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Article created by: Monika Pašukonytė

Whenever we read another wild or completely bizarre news about some insanely rich guy doing something that we mere mortals wouldn’t only lack the money for, but also the imagination for, we ask ourselves - what the hell is going on?

Why have some incredibly expensive and, from our point of view, meaningless hobbies become firmly associated in the public consciousness with the most moneyed folk? And where is that fine line between reckless spending and just 'can afford' hobbies? Well, this viral thread on the AskReddit community is dedicated to such hobbies, and Bored Panda has made a selection of the best opinions from this thread for you.

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#1

Adult and baby rhino eating hay together in a natural outdoor enclosure, showcasing wildlife interaction and animal care. Hunt endangered animals.

SKMTG , Nicky Pe Report

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    #2

    Underwater view of a luxury OceanGate submersible, an example of fads popular among rich guys only. Visit the titanic wreck in a cheap submarine.

    Nice_Ambassador_348 , CBS News Report

    #3

    Fox curled up and sleeping peacefully in sunlight, illustrating unique fads for rich guys only in nature’s calm setting. Fox hunting.

    TapeDeckSlick , Joseph Yu Report

    #4

    Matte black luxury sports cars parked indoors, showcasing exclusive fads for rich guys with high-end exotic designs. Buying an expensive car and then keeping it in your garage without ever actually driving it.

    Street-Basket-4457 , jae p Report

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    #5

    Man with glasses and vest throwing money fanning cash bills, illustrating for rich guys only fads concept. Collecting all the resources and money so they own millions of times more than their fair share?

    Joalguke , senivpetro Report

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    #6

    Mountaineer dressed in heavy gear on snowy peak capturing scenic view, showcasing for rich guys only fads. Climb everest.

    uddsvek1427 , INFINITY ADVENTURE NEPAL Report

    #7

    Various pants hanging on hangers in a row, illustrating fads for rich guys only that others find weird and stupid. Buying $500 vintage jeans.

    rosevine , BBiDDac Report

    #8

    Aerial view of luxury yachts docked at marina showcasing for rich guys only fads in waterfront lifestyle. Fund raisers for yacht clubs.

    Melodic-Metal3294 , Alexander Report

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    #9

    Cheetah walking on grass in a fenced area, illustrating a unique and rare fad for rich guys only. Some rich people get super into collecting exotic pets. Like, yeah man, I’m sure your pet tiger is real fun until it starts thinking you look like a snack. Imagine trying to explain to your insurance company that your cheetah ate your couch… and your neighbor.

    Elizabethgeorgia , Pavan Kumar Report

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    #10

    Swordfish jumping out of the ocean, illustrating one of the for rich guys only fads that others find weird and stupid. Marlin fishing

    buy a multi million dollar sports fishing boat. have a full time captain to maintain it. compete in marlin tournaments during season where there is big money pay outs for winning and the owners also do side bets w each other.

    then spend 12 hours mindlessly trolling around and prob not catch anything other than sun burn and bordom.

    bucketsofpoo , Dominic Sherony Report

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    #11

    Group of camels standing together in a desert landscape illustrating unusual fads for rich guys only. Rich Arabs cloning camels by the dozen because that first camel was really pretty. Cute.

    BabeBlossom_ , Steven Su Report

    #12

    Giant red flower pot installation in an urban setting representing for rich guys only fads and trends. Buying modern 'art'.

    imclearlyahuman , Guilhem Vellut Report

    #13

    Close-up of a strawberry topped with edible gold leaf, showcasing a luxury fad often associated with rich guys only. Consume food or drink with gold on or in it. Basically, eat gold.

    Glorious-gnoo , Naotake Murayama Report

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    #14

    Person in handcuffs wearing a black shirt and orange shorts being held by an officer outside a building for rich guys only fads. Collecting felony convictions.

    Mooseagery , Kindel Media Report

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    #15

    Family walking on a wooden pier at sunset representing luxury lifestyle and rich guys only fads by the ocean. Starting and hiding the existence of a second family as a result of cheating on their partner.

    FXN2210 , Pixabay Report

    #16

    Bright red and gold fireworks exploding in the night sky, illustrating luxury and for rich guys only fads celebration. Firework shows. And we are talking multi-million dollar contracts in some cases. Literally throwing money into the sky to burn.

    TumedasKihutaja , Designecologist Report

    #17

    Glossy pink designer handbag displayed on a reflective surface, representing luxury fads for rich guys only. Collecting expensive handbags.

    Moon_Jewel90 , Arno Senoner Report

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    #18

    Person wearing a unique black winged hoodie outdoors, showcasing one of the fads for rich guys only in an unusual style. Run around the city dressed like a bat.

    bulky_lifter01 , Matthew Oliphant Report

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    #19

    Two players on horseback wearing helmets and boots, playing polo on a grass field, a fad for rich guys only. Polo.

    Frimacopter , Paul Chambers Report

    #20

    Display of various limited edition sneakers showcased on a wall, representing luxury fads for rich guys only. Collect sneakers

    savessh , Mick Haupt Report

    #21

    Space shuttle launching with bright flames and smoke, illustrating extravagant fads only for rich guys. Activities that cost a lot of money but come with a higher risk of death.

    Examples include space tourism, gliding sailing/yachts etc.

    johndoe1130 , Pixabay Report

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    #22

    Aerial view of a private island surrounded by turquoise water, showcasing a luxury fad for rich guys only. Fly 150 of us out to an island and only the sole survivor makes it home.

    grabbena , Fyre Festival Report

    #23

    A rider in equestrian attire jumping a horse over a fence, showcasing fads popular among rich guys only. Anything with horses.

    VistaBox , Jean van der Meulen Report

    #24

    Luxurious gold watches displayed on stands, highlighting exclusive fads popular among rich guys only. Collect watches.

    TheNextUnicornAlong , Christian Wiediger Report

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    #25

    Woman in a bathtub with orange slices and face mask, sipping wine, illustrating for rich guys only fads and luxury trends. Extreme Bathing like having a luxurious bath rituals, including using rare ingredients or soaking in extravagant locations, can come off as over the top.

    PetiteAllyx , Antoni Shkraba Report

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    #26

    Several sailboats with colorful sails on cloudy water, illustrating popular fads for rich guys only. Yacht Racing.

    DivineDiva_45 , Benjamin Elliott Report

    #27

    Man in red jacket swinging golf club on green course under a cloudy sky, illustrating fads for rich guys only. Golf.

    Fit-Squash-1281 , Courtney Cook Report

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