AIBU to believe that the cost of living crisis is a load of nonsense

[MaryWils24]

So I wake up this morning to find that 14 million people are trying for Oasis tickets. A mediocre rock band and a “reunion” tour just to create a retirement fund for two already multi-millionaires.

The question is - where are so many people getting the money from to buy tickets? On one hand people moan about the “cost of living” but can easily find £500 to fund this nonsense.

Madness.

People should stop moaning about the cost of living if they can waste money on things like this. They are either getting too much income from their job/benefits (if they can afford this) to complain about “cost of living” or they should stop moaning about increasing food/fuel prices!

Rant over!

@MaryWils24 yes I have read it, I just meant that even though you can afford tickets, did you make a similar post when Taylor Swift sold out?

We live in London. Taylor Swift cost us minimal extra. A short tube ride. Drank tap water, no drinks bought. And no merch. Just the ticket price of £110. Still a lot of money but we could afford it.

The cost of living has gone up for everybody. But it affects different people differently. For the worst affected they can’t afford to eat or heat homes. For us, we have stopped eating at places like Pret. For others it will be that they can’t afford new cars.

I see the expensive restaurants in central London full all the time with people eating out. It doesn’t mean that there is no cost-of-living crisis in the country though.

It’s a silly argument. But you know that.

not in the slightest

I just think he has a dreadful whiny voice

I am one of those people who is after (still trying to get) tickets - and complaining/ actively campaigning about COL.

not because I am personally struggling with it, although I do think the rate that some bills have gone up is appalling, but because I see those who are struggling with the COLC. It’s called empathy? Wanting more for society? Social justice?

@5128gap Don’t be. I’m doing just fine. I travel often - have been to 30 Countries so far and have trips booked to Jordan, China and Japan in the next six months. But I am NOT moaning about a “cost of living crisis”.

My question in this thread is how can so many who are suddenly find the funds for Oasis tickets?

I'm in the middle of doing a degree whilst recovering from cancer and a stroke and caring for my dd who is disabled.

I think I deserve some fun. Even if you don't.

Exactly. You're unbearable.

So we can only complain about rising costs once nobody can afford anything other than the bare essentials? I’m glad you’re not in charge OP!

You sound so miserable and bitter.

@FatmanandKnobbin I’m sorry to hear that. Best wishes for your recovery.

Ask them? I don’t know anybody like this.

Maybe a lot of people are buying the tickets from abroad also.

The groceries etc are gone very expensive, that’s true, but I agree this concert madness and tickets is getting completely out of hand.

If millions of people can afford a one off treat that they'll potentially pay off over the next year or so then they can all afford their food, fuel, heating and electricity bills to more than double permanently?

Rock solid logic there OP.

priorities innit, some people would rather go and see Oasis in the UK than increasing their carbon footprint travelling abroad to places like Jordan, China and Japan

Yes, the £800 UC I get a month is really funding a lavish lifestyle. I'm off to my private island next.

Over 66 million people live in the UK… you’re talking utter nonsense.

And you just have to let everyone know don’t you? All these people, collectively excited about something but you, being so cool and kooky, just have to tell everyone how you think their lead singer is shit because you’re so ✨different✨

Honestly, I don’t get why people like you do this. They do it over Taylor Swift too. It’s embarrassing to witness.

This is one of the most dim-witted, facile, right-wing rants I’ve ever seen on mn.

Hysterical! 🤣

It’s fine - from the sounds of it OP can probably afford to carbon offset.

You can do what you like when you’re rich, but dare say you can’t afford something and you get the Spanish Inquisition about that coffee you bought from Pret last week.

same double standard as ever

I could afford Oasis (or Taylor Swift) tickets but I won't buy them. I don't think ill of those who do; it takes all sorts.

But the cost of living crisis? It's not mythical because some of us are relatively well off. Rather it's real enough and caused by the level of inequality of income and wealth in this country. Some people can't afford food for their kids; some people can afford private jets.

Solve the cost of living crisis? Try redistributing income and wealth, little by little. How? Taxation. Start at the top, with increase of CGT (not many of those who can't afford to feed their children have much in the way of capital gains, I'd hazard). Then continue with other redistributive taxes.

OK, grow the economy too. But reduce inequality as a priority.

Oasis? If they're more than averagely wealthy, tax them. Otherwise leave them alone.

This. Why are you assuming people in poverty (which is depressingly NOT made up, btw) are the ones buying tickets? Is it an assumption about the social class of Oasis fans?

Are you dense? Do you think poor people are going to this gig?

You’re just making stuff up in your mind tbh.

I mean @MaryWils24 you're a bit dim, and clearly not someone who is being hit with the COL crisis.
Like many people have said, it won't be people queuing for foodbanks who are getting the tickets.
But just to put your mind at rest, most of the people won't be people at all - there will be lots of bots as there always is scooping up the tickets to sell on.
Whats your problem with oasis anyway? Have a pop at Taylor swift fans and football fans too!