May 22, 2013
  • Here are the 'Rich Kids of Instagram'

    Photo-sharing application Instagram. (Getty Images)

    Photo credit: Photo-sharing application Instagram. (Getty Images)

    Like having just one cookie, not clicking through all of the voyeuristic "Rich Kids of Instagram" Tumblr is near impossible.

    The Tumblr made its internet debut only six days ago, but it has quickly become an Internet sensation after a Wednesday Guest of a Guest article rocketed it to the top of "must click" lists everywhere.

    Anabel Schwartz, one of the so-called "Rich Kids," explained her irritation with the Tumblr page during a phone interview with "Good Morning America."

    "My friends and I don't want to be associated with this. This is very embarrassing," Schwartz said, adding, "If it can be taken down, I think we'd all be a little bit thrilled. This isn't attractive publicity."

    She continued: "These pictures are meant for our friends and a joke and for us to keep a memory and not for the world to watch."

    Of course, though the portrayal of the lives of the young, rich, and fabulous has historically drawn ire from both those portrayed and their voyeurs,"Rich Kids of Instagram" showcases photos that the rich kids in question actually uploaded themselves, in all their champagne sipping, St. Tropez-sunbathing glory.

    Other pictures include tanning on yachts, a Porsche given as the "best birthday present ever," and Tiffany Trump's depiction of her jaunt on a Trump jet.

    Despite some of the Rich Kid's dislike of the site, @richkidsofinsta has no plans on quitting.

    The only question that remains is what Instagram filter to use when uploading pics of the luxury life: Valencia? 1977? #harddecisions.

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