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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
People Are Revealing The Things Others Consider "Overpriced" But That They Will Happily Pay For Every Time
Lately, it feels like everyone's on a mission to cut back on spending and to save more money. Doing everything from no longer eating out at restaurants to cutting back on streaming services. But there are things — no matter how "overpriced" they seem — that are worth every single penny to some people, and they refuse to cut them out. Whether it's about comfort, convenience, or just pure joy, these splurges prove that value isn't always about the cost. Recently, redditor Fyre-Bringer wanted to know what are some of the ~pricey~ things that people don't mind shelling out for when they asked: "What's something people consider overpriced that you will pay for every time?" Showtime / Via The thread got hundreds of responses. Below are the top and most often repeated things people say they are willing to pay for: 1."Decent hotel rooms" —Carpediem0131 "For real. I always feel very disappointed when friends are looking for a cheap shortcut instead of a comfy hotel room. There's no price on sleeping without any worries." —obvioustwattery 2."Ad-free streaming (or, occasionally, paying to rent a movie even when it's available for 'free' on an ad-supported service like Tubi). Early Netflix taught me how much better it was to watch everything uninterrupted, and I'm not going back. Frankly, your time is worth more than the extra cost. IMO, rotating services is a better way to go to save — I haven't found I ever need more than one at a time, if that. There's a good chance that your local public library offers at least one free, ad-free service like Kanopy or Hoopla, too." —dzcon 3."Garage airport parking. Nothing beats exiting the airport and getting straight into my car without dealing with a shuttle." —Hng50 "Literally waiting for a flight now and thinking about this. I always cringe at the price tag, but god, not having to fuck around with the shuttle, cram in with other people, wait, fumble with cash to tip the five minutes after stepping out of the airport doors and I'm on the highway. So good." —Pipes32 4."Quality mattress!" —Freddie_Magecury 5."A moving company." —m4jor_cr4b "I did my last self-move at 30 and told myself I would get a mover next time. We moved again a few months ago, now at age 35, and, as a pretty frugal person, I almost did a self-move again, but remembered my promise to myself and hired movers. So. Fucking. Worth it. It was even a bit cheaper than I had expected, too. Definitely the right call." —T_Money 6."House cleaning. I don't give a damn what else has to be cut from the budget to keep her coming either. A deep clean every other week and I'm not doing it is mental/emotional relief, lol." —Big-Intention8500 7."Clothes I actually like and aren't fast-fashion." —Direct-Chef-9428 "I'm 6'F and got used to the high cost of clothes years ago. All my clothing is deliberately chosen, fits well, and lasts a long time. Well worth it for stuff that lasts, even if I only have a few outfits per season." —abqkat 8."Air conditioning. If I get hot at night, I stagger straight to the thermostat and crank that thing down. I cannot sleep hot." —HazelsMoon 9."Costco membership" —Apod1991 "This 10000000%. The money I save by getting Costco-branded milk and seltzers alone pays for the membership 100 times over." —throwthenachos 10."Checked baggage. I am not a pack mule. I check my bag every time. I carry my purse, and that's it. It's not a huge deal to wait a few minutes to retrieve it. Gives me time to go to the ladies' room and freshen up." —kjv311 11."Your typical 'REI' brands of clothing and gear (like, Patagonia/Kuhl/YETI/Osprey/Cotopaxi/etc). Yeah, this stuff is pricy, but it works well, lasts forever, and the companies are usually happy to repair or replace things for you if they're damaged." —MAGAsareperverts 12."A really high-quality electric toothbrush with replaceable heads. I think mine (which my parents bought for me, fortunately) was on sale for like $50–60, not including the pack of replacement heads. Best toothbrush I've ever owned, by miles. Teeth aren't something you can afford to skimp on. Don't want to pay for a nice toothbrush that actually cleans? Enjoy your root canal 10 years from now." —ImKidA 13."Business class flights always felt like such a rip off, but now that my parents are older I suck it up and pay for the business class seats because I would like them to arrive at their destination able to