David Boyle
David Boyle
6 Years 67 days - Poor People
6 Years 67 days - Poor People
6 Years 67 days - Poor People
Saturday 19th July 2025
David Boyle humorously examines poverty, societal norms, and economic education in this engaging episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol'.
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Episode Overview
- Poor people often advise each other to 'be better at being poor'.
- Social media comments suggest radical lifestyle changes for saving money.
- Resistance exists against taxing billionaires, even among the poor.
- Economic education is crucial to understanding poverty mechanisms.
- Boyle uses humour to address serious societal issues.
"Poor people are really proud of how well they can be poor".
David Boyle, the comedian behind 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', brings his unique blend of humour and raw honesty to the topic of poverty in this episode. Boyle reflects on the challenges faced by many people today, particularly those earning low wages, and the often bizarre advice they receive from others in similar financial situations.
He paints a vivid picture of how the poor are encouraged to 'be better at being poor' through comments on social media, which suggest radical lifestyle changes like sharing rooms or living in tents to save money. Boyle highlights the irony of poor people advising each other to hustle harder while simultaneously dismissing ideas like taxing billionaires. His observations are both funny and thought-provoking, as he questions why society is structured this way and why there's resistance to change.
Through light-hearted anecdotes and witty commentary, Boyle challenges listeners to think about economic education and understanding the systems that perpetuate poverty. By the end of the episode, you'll find yourself pondering whether being poor is truly a skill or just a symptom of a larger issue. If you're looking for a humorous yet insightful take on societal norms, this episode is worth a listen.