Rich Man Acts Like A Beggar | @DramatizeMe
Summary
TLDRIn this poignant script, a wealthy man hires a young man to live out his unfulfilled dreams, offering him a life of luxury and experiences he's never had. The young man, initially skeptical, embarks on a journey that includes fine dining, high fashion, and even a romantic encounter. However, the true purpose of this arrangement is revealed when the older man, facing his own mortality, seeks to experience life vicariously through the young man's adventures. The story concludes with a heartfelt lesson on the importance of living life to the fullest and not letting opportunities pass by.
Takeaways
- π A man in need asks for spare change, but the person he asks gives him more than money, offering a life-changing opportunity.
- πΈ The wealthy man reveals his last $20 and offers the young man a job to experience the life he never had, for a high daily wage.
- π°οΈ The young man is tasked to live luxuriously and report back on how it feels, starting with trying a high-end steak and wearing expensive clothes.
- π The wealthy man's past includes a missed opportunity in a basketball game, which he wants the young man to relive and change the outcome.
- π There's a story of unrequited love from the wealthy man's past, where he regrets not expressing his feelings to a waitress he admired.
- π The young man is encouraged to pursue the waitress, and through a series of events, he manages to connect with her on a personal level.
- π The wealthy man's regret and the young man's newfound connection with the waitress highlight the importance of taking chances in life and love.
- π¨ The young man's encounter with the waitress includes a twist where she reveals that she doesn't know about the painting he thought was of her.
- π The young man fulfills the wealthy man's basketball dream by making the game-winning shot, demonstrating the power of second chances.
- π The wealthy man's final request in his letter is for the young man to live life as he wants, emphasizing the theme of living life to the fullest.
- ποΈ The story concludes with the young man learning valuable life lessons and the audience understanding the importance of not postponing happiness.
Q & A
What does the man initially ask the young man for?
-The man initially asks the young man for some change, indicating he hasn't eaten for three days.
Why does the young man decide to give the man his last 20 bucks?
-The young man believes that the man needs the money more than he does, and he wants to help him.
What is the relationship between the man and Drake?
-Drake is the man's bodyguard, indicating that the man is wealthy and has security personnel.
What does the wealthy man offer the young man in terms of employment?
-The wealthy man offers the young man a job to experience the life he never had, with a salary of ten thousand dollars a day.
What is the first task the young man is given by the wealthy man?
-The first task is to walk around the city in expensive clothes and observe how people react to him.
What does the wealthy man want the young man to experience with the expensive clothes?
-The wealthy man wants the young man to experience being noticed and to remember the looks on people's faces and how it makes him feel.
What is the backstory of the waitress the wealthy man mentions?
-The wealthy man had a crush on a waitress when he was younger but never had the courage to talk to her due to his focus on making money.
What task does the wealthy man assign to the young man regarding the waitress?
-The task is for the young man to talk to a woman who makes his heart go 'boom' and report back on how it feels.
What does the young man discover about the wealthy man's basketball past?
-The wealthy man reveals that he was a good basketball player in his youth but missed a crucial shot in a tournament due to being too busy focusing on making money.
How does the wealthy man's health condition affect his life?
-The wealthy man's health condition prevents him from living the life he desires, leading him to hire the young man to experience it on his behalf.
What is the final request the wealthy man makes to the young man before his death?
-The final request is for the young man to live his life as he wants, implying not to make the same mistakes the wealthy man did by prioritizing money over happiness.
Outlines
π€ Generosity and a Life-Changing Offer
In this segment, a man on the street, who appears to be homeless, is approached by a wealthy individual seeking to help. The wealthy man offers the homeless man a job to experience life's luxuries, which he himself could not enjoy due to health issues. The job pays an astonishing sum of ten thousand dollars a day. The homeless man is tasked with trying various activities and reporting back on the experiences, starting with dining on a luxurious steak and wearing an expensive new Rolex watch.
π¬ The Glamour of Being Noticed
The second paragraph delves into the homeless man's new assignment, which is to walk around the city in expensive attire and observe the reactions of people. He feels like a Hollywood star, attracting attention and admiration from the public. The wealthy man is interested in the emotional impact of this newfound fame and the man's report back on the experience, including his feelings and the reactions of others.
