The Opposite of More Money Than Sense?

[Deleted member 1258]

I always thought that it was 'If brains were dynamite she/he couldn't blow her nose'

The saying I like is the one "If they had brains they'd be dangerous".

 

[Shut Up Legs]

Due to the typical “More money than sense brigade” comments being used continually this week again, in the interest of balance, I wonder what the reciprocal is?

So far I can only come up with the following two (forum friendly ones at least), but keen to hear what others think is the fair equivalent term?

1. Less Money than Moans
2. Got the Money, but prefer Martyrdom.

There must be better options out there...

More hock-its than sprockets?

 

[screenman]

Spend it, you cannot take it with you.

 

[Dayvo]

Got to be honest, it's not how I would measure success, but it takes all sorts.

I fully agree with that.

Some people are SO poor: the only thing they have is money.

My grandmother worked for a tailor's and was very fond of saying 'cut your cloth accordingly' with regard to being shrewd/careful with money. Another one was 'one man's meat is another man's poison' - it all comes down to taste and circumstances.

 

[overmind]

Penny wise, pound foolish.

 

[Moodyman]

Penny wise, pound foolish.

Also, penny rich, pound poor

 

[Kestevan]

I struggle with the concept of wasting money.

Can't take it with you, and simply having loads of it in the bank is pointless

Moneys only purpose is to be spent. Assuming the bills are paid and there's a bit aside for emergency then buy WTF you want.

 

[winjim]

There's a second hand clothes shop round here called 'More Posh Than Dosh'.

 

[Tin Pot]

I struggle with the concept of wasting money.

Paying for ‘boosts’ in mobile app games
Payday loan interest
Polyester casual or formal wear
Expensive toys for babies and small children
Hi viz

 

[Blue Hills]

Expensive toys for babies and small children
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Made me smile. Thanks. I see your logic.

 

[Kestevan]

Paying for ‘boosts’ in mobile app games
Payday loan interest
Polyester casual or formal wear
Expensive toys for babies and small children
Hi viz

Admittedly not things I'd choose to buy, but if it gives the buyer pleasure, and they can afford to pay then why not?

Disposable income is just that.. disposable.

 

[Venod]

He is a Scotsman with Yorkshire habits.

 

[winjim]

Admittedly not things I'd choose to buy, but if it gives the buyer pleasure, and they can afford to pay then why not?

There's only so much oil in the ground.

 

[Tin Pot]

Admittedly not things I'd choose to buy, but if it gives the buyer pleasure, and they can afford to pay then why not?

Disposable income is just that.. disposable.

Because “waste” is not simply asking whether they should or should not use their money this way. It is saying that the money would be better spent elsewhere, and if pleasure is the only goal they can get more pleasure for the same elsewhere.

I would challenge the idea that pleasure alone justifies purchases. We would all only buy coke and hookers on that basis.

 

[overmind]

I would challenge the idea that pleasure alone justifies purchases. We would all only buy coke and hookers on that basis.