Finneas opens up about the stupidest thing he ever bought — something many men can relate to
Finneas’ honest admission on a podcast opened up a conversation about impulse buying, instant regret, and the purchases people never talk about.
We’ve all bought things we ended up regretting. You see something that catches your eye, and suddenly you’re imagining all the ways it could improve your life. But then reality hits, and soon that item ends up gathering dust in the garage or remains unopened in its box. That initial excitement fades away, leaving you feeling unsatisfied. Recently, Finneas got real about this experience in a conversation that many people found relatable.
Finneas O’Connell, known simply as Finneas, is a talented singer, songwriter, and music producer who has won numerous awards. He’s best known for writing and producing music for various artists, including his sister, Billie Eilish, with whom he worked from the very beginning. Alongside his work with Billie, he’s building his own solo career and is recognized as one of today’s top music producers. But just like the rest of us, he has also given in to the temptation of buying things on impulse.
What did Finneas buy?
Finneas appeared on a recent episode of “Friends Keep Secrets” alongside Benny Blanco, Lil Dicky, and his wife, Kristin Batalucco, and the conversation took a turn when Blanco asked Finneas about the stupidest purchase he had ever made.
Finneas shared that he had spent a significant amount of money on a hydrofoil. For those unfamiliar, a hydrofoil is a special kind of surfboard with a fin beneath it that raises the board above the water to reduce drag and increase the speed. It provides an exhilarating experience, but it can also be quite risky. He spent a lot of money on it and was excited to use it.
However, when he met Jonah Hill at a party, he asked Finneas, “You surf on this beach?” Finneas nodded, and Hill told him, “You’re going to die. It’s really dangerous.” Ultimately, Finneas decided not to keep the hydrofoil and gave it to his house manager, hoping it would be put to better use.
The impulse buy we all pretend we haven’t made
We’ve all been there. Scrolling through our feed late at night, we see an influencer and fancy drones or rowing machines