Everyone knows Jim Collins for his Stock Series. In these excellent posts, Jim shows us how to properly invest. It is no understatement to say that Jim’s teachings have changed the way I invest for the better.
However, Jim is much more than a personal finance blogger. You may not know about Jim’s career in Hollywood, but he’s appeared in over ten films over the course of the past two decades. He took a hiatus from acting to focus on his rock collection, but I’m delighted to announce that Jim will soon be back on the big screen. And folks, this may be his best role ever. Before I tell you about that, let’s review some of his earlier works.
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Jim’s breakout performance came in The Blogfather. I get chills down my spine every time I hear him recite that famous line:
I’m going to give you a stock series you can’t refute.
And who could forget when Jim teamed up with JD Roth and Mr. Money Mustache for Goodfellas. My favorite scene was when Collins feigned a melt-down on MMM in the bar lounge:
- MMM (laughing): Really money, really money.
- Jim: Whattya’ mean, I’m money?
- MMM: You’re just… money, you know. You know how to invest…
- Jim: Let me understand this. I’m money. Money how? Does my money f***ing amuse you? Come on! How am I money!?
- MMM: I… I don’t know. Just the way you invest… you know.
- Jim: No, I don’t know. You said it. How do I know? HOW THE F*** AM I MONEY!!?!
- MMM: Get the f*** outta here!
My favorite performance of Jim’s was when he co-starred with Mad Fientist in the edgy FI Club (WOW, what a twist ending, right?!).
The first rule of FI Club is that we have to spread the word about FI Club!
Collins back in Theaters this Fall
If you’ve enjoyed Jim’s work as much as I have, you’re going to be thrilled with the news I have to share with you today. Jim is set to strike box office gold again this fall in his next feature film, The Gambler 2. Today, I have a preview of him rehearsing a scene with Mark Wahlberg from the original (warning, NSFW):
This movie is going to be incredible and the hype is already building. Whispers in Hollywood confirm that Jim’s performance is Oscar worthy. From what I’ve seen, I believe it.
I hope you’ll join me in supporting Jim by seeing The Gambler 2 when it’s released later this year. Watch out for giveaways right here on 1500 Days including:
Home Fience Kit (brought to you by Mattel!) Signed movie posters and DVDs
- Children’s pull-string talking Jim Collins dolls (not appropriate for children)
- Mad Fientist’s Official Home Fience Kit (WARNING: May cause severe burning, rashes and loss of bladder control. Always consult your physician first.)
- Jim Collins Limited Edition Beanie Baby (May also cause rashes.)
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Damn you owe me a keyboard, just spit my beverage all over it. 🙂 Who’s the dead guy on the the Goodfellas poster? Someone who didn’t bike to work?
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So, you think I’m funny? Funny how? Like a clown? Do I amuse you? I MAKE YOU LAUGH? WHATTYA’ MEAN FUNNY!!!???
Spider is that you?
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So, you think I’m dead? Dead how? Like a dead clown? Do I amuse you to death? I MAKE YOU DIE LAUGHING? WHATTYA’ MEAN DEAD!!!???
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“On a long enough timeline, the FI rate for everyone goes to 100”
Easily one of my favorite FI Club quotes.
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Love it!
Hah. Very enjoyable. You should do art.
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Amazeballs! I F***ing Love THIS!
Thanks Grimey! This is an example of when I go off the deep end…
Put the “GoodFellas” onto a poster and hand ’em around! That’s just too fun to keep hidden away on a web page!
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I agree! True poster boys for FI!
Who needs Brad Pitt? lol
*very gingerly closes the article and slowly steps back out of eyesight*
For realz tho, I got a kick out of this. Joan and Brian did a great job on Jim’s video!
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That video is absolutely amazing.
I categorically disavow the entirety of this post.
Not a shred of truth in it.
Even now, my consigliere and lieutenants are sorting out an appropriate response.
(BTW, you don’t happen to own a prized horse by any chance do you?)
Further, rumors that we only chose Mark Wahlberg for that clip because MMM, JD Roth and The Mad Fientist refuse to associate with me are entirely unfounded.
The fact that MMM has built himself a fortress high in the Rocky Mountains, JD Roth is on the run in an RV somewhere on the country’s back roads and The Mad Fientist has fled the country entirely are mere coincidences.
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Jim, don’t be so modest! I didn’t even mention your upcoming role in Pixar’s Cars VI where you’ll play Bud the Bug (a counterculture Volkswagen Beetle) or Boogie Nights 2 (this is a family blog, so I’m not even going there).
“Even now, my consigliere and lieutenants are sorting out an appropriate response.”
I’m on the lookout for guys carrying violin cases…
You’ve even forced me to add a “follow-up” to my post: http://jlcollinsnh.com/2016/03/19/f-you-money-john-goodman-v-jlcollinsnh/
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Haha, amazing!
I can’t even imagine what your posts will be like after you quit your full-time job. I don’t know if the world is ready for you to have a lot more free time on your hands but I know I am 🙂
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Dude, you have no idea. The stuff that goes through my head… It I wasn’t limited by time…
This blog will definitely change when I quit, and not necessarily for the better…
You’re a weird guy ace….Love it!
“He’s dead, Jim.”
Someone has been sniffing the contact cement again?
No riff on Shelock and the 7% return solution?
007 – my name U.S. Bond, Bond Fund?
Jim as Mr. Green in Restricted Stock Dogs?
Damn, you should be the one writing here!
And no contact cement. I’m not even drunk and come to think of it, haven’t had a beer in a week. Our youngest farts nonstop. Maybe her gas has the same effect as huffing noxious fumes???
I’ve never seen Reservoir Dogs, a check of quotes would use up my remaining lifetime supply of f-bombs, wow!
Turns out there was no Mr. Green! Jim can fill that major gap in the plot line.
It’s good the youngest doesn’t feel she has to hold them in!
“How dare you fart before me”
” Sorry baby, I didn’t know it was your turn”
I can add the poem too, if you would like!
Well, that was hilarious!
Touching on some dead serious subjects with a ton of humor reminds me of The Colbert Report or the Tonight Show with John Oliver.
I love it. Can we get more? 🙂
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Haha, this gave me a good laugh! Nothing like a good April fools at the end of March!
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Amazing hahaha love it F….u concept
In one word: Brilliant!
Thanks for the laugh, great start of my day.
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Hm… we have a similar taste on movies. Fight club, Good fellas. Great stuff!
BSR
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Yeah, those were both fantastic films. Fight Club was just awesome.
I’ve never seen the Godfather! Maybe this weekend…
This cheered me up after a week of having the consultants in. (that by the way is not a weird euphemism)