Current Events > Lizzo cries on TikTok: money doesn't buy you fucking happiness

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Lizzo is getting candid.

The 32-year-old Good as Hell performer posted a TikTok on Sunday (November 16) getting very candid about her struggles with fame, tearing up while talking.

You can be the coolest, most richest person ever and it doesnt buy you fucking happiness. Money doesnt buy you happiness. Fame only puts a magnifying glass on the shit that you already have, she explained.

And if that shit is fucked up, youre just going to have even more magnified fucked up shit in situations where it doesnt even seem valid or like youre even like supposed to feel that way and so it fucks you up even more because you feel super fucking ungrateful, she went on to say.

Im just telling everyone now, anyone who has internal issues or has like any type of self problems that they need to work out, work out now because money, fame, or success or even getting older doesnt really fix that shit. You need to just do it. Do the inner work, because no matter where you are if you dont, its going to haunt you like a fucking ghost.

Im working on it too and today is just not a good day. Its okay to not have a good day even when it seems like you should.

Can I have some of that money pls

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Don't see how she's wrong

Money eliminates a ton of problems but it still does not buy happiness

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MacadamianNut3 posted...

Don't see how she's wrong

Money eliminates a ton of problems but it still does not buy happiness

Yeah.

It's true though you can tell food brings her happiness not money

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I can't spend time worrying about my happiness when I'm too busy working to make sure I have a bed to sleep in and food every day.

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She should lose some weight. Gurantee you she'd be happier(and healthier)

Probably has legitimate worries about how that may affect her career though.

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I mean she is right "mo money mo problems".

It's why I could never become a celebrity, I know I can do a decent job showing professionalism in my line of work, but imagine haven't to go through public scrutiny for everything you do would probably get to someone like me.

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MacadamianNut3 posted...

Don't see how she's wrong

Money eliminates a ton of problems but it still does not buy happiness

No....but it removes every obstacle but you.

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I'm pretty sure it has been scientifically proven that money can indeed buy happiness. It won't buy everyone happiness but probably most.
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It's crazy that this is still even considered a controversial statement when we have celebrities committing suicide every year.

Money can help get you things that will make you happier, but it's not ever going to fix your demons. And many things that come with getting more money can very well amplify those demons.
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While I've never had a shit ton of money, I have had a taste of fame. It's really not all it's cracked up to be. Maybe if I was rich it would've been different. All I know is that line about being "under a magnifying glass" is super true. People take what you say out of context. You start to become hyper-vigilant about your message because people start twisting your words and look for a crack in your armor. You can't help but become narcissistic and when you get honest with yourself, you're going to have to come to grips with your public image.

To put it shortly, you get a whole new set of problems to deal with. You have to start getting really serious about your morals and think of the bigger picture. It's culture shock when people recognize you on the street. I'm just glad I got out before I threw away my dignity, because the people I worked for sure as hell wanted me to. I decided to walk away instead.

Solid Snake07 posted...

No....but it removes every obstacle but you.

But also not people who now see you as a portable bank of course

I'm not rich but I've had my own problems having slightly more money than other family members and childhood friends and I don't exactly see how that brings happiness. And this is as a random nobody and not someone under the spotlight like Lizzo

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One_Day_Remains posted...

It's crazy that this is still even considered a controversial statement when we have celebrities committing suicide every year.

Money can help get you things that will make you happier, but it's not ever going to fix your demons

Well, i think fame is definitely an unhealthy thing for most people. Not sure if there's any data on it but I'd bet famous people with money commit suicide at a higher rate that non famous people with money.

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Money has diminishing returns in that someone making $10m is unlikely to be 10x happier than someone making $1m.

I'm fortunate enough (as someone who doesn't have kids, etc.) that I make enough money that I never need to look at my checking account to see if I can make a trip home to visit my family over the holidays or go to a restaurant with friends or something. That comfort means a lot. This is the level that we should want people to be at in America through our social safety nets.

It doesn't help satisfy more abstract needs like self-achievement, etc. which is why celebrities often are unhappy because the luck based nature of fame often leaves those people chasing highs of achievement that regular people don't have to deal with.

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Money can buy you (temporary) happiness, but it can't buy you contentment.

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MacadamianNut3 posted...

But also not people who now see you as a portable bank of course

I'm not rich but I've had my own problems having slightly more money than other family members and childhood friends and I don't exactly see how that brings happiness. And this is as a random nobody and not someone under the spotlight like Lizzo

Yeah, fame definitely draws a lot of parasites. As I said, I think fame is a much bigger threat to your mental health than money is.

