An old video of Russian entrepreneur Sergei Kosenko, known as Mr Thank You, has gone viral again on social media. In the video, Kosenko’s girlfriend is seen walking on stacks of money, a gesture that has sparked widespread discussion and criticism on Instagram. Many users have expressed disgust at the use of banknotes as a carpet, viewing it as disrespectful to the currency itself.
The video, shared by Kosenko with a caption adorned with three love-filled emojis, depicts his girlfriend stepping out of a helicopter onto the pile of money and walking across it while holding his hand.
Kosenko appears in the video dressed in a white shirt and purple trousers, while his girlfriend is seen wearing a black skirt, blazer, and beige top. The scene has prompted debate about the appropriateness of displaying wealth in such a manner, with some viewers chastising the act as tasteless and insensitive.
The resurgence of this footage has reignited scrutiny over lavish displays of affluence on social media platforms, where images and videos often provoke discussions on societal values and financial ethics.
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In response to the video, one person wrote, “Understand the true worth of money.”
“You might be extremely wealthy, but that doesn’t justify spending or wasting money like this. Instead, you could help hundreds of families thrive and feed thousands of hungry people,” commented another.
A third person remarked, “Very disappointing.”
“It’s disgraceful to treat money in this manner,” noted a fourth.
Another commenter added, “This is the best way.”
“For me, just two bundles of this money would suffice,” expressed a sixth.
Mr. Thank You regularly shares insights into his life with his 42.9 million followers on Instagram. According to his bio on the Meta-owned platform, he is described as a “creator, singer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.”