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Hey Kid, do you want to be rich?
Addressing someone as "Hey Kid" and questioning their desire for wealth.
Hey Kid, do you want to be rich?
Repeating the question about the desire for wealth to emphasize the theme.
Hey Kid, do you want to be rich, do you want to be rich like me?
Continuing to ask if the person wants to be rich, emphasizing personal success.
Do you own a boat? Wearing fancy clothes? Are you living your fantasy?
Asking about material possessions like a boat and fancy clothes, exploring the fantasy of a luxurious lifestyle.
I gotta deal, man, a deal for you
Claiming to have a special deal for the person, creating intrigue.
An offer you can't refuse
Describing the offer as irresistible, building anticipation.
Comes down to two simple letters
Referring to the deal using two simple letters, possibly a reference to a financial concept.
Trust me, man, you can't lose
Encouraging trust in the deal, suggesting that it's a sure win.
Hey kid, do you want to be rich?
Repeating the question to the person, maintaining focus on the desire for wealth.
Hey kid, do you want to be rich?
Reiterating the question and emphasizing urgency with the mention of time.
For a limited time if you act now!
Highlighting the limited-time aspect of the offer and pressuring the person to act quickly.
You know you can't say no
Suggesting that the person can't refuse the offer.
Sign your name on the dotted line
Encouraging the person to sign a contract, symbolizing commitment to the deal.
And boy you're ready to go
Indicating readiness to proceed once the agreement is signed.
Look, man, full disclosure, this kind of looks like a Ponzi scheme
Admitting that the offer resembles a Ponzi scheme, hinting at potential risks.
And I think there's a good chance you actually might end up
Suggesting a likelihood of ending up on the less desirable "B Side" due to the scheme.
On the B Side, On the B Side
Emphasizing the negative outcome with repetition of being on the "B Side."
On the B Side. On the B Side
Repeating the notion of being on the less favorable "B Side."
So, here's how it works, you've got two sides
Explaining the concept of two sides, A and B, and their composition.
Let's label them A and B
Labeling the sides A and B, introducing a dichotomy in the context of the scheme.
You fill one side with people like you
Encouraging the person to recruit individuals similar to themselves for side A.
And the other with people like me
Referring to the speaker and associates as the occupants of side B.
Lawyers and bankers and politicians
Listing high-status individuals like lawyers, bankers, and politicians on side B.
The masters of industry
Referring to side B as the domain of masters of industry, further emphasizing its allure.
There's only one side that'll make you rich
Asserting that only side A will lead to wealth, creating a sense of exclusivity.
And that side it ain't B
Explicitly stating that side B is not the path to wealth.
I'm not entirely sure how this whole thing works
Admitting ignorance about the scheme but expressing indifference.
I don't need to understand
Highlighting the speaker's lack of need to understand the intricacies of the deal.
How can I afford to not to do this?
Presenting the cost of participation as only sixty-grand, downplaying the financial risk.
It's only sixty-grand
Questioning the person's ability to resist the seemingly attractive offer.
Seriously, man, don't do it, you've been burned before
Warning against participation based on past negative experiences.
I know Todd Ellis endorsed this shit
Mentioning an endorsement by Todd Ellis but casting doubt on its reliability.
But I have a feeling you're going to end up
Anticipating a negative outcome despite endorsements, reinforcing the warning.
On the B Side, On the B Side
Repeating the idea of ending up on the less desirable "B Side."
On the B Side, On the B Side
Reiterating the warning about the potential negative consequences of participating.
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