A short YouTube monologue (uploaded Dec 19, 2022 by Mark Evans DM) in which an unidentified speaker recalls paying to use VIP lines at clubs. The speaker argues that paying (e.g., $100) to skip long lines was worth it because their time outside was more valuable; by the time others entered, the speaker was already leaving. The piece centers on the tradeoff between time and money in social/entertainment settings.
You know what's interesting? I always remember back in the day going to clubs and there'd be a VIP line. It was always shorter than the main line. Why? It demanded more. Probably made more money for the club than the entire line. It was 20 times longer. I was willing to go like, I'll step right in the front door. Boom. Here's 100 bucks. Let me in. My time standing outside waiting like a cattle was way more important to get inside and do my thing. Pay the hundred dollars to the door guy and roll in. I understood my value. I understood my time. Got in there. Boom. By the time everyone else got in there, I'm leaving.