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Solid Snake07 posted...

No....but it removes every obstacle but you.

That's not true either.

Anteaterking posted...

Money has diminishing returns in that someone making $10m is unlikely to be 10x happier than someone making $1m.

Think I read a study once that people's happiness in relation to income pretty much plateaus at around 100k a year.

Which makes sense. If you're making 100k you're probably not stressing about money to the point that it's really fucking with your mental health.

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Tenlaar posted...

That's not true either.

I mean I guess you could argue that it effects your relationships. But honestly I'd say that's still on you

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MacadamianNut3 posted...

Don't see how she's wrong

Money eliminates a ton of problems but it still does not buy happiness

only two kinds of people say this: those that don't want others to make more money, and those that have no idea what it's like to have more money. unless of course you're a huge attention whore like lizzo apparently. if you had problems, and now you're rich and famous but your problems still aren't fixed, the real problem is YOU and it's not money's fault that your life is still shit

as for lizzo... she can shut the hell up. nobody wants to listen to you whine and cry (unless you're doing it into a microphone over mediocre beats apparently... how are you famous again?)

Weird post but ok champ

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LinkDaLunatic posted...

only two kinds of people say this: those that don't want others to make more money, and those that have no idea what it's like to have more money. unless of course you're a huge attention whore like lizzo apparently. if you had problems, and now you're rich and famous but your problems still aren't fixed, the real problem is YOU and it's not money's fault that your life is still shit

as for lizzo... she can shut the hell up. nobody wants to listen to you whine and cry (unless you're doing it into a microphone over mediocre beats apparently... how are you famous again?)

Why are you so upset right now? Lol

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spitting the truth brah

LinkDaLunatic posted...

only two kinds of people say this: those that don't want others to make more money, and those that have no idea what it's like to have more money. unless of course you're a huge attention whore like lizzo apparently. if you had problems, and now you're rich and famous but your problems still aren't fixed, the real problem is YOU and it's not money's fault that your life is still shit

as for lizzo... she can shut the hell up. nobody wants to listen to you whine and cry (unless you're doing it into a microphone over mediocre beats apparently... how are you famous again?)

I too, remember when I was 14 years old and had zero knowledge of human psychology
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LinkDaLunatic posted...

only two kinds of people say this: those that don't want others to make more money, and those that have no idea what it's like to have more money. unless of course you're a huge attention whore like lizzo apparently. if you had problems, and now you're rich and famous but your problems still aren't fixed, the real problem is YOU and it's not money's fault that your life is still shit

as for lizzo... she can shut the hell up. nobody wants to listen to you whine and cry (unless you're doing it into a microphone over mediocre beats apparently... how are you famous again?)

Dude, chill.

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voldothegr8 posted...

I'm pretty sure it has been scientifically proven that money can indeed buy happiness. It won't buy everyone happiness but probably most.

It's less about money and having financial security and financial freedom.

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but now you're 15 and nothing's changed. just look at the year passing by

She'd be far WORSE if she was poor, so no, she can go fuck off and woman up and stop complaining about how rich she is
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Solid Snake07 posted...

I mean I guess you could argue that it effects your relationships. But honestly I'd say that's still on you

Getting money isn't going to make a homophobic parent accept their gay child, it's not going to make somebody love you back when they don't, or any number of other external situations where money just isn't going to change things that have a very real affect on our happiness.

LinkDaLunatic posted...

but now you're 15 and nothing's changed. just look at the year passing by

Oh, you didn't get it.

I'm making fun of you.

Because you sound like a 14 year old with no actual grasp on what this topic is about.
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It's been shown that once you have the money needed to meet all your basic needs, more money doesn't increase your happiness.

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MacadamianNut3 posted...

Don't see how she's wrong

Money eliminates a ton of problems but it still does not buy happiness

It's the opposite. Money does in fact buy happiness but it won't get rid of problems. You just exchange the poor people problems for rich people problems like everyone always trying to scam you and family that only want to talk to you to see what they can get from inheritance.

Rich people overall have substantially lower rates of depression, anxiety, and stress.

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if you have to explain a joke it's a bad joke dude

ssj3vegeta posted...

She'd be far WORSE if she was poor, so no, she can go fuck off and woman up and stop complaining about how rich she is

right? jesus lmfao

ohhh god life is hard *wipes tear with $100 bill*

LinkDaLunatic posted...

if you have to explain a joke it's a bad joke dude

It's not a joke tho

You sound like one of those incels that tell girls they have no business being lonely or unhappy because it's easier for them to find an S/O, as if all your problems immediately disappear once you enter a relationship. Just like they don't disappear here, they don't disappear when you get rich either.

