Well, well, dear viewers, today we delve into a most intriguing topic, the age-old conflict between the old money and celebrity cultures…
For the differences between old money and new money, or ‘celebrity’ run much deeper than mere material possessions.
Old money, lovely ladies, and esteemed gentlemen is a way of life.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:50 #1 The Old Money Lifestyle
5:47 #2 The Celebrity Culture
7:28 #3 The Celebrity-Old Money Divide
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My dear distinguished listeners, let us take a moment to step back in time to an era where wealth and power were synonymous with breeding and refinement.
For the old money families, wealth was not simply a means to an end, but rather a responsibility, a burden even, to uphold the traditions and values of their ancestors.
First and foremost, we must discuss privacy. Old money families are a notoriously private lot, often shunning the spotlight in favor of a life lived behind closed doors.
The idea of putting one’s personal life on display for the world to see is anathema to them, and for good reason.
They understand that the wealthier you are, the more people stick their nose in your business, and they prefer to keep their affairs to themselves.
One living, breathing example of the old money lifestyle can be found in the elusive Rothschild family.
The Rothschilds are a European banking family that has been prominent for over two centuries. They value privacy above all else and are notoriously secretive, rarely granting interviews or appearing in public.
This is a stark contrast to the lifestyles of many celebrities today who often seem more concerned with self-promotion than with upholding clear values for generations or preserving privacy.
Additionally, a key value of old money families is tradition. These families have a long and storied history and take great pride in their lineage.
From how they dress to how they entertain, tradition is woven into every aspect of their lives. They believe in the importance of preserving the past and in doing so, ensuring a better future.
Finally, we come to social responsibility. For the old money families, wealth is not simply a way to indulge in excess but rather a means to make a difference in the world. They believe in the concept of “noblesse oblige” (‘noble obligation’), wherein the wealthy have an obligation to act with a sense of decorum and duty with regard to their power and influence.
Whether it be through philanthropy, politics, or other forms of public service, old money families understand that they have a duty to use their wealth and influence to make the world a better place.
Now, for the discerning among us, let us contrast this with the lifestyle and values of celebrities.
Privacy? Ha! For the celebrity, privacy is an afterthought, if it’s even a thought at all.
Their lives are lived in the public eye, their every move scrutinized and analyzed by the media and their adoring fans.
Tradition? Who has time for tradition when there are Instagram followers to be gained and TikTok videos to be shot?
And social responsibility? Well, let’s just say that writing a check to a charity is not precisely the same as devoting one’s life to public service.
The differences between the old money and celebrity lifestyles and values are stark, chaps and chapesses, and it’s no wonder that old money families often deeply distrust the celebrity culture.
3 июл 2024
