That's actually surprising, I generally hear people like the George C. Scott or Reginald Owen versions better.
Sim’s version is one of the best silver screen movies ever made. Ever see the musical version with Albert Finney titled “Scrooge”? I remember the ghost of the future in that one genuinely scaring me as a little kid. I look at it now and…. Yeah, not scary.
Now there’s a version of the tale with awesome ghosts. David Johansen and Carol Kane just crush it. Thanks for reminding me of that one. Another my daughter hasn’t seen yet. “….and now, I have to kill ALL OF YOU!”
That’s been referred to as a Goth coin on Twitter. It’s way cooler than any coin we have here in the states.
The funny part is I can't remember the last time I actually used a coin... it's gotta be pre-Covid, and even then it was rare. It's 99% electronic for all purchases... and the 1% is basically the cleaning crew that show up to the house every 2 weeks.
Meh, cash is great for a lot of things. Not paying for gas or the grocery store but things like going out to dinner. They bring the bill, throw some cash in there and leave. No waiting for the server to come back so you can sign the slip. Plus, the server can pocket the cash. I also can't count how many thousands I've saved by offering cash for services. Every time I get something done at the house or to one of the cars, I always ask if there's a cash discount and there almost always is. If I'm in the right crotchety kind of mood, I'll skip establishments that don't take cash.
Oh, totally get it... but specifically I can't remember the last time I used any of our coins, even the $2 ones. I recently had a bunch of eavestrough work done and saved about $400 because I paid cash... but that was in hundreds, not coins.
I like to send 15 rolls of pennies through the vacuum tubes at the bank drive-through. Preferably with a couple of the crimps loosened.
I much prefer to use cash for things that have a limited budget and a large temptation to overspend. Do I lose out on points? Yes, absolutely. It's about 1% of my total purchasing for the year, so it can be significant. However, the difference between the points/rewards lost and the fact that I'm not spending money in the first place is pretty huge. There has been more than one time in the past when peeps want to move the party over to a second location, I look in my wallet and it's basically empty. That prompts me to go home, and that's about $100 saved right there, right then.
$100. I find that hard to believe. Spoiler Dude, I know you're an alcoholic... because I've been there with you. $100 is a low guestimate.
This. I tell my young sons to get as much cash as you are willing to spend if they are going out with their buddies. Leave the Debit and Credit card at home and when the cash is gone, it is time to go home. I also try and tell them that nothing good happens after midnight, but they are early twenties and well you know.
Everything great happened after midnight when I was in my 20's. Hook up with a stripper who had a tiger? Fuck yeah. Have a 3-some with a bunch of groupies? Fuck yeah. The list goes on.