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Mr. Wonderful?

EatWell — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 18:35:00 GMT

Saw him on ITKWD today and wondering what the silver chain around his neck with that huge medallion represents.

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World Traveler — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 18:35:10 GMT

@EatWell You can ask him on his blog/Facebook page.

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Sassealassea — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 18:44:36 GMT

@EatWell wrote:
Saw him on ITKWD today and wondering what the silver chain around his neck with that huge medallion represents.

It’s called a tastevin which is what a sommelier uses for wine tasting. They are usually very ornate.

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Nightowlz — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 19:01:10 GMT

Says online he pays $120 for 1 pair of Egyptian Cotton boxers.

He won't pay $2.50 for a latte but he will pay $120 for underwear.

So ridiculous IMO. Even if I had lots of money I would never pay $120 for 1 pair of underwear. Talk about a waste of money.

People that spend that kind of money on something need to have their head examined.

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Snowpuppy — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 19:29:42 GMT

@Sassealassea wrote:

@EatWell wrote:
Saw him on ITKWD today and wondering what the silver chain around his neck with that huge medallion represents.
It’s called a tastevin which is what a sommelier uses for wine tasting. They are usually very ornate.

Thank you for the explaination. I've only been to one restaurant with a sommelier but he didn't use one.

Strictly European, maybe?

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sunshine45 — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 21:40:56 GMT

@Snowpuppy wrote:
@Sassealassea wrote:

@EatWell wrote:
Saw him on ITKWD today and wondering what the silver chain around his neck with that huge medallion represents.
It’s called a tastevin which is what a sommelier uses for wine tasting. They are usually very ornate.
Thank you for the explaination. I've only been to one restaurant with a sommelier but he didn't use one.

Strictly European, maybe?

not strictly european at all. also used by winemakers. have seen it at quite a few fine dining restaurants AND in wine tastings (at wineries, in stores, at events like food and wine festivals.)

it is used as a symbol of respect and tradition in the industry.

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sunchild — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 21:56:58 GMT

@Nightowlz, why do you care how much he spends on different things?? And who are you to judge him for it?? He is free to spend his money, or not, any way he chooses as are we. It’s not like your opinion of his choices are going to make him change. Sheesh, stop already.

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dex — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 22:38:21 GMT

@Nightowlz@We all waste money in someone eyes.I wouldn’t spend money at coffee stands now that I have a Keurig but some say that Kcup is expensive coffee too.

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BirkiLady — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:38:10 GMT

@Nightowlz Who cares where anyone buys their underwear or what is spent upon it? Many of us buy silk underwear and nightgowns. Are you going to judge us for that, also? Frankly, I don't care.

You aren't paying the bills, why are you so judgemental about other people's finances?

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Sooner — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 05:39:21 GMT

LOL!!! You guys! I had to go to the video to find out who Mr. Wonderful was! Now I know he's on tv. But I still don't really know who he is! And yes, impressive "necklace!"

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Nightowlz — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:31:59 GMT

@dex @sunchild @BirkiLady @sunchild

I know it's none of my business. IMO is sickening people spend that much for a pair of boxers. I know it's his money. Who Cares that's the problem. Nobody cares. I could never spend money like that knowing there are better ways to spend it. People like that don't think about all the people struggling to make ends meet when they are spending their money foolishly. I know it's his money & he can spend it how he wants. I don't see how people like that can sleep at night.

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proudlyfromNJ — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:33:17 GMT

@Nightowlz wrote:
@dex @sunchild @BirkiLady @sunchild

I know it's none of my business. IMO is sickening people spend that much for a pair of boxers. I know it's his money. Who Cares that's the problem. Nobody cares. I could never spend money like that knowing there are better ways to spend it. People like that don't think about all the people struggling to make ends meet when they are spending their money foolishly. I know it's his money & he can spend it how he wants. I don't see how people like that can sleep at night.

@Nightowlz. I guess I won't tell you what I spend my money on! And I sleep very well, thank you.

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Nightowlz — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:34:57 GMT

@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
@Nightowlz wrote:
@dex @sunchild @BirkiLady @sunchild

I know it's none of my business. IMO is sickening people spend that much for a pair of boxers. I know it's his money. Who Cares that's the problem. Nobody cares. I could never spend money like that knowing there are better ways to spend it. People like that don't think about all the people struggling to make ends meet when they are spending their money foolishly. I know it's his money & he can spend it how he wants. I don't see how people like that can sleep at night.
@Nightowlz. I guess I won't tell you what I spend my money on! And I sleep very well, thank you.

