r/nextfuckinglevel • u/SmoothSun6676 • 16h ago

The Transformation of a Van

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u/Viperlite 15h ago

Wouldn’t the truly wealthy just buy one already built out by a pro?

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u/Elyon8 15h ago

People also LOVE attention from strangers on the internet.

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u/Mega_Man_Swagga 14h ago

This conversion was impressive enough to have me believe he has worked in the trades before. This doesn't feel like a "I watched a few youtube videos and winged it" kind of conversion, but maybe i'm wrong.

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u/Elyon8 14h ago

Oh yes, the very popular "Pimp my Ride" trade.

I've seen classes for it at my local trade school.

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u/Mega_Man_Swagga 14h ago

What a stupid fucking comment.

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u/Elyon8 14h ago

Funny, I thought the same about yours.

Only difference is I was making a joke, and you were being entirely serious. So, it's much more embarrassing for you.

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u/Kelsiersdaggers 7h ago

Yeah. He’s embarrassing himself. Not you though, you’re doing great.

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u/JebediahKerman4999 14h ago

They can be performative enough to film themselves jumping around while the work is done by a pro in the background

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u/backhand_english 12h ago

These two come to mind. One is a businessman, you can tell by the suit and tie. Other is a handyman, you can tell by the toolbelt and a flannel shirt.

Not depicted: a fleet of mexicans doing the actual work.

https://giphy.com/gifs/LIf4vtMLGw4vK

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u/JebediahKerman4999 11h ago

Oh this is the best take of the scene? Wow

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u/MasterChiefsasshole 15h ago

True wealth is being able to dedicate time to a project like this. Time is money and time is finite while money is infinite.

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u/go4urs 14h ago

Or it’s their job