π Unfulfilled Love and Basketball Regrets
This paragraph explores the wealthy man's regrets about not pursuing love in his youth, particularly with a waitress he admired. He instructs the homeless man to approach a woman who makes his heart 'go boom' and to experience the feeling of love. The man also reminisces about a missed opportunity in a basketball game, where he failed to make a winning shot, and wishes for a chance to relive that moment.
π Redemption on the Court and a Final Request
In the final segment, the homeless man fulfills the wealthy man's wish by making the winning shot in a reenactment of the basketball game. However, the man's search for love ends in disappointment when he learns that the waitress has quit her job. The wealthy man, Mr. Richardson, passes away, leaving a letter of apology and a final request for the homeless man to live his life as he wishes, emphasizing the importance of seizing life's opportunities.
πΌ Reflection and the Value of Life's Experiences
The concluding paragraph is a reflection on the experiences the homeless man has had and the lessons learned from Mr. Richardson. It emphasizes the value of living life to the fullest and making the most of every opportunity, as life is too short to leave regrets.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Change
π‘Invisible
π‘Bodyguard
π‘Experience
π‘Regret
π‘Wealth
π‘Basketball
π‘Love
π‘Courage
π‘Life Choices
π‘Forgiveness
Highlights
A man asks for spare change, revealing he hasn't eaten in three days.
The man is offered help by someone who empathizes with his situation.
A wealthy individual expresses regret for not living life to the fullest due to health issues.
A job offer is made to live the life the wealthy man missed out on, with a daily pay of $10,000.
The task involves wearing expensive clothes and attracting attention in public places.
The man experiences the feeling of being a Hollywood star due to his new attire.
A regretful story about a missed love connection with a waitress is shared.
The man is tasked with talking to a woman who makes his heart race, to understand the feeling of love.
A surprising revelation that the expensive clothes and coffee are not the man's own.
A playful interaction where the man tries to get a woman's phone number.
A basketball game scenario where the man is asked to relive a missed shot opportunity.
The man successfully makes the game-winning shot in the reimagined basketball scenario.
The search for a woman named Cindy, who the wealthy man regrets not pursuing.
A twist where the man discovers Cindy's true feelings and intentions.
The wealthy man's realization of the importance of living life to the fullest, not just pursuing wealth.
A dramatic turn where the wealthy man passes away and leaves a letter of regret and request.
The final request for the man to live his life as he wishes, embracing the lessons learned.
Transcripts
thank you
excuse me son can you spare some change
oh yeah of course
I just wait a second
oh
sir sir it's my last 20 bucks I haven't
eaten for three days people think I'm
invisible here please
although you know what
hang on to it it will help you more than
me
God bless you Son thank you I hope he
hears you
[Music]
you come with me sir what's going on
you're coming to me I said I'm not going
anywhere no leave don't worry take it
easy
I'm sorry about Drake He's My Bodyguard
what's going on
do you like cars son
this is my favorite who are you what is
going on what do you want
take the plate
what take the plane please
[Music]
[Music]
I can help
[Music]
uh steak
try it and tell me what you think
[Music]
oh
I'll just
this is amazing
it's like I just tried my first steak in
my life
I mean try it yourself with me I could
what do you mean I've met a lot of money
in my lifetime son a lot
and I never had the time to do anything
to live
and now my health won't let me
I don't understand it's simple
I'm offering you a job son
you will do all the things I really
wanted to do and you will tell me how it
makes you feel
I want you to give me the experiences of
the life I never had oh no no no
this is insane ten thousand dollars a
day is that enough
take it
I'll see you tomorrow morning
10 A.M
don't be late
[Music]
what do you think
he'll be there
Mr Richards
Thank You Drake
good to see you
I came
get dressed
[Music]
is that for me
oh my God
[Music]
is this new Rolex it is
rose gold with encrusted diamonds no
more questions hurry up
[Music]
oh man now these shows are so
comfortable if only you knew how
expensive they were okay so what's my
next task what am I supposed to do
go
what
all my life I never allowed myself to
have expensive things
jeans and gray sweatshirts with my
uniform I I want you to just walk around
the city around crowded places walking
talking getting people to notice you
