The speaker shares their negative experiences with school fundraisers, particularly those that involve selling products to children. They express frustration with the premium pricing of products, the lack of transparency about the quality of the prizes, and the fact that children are expected to do all the work, while adults benefit financially.
The speaker also criticizes the idea of children selling products to their peers and adults, arguing that it's a form of exploitation. They cite examples of prizes that include activities like throwing slime at staff, attending an "ice cream social", and taking over the principal's duties for a day. They argue that these prizes are designed to appeal to children's desire for fun and power, and exploit their perception of what constitutes a "job" or "responsibility".
The speaker concludes by expressing gratitude to a pet dog named Fiona, whom they describe as sweet and smart. They mention a video featuring Fiona, implying that it provides evidence of the dog's intelligence, and invite viewers to watch it on their second channel.
1. The speaker reminisces about school fundraisers with attractive prizes like driving in a Hummer limo or grabbing cash from a cash tunnel machine.
2. The speaker mentions the products being sold in these fundraisers, such as cookies and cinnabon, and compares them to products sold in car dealerships.
3. The speaker expresses concern about the fundraisers, stating that they seem like a criminal activity and questioning why kids are expected to navigate such situations.
4. The speaker mentions that the products being sold are at a premium, and everyone involved is making a cut.
5. The speaker criticizes the value of the products being sold, stating that they are considered "garbage" and nobody really wants them.
6. The speaker discusses an example of a fundraising campaign where kids could win a tub of cookie dough for every 10 sold. However, the prize isn't always the product advertised.
7. The speaker mentions a safety tip in the fundraising program: "never sell door to door".
8. The speaker mentions the number of items expected to be sold in the fundraising program, including 230 items.
9. The speaker discusses the prizes for selling items, including a 300 gift card for selling 230 items.
10. The speaker expresses dissatisfaction with the prizes, stating that they are equivalent to affiliate marketing and worse than getting one dollar and 30 cents for every sale.
11. The speaker mentions a prize where kids get to throw slime at staff, and another prize where kids get to attend a non-existent "ice cream social".
12. The speaker criticizes the use of the term "social" in the prize, stating that it is a misleading term.
13. The speaker mentions a prize where kids get to be the principal for a day, and another prize where kids get to eat pizza with the principal.
14. The speaker mentions a prize where kids get to drive a Hummer limo and play video games, stating that this prize would likely generate the most sales.
15. The speaker concludes the video by showing a video with his daughter, Fiona, who is 50 pounds and "pure gristle".