@proudlyfromNJ

Spend it how you want. I'm just saying if I had money like that I would be helping people not buying boxers for $120 a pair.

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suzyQ3 — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:16:59 GMT

@Nightowlz wrote:
@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
@Nightowlz wrote:
@dex @sunchild @BirkiLady @sunchild

I know it's none of my business. IMO is sickening people spend that much for a pair of boxers. I know it's his money. Who Cares that's the problem. Nobody cares. I could never spend money like that knowing there are better ways to spend it. People like that don't think about all the people struggling to make ends meet when they are spending their money foolishly. I know it's his money & he can spend it how he wants. I don't see how people like that can sleep at night.
@Nightowlz. I guess I won't tell you what I spend my money on! And I sleep very well, thank you.
@proudlyfromNJ

Spend it how you want. I'm just saying if I had money like that I would be helping people not buying boxers for $120 a pair.

@Nightowlz, all of us can be charitable right now, regardless of how we otherwise spend our money. Granted, we might not be able to give as much as an extremely wealthy person, but every bit counts.

Also, have you every spent a significant amount for something that you could have easily lifed without? If so, then it's better not to throw stones.

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Caaareful Shopper — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:27:59 GMT

@Nightowlz wrote:
@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
@Nightowlz wrote:
@dex @sunchild @BirkiLady @sunchild

I know it's none of my business. IMO is sickening people spend that much for a pair of boxers. I know it's his money. Who Cares that's the problem. Nobody cares. I could never spend money like that knowing there are better ways to spend it. People like that don't think about all the people struggling to make ends meet when they are spending their money foolishly. I know it's his money & he can spend it how he wants. I don't see how people like that can sleep at night.
@Nightowlz. I guess I won't tell you what I spend my money on! And I sleep very well, thank you.
@proudlyfromNJ

Spend it how you want. I'm just saying if I had money like that I would be helping people not buying boxers for $120 a pair.

@Nightowlz There's so much presumption here. Where did he say he does not help people or give to perhaps numerous charities? Why is it that it has been determined that he cannot do both? I'm sure he sleeps just fine knowing just what he does with his money, not what strangers take a guess at (or, heavens, read on the Internet as if it's gospel).

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Nightowlz — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:42:35 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
@Nightowlz wrote:
@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
@Nightowlz wrote:
@dex @sunchild @BirkiLady @sunchild

I know it's none of my business. IMO is sickening people spend that much for a pair of boxers. I know it's his money. Who Cares that's the problem. Nobody cares. I could never spend money like that knowing there are better ways to spend it. People like that don't think about all the people struggling to make ends meet when they are spending their money foolishly. I know it's his money & he can spend it how he wants. I don't see how people like that can sleep at night.
@Nightowlz. I guess I won't tell you what I spend my money on! And I sleep very well, thank you.
@proudlyfromNJ

Spend it how you want. I'm just saying if I had money like that I would be helping people not buying boxers for $120 a pair.
@Nightowlz, all of us can be charitable right now, regardless of how we otherwise spend our money. Granted, we might not be able to give as much as an extremely wealthy person, but every bit counts.

Also, have you every spent a significant amount for something that you could have easily lifed without? If so, then it's better not to throw stones.

@suzyQ3

Yes I paid way too much for my stupid car. Never doing that again.

I want my old 1991 Dynasty back. LOL!!! I will never do something that stupid again.

DH thought I needed a new car. I was happy with my old one. Don't like driving my new one because I'm afraid to drive it at the price we paid for it.

I have to use my money helping my sister so she does not end up homeless. Dad has been paying her bills for years. He passed away in Feb so now she's in a bind. His Will stated to pay her bills through the end of her lease. She won't be able to make it with her Inheritance until she can collect her SS especially the way she spends money. Guess I will have to use mine to help her since nobody else in the family cares if she is homeless or not.

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sunchild — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:08:49 GMT

@Nightowlz, are you sure you’re truly helping your sister or are you enabling her? There is a difference as I’m sure you’re well aware.

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BeccaLou — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:11:42 GMT

Who is Mr. Wonderful ?

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faeriemoon — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:37:02 GMT

Why do people always say they would help people rather than "waste" their money on something someone has purchased, that they deem foolish?

You know what? They probably wouldn't.

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dex — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:07:51 GMT

I think people who are successful earned the right to purchase nice things and shouldn’t be judged as not giving enough to others...why shouldn’t a person who earned the money spend it on some special things that give them pleasure even if they could help the poor instead.I notice even the poor can “waste”money too. Starbucks,alcohol,drugs,cigarettes and tattoos to name a few things I have seen.