okay and that's all no
I want you to remember the looks on
people's faces and I want you to
remember how it made you feel
okay you'll report back to me tomorrow
I'll be often
[Music]
let's have a little walk shall we
[Music]
I felt incredible like I was the star of
a Hollywood movie you know people feel
like eating on my back from all the
stars and people were coming after me to
take pictures
probably confused me with someone else
but he knows exactly what I wanted to
hear
you like her
he's real Beauty don't you think
with all due respect sir but
I don't think there's any in real
business
what's my next task her
foreign
[Music]
all my life I've lived without love
when I was younger there was a waitress
who worked here I saw her boom
love at first sight
it's great
but I never worked up the courage to
talk to her and all my life I've
regretted it so why want you to tell me
how it feels to talk to a woman who
makes your heart go boom
yeah that's a just thought exactly just
just talk
we'll see how this works out
I'm sorry but
if I want to ask I'm never forgive
myself
yes sir
how do you make such a great coffee
what's the secret
[Music]
sir the secret is that this is a cheap
coffee from a supermarket
now ask what you really wanted to ask
that's what I wanted I see how is the
faces every day I can read them oh yeah
what do you see in mine
[Music]
I think you wanted to get to know me
maybe get my phone number but for some
reason you couldn't come up with
anything better than this coffee story
and I'm also surprised by your clothes
usually man
with this kind of serious don't come
here for coffee
[Music]
do your secret
this food isn't even mine
my boss gave it to me he's at the table
I don't have money for this type of
clothes
this
isn't really me
you're definitely confused
but I kinda like it
[Music]
two numbers are missing here if you
really like me you'll figure it out if
you're just playing games it's no big
deal
[Music]
she likes me for me
[Music]
you figured out her number yet no sir I
haven't but I've tried just like 10
combinations son out I would have had it
in two minutes
oh but
I don't deserve some of your business
okay oh
kind of Hell move things forward you
know
anyway
what are we doing here
40 years ago
I played on this very Court wearing this
jersey
I was quite a good basketball player
although I never took the time to
practice I was too busy studying or
trying to hustle to make more money do
you want me to make a career in the NBA
now that's another dream son no
I was playing in the conference
tournament a few seconds remain on the
clock we were losing suddenly I find the
ball in my hands I tried to make it pass
but no one's open I'm on the halfway
Lane I have to shoot because the clock's
nearly zero if I make this shot
we win
[Music]
I miss
[Music]
oh man
you know what let's do this over let's
do this again oh no no not us son
I can't handle another defeat okay
I'll do it no problem just give me the
ball
trust me on this one
son what are you doing we don't have
time for this
we're about to find out
what are you doing final seconds of the
conference tournament
Hawks are threatened by one
Pastor Richardson three
two whoa come on Old Man
game winner Hawks win the conference
tournament
[Music]
yeah you've made it
[Music]
Cindy I'm sorry
um
I'm sorry I'm looking for Cindy she quit
do you know where I can find her no sir
I'm sorry I'm really busy right now
can I get a pen yeah for sure thank you
[Music]
sorry
[Music]
hello is this Cindy no no okay thank you
foreign
[Music]
foreign
I thought you were just playing games
I'm sorry
[Music]
is this your picture
do you paint no
[Music]
she doesn't know anything
we went to this apartment earlier what's
going on
sorry nothing personal
[Music]
come back relax son
tell me how was it what
do you even hear yourself
you you sick twisted Mania you're right
it's too much
I'll double you back
you know where you can stick it
you can call me sometime
you know my number
listen son
I loved my waitress
but I chose money instead I'm I'm done
you know you only live once and you
don't get sick in chances
maybe you deserve the life you have
[Music]
please give me a chance I can get this
talk done just please
now stay away stay away or I'll call the
cops
and tell that awful that I don't want to
see him again
unfortunately Mr Richardson died
yesterday
[Music]
what he wanted very much to see you
before he passed away
why
he asked me to find you
[Music]
and to give you this letter
foreign
I hope that you are able to forgive me
after all that's happened
you were right you only live once
thank you for being with me these last
few days
I do have one more request for you
live your life as you want
[Music]
thank you
[Music]
[Music]
it's worth it oh man
[Music]
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