Netizens Discuss Similarities Between School Fundraisers And MLM Schemes
Remember those elementary school days when selling wrapping paper or chocolate bars to unsuspecting neighbors was the ticket to winning that coveted glow-in-the-dark frisbee? Well, someone on Reddit just hit us with a dose of reality by comparing those nostalgic fundraising efforts to the adult world of multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes.
In a humor-infused post, they shared a text image that takes a jab at the business model of MLMs. The OP (Original Poster) likened them to those childhood fundraisers where selling hundreds of dollars worth of goods earned you a prize that made you feel like it was the deal of the century.
It’s a witty observation that pokes fun at the disproportionate rewards system of both school fundraisers and MLMs.
The post has sparked a lively discussion, resonating with many who recall their own experiences of peddling goods door-to-door. It's become a space for sharing personal stories and views on the tactics of MLMs, which often involve selling products to friends and family with the promise of profits and prizes.
It’s a humorous reminder of how our perceptions of value and reward can be so easily skewed, whether we’re ten-year-olds or adults.
The post isn’t just a throwback to simpler times but a commentary on the complexities of adult life, where things aren’t always as straightforward as selling the most candy bars.
Scroll down to have some fun.
An interesting take on MLMs
Reddit.com“Little me would have sold my soul for that rainbow slinky tho, ngl.”
Reddit.comThis Redditor’s mom new the trick and refused to succumb
Reddit.comPoorer kids weren’t competing on a level playing field
Reddit.comA lot of kids who made massive sales weren’t doing anything magical. They were just surrounded by folks with deeper pockets
Reddit.comIt’s all coming to light
Reddit.comTrue
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“I remember those school assemblies. They were great for the entertainment value, but I was smart/lazy enough to never want to participate.”
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This is an interesting way to go about it
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“I never participated in those when my kids' schools did them either.”
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“My kid's school does an ‘anti fundraiser’, where a parent can send in $20 and opt out of participating throughout the year.”
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A must-read
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Fundraisers = Child Labor….Do you agree?
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This is one crazy fundraising story.
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“I once sold so many tubs of frozen cookie dough in one of these things that I actually won the grand prize-- a brand new Wii, shortly after it's release.”
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“I remember one year - 4th or 5th grade - they gave us tubs of cookie dough we were supposed to hawk, and if we sold 3 of them one of the rewards was a lava lamp.”
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It’s interesting to see Redditors reminisce about their childhood fundraising days—and even more intriguing to find out how they handle it now that their kids are involved.
In revisiting these innocent days, Redditors have uncovered a striking parallel to the world of multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes. Their humorous observations shed light on the skewed reward systems inherent in both endeavors.
Do you have any fun memories about your fundraising days to share? Kindly share in the comments.
