s/o what is a big dog?

[southerntransplant]

I've seen some people use this term before. Just curious about what it means.

[atouchofklasse]

It means a high individual or household income, depending on the context.

Exact amount of income undefined.

[Deleted]

I was coming in to say a Great Dane.

[southerntransplant]

Nov 28, 2012 9:35:11 GMT -5 atouchofklasse said:

It means a high individual or household income, depending on the context.

Exact amount of income undefined.

This is pretty much what I figured. Just wondering if there was a number associated.

[CallingAllAngels]

Nov 28, 2012 9:37:47 GMT -5 southerntransplant said:

Nov 28, 2012 9:35:11 GMT -5 atouchofklasse said:

It means a high individual or household income, depending on the context.

Exact amount of income undefined.

This is pretty much what I figured. Just wondering if there was a number associated.

Years ago, the number associated with "big dog" was $10K take home per month.

Cue COL debate in 3, 2, 1...

[Velvetshady]

Nov 28, 2012 9:37:47 GMT -5 southerntransplant said:

Nov 28, 2012 9:35:11 GMT -5 atouchofklasse said:

It means a high individual or household income, depending on the context.

Exact amount of income undefined.

This is pretty much what I figured. Just wondering if there was a number associated.

Back away slowly...don't touch the third rail of MM...there is nothing to see here.

[doobeedoo]

The exact dollar figure is highly controversial and has been debated a number of times. But most agree it is $10k per month in income that puts you in Big Dog territory.

If you are well above that, then I suppose you are a Very Big Dog.

[Velvetshady]

Nov 28, 2012 9:41:45 GMT -5 CallingAllAngels said:

Nov 28, 2012 9:37:47 GMT -5 southerntransplant said:

This is pretty much what I figured. Just wondering if there was a number associated.

Years ago, the number associated with "big dog" was $10K take home per month.

Cue COL debate in 3, 2, 1...

These are not the numbers you are looking for [waves hand]

[lanyac]

Nov 28, 2012 9:41:45 GMT -5 CallingAllAngels said:

Nov 28, 2012 9:37:47 GMT -5 southerntransplant said:

This is pretty much what I figured. Just wondering if there was a number associated.

Years ago, the number associated with "big dog" was $10K take home per month.

Cue COL debate in 3, 2, 1...

Lol. $10k is what I take home every 6 months. :-(

[chessie]

This again.
little dogs
medium dogs
big dogs
ruff

[Velvetshady]

What's that? OMG, it's a little red dot! Oh no, it's moving. Don'tcha wanna catch it? Huh, huh, huh? (do dogs chase laser lights? Or would a waving a shiny thing be a better distraction?)

[SJ]

The only number I recall being used in these "Big Dog" conversations was take-home of $10K/month or more.

[ijack]

We haven't had this conversation is SO long!!!!!

[shell403b]

I guess I never noticed that there was an actual # attached to the Big Dog moniker.

[Deleted]

I would have guessed $15k or more in monthly take home pay.

[ijack]

damn, if it's $10k we're 75% of the way to big dogs!!!!

[barefootcontessa]

My comment is that it is ridiculous to lump those who make $250K/year (which translate to about $10K per month depending on your deductions) into the same category as those who make a $1M+ per year, as is being discussed in current tax talks. There needs to be more brackets at the top and a corresponding reduction in payroll taxes -- which are regressive, especially in two income households.

[Deleted]

Nov 28, 2012 10:42:33 GMT -5 barefootcontessa said:

My comment is that it is ridiculous to lump those who make $250K/year (which translate to about $10K per month depending on your deductions) into the same category as those who make a $1M+ per year, as is being discussed in current tax talks. There needs to be more brackets at the top and a corresponding reduction in payroll taxes -- which are regressive, especially in two income households.

Big dogs is a term people use on MM though to describe posters who make a certain amount or more, and has nothing to do with current discussions in government regarding tax policy, right?

[luvmagoldn]

I see an "Are You Big Dog???" poll coming.

[M]

I always thought $250k+/yr HHI.

[Velvetshady]

Nov 28, 2012 10:42:33 GMT -5 barefootcontessa said:

My comment is that it is ridiculous to lump those who make $250K/year (which translate to about $10K per month depending on your deductions) into the same category as those who make a $1M+ per year, as is being discussed in current tax talks. There needs to be more brackets at the top and a corresponding reduction in payroll taxes -- which are regressive, especially in two income households.

And the COL argument is that it ridiculous to call those living in HCOL or VHCOL areas and earning $250k/year "big dogs" when their monthly housing expense for a 700 sq/ft apartment is more than most peoples total monthly income in the rest of the country. Hence me waving shiny things to distract people from this non-resolvable argument being endlessly debated again.

[LoveTrains]

Meh, Big Dog is up to personal interpretation.

[limey]

Um, OMG, that's it? 10k per month?

:: looks around, waits for pitchforks ::

[SJ]

I was not commenting on any sort of official, tax, or government definition. I completely agree that there is a big difference between $250K and $1m HHI

All I was commenting on was the historical use of the term on MM.

[ondaflipside]

Nov 28, 2012 11:10:25 GMT -5 M said:

I always thought $250k+/yr HHI.

This is how I interpret it.

[Deleted]

THIS IS A BIG DOG. Pretend there are no other posts in this thread. They know not what they do.

[auberge]

10K a month is not a big dog IMO

Bring it.

[Deleted]

I love you, papiercherri.

I want to call rich people Clifford now. LOL.

[applesandoranges]

Woof

[Velvetshady]

This is a future big dog, although he's not that Red (he does have a reddish/brown bit behind his ear):


Dontcha wanna scrinch him under his chin?