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by RosieGHM Jetpacker on April 25th, 2009
Depends on the circumstance. If they are both stricken with a life-threatening disease being a billionaire is probably better. If the billionaire is anti-social and has hermit-like tendencies then he is living the good life in his eyes. Simply "knowing" everyone doesn't insure that they like having you around, that they enjoy your company or that they are your friends. Homeless is never as good as having a home...never. :)
by Bluemuun on April 25th, 2009
I think they are one and the same. The surfer just pretends not to have any money, when he is really the man in the big house.
by msflower76 on April 25th, 2009
The one who is doing what he wants. You can't assume that because someone is old and alone, they must be sad and lonely, or because you are surrounded by people, that you are happy. Everything you see always has two sides, the one you see and the actual reality. This is my humble opinion :)
by OldCW wears The COAT of the Cosmos on April 25th, 2009
It really depends on a person's personal values. If the billionaire wanted people around he could certainly have them, so it's a matter of choice. If this suits him, then he's well off because he has what he wants.
Similarly, the surfer can find complete satisfaction in his lifestyle. There is no way to know who is better off without knowing their values.
by goldpanner on April 25th, 2009
Just gimme some tasty waves dude and it'll be alriaght.
by celticmoonlight on April 25th, 2009
without a doubt, the surfer
by Jadey - Vive la difference on April 25th, 2009
For me it is defintely the Homeless Surfer! He's got a hobby he enjoys, he gets to wake up to the sound of the ocean and has loads of friends. Friends are more important than excessive amounts of money.
by ConservativelyLiberal on April 25th, 2009
Homeless surfer. He actually does what he enjoys.
by laobali on May 28th, 2009
If by better off you mean happier, then maybe the surfer – unless he has to beg for food every day to maintain his life style.
The billionaire, unless he has a mental problem, knows he has choices. He may be just as content.
by HOUSTONLONELY on April 25th, 2009
all I know if I was the Billionaire,, party ta my house every weekend.... you already know..
by waadasla on April 25th, 2009
im the seagull that eats the surfers French fries then craps on the rich guys car.
by Little big mouth on April 25th, 2009
No question in my mind, the surfer is far better off if the people he knows are friends
by Baba on April 25th, 2009
Neither...
both have problems.
They need to meet and form an alliance to help each other.
by Lori K still ignores stalkers and trolls on April 25th, 2009
The billionaire. Although the homeless man "knows" everyone, apparently none of them care enough to make sure he isn't homeless. The billionaire can take care of himself. I'd rather have no friends than friends I couldn't rely on. At least then I'm not fooling myself.
by ssuess on April 25th, 2009
I think someone should introduce them to each other. :) Then maybe the millonaire could get a room mate and hang out on the beach with his new friend and meet new people, and the surfer wouldn't be homeless anymore.
by Simply99 -- Not a fan favorite. on April 25th, 2009
Keep the money, I'd take the big empty house, for the exception of my wife and kids, which no one visits anymore. Homeless? Beach? Know everyone? No thanks on all three or any combo of the such.
by albert nonymous "A" nonymous for short. on April 25th, 2009
Considering I live in the middle of no-where in a big old house that no one visits anymore I'd go with the old dude.
I don't have the billions but I have had enough of the drama in other peoples lives and don't feel the need to have a lot of friends, The reason those old guys live like that is they LIKE living like that.
You have all that money you can choose to live anywhere you want (including the beach) The fact that they don't says they enjoy their privacy which I can completely relate to.
by Timjon on April 25th, 2009
Probably the homeless surfer, but I still wouldn't mind being the billionaire, at least for a while anyway.
by Sexyrabbit on April 25th, 2009
Rather be the surfer anyday..:)
by Marky Mark on May 28th, 2009
The surfer in summer. The billionaire in winter. ☺
by stuart on May 28th, 2009
They would both be happier if they removed suspicion and social distinctions and connected with each other, they could enhance each others lives hugely
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on May 28th, 2009
G'day Mr Cool,
Thank you for your question.
The billionaire. It is no fun being homeless and living from hand to mouth.
