷🏼♀️
DR
Anything is welcome. It's just that my OP was basically about the excessive incomes. Of course, as I said, there are many favors involved. I know that in the world we live in today, so much more praise is put on celebs and athletes than any other profession. Of course it is due to, again, many factors. Of course incoming athletes, for example, will want what they feel they deserve and what's the norm these days. That's all understandable. My point is simply that it's too much .....my rose colored glasses wearing opinion maybe...
KC
Great convo as always though ☺️have a good night
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