walk." —lucyfell 14."Flying Direct. Full stop. Flying is exhausting on its own. Especially with kids. Throw in layovers, terminal transfers, getting and rechecking bags, and going back through security? Nope. I'm frugal everywhere else, but if I can't fly direct, the destination doesn't exist to me." —afakhori 15."Iced coffee" —Lexii546 "Same!!! It's my one splurge." —tinyfox28 16."Liquor. I'll happily pay the extra $10 a bottle for stuff that doesn't taste like hand sanitizer. Cheap whiskey isn't so bad but cheap vodka is fucking awful." —Brucenotsomighty 17."Infant car seat with the rental car. It's $25–60 to not haul a heavy ass car seat with all your luggage and wait for oversized bag unloading and a 50% chance that they tear your $25 car seat carrier bag anyways." —BossNW 18."Good tires. They feel great, transform the handling of your car, and will save your ass in situations where ditchfinders will have you headed for an incident." —BeansMachine01 19."Paying for coat check at concerts." —No-Drive-8922 20."OLED TVs. Most people are happy with a shitty budget models with LCD screens, but I care about picture quality." —Johnny_Menace 21."High-quality undergarments. Every day is your worst with the wrong bra/undies." —licorice_whip- 22."Manicures" —MijiTheAxoltl "IDK why, but having my nails done makes me feel like I have my life together, lol." —Altruistic-Note4577 23."Food delivery when I REALLY just don't want to go out." —Allison_Littell_ 24."Line skipping passes at amusement parks. It can be major $$$ but it takes so much stress out of the day, and you can truly just focus on having fun." —Earth_2_Me 25."Noise-canceling headphones. Peace of mind in a chaotic world is always worth the price." —WarmClassroom4997 26."Shoes. Basically, my entire family thinks that shoes are overpriced and that they're going to save money by buying shoes at Walmart that end up barely lasting 6 months to a year." —AxelsOG "Good quality shoes. The boot theory is real, people. It costs 5 times as much, but it lasts 10 times as long." —FallenSegull lastly, "Better toilet paper 😂" —MusicoCapitalino "Agreed. I'm not buying cheap, 1-ply home brand toilet paper when I could pay more and not feel like I'm wiping with 600-grit sandpaper, thanks. If only I could convince my landlord to install a bidet, that'd be the dream." —TheSaltyBrushtail You can read the original thread on Reddit. Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Buzz Feed
7 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
Premium Products People Never Regret Buying
Lately, it feels like everyone's on a mission to cut back on spending and to save more money. Doing everything from no longer eating out at restaurants to cutting back on streaming services. But there are things — no matter how "overpriced" they seem — that are worth every single penny to some people, and they refuse to cut them out. Whether it's about comfort, convenience, or just pure joy, these splurges prove that value isn't always about the cost. Recently, redditor Fyre-Bringer wanted to know what are some of the ~pricey~ things that people don't mind shelling out for when they asked: "What's something people consider overpriced that you will pay for every time?" The thread got hundreds of responses. Below are the top and most often repeated things people say they are willing to pay for: "Decent hotel rooms" —Carpediem0131"For real. I always feel very disappointed when friends are looking for a cheap shortcut instead of a comfy hotel room. There's no price on sleeping without any worries."—obvioustwattery "Ad-free streaming (or, occasionally, paying to rent a movie even when it's available for 'free' on an ad-supported service like Tubi). Early Netflix taught me how much better it was to watch everything uninterrupted, and I'm not going back. Frankly, your time is worth more than the extra cost. IMO, rotating services is a better way to go to save — I haven't found I ever need more than one at a time, if that. There's a good chance that your local public library offers at least one free, ad-free service like Kanopy or Hoopla, too." —dzcon "Garage airport parking. Nothing beats exiting the airport and getting straight into my car without dealing with a shuttle." —Hng50"Literally waiting for a flight now and thinking about this. I always cringe at the price tag, but god, not having to fuck around with the shuttle, cram in with other people, wait, fumble with cash to tip the five minutes after stepping out of the airport doors and I'm on the highway. So good."