Following in the not-so-proud tradition of ridiculous fad websites such as People of Walmart and Awkward Family Photos, the Rich Kids of Instagram recently took the world by storm. Although, unlike its predecessors that invoked mostly insults and mockery, the Rich Kids of Instagram have attracted predominately ire and disdain from the media and the public at large.
It's probably because there are few things more irritating to the middle class masses than seeing overprivileged narcissists whose only talents are talking about themselves (or taking photos of themselves) and spending their parents' money with absolute abandon.
As horrifying as it is, the Rich Kids of Instagram has actually given me a new perspective on the Rich Athletes of Instagram. Most athletes who are bad with money grew up with none of it, so it's more defensible. Yes, it's still annoying to see someone whose house is in foreclosure buying diamonds and sports cars, but at least they have jobs.
So forget the vile Rich Kids of Instagram. Instead, let's take a look at the Rich Athletes of Instagram who are living almost as large, but at least they're performing a service.