Go look up what Chester Bennington went through before making another braindead post. That's your homework assignment for today
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Tenlaar posted...

Getting money isn't going to make a homophobic parent accept their gay child, it's not going to make somebody love you back when they don't, or any number of other external situations where money just isn't going to change things that have a very real affect on our happiness.

Sure, but nothing is gonna make you feel content about those things other than your acceptance of them. When I say the only obstacle is you that isn't exclusive to just what goes on in your head, and it could totally encompass something in your life or family that isn't your fault.

I'd imagine it's pretty scary to have a ton of money and still be depressed. Cause there's nothing to really beat around the bush about, because you have to either face and beat or be consumed by those demons.

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Solid Snake07 posted...

As I said, I think fame is a much bigger threat to your mental health than money is.

Agreed. A decent amount of money might not buy happiness, but is sure can reduce a ton of stresses that most people suffer.

damn, me and lizzo were like that.

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Money legit buys happiness. Majority of problems people have is struggling to afford to live. That goes for mental health too.

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that's all just blah blah dude. ad hominem and jumping around. you gonna attack me now talking about incel this and that because you don't agree with a post i made? most uncool.

but just so you know, it goes without saying that money can't fix EVERYONE's problems. it's completely obvious and doesn't need to be pointed out. chester bennington, kurt cobain... yeah. it's happened before. sad but true and it's going to happen again sad but true.

but generally, money will fix a lot of the biggest and most common problems for most people, and will obviously greatly improve their quality of life leading to reduced stress, depression etc. saying that money can't buy happiness because of the exceptions to the rule means you're naming the rule for the exceptions - makes no sense at all

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Money legit buys happiness. Majority of problems people have is struggling to afford to live. That goes for mental health too.

Relief from poverty induced stress and happiness are not the same thing.

Tenlaar posted...

Relief from poverty induced stress and happiness are not the same thing.

I feel like if I had unlimited money to travel or buy whatever I want I would be pretty happy. I'd be much happier with that than getting rid of bills.

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Let's see...

Personal Trainer
Eat whatever I want
Unlimited Travel
Nice house
Security
Therapist
Buy whatever I want
Unlimited massage/spa treatments

List could go on.

Mommy and daddy doesn't love me anymore nor will my ex? See y'all later!

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--Zero- posted...

Let's see...

Personal Trainer
Eat whatever I want
Unlimited Travel
Nice house
Security
Therapist
Buy whatever I want
Unlimited massage/spa treatments

List could go on.

Mommy and daddy doesn't love me anymore nor will my ex? See y'all later!

This is a moronic way of looking at it lmao. Obviously you have less attachment to family and relationships than other people do.
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One_Day_Remains posted...

This is a moronic way of looking at it lmao.

How so? His logic seems sound to me.
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oh, now i see what you meant when you said i didn't get it. what i must have missed is you're not actually here to talk you're just here to insult people and act real short. man, i ain't got words for that. that's real short dude. that's real short.

Not many people are going to sympathize with a rich person who is struggling.
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One_Day_Remains posted...

This is a moronic way of looking at it lmao. Obviously you have less attachment to family and relationships than other people do.

Yes which in return sounds moronic to me lol. So yeah money does buy happiness. Just not if you don't appreciate it. If that's the case then give it to someone who would.

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LinkDaLunatic posted...

. if you had problems, and now you're rich and famous but your problems still aren't fixed, the real problem is YOU and it's not money's fault that your life is still shit

That's literally what she said.

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LinkDaLunatic posted...

oh, now i see what you meant when you said i didn't get it. what i must have missed is you're not actually here to talk you're just here to insult people and act real short. man, i ain't got words for that. that's real short dude. that's real short.

I tend to insult people who express that they're content with being ignorant and being dismissive of people's problems because they have something you want but don't have.

Every year there's going to be celebrities committing suicide, and when they happen you'll sit there asking "why", then proceed to say the same dumb ignorant shit as if you've learned absolutely nothing.

"I don't care about my family tho", Okay, neat. Most people do. Most people don't like being disowned by the people that raised them for two decades. Memories of ex-friendships and relationships attach themselves to numerous everyday things. You thinking being rich would solve everything is literally identical to an incel thinking that getting a girlfriend will make them happy and solve all of their problems.
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