—Pipes32 "Quality mattress!" —Freddie_Magecury "A moving company." —m4jor_cr4b"I did my last self-move at 30 and told myself I would get a mover next moved again a few months ago, now at age 35, and, as a pretty frugal person, I almost did a self-move again, but remembered my promise to myself and hired Fucking. Worth it. It was even a bit cheaper than I had expected, too. Definitely the right call."—T_Money "House cleaning. I don't give a damn what else has to be cut from the budget to keep her coming either. A deep clean every other week and I'm not doing it is mental/emotional relief, lol." —Big-Intention8500 "Clothes I actually like and aren't fast-fashion." —Direct-Chef-9428"I'm 6'F and got used to the high cost of clothes years ago. All my clothing is deliberately chosen, fits well, and lasts a long time. Well worth it for stuff that lasts, even if I only have a few outfits per season."—abqkat "Air conditioning. If I get hot at night, I stagger straight to the thermostat and crank that thing down. I cannot sleep hot." —HazelsMoon "Costco membership" —Apod1991"This 10000000%. The money I save by getting Costco-branded milk and seltzers alone pays for the membership 100 times over."—throwthenachos "Checked baggage. I am not a pack mule. I check my bag every time. I carry my purse, and that's it. It's not a huge deal to wait a few minutes to retrieve it. Gives me time to go to the ladies' room and freshen up." —kjv311 "Your typical 'REI' brands of clothing and gear (like, Patagonia/Kuhl/YETI/Osprey/Cotopaxi/etc). Yeah, this stuff is pricy, but it works well, lasts forever, and the companies are usually happy to repair or replace things for you if they're damaged." —MAGAsareperverts "A really high-quality electric toothbrush with replaceable heads. I think mine (which my parents bought for me, fortunately) was on sale for like $50–60, not including the pack of replacement heads. Best toothbrush I've ever owned, by miles. Teeth aren't something you can afford to skimp on. Don't want to pay for a nice toothbrush that actually cleans? Enjoy your root canal 10 years from now." —ImKidA "Business class flights always felt like such a rip off, but now that my parents are older I suck it up and pay for the business class seats because I would like them to arrive at their destination able to walk." —lucyfell "Flying Direct. Full stop. Flying is exhausting on its own. Especially with kids. Throw in layovers, terminal transfers, getting and rechecking bags, and going back through security? Nope. I'm frugal everywhere else, but if I can't fly direct, the destination doesn't exist to me." —afakhori "Iced coffee" —Lexii546"Same!!! It's my one splurge."—tinyfox28 "Liquor. I'll happily pay the extra $10 a bottle for stuff that doesn't taste like hand sanitizer. Cheap whiskey isn't so bad but cheap vodka is fucking awful." —Brucenotsomighty "Infant car seat with the rental car. It's $25–60 to not haul a heavy ass car seat with all your luggage and wait for oversized bag unloading and a 50% chance that they tear your $25 car seat carrier bag anyways." —BossNW "Good tires. They feel great, transform the handling of your car, and will save your ass in situations where ditchfinders will have you headed for an incident." —BeansMachine01 "Paying for coat check at concerts." —No-Drive-8922 "OLED TVs. Most people are happy with a shitty budget models with LCD screens, but I care about picture quality." —Johnny_Menace "High-quality undergarments. Every day is your worst with the wrong bra/undies." —licorice_whip- "Manicures" —MijiTheAxoltl"IDK why, but having my nails done makes me feel like I have my life together, lol."—Altruistic-Note4577 "Food delivery when I REALLY just don't want to go out." —Allison_Littell_ "Line skipping passes at amusement parks. It can be major $$$ but it takes so much stress out of the day, and you can truly just focus on having fun." —Earth_2_Me "Noise-canceling headphones. Peace of mind in a chaotic world is always worth the price." —WarmClassroom4997 "Shoes. Basically, my entire family thinks that shoes are overpriced and that they're going to save money by buying shoes at Walmart that end up barely lasting 6 months to a year." —AxelsOG"Good quality shoes. The boot theory is real, people. It costs 5 times as much, but it lasts 10 times as long."—FallenSegull And lastly, "Better toilet paper 😂" —MusicoCapitalino"Agreed. I'm not buying cheap, 1-ply home brand toilet paper when I could pay more and not feel like I'm wiping with 600-grit sandpaper, only I could convince my landlord to install a bidet, that'd be the dream."—TheSaltyBrushtail You can read the original thread on Reddit.
Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
7 best drag movies to watch during Pride Month
"We're all born naked, and the rest is drag," RuPaul famously said. That latter medium has become a global phenomenon thanks to its powerful self-expression, cheeky genderplay, highly stylized social critique, and emphasis on creativity and community. As we enter Pride Month, some of the best LGBTQ movies around happen to be focused on the drag experience. Well before "RuPaul's Drag Race" brought drag queens into the homes and hearts of TV fans each week, the fabulous, flamboyant art form has been immortalized on the big screen via groundbreaking documentaries, star-studded comedies and acclaimed indie flicks. From essential drag movies like "Paris is Burning" and "The Birdcage" to more recent genre-bending titles like "Solo," here are seven great drag movies to watch during Pride Month, all available on some of the best streaming services, including Hulu, Prime Video and Tubi. The 1995 cult classic "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar" sees a trio of against-type turns from lead actors Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes and John Leguizamo as three New York City drag queens who embark on a road trip to Hollywood to compete in the "Drag Queen of America" pageant and end up stranded in the small (and small-minded) Midwestern town of Snydersville. Though the fiercely funny film certainly isn't considered a critics' darling. It only has a 46% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with commendation for its efforts to "celebrate individuality" but criticism for being "too timid and predictable to achieve its admittedly noble aims." "To Wong Foo" did receive wide acclaim for its three stars, with both Swayze (playing the wise Ms. Vida Boheme) and Leguizamo (as the hilariously sassy Chi-Chi Rodriguez) earning Golden Globe nominations for their performances. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Rent or buy "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar" on Prime Video now Written and directed by Sophie Dupuis ("Family First"), this 2023 Canadian drama stars Théodore Pellerin as Simon, a young emerging drag queen in Montreal who is dealing with dueling personal conflicts. Firstly, there's the passionate but complicated romance he shares with Olivier (Félix Maritaud), the newest drag performer at his club, which Simon must juggle while simultaneously navigating a reunion with his opera-singer mother Claire (Anne-Marie Cadieux), whom he has been estranged from for the past 15 years. "Fully rendering its protagonist's personal and artistic crises, 'Solo' both honors and transcends its subject matter in its widely evocative, deeply affecting character study — while also happening to have an absolutely banging soundtrack," praised Todd Gilchrist in his review for Variety. Watch "Solo" on Prime Video now Drag may have sashayed its way into the pop-culture mainstream in the past few decades, but for many filmgoers, their first exposure to the artform was Jennie Livingston's groundbreaking 1990 documentary "Paris Is Burning," which pulls viewers into the drag ball culture of '80s-era New York City and the vibrant, varied personalities (voguers, strutters, trans icons and the like) involved in it. The pioneering film — which was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" in 2016 — centers on four figures of the underground ball scene: Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey and Venus Xtravaganza. Together, they helped paint a portrait of not only the fierce fashions and fiery rivalries of New York City drag balls but also, more largely, of queer life in America, including how their worlds were changed by the AIDS epidemic. Watch "Paris Is Burning" on Max now In this Blake Edwards-directed remake of the 1930s German film 'Viktor und Viktoria', legendary star Julie Andrews is Victoria Grant, an out-of-work soprano in Depression-era Paris whose employment struggles take a turn when she begins posing as a female impersonator named Victor (get it?), with gay performer Carole "Toddy" Todd (Robert Preston) posing as her manager. Victoria's alter ego is a sensation on the city's cabaret scene, so much so that her performances catch the attention — and amorous feelings — of Chicago gangster King Marchand (James Garner), who rightly doesn't believe that the drag queen he's falling for from the stage is actually a man. Though parts of the 1982 musical comedy feel outdated these decades later, "Victor/Victoria" was a forward-thinking film for its time, challenging gender norms and sexual attitudes with great humor. It was nominated for a whopping seven Oscars, including for Andrews's lead performance and Edwards's screenplay, with composers Henry Mancini and Leslie Bricusse wing for Best Original Song Score. Rent or buy "Victor/Victoria" on Apple TV now There are few '90s movies with as many quotable lines per minute as "The Birdcage" ("Actually, it's perfect, I just never realized John Wayne walked like that"), the Mike Nichols-directed 1996 remake of the French farce "La Cage aux Folles. " In the beloved queer comedy, Robin Williams stars as Miami club owner Armand Goldman, whose life partner Albert (Nathan Lane) is the star performer in his club's drag revue. The couple's flamboyant South Beach lifestyle, however, is upended when Armand's son Val (Dan Futterman) announces he's going to marry the daughter (Calista Flockhart) of ultra-conservative Republican Senator Kevin Keeley (the late, great Gene Hackman) and his wife Louise (Dianne Wiest). During a planned dinner between the soon-to-be in-laws, Armand and Albert pretend to be straight in an attempt to hide their romantic relationship. Unsurprisingly, hilarious hijinks ensue. Watch "The Birdcage" on Hulu now Beauty pageants are a storied part of drag culture, a world that the seminal 1968 documentary "The Queen" explores. Directed by Frank Simon and narrated by Flawless Sabrina, the non-fiction flick chronicles the experiences of drag queens participating in the 1967 Miss All-America Camp Beauty Contest held at New York City's Town