I saw the TV show, "Extreme Cheapskate" yesterday for the first time (since I don't get TV service, and it just came onto Netflix). I was fascinated, encouraged, and slightly repulsed. I watched all of the episodes in a row. The cheapskates on there are amazing. They have no shame. Having majored in psychology, we talked a lot about what is socially acceptable, and what is not. These people are definitely walking the line. First, I love their resolve to save money. These cheapskates have incredible will power. They have learned that many things are negotiable. They appreciate used items (which is a green idea too). I actually wish we would all reuse more items (although not other people's food). I also noticed that the individuals featured, had grown some amount of wealth. Discipline like this to protect yourself in the future, financially, may be smart. I think that we can all learn some things from this show. I also like how these people could care less what people think about them (besides their own family). I think that we would be happier people if we could just find value within ourselves with the encouragement of our family, not relying on the approval of random strangers. That being said, I think that some of them crossed the line of what is sanitary. Picking chicken meals out of the garbage left my jaw hanging thinking of all of the microbial problems. Ewww. The other major thing I noticed was that these cheapskates were very willing to embarrass or disappoint their family members. That is a travesty and reveals the selfish side of this type of mentality. In my opinion, you should be mindful of your loved ones in all that you do, including their feelings. I found this show to be a bit of a guilty pleasure for me. It strokes my interest in finding deals but makes me feel "normal" by knowing that I am not so extreme. What are your thoughts on the show?
Bye for now,
Kathy
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