A couple years ago when I was visiting my folks, my mom got me hooked
on House Hunters. And now every time I see it, I can channel their
reactions. Their biggest mystery for most any episode is "How can
someone who's only in their 20s afford a $400,000 house?!?!" See also:
"How can someone who works as a [occupation] afford a [dollar amount]
place?" It's true - it is odd that for so many episodes the math just
doesn't really make sense to me. And that's not even counting the
episodes where it's some spoiled 20-something whose mommy and daddy are
footing the bill their place. Other frequently cited mysteries include:
What is the big deal about a double sink? Why do all of you need your
own sink? (Seriously. If someone can explain this to me, I'd be
grateful). And, Why are you hinging the purchase of a HOUSE on whether
or not it includes a $750 dishwasher?!
But for me, the greatest mystery of all is the home visit at the end
of the episode after they've settled in to their new place. How the hell
do these people afford their new furniture? I just saw an episode where
the couple needed a bigger house, so they selected a large 4 bedroom
place that was at the upper end of their price point, and yet in the
after segment, they've got it furnished with a brand new high quality
giant leather sectional, accompanied by oversized plush recliners, and a
super modern coffee table. WHAT. THE. HELL. If you can barely afford
your house, how did you come up with an extra money to furnish it?! You
might be thinking that I'm just jealous. And you'd be right.
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