# In what ridiculous way are you spoiled? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [August 9, 2021, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303 "2021-08-09T14:46:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2021, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/41 "2021-08-10T01:07:14Z")
I’m spoiled in many ways. We put a second washer and dryer in our “master suite,” so doing laundry is really just getting undressed and using the washer as a hamper. The main set is downstairs for big jobs and kids when they’re visiting. Not having to go up and down stairs is a small, but welcome treat. ---
**Author:** ![SmartAleq](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smartaleq/32/163_2.png) [@SmartAleq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmartAleq)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2021, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/42 "2021-08-10T01:39:21Z")
Yay, I’m helping! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![SciFiSam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/47e85d/32.png) [@SciFiSam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SciFiSam)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2021, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/43 "2021-08-10T01:49:36Z")
I turn my lights off just with words, which is especially nice with the bedroom light and the bathroom light. Most days I lie in the bath for at least half an hour, more like an hour, in low light, sometimes watching a film on a tablet on my bath table. The road I live on, in inner London, easy walking distance to the financial district, is a ridiculously quiet pre-Victorian street with large private gardens. But because it’s social housing, my rent is very low, and my tenancy is permanent and can be passed on to my daughter. My home office is THE tiniest space imaginable - a 65cm\*80cm nook for the desk by the back door with my office chair blocking half the door. But it’s separate to any other room, which really helps when working from home, which I have done most of the time for ten years. I have a beautiful, sexy, clever, thoughtful GF, who can cook, chat about deep stuff, and laugh like mad with me about utterly stupid things that would make no sense to anyone else. We have exactly the same somewhat unusual relationship goals, and we are in a position where they’re not only attainable but easy (most of the time). We’re coming up to our first anniversary - yes, I met this remarkable woman _during_ covid, but because we live walking distance to each other, and she lives alone, we were able to stay at each other’s houses regularly even during lockdown (totally legally). There are lots of things about my life that are objectively terrible too, but overall I feel very lucky right now. ---
**Author:** ![velomont](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8491ac/32.png) [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2021, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/44 "2021-08-10T02:30:57Z")
With the exception of one four-year posting, I have been able to bike, bus, or walk to work for my entire 37 year working life. Though I’ve been WFH the last 17 months I can walk there in 50 minutes. And, pre-covid and now, my company has been very flexible and pragmatic about almost everything. ---
**Author:** ![TheGunIsMightierThanThePen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thegunismightierthanthepen/32/2981_2.png) [@TheGunIsMightierThanThePen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheGunIsMightierThanThePen)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2021, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/45 "2021-08-10T02:38:20Z")
I have three laptops on my desk. During the day, I do gaming on the main laptop, browse the SDMB / other websites on a secondary laptop during the loading screens of my games, and do my work on the company-issued laptop (but only when I absolutely have to). ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2021, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/46 "2021-08-10T15:12:43Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > > [@Bullitt](#): > > > > I’m married to the most beautiful woman in the world > > Damn, I just accused my gf of cheating on me, but she insists she isn’t! Because I’m not married to her! ---
**Author:** ![Crafter\_Man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crafter_man/32/458_2.png) [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2021, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/47 "2021-08-10T15:18:59Z")
Some would consider my job to be a dream job. My immediate supervisor is 15 miles away, and I rarely talk with him. It’s an R&D facility and is fairly low stress. Funding isn’t a problem. It’s a very relaxed atmosphere. No dress code. And I’m paid well and have good benefits. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/48 "2021-08-10T23:06:31Z")
I sleep like that. Imma check this out! Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![TRC4941](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trc4941/32/6792_2.png) [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2021, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/49 "2021-08-11T15:17:14Z")
A very flexible, non-stressful job. I pretty much come and go as I please. I’m salary so, if I leave early, I’m still paid for the full day. And I have the office to myself. No one here to bother me. It’s kind of like having a secret apartment away from home. ---
**Author:** ![Capn\_Carl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/838e76/32.png) [@Capn\_Carl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capn_Carl)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2021, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/50 "2021-08-12T03:44:12Z")
Over the years, I’ve gravitated towards progressively darker beers. Now, I’m so fussy that I’ll choose a glass of cold water over a free beer that isn’t a Porter or a stout. I’ll even turn down the milder, ‘beginner’ stouts (I’m looking at you, Guinness). ---
**Author:** ![pullin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c57346/32.png) [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2021, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/51 "2021-08-12T10:46:28Z")
I’ve spent the last few weeks helping (fully vaxxed) relatives in distant towns. I’ve been reflecting on how spoiled I am, traveling in my RV. It’s like having a mini-house with me on the road – and when I arrive there’s no unpacking or checking in\*, everything’s in the closets and I just park and hook up. If I want to use the restroom, fix a meal, or even take a shower enroute, all I need to do is stop somewhere and indulge myself. Also, as sometimes happens with age, it’s best if I maintain tight control over my menu, and having my own kitchen along makes this a breeze. I eat exactly the same as at home. And I can do it all with zero human contact. It’s amazing how spoiled I’ve become by this. \*RV parks now allow pre-checkins via phone, the only time I see an employee is when they pick up my trash. ---
**Author:** ![Ulfreida](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ulfreida/32/8014_2.png) [@Ulfreida](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulfreida)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2021, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/52 "2021-08-12T10:50:55Z")
I have a horse, and I live where I can saddle up and ride straight into the state forest. ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/53 "2021-08-25T19:00:13Z")
Do you, by any chance remember the name of the pillow. I’ve just been on their site, lots of pillows, looking by price isn’t the best, I’m thinking! Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![SmartAleq](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smartaleq/32/163_2.png) [@SmartAleq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmartAleq)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/54 "2021-08-25T19:10:45Z")
Had to go drag it from its protective encasements, but looks to be a [Bergven](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/bergven-pillow-high-60460230/)! Soooooo comfy. I felt like a crazyperson spending that much on a pillow but a year later I’m still congratulating myself on my perspicacity. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/55 "2021-08-25T19:16:46Z")
I’ve got another option for you. I swear by these [Double Down Around from Pacific Coast](https://www.pacificcoast.com/down-pillows/?prefn1=subBrand&prefv1=doubleDownAround). ---
**Author:** ![Akaj](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/akaj/32/145_2.png) [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/56 "2021-08-25T19:26:40Z")
I’m married to a massage therapist. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/57 "2021-08-25T19:41:29Z")
> [@Bullitt](#): > > I’m married to the most beautiful woman in the world! Then she must be two-timing the both of us. 😄 ---
**Author:** ![MyFootsZZZ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/myfootszzz/32/12580_2.png) [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/58 "2021-08-25T19:52:06Z")
I have almost all of the systems Nintendo’s come out with. Let’s just say I have the means to play all their games aside from the Virtual Boy Library. I feel lucky I was born when I was, and got to experience video games when I did, let alone all the cash my parents and I’ve shelled out for the hobby. ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/59 "2021-08-25T19:59:33Z")
Well I appreciate your efforts, very much! Don’t beat yourself up about the price, yes, it’s a lot, but good sleep is so life impacting I’m saying def worth it! Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303/60 "2021-08-25T19:59:59Z")
Thanks for another suggestion, I’ll def check it out! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ridiculous-way-are-you-spoiled/948303.md?page=4)