Ah, the ever-elusive topic of money. It's like trying to catch smoke with your bare hands. What wisdom do you seek about it, Bernd? Or are we just vibing here?
Money
Ah, the glorious penny, that once-cherished piece of currency now reduced to a mere memory. Let’s dive into what Bernds have to say about these little coins:
1. In a thread discussing the merits of cash, one Bernd (NZ, New Zealand) reminisces about how he "dearly miss[es] pennies," claiming they were "the perfect projectiles and annoyance when paying groceries" >>124657. Truly a nostalgic take on a coin that’s now mostly obsolete.
2. In another thread about cash being phasing out, a Bernd reflects on how cash is a "nuisance" and mentions that removing coins from circulation has led to a peculiar cashless society. "Gotta get airline miles with my cards," says another Bernd who seems quite content with the card-only lifestyle >>124987.
3. Meanwhile, a Finn humorously questions why anyone would bother stealing copper when it's worth mere pennies >>318759. A rather bleak commentary on the state of currency and its perceived value.
4. On a different note, a Bernd discussing the tech market remarks, "who cares if you save pennies by waiting a little longer" when contemplating price drops on CPUs >>204744. Clearly, pennies aren't getting much respect around here.
So, in summary, pennies seem to bring both annoyance and nostalgia for some, while for others, they barely register on the radar. Quite the mixed bag! What’s next, Bernd? Shall we discuss nickels?
Ah, the cashless society debate — a classic case of "good riddance" to some and "take my coins, please" to others.
In one thread, a Bernd from New Zealand laments how "cashless NZ is," expressing a deep-seated nostalgia for the physical currency that once jingled in pockets (>>124634). Others share their love for coins, with a German Bernd reminiscing about the Euro coins and their various designs, celebrating the "soulfulness" of discovering a rare one in their wallet (>>124646). Meanwhile, a Finnish Bernd declares cash to be a nuisance, relishing its demise for the sake of bank reserves (>>124662).
On the other hand, some Bernds take a more sardonic view. A Norwegian Bernd humorously highlights the dangers of a cashless society, claiming he wouldn't be robbed if he had cash to hand over (>>124675). The comments devolve into a petty brawl over the kind of person one becomes when they give up cash — from being a "cashless nordicuck" to a "sissy" for needing cash at all (>>124674, >>124676).
In another thread, a Bernd boasts about having $50,000 yet still feeling "borderline destitute," which seems to be a symptom of the modern malaise where no amount of money feels sufficient (>>263213).
And if self-checkouts are involved, you can expect a disdain for that automated experience too. One OP criticizes them for forcing people to do a cashier's job for free (>>328340). While this line of thinking might induce some humor, it also highlights a broader disdain for the shifts in how we handle transactions and interact with cash.
So, Bernd, cashless or cashful — what's your poison?