Regards
by Suny on April 29th, 2009
the surfer
by Nancy on April 25th, 2009
Neither; but if I was the man in the big empty house, I'd invite the homeless surfer to stay and bring all the people he knows to have a big, long party. Maybe I'd meet some friends and my house wouldn't be empty anymore. And if you have it, it's more rewarding to share it; in my opinion.
by AnonymousNerdfighter on April 25th, 2009
Would you rather be old or a surfer with lots of friends? There ya go, question answered.
by 08Busa on April 25th, 2009
The billionaire, who needs friends when you get every porn mag made delivered to your door.
by overeasy240 on April 25th, 2009
Beleive it or not the surfer. Money is nothing if you dont have anyone to share it with.
by President Norris 2016 on April 25th, 2009
Id rather be the billionaire that knows everyone but thats not a choice in the question; id be the homeless surfer because its better to have lived than not lived at all.
by Bakebyday still baking.. on April 25th, 2009
I'd rathr be the homeless surfer. He is livimg his life the way he wants. the billionaire problaby ran everyone off. That is way no one wants to visit anymore.
by Piano Player on October 26th, 2009
The Billionaire. He can buy all the companions he wants. :D
by Big Dan on September 11th, 2009
Homeless surfer probably has sand fleas so I'm going to go with the billionaire.
by mjwrrtx on July 17th, 2009
You know the billionaire is old.
You know only that the surfer is homeless.
Could be an old homeless surfer.
To equalize the question make them both young and handsome.
by Ganja Girl on July 17th, 2009
dude i be catchin a wave!
by EmptyWallet on July 3rd, 2009
I'll take the billionaire.
Reason?
They both are ALONE. Just because you "Know" people, does NOT equate with love/friendship and frankly the poor surfer is obviously someone who isn't good with money and obviously is lazy and possibly disreputable.
After all how does the surfer get money to eat? or buy the board?
by subtlesledgehammer on July 17th, 2009
Circumstance has NOTHING to do with happiness. Happiness is a choice.
by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on July 17th, 2009
How old?
by Ec-nal Licensed Bootie Inspector on July 17th, 2009
The billionaire (he owns and hangs at the beach yo...;)=)
by Who Is She on July 17th, 2009
The billionaire may be a misanthropic loner and thus very content with his lot but if the surfer is also a misanthropic loner, he's not going to dig knowing everyone and being without the means to escape them.
by emily6 on September 11th, 2009
well, I would rather be the homeless surfer who knows everyone than alone in a big empty house. How depressing.
by matthammer on July 14th, 2009
me. the guy that lives in an underground bunker stockpiled with twinkies and samuel adams for like 100 yrs. The surfer will die of skin cancer soon, which none of his vast collection of friends could help, and the old man, well he is just already old. ever seen old guy balls? yeah, they look lie chicken nuggets in a ziplock baggie. gross.
by bk12321 on July 3rd, 2009
I would rather not be old, and I like to be in shape so i'll take the surfer
by Anonymous on June 13th, 2009
i think the homeless beach person.
by Celeste: It is what it is. Like it or not on May 29th, 2009
Surf's up!!!He is happier,that's for sure.I'd be the surfer bum any day of the week!*
by philosopher-saint on June 17th, 2009
Likely at times "the grass is greener..." for both!
;-)
by x0x0qlam0rous on June 20th, 2009
well the billionaire has a house, and money, but the homeless surfer probably has more love and friendship.... money cant buy everything
by AnnieB on September 11th, 2009
The old billionaire is better off. Just because nobody visits, doesn't mean he doesn't have any friends....
The homeless surfer must be a creep, because though he knows everyone, no one has offered him a place to stay...no friends...sucks to be him!
by illuminati on July 3rd, 2009
I'd be the billionaire and hire the surfer to teach me how to surf if i wasn't too old.. then we both aren't lonely and problem solved. Maybe i'd even let him stay at my house onc ei knew him better.
by Hayzen on September 11th, 2009
Depends because everyone's personality is different.
Maybe the billionaire prefers to live alone like a hermit.
Maybe the homeless surfer would rather live in a home than know everyone.
by Death Lord on October 30th, 2009
Me.....!
by Wind in the Willow on October 26th, 2009
No one is better off. It depends on how evolved they are. I would rather be an old realized Saint than either of them. Bliss is the key not circumstances. (I think I'm still erring on the side of the billionair though)
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by RosieGHM Jetpacker on April 26th, 2009