Is Credit Card Roulette the Ultimate Dining Risk?

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A recent discussion centered around a game played in New York City where diners randomly select one person's credit card to pay the entire restaurant bill, often leading to humorous outcomes, especially with high tabs. Participants noted that in NYC, it's common for bills to reach $2,000 or more, particularly among Wall Street professionals who frequently dine at expensive establishments. This sparked a debate about the absurdity of such spending on food, with some arguing that it reflects a lack of financial sense, while others defended the right to spend money as one sees fit. The conversation also touched on the costs associated with dining out in NYC, including the high prices of food and drinks, and the tipping culture in upscale restaurants. Ultimately, while some found the game entertaining, others criticized it as a display of wealth and classlessness, suggesting it could alienate those who cannot afford to participate. The discussion highlighted differing perspectives on dining expenses and the social dynamics of spending in affluent circles.
  • #51
Ok for once, I have to agree with that dirtbag... err I mean Cyrus.

$800 on dinner? Should new york just be shot into space because apparently reality doesn't come into play over there. And $2000 for a business dinner? In the US, it's called being a New Yorker, but I think in Africa it would be called a war crime.

I no longer feel like a bloated savage when I go out to a restaurant every friday night.

I don't really like the idea of that game however. What if someones unfortunate and gets a disproportionate number of bills? People can get touchy about bills...
 
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  • #52
The point was that this "game" is really nothing more than a pissing contest to see who can afford to blow away their money the fastest. It's also a rude game to play because if someone can't afford to play they are singled out and look bad. You can have money, but you can't buy class...

Pengwuino said:
I like turtles.
 
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  • #53
Cyrus cussed in chat!

I do agree, though, it shows no class. It confuses me why Cyrus isn't for it however.
 
  • #54
Cyrus said:
The point was that this "game" is really nothing more than a pissing contest to see who can afford to blow away their money the fastest.
Thats the point - see "Liars Poker" by Michael Lewis about being a Wall St trader, there are some good points about why they should play this game.
 

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