An Indian CEO has ignited a social media storm after splurging a staggering Rs 14 lakh on a luxury pet accessory. Ajay Thakore, the CEO of Doctor Multimedia, purchased a designer dog suitcase from Louis Vuitton for his pet, Aspen.
Thakore documented the extravagant purchase on Instagram, sharing a video of himself inside the Louis Vuitton store. In the video, he proudly displayed the "Bone Trunk," a hard-shelled, bone-shaped suitcase complete with a varnished wooden tray and two bowls. The caption of the video read, "Aspen's always spending money like there's no tomorrow. $20k Louis Vuitton bone trunk."
The video quickly went viral, sparking a wave of mixed reactions. While some social media users admired Thakore's lavish gesture towards his pet, others criticised the excessive spending, particularly in light of pressing social issues like poverty and inequality. Many questioned the practicality of such an expensive purchase, highlighting the stark contrast between the wealthy elite and the majority of the population who struggle to make ends meet.
Critics argued that the money spent on the designer dog suitcase could have been used for more meaningful purposes, such as charitable donations or investments in social welfare programs. They pointed out that while Thakore has the financial means to indulge in such luxuries, it is important to consider the broader societal impact of such extravagant spending.
One user commented, "Is this supposed to be cool? You can waste money buying the stupidest things? No one is impressed." Another joked, "This pet travels better than I ever will!"
A more critical voice added, "Imagine how far 20k would go at an animal rescue? Imagine how many animals without homes could benefit from that? Imagine the incredible feeling of knowing you saved many animal lives. Now that would be impressive."
A fourth user expressed frustration, stating, "Man, this is a grotesque illustration of what's wrong in society. Imagine being such a gullible brand slave that you staff 10s of thousands on something so goddam pointless just so you can show off about it. How achingly insecure would you have to be to resort to this? Just a sickening lack of awareness or values."
However, some defended Thakore, arguing that individuals have the right to spend their money as they please. They pointed out that many people spend significant amounts on luxury goods and experiences, and that Thakore's purchase was no different.
A fifth user commented, "I like folks who accumulate wealth and enjoy life on their terms. It's funny how many here are condemning this man's spending habits yet they would treat themselves to a $800 iPhone and don't consider charity at the time."
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