Old money vs. New money
Discussion
Zod said:
It's a ridiculous snobbish distinction that holds that inheriting money is better than actually making it. Most old money is dissipated in the end by successive generations of inbred morons.
All old money was new at one stage and in many cases was stolen, extorted or earned by exploiting others.
I think this is true for the traditional definition of 'old money', ie. money held in the family for a long time. However now the terms 'old money' and 'new money' are less to do with how/when the money was made but rather how it is spent.All old money was new at one stage and in many cases was stolen, extorted or earned by exploiting others.
These days the term is mostly used by the middle classes who either aspire to be 'old money' or are jealous of those they perceive as 'new money'.
TKMextreme said:
What is the difference between these and would you consider yourself old or new? I'm only 16 and wondered whether it still allies to the modern generations or whether it is just something my parents talk about because they went to public school?
You're 16 and you're concerned about the difference between old and new money? You're never getting laid 
MynameisRob said:
TKMextreme said:
What is the difference between these and would you consider yourself old or new? I'm only 16 and wondered whether it still allies to the modern generations or whether it is just something my parents talk about because they went to public school?
You're 16 and you're concerned about the difference between old and new money? You're never getting laid 
Herbie58 said:
smifffymoto said:
Zod said:
It's a ridiculous snobbish distinction that holds that inheriting money is better than actually making it. Mopst old money is dissipated in the end by successive generations of inbred morons.
All old money was new at one stage and in many cases was stolen, extorted or earned by exploiting others.
I think it isn't really about the money these day,more about the attitude to moneyAll old money was new at one stage and in many cases was stolen, extorted or earned by exploiting others.
I've more respect for someone who has worked hard, and earned their own money, than someone who was born into money with no respect for the hard work that's gone into its earning.
king Fultons.Isn't old money just having a s
tty ancestor who stomped over everyone or sucked up to the King?
TKMextreme said:
What is the difference between these and would you consider yourself old or new? I'm only 16 and wondered whether it still allies to the modern generations or whether it is just something my parents talk about because they went to public school?
I'd say you're old money or you'd just ask your parents. Do you call them Mater and Pater?Old money
- big old house/ stately home
- A grandfather/ greatgrandfather who didn't work but lived of the money in the estate.
- No cash now days but immense potential wealth
- old reliable cars
New Money
- big New house or "Posh" apartment
- grandfather /greatgrandfather worked in manual job or didn't work (unemployed)
- loads of cash, that is visably spent
- new flash vehicles, possibly extra flash,
- big old house/ stately home
- A grandfather/ greatgrandfather who didn't work but lived of the money in the estate.
- No cash now days but immense potential wealth
- old reliable cars
New Money
- big New house or "Posh" apartment
- grandfather /greatgrandfather worked in manual job or didn't work (unemployed)
- loads of cash, that is visably spent
- new flash vehicles, possibly extra flash,
Loving some of these responses It's making it very easy to spot the PH Old Etonians and the PH Socialist union members 
I know quite a few people at both ends of the spectrum and, on balance, old money people are far nicer to be around, more relaxed about life and less focused on making even more money.
Tomorrow evening I'm off for a pint with a good friend who's son is at school with my daughter. He drives an old series 2 Land Rover and a Citroen that should have died in 1975. He's usually seen wearing wellies and celebrates anything with a trip to the pub and a pint of 6X sat by the fire. He is as far from 'flash' as you could imagine. He also owns half of Wiltshire and a sizeable chunk of central London. That, dear boy, is old money
NL
It's making it very easy to spot the PH Old Etonians and the PH Socialist union members I know quite a few people at both ends of the spectrum and, on balance, old money people are far nicer to be around, more relaxed about life and less focused on making even more money.
Tomorrow evening I'm off for a pint with a good friend who's son is at school with my daughter. He drives an old series 2 Land Rover and a Citroen that should have died in 1975. He's usually seen wearing wellies and celebrates anything with a trip to the pub and a pint of 6X sat by the fire. He is as far from 'flash' as you could imagine. He also owns half of Wiltshire and a sizeable chunk of central London. That, dear boy, is old money
NL
Zod said:
It's a ridiculous snobbish distinction that holds that inheriting money is better than actually making it. Mopst old money is dissipated in the end by successive generations of inbred morons.
All old money was new at one stage and in many cases was stolen, extorted or earned by exploiting others.
Couldn't agree more. I have far more respect for somebody who has worked hard to get the things they want rather then just inherit their assets.All old money was new at one stage and in many cases was stolen, extorted or earned by exploiting others.
A friend of mine will become "Sir..." when his Dad dies. Apparently his ancestor helped Charles II clear up "pockets of resistance" as they would now be called in Ireland, and lobbied to see him back on the throne.
His dad drives a 20 year old Nissan Patrol, his Mum a 15 year old Subaru Legacy. He was "asked to leave" Eton and finished up at Sherbourne. So there is money there, they just spend it where they see fit.
His dad drives a 20 year old Nissan Patrol, his Mum a 15 year old Subaru Legacy. He was "asked to leave" Eton and finished up at Sherbourne. So there is money there, they just spend it where they see fit.
NobleLord said:
Loving some of these responses It's making it very easy to spot the PH Old Etonians and the PH Socialist union members
I know quite a few people at both ends of the spectrum and, on balance, old money people are far nicer to be around, more relaxed about life and less focused on making even more money.
Tomorrow evening I'm off for a pint with a good friend who's son is at school with my daughter. He drives an old series 2 Land Rover and a Citroen that should have died in 1975. He's usually seen wearing wellies and celebrates anything with a trip to the pub and a pint of 6X sat by the fire. He is as far from 'flash' as you could imagine. He also owns half of Wiltshire and a sizeable chunk of central London. That, dear boy, is old money
NL
'Bragging' marks you out as new money, though you might be rubbing shoulders with the old. It's making it very easy to spot the PH Old Etonians and the PH Socialist union members I know quite a few people at both ends of the spectrum and, on balance, old money people are far nicer to be around, more relaxed about life and less focused on making even more money.
Tomorrow evening I'm off for a pint with a good friend who's son is at school with my daughter. He drives an old series 2 Land Rover and a Citroen that should have died in 1975. He's usually seen wearing wellies and celebrates anything with a trip to the pub and a pint of 6X sat by the fire. He is as far from 'flash' as you could imagine. He also owns half of Wiltshire and a sizeable chunk of central London. That, dear boy, is old money
NL
Marquis_Rex said:
Bodo said:
Old or new is irrelevant today. Everybody can make money.
Interesting notion- I didn't think it was possible for mere motals (i.e not Bankers) make money in Any of Euro-socialist countries Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff