“It’s Really Disappointing”: 25 Things That Were Completely And Entirely Ruined By Popularity - BuzzFeed

“Road trips aren’t worth it anymore. Gas prices, hotel rates (including deposits, parking fees, and resort fees), eating at restaurants or fast-food places, entertainment, etc. Just one person can spend $1,000 or more in one week.” commentFacebookPinterestLinkby Liz RichardsonBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffAs a Senior Staff Writer at BuzzFeed, I cover real-life stories that explore relationships, lifestyle (including travel and beauty), and the internet's most fascinating trends. u/mjzim9022 / Via reddit.com 2. "Autographs at conventions are getting way too expensive. All the 'celebrities' making appearances, and THEN charging $50 just for an autograph, or $40 just to take a pic with them. Then again, like so many other things, they've become corporatized. Many of the little fan-run shows are fading out. At many of the 'corporate cons,' it's $60 just to get in the door, and THEN, you have the $50 a pop for autos? I'm sorry, I've got BILLS to pay first!!!" { "id": 140799516 } —jwsiegel1272 "The funny thing is that instead of being outside enjoying all that Florida has to offer, they sit around inside, only going out when they have to. Then, they spend the whole time complaining about the heat and storms, or just trying to make it more like wherever they came from. Look closer next time, most of the idiots in the Florida Man stories aren't really Floridians." "My parents moved here in the ’70s and raised two kids on the income of a landscaper and a retail worker. That version of Santa Cruz basically doesn’t exist anymore. A lot of people who grew up here are getting pushed out because we simply can’t afford to stay." "I haven't played in over 30 years. It just became a high-capacity shoot-out: no strategy, no stealth tactics, no fun. Maybe if I had never experienced paintball so early in its time, I might think what became of it was good, maybe. I miss the '80s." Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.