Hall. As the contestants rehearse, perform and are scored for their walk, talk, gowns, beauty and more by a judges' panel that includes Andy Warhol and Larry Rivers, they share discussions on everything from sexual identity to the war draft. But soon that backstage chumminess turns into bitter jealousies, most memorably showcased in a fiery speech delivered by future House of LaBeija founder Crystal LaBeija. Jerry Portwood of Rolling Stone called the film "extraordinary because it captures so much, doubling as a time capsule of a generation's innocence and fashion-forward sophistication. You can tell why it functioned as a template for many future gender-nonconforming people looking for some sort of pre-internet guide through the confusing maze of sexuality and gender." Watch "The Queen" on Prime Video now The titular "Priscilla" isn't even a person at all, but a pink bus, one that shuttles two drag queens (played by Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce) and a transgender woman (Terence Stamp) across the Australian Outback to perform a drag show at a remote desert resort. Along the ABBA-soundtracked journey, the trio encounters several colorful characters, from homophobic gangs to friendly Aboriginal Australians. Heartwarming and uplifting, "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" was a surprise hit when it debuted in theaters in 1994. In the thirty years since, the Stephan Elliott-directed road-trip comedy has become an essential title of queer cinema. "While its premise is ripe for comedy — and it certainly delivers its fair share of laughs — 'Priscilla' is also a surprisingly tender and thoughtful road movie with some outstanding performances," reads the critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes, where the movie holds a 94% approval rating. Watch 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' on Tubi now
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
‘Universal Language,' ‘Wynonna Earp: Vengeance' top night 2 of Canadian Screen Awards
An absurdist dramedy set in an alternate-reality Winnipeg and a TV movie about a demon-slaying gunslinger dominated the Canadian Screen Awards on Saturday. 'Universal Language,' directed by and starring Matthew Rankin, led the film categories with five wins at a gala dedicated to the cinematic arts — one of several weekend ceremonies honouring the best in Canadian film, television and digital media. Among awards the French- and Farsi-language film nabbed were best casting and art direction. At a separate bash for scripted television, Tubi's 'Wynonna Earp: Vengeance' — a movie special reviving the cult supernatural series that wrapped in 2021 — led the pack with six awards. The production took home honours including best TV movie and best lead performer in a TV movie for Ottawa's Melanie Scrofano, who reprises her role as sharp-shooting heroine Wynonna Earp. Jasmeet Raina's Crave dramedy series 'Late Bloomer' also impressed in the television categories, picking up four wins including best writing in a comedy show, while Family Channel equestrian drama 'Beyond Black Beauty' grabbed four trophies including best youth fiction program. 'The Apprentice,' a Canada-Ireland-Denmark co-production exploring the early years of U.S. President Donald Trump, had a strong showing on the film side with three awards — notably best supporting actor for Jeremy Strong's portrayal of attorney Roy Cohn. 'Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent,' which led all nominees overall with 20, won two awards: best writing in a drama series and best sound in fiction. Montreal's Jacob Tierney took home best direction in a comedy show for the series finale of Crave comedy 'Letterkenny.' Vancouver's Marie Clements won best direction in a drama series for CBC/APTN historical drama 'Bones of Crows.' Winners in major categories — including best film and best TV comedy and drama — will be announced Sunday in a live CBC broadcast hosted by comedian Lisa Gilroy. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
‘Universal Language,' ‘Wynonna Earp: Vengeance' top night 2 of Canadian Screen Awards
An absurdist dramedy set in an alternate-reality Winnipeg and a TV movie about a demon-slaying gunslinger dominated the Canadian Screen Awards on Saturday. 'Universal Language,' directed by and starring Matthew Rankin, led the film categories with five wins at a gala dedicated to the cinematic arts — one of several weekend ceremonies honouring the best in Canadian film, television and digital media. Among awards the French- and Farsi-language film nabbed were best casting and art direction. At a separate bash for scripted television, Tubi's 'Wynonna Earp: Vengeance' — a movie special reviving the cult supernatural series that wrapped in 2021 — led the pack with six awards. The production took home honours including best TV movie and best lead performer in a TV movie for Ottawa's Melanie Scrofano, who reprises her role as sharp-shooting heroine Wynonna Earp. Jasmeet Raina's Crave dramedy series 'Late Bloomer' also impressed in the television categories, picking up four wins including best writing in a comedy show, while Family Channel equestrian drama 'Beyond Black Beauty' grabbed four trophies including best youth fiction program. 'The Apprentice,' a Canada-Ireland-Denmark co-production exploring the early years of U.S. President Donald Trump, had a strong showing on the film side with three awards — notably best supporting actor for Jeremy Strong's portrayal of attorney Roy Cohn. 'Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent,' which led all nominees overall with 20, won two awards: best writing in a drama series and best sound in fiction. Montreal's Jacob Tierney took home best direction in a comedy show for the series finale of Crave comedy 'Letterkenny.' Vancouver's Marie Clements won best direction in a drama series for CBC/APTN historical drama 'Bones of Crows.' Winners in major categories — including best film and best TV comedy and drama — will be announced Sunday in a live CBC broadcast hosted by comedian Lisa Gilroy. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2025.
