S/O - Where do the new money families live in DC?

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You do realize that using the term McMansion makes you jealous, petty and shallow right? You therefor have absolutely no hopes of ever getting invited into one

No, living in a McMansion makes you shallow.

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Anonymous wrote:I was on River Road way out towards Falls Rd yesterday and drove by a mansion that looked like it should be in Miami. Whoever built this strange pink stoned with white roof house right on river needs to move it Miami. It looks terrible there I mean complete eye sore. Its got to be new money bc no one in their right mind would have built that with some taste. Oh and there are GIANT EAGLES on the gate to the property.

Also saw some massive homes being built out there. Huge land out there but way too far for me. If I had money I would never live out that far!

OMG YES!!!! It looked like something that escaped from the set of Dynasty. The only nice thing I can say about that house is, at least it isn't crammed on a tiny lot in the middle of an otherwise colonial-skewed neighborhood.

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This discussion is so weird. What is the point? Is it just that some people don't have taste (or what you or I think is taste)? That is hardly news. Different strokes for different folks. I always learned that the worst "bad taste" was to tease, taunt and demean someone else because of differences.
We're a forum of parents and so many of these posts mock and taunt others for their house style (eagles! pink stone! a neighborhood you don't want to live in!) or where they chose to live (a far out suburb! a close-in new construction nabe!). Guess what, bad taste abounds -- just look at this thread if you had any doubt!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This discussion is so weird. What is the point? Is it just that some people don't have taste (or what you or I think is taste)? That is hardly news. Different strokes for different folks. I always learned that the worst "bad taste" was to tease, taunt and demean someone else because of differences.
We're a forum of parents and so many of these posts mock and taunt others for their house style (eagles! pink stone! a neighborhood you don't want to live in!) or where they chose to live (a far out suburb! a close-in new construction nabe!). Guess what, bad taste abounds -- just look at this thread if you had any doubt!

Yeah well guess what...You did not see that house with the eagles did you. Its terrible and it sticks out terribly. Get off your god damn high horse and leave the conversation if you are so outraged.

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Anonymous wrote:Ooh, I know! I just saw the new state-of-the-art habitat for new money types. It's under construction, along Foxhall Road near the Field School. Anyone know what I'm talking about? The most ridiculous stone-veneered three-car-garaged nothing-but-lawn McMansions imaginable, right where you'd expect to see stately century-old homes with beautiful mature landscaping. It's the weirdest moment of cognitive dissonance. "Wait... did I take a wrong turn and end up in Reston??"

Ok, as someone who grew up in Reston, I'm highly offended!

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Don't insult Miami.
I know a new money family or two with gorgeous houses in Georgetown. Not all new money has bad taste.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Ooh, I know! I just saw the new state-of-the-art habitat for new money types. It's under construction, along Foxhall Road near the Field School. Anyone know what I'm talking about? The most ridiculous stone-veneered three-car-garaged nothing-but-lawn McMansions imaginable, right where you'd expect to see stately century-old homes with beautiful mature landscaping. It's the weirdest moment of cognitive dissonance. "Wait... did I take a wrong turn and end up in Reston??"

Ok, as someone who grew up in Reston, I'm highly offended!

Yes, the truth does hurt sometimes.

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Anonymous wrote:Don't insult Miami.
I know a new money family or two with gorgeous houses in Georgetown. Not all new money has bad taste.

I love how literal you ppl take things. 1) we are NOT in Miami so dont build a house thats pink and white and belongs there. Its ugly anyways but would fit in there.

2) Never said that all new money has bad taste but alot of them (look at the lottery winners...have you seen those TV specials) they have horrendous taste.

Stating the obvious here.

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Anonymous wrote:Definitely Mclean. You can tell by the big bad attitudes that they have. They think that money = class. Also a lot of tech Paki Palaces along the Dulles corridor. You'll see grandma in her sari walking the toddlers every day like a free live in nanny.

What on earth would you know about class? You are one white sheet away from full on racism.

