The Kielty Konsideration

The Kielty Konsideration

Share this post

The Kielty Konsideration
The Kielty Konsideration
How Many Yachts Can You Waterski Behind?

How Many Yachts Can You Waterski Behind?

The NFL no longer seems interested in hiding their greed, and a streamed playoff game is just the tip of the iceberg.

Tom Kielty's avatar
Tom Kielty
Jan 15, 2024
∙ Paid

Share this post

The Kielty Konsideration
The Kielty Konsideration
How Many Yachts Can You Waterski Behind?
Share

In the 1987 film, “Wall Street,” an iconic ode to discarded virtue in pursuit of gluttonous wealth, Charlie Sheen’s “Bud Fox” challenges his idol/mentor/moral disappointment, “Gordon Gekko” (Michael Douglas) asking, “Tell me, Gordon, when does it all end, huh? How many yachts can you water-ski behind? How much is enough?”

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to The Kielty Konsideration to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Tom Kielty
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share