Fame, Wealth, and Maintaining Relationships
Mackwop and Izzy debate whether reaching major financial success would change their personalities or how they treat long-time peers.
The conversation turns to the effects of high-level stardom and wealth after Izzy observes at that when public figures reach a certain level of fame, people often forget they are still human. Mackwop responds by asking Izzy if he believes he would change once he reaches that tier of success. Izzy contends at that had he become wealthy when he was younger, it might have affected him, but with age and maturity, he feels firmly rooted in his ways.
Mackwop pushes the inquiry further at , asking how much money it would take before Izzy started switching up on people. Izzy clarifies at that he does not believe he would turn his back on those who genuinely supported him, though he acknowledges he would be far more selective about who is allowed in his immediate perimeter. Mackwop humorously remarks at that establishing boundaries often looks to outsiders like someone is acting superior.
Izzy explains at that returning home would mean giving fewer casual handshakes and keeping interactions more guarded. Mackwop points out at that replacing traditional greetings with distant gestures like elbow taps can easily be perceived as offensive. The two continue to exchange playful banter, with Mackwop at teasing Izzy about displaying classist tendencies, while Izzy maintains at that protecting his peace is not classism but a necessary boundary against entitlement.