Classic clangers from the last week
Foresting cash
At a reception at the World Economic Forum in Davos, reader William Pickford chatted with a wealthy Swiss industrialist. Pickford asked: “How do you feel about Swiss banks charging clients to hold cash?” The banker raised his eyebrows and answered: “The solution is simple. Bury it in the forest”.
Rich curves
Two ladies that lunch were overheard at Scott’s in Mount Street in conversation. The first remarked: “Kim Kardashian makes us girls feel good and happy about being curvy by posing as she did”. The second looked astounded and answered: “No she doesn’t. She just continues to make herself extremely rich”.
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Saving the lobster way
Founder of The Native Society Oliver Estreich was at Nello in New York. He overheard an art dealer lunching with a rich client. The dealer’s best remark was to suggest: “You can save money by spending it. Let’s start with the $75 lobster ravioli”.
Wining youths
At the KX Gym in Chelsea, a 20-year old McLaren 12C driving youngster from Monaco chatted with his equally wealthy Loro Piana clad friends. As he looked through the wine list he remarked: “I’m in such a dilemma. Should we have the Pinot Noir or the Hermitage La Chapelle?”A female member of the group quickly offered a solution: “Danny, you know I only drink Krug”. A bottle was promptly opened.
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