I'm Terrified of Wanting to Be a Billionaire | Pardis Parker

I'm Terrified of Wanting to Be a Billionaire | Pardis Parker | TED

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Comedian Pardis Parker presents an unfortunate truth: being rich won't make you a legend. In this rollicking comedy set, he roasts society's obsession with billionaires -- and offers an alternative way to leave a legacy.
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@davit1652 Ай бұрын

Pardis Parker's comedic take on society's obsession with billionaires resonates deeply with me. His witty observations highlight the misplaced emphasis on wealth as a measure of success and legacy. As someone who values genuine contributions to society over material wealth, I appreciate Parker's alternative perspective on leaving a lasting impact. This talk serves as a reminder to focus on meaningful connections, creativity, and kindness rather than the pursuit of riches. From Parker's humor-laden insights, I've learned the importance of prioritizing values that truly define a fulfilling and impactful life, rather than chasing after societal constructs of success.

@carsonskjerdal473 Ай бұрын

Instantly recognized him from the thumbnail, awesome talk

@elenkerobian7319 23 күн бұрын

Interesting how the speaker values being independent and unique in spite of what rich people do. I appreciate that and try to follow that rule in my life because what makes us an individual is the uniqueness in ourselves. Also, I liked the way he introduces the topic that is in humorous way so everyone gets the point of the talk but no one is humiliated .

@Echo81Rumple83 Ай бұрын

hey, i can top that: we hand out Ghirardelli chocolates very Halloween! before that, we DID hand out regular-sized candy bars AND a pom-pom spiders, but the pandemic screwed it up a bit, then we went with the aforementioned Ghiradelli chocolates.

@yui-ol9ut Ай бұрын

we want more of his talkkkk

@ShooterMcNally Ай бұрын

Let's not forget Justin Biebers hit song "Sorry" Well done man, need more of your comedy!

@maxwellkam6395 Ай бұрын

I want more of his talks (comedy)😁😁

@louchieamartinez6878 Ай бұрын

More sorry 😂

@qorinachoirunisa9763 Ай бұрын

Love it!

@poweredby_x Ай бұрын

Well done 😂

@truhhhhhhhokIII3 Ай бұрын

Haha this was surprisingly goo

@TheHealingFeatures 13 күн бұрын

I can name Bill Gates as a billionaire 😄this was the only name that popped up in my head 😅

@Jayda08 19 күн бұрын

The quality of TED talk has went down the hill over the years.

@Yourmission9 Ай бұрын

How was this posted 8 hours ago and only has five comments??

@StephenL3 Ай бұрын

They're all too busy laughing!

@Jayda08 19 күн бұрын

People have life's out side of internet.

@himarheggade4192 Ай бұрын

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:34 *🍁 Canadians often apologize excessively, even in humorous situations.* 01:30 *💰 Los Angeles exhibits a significant fetishization of wealth, unlike Canada.* 02:23 *🤑 Concerns about becoming obsessed with wealth and chasing billionaire status are prevalent in LA.* 03:23 *🏫 Building generational wealth might not benefit children as much as expected.* 04:37 *🍫 Leaving a legacy can be as simple as giving out full-size chocolate bars on Halloween.* Made with HARPA AI

@Drewskadooed Ай бұрын

can't relate

@FueledbyJohn Ай бұрын

I dont know what this is implying. But, nobody wants to be or sets out to be a billionaire they just want enough to get by peacefully. I really dont know what is up with liberals becoming so unhinged and weird lately.

@chriswilfrid 15 күн бұрын

Haters gonna hates, no one work for being poor, being billionaire doesn't mean famous, some just need bigger resources to solving bigger problems. This envy fallacious clown wouldn't understand.

@leatherbear4059 20 күн бұрын

Talk about first world problems. While some people worry about feeding their family, Parker frets about becoming a billionaire. It’s ok, you’re Sri Lankan, no one will lecture you about Asian privilege.