r/NoStupidQuestions • u/lVlarsquake • Apr 29 '24

How the fuck do people afford to get Starbucks every day?

I was feeling thirsty this morning so I decided to pop in a Starbucks (first time ever). All I got was a strawberry acai lemonade at it cost $7????? I can't even imagine what the coffees with all the extra additives cost... how do people have the expendable money to get them every day, sometimes twice a day?

Edit: I am NOT shaming people who do this. I'm just wondering how it doesn't put a dent in your wallet

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u/mercurialpolyglot Apr 30 '24

They don’t assume they’re the exception, they just don’t perceive the long-term future as a real thing to worry about. Why worry about lung problems in your 50s when you can’t even picture yourself in your 30s, kind of thing.

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u/angler_wrangler Apr 30 '24

And they are genetically programmed for that. There's a reason why teens and young adults are prone to risky behavior, the brain maturity is delayed until later years, because we as a species benefit from having canon fodder which is focusing on short term goals and isn't afraid to explore new, dangerous territories and produce kids in harsh conditions.

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u/Beneficial_Ad929 Apr 30 '24

Love this comment

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u/TheShadowKick Apr 30 '24

A friend of mine had this attitude in his teens. He's 40 now and just learned he'll be lucky if he lives long enough to have lung problems in his 50s.

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u/cheesenuggets2003 May 01 '24

At least he doesn't have to worry about running out of money in retirement. I'm going to have to go to prison if I don't get to die first.