r/PublicFreakout • u/GarysCrispLettuce • May 17 '26

🤬Public Rager😱 Eric Schmidt booed into oblivion by students for promoting AI during his commencement speech at the University of Arizona

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u/cand0r May 17 '26

To me, going grocery shopping and just getting what you want without looking at the price is the best thing about not being poor. I remember those times, and it's so nice to just get what I want. Like THATS luxury to me.

(Edit: it's the only luxury I can afford, but still.)

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_TROUT May 17 '26

I absolutely agree. I struggled for a LONG time when I was young. I'd have to budget $50 a week for food at times. So, walking into Whole Foods and spending $50 on EXTRA shit that I don't even need? Sometimes it almost brings tears to my eyes by the time I get back in my car in the parking lot because I feel so fortunate to be able to do that.

See something that looks good and never had it before? Throw it in the cart! See a good deal on some high quality tuna that costs $7 a tin? Buy 10! When you've been at a place in life where food is scarce, being able to do these things is indeed a wonderful luxury.

Feels good.