-inspired by Bartleby the Scrivener
“Now get this. Based on my risk factors, actuarial tables, and genetics, I figure that I’m going to live about another 33 years. And while the last 2 I’ll be bedridden and the 3 before that I’ll probably not go out much since I don’t have kids, I figure I’ll frequent the 4 local pubs in my area on average twice a week for the next twenty eight years. That’s 2912 times and if I spend an average of $25 each time, that’s $72,800.
So if you pay $50,000 right now, I’ll be your loyal customer twice a week.”
