cmv: The ‘Work hard and don’t give up’ message common on Reddit posts accompanying ‘rags to riches’ stories are damaging lies that imply poverty is most strongly related to lack of effort. Which is proven to be both bullshit and demotivating.

Here’s a picture of someone living in a slum. Now here’s a picture of them 10 years later going to Harvard. How heartwarming. If only every one of those lazy, dirty shits the world over would be more like him. No, more like us. You see, yes I didn’t come from quite that background - but dammit I’ve worked very hard for what I’ve achieved. That’s the difference between scum and me. I pulled myself up by my bootstraps. I’ve overcome many setbacks in my life. And instead of letting them defeat me, I’ve used my wits, my grit and the loving support from my friends and family (who I admit are doing ok and are able to help me - but only because they worked hard). I love those Reddit posts. They stop me feeling guilty about other people’s situations. Because it’ll all work out for those who ‘Work hard and Never give up’ and the rest are lazy subhuman scum who don’t deserve any better.

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