This 1979 clip of school kids being asked ‘What would you buy if you were rich?’ is as hilarious as it is wholesome
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The kid in the purple sweater was a visionary
— nirupama kotru (@nirupamakotru) September 8, 2026
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The fact that one child wanted cabbages and another thought £14 made you rich is the most 1979 thing ever. Pure innocence.
— Unique_Leelian (@iflilian94) September 7, 2026
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I need to know more about the mother in the gold dress covered in rubies who goes out to America,
— regina kealy (@kealycopy) September 7, 2026
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My son was 7yrs when I asked, “if you had all the resources and you could do anything, what would it be?” he replied, “I would help ‘The Naked People’ because they have nothing; no food, water, clothing, home… Nothing” whaaaat!?!!
— ADZ LOVE (@ADZindustries) September 7, 2026
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That last princess is a smart devil
— honey badger (@Onubia2) September 7, 2026
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Okay that last girl, I would love to know where she is now, she has such a wild imagination
— LoriZH (@LoriZH57) September 8, 2026
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Plot twist: last girl was telling the truth
— Amr Shalash (@AmrShalash6) September 8, 2026
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The kid who answered “give it back” is a hero. https://t.co/yuTGx3RRHz
— Heartistry (@Heartistryxyz) September 8, 2026
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This is so adorable. https://t.co/EMA8n9DaPN
— I Love America News (@ILA_NewsX) September 9, 2026
Source @BankableBabs