Ugh let me back up before this gets out of hand. I didn't invent the term, I was only reusing it. In England people from the Indian sub continent are called Pakis. I didn't mean to be or sound racist, just trying to paint a picture. I apologize to the forum.

English person here. Let me be clear than the only people in the UK who would ever use that term would be racists. It is not an acceptable term there, and is extremely offensive.

Thank you, PP.
To the person quoted: your post was incredibly offensive, and your defense just as bad.

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Speaking of new money. Has anyone seen the movie "Bridesmaids"?

There is a scene there when the main character is invited to an engagement party held at a fancy house. She's driving through the gate and there is a sign next to the gate that reads "The Harris Estate. Established in 2006".

I thought it was funny.

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Anonymous wrote:This discussion is so weird. What is the point? Is it just that some people don't have taste (or what you or I think is taste)? That is hardly news. Different strokes for different folks. I always learned that the worst "bad taste" was to tease, taunt and demean someone else because of differences.
We're a forum of parents and so many of these posts mock and taunt others for their house style (eagles! pink stone! a neighborhood you don't want to live in!) or where they chose to live (a far out suburb! a close-in new construction nabe!). Guess what, bad taste abounds -- just look at this thread if you had any doubt!

Yeah well guess what...You did not see that house with the eagles did you. Its terrible and it sticks out terribly. Get off your god damn high horse and leave the conversation if you are so outraged.

I love that advocating against mocking someone's home (no matter how tacky and awful you think it is) is considered being on a "god damn high horse." Sounds like you have issues with a lot of things.
Here's a thought for when you see something that might not be to your taste: try to imagine the homeowner with the pink house, or the eagles or whatever as just the proud owner of that home. Who knows, maybe that homeowner came to this country and that is their idea of "the American dream." Why don't you just stop mocking and let them enjoy their dream. Choosing to view things this way is the definition of good taste - what you seem to do is the definition of no taste.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This discussion is so weird. What is the point? Is it just that some people don't have taste (or what you or I think is taste)? That is hardly news. Different strokes for different folks. I always learned that the worst "bad taste" was to tease, taunt and demean someone else because of differences.
We're a forum of parents and so many of these posts mock and taunt others for their house style (eagles! pink stone! a neighborhood you don't want to live in!) or where they chose to live (a far out suburb! a close-in new construction nabe!). Guess what, bad taste abounds -- just look at this thread if you had any doubt!

Yeah well guess what...You did not see that house with the eagles did you. Its terrible and it sticks out terribly. Get off your god damn high horse and leave the conversation if you are so outraged.

I love that advocating against mocking someone's home (no matter how tacky and awful you think it is) is considered being on a "god damn high horse." Sounds like you have issues with a lot of things.
Here's a thought for when you see something that might not be to your taste: try to imagine the homeowner with the pink house, or the eagles or whatever as just the proud owner of that home. Who knows, maybe that homeowner came to this country and that is their idea of "the American dream." Why don't you just stop mocking and let them enjoy their dream. Choosing to view things this way is the definition of good taste - what you seem to do is the definition of no taste.

Oh my...its YOUR house isnt it? Im terribly sorry you have such hideous taste. It must suck to live in such an eye sore of a home. Let me give you some advice, take your lottery winnings and restart with a new home and hire a decorator. You really need some help in the decor and style department. Enjoy your hideous dream house for now.

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No, it is not my home and the description is (to my taste) unappealing. I live in what is considered an old, established neighborhood. However, I recognize that you are describing someone's home. Your nasty, meanspirited postings lack all taste and dignity.

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Anonymous wrote:No, it is not my home and the description is (to my taste) unappealing. I live in what is considered an old, established neighborhood. However, I recognize that you are describing someone's home. Your nasty, meanspirited postings lack all taste and dignity.

Here is dome advice pp... Bend over and take the giant stick out of your ass. This topic is far from being serious and you need to chill out. I also would suggest getting some cream for those hemmorids that seem to be causing your bitchy attitude. Goodluck with that.

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I do believe the new money lives in Bethesda. Large stucco/brick homes butted up against the smaller ww2 ranchers.