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Why You Should Not Laugh at Poor People
It is a sad fact about human nature that we, unfortunately, like to laugh at poor people. Watching and listening to other people’s misfortunes and poor personal and financial decisions is a guilty pleasure.
Media industries and media personalities are built upon the misfortunes of low-income people. Financial podcasts like the Rich Dad and Poor Dad radio show hosted by Robert Kurosaki take advantage of and allegedly manipulate the fears of the desperate to improve their financial situation.
Another excellent example of this form is the Access Vegas podcast, Fresh and Fit podcast and a host of other independent media outlets that make money by manipulating people who are poor and vulnerable as well as giving the viewer the euphoria of knowing they are somebody worse off than they are.
Playing on People’s Fears
Industries, particularly the beauty industry, play upon men's and women's fears. British women spend £10 billion annually on cosmetics and hair products.
A new report has revealed that British women spend an average of £95.94 annually on make-up and £162.52 on hair products, totalling an annual total spend of £10 billion.
As for men Globally, the number of men who enjoy routine spending on beauty products has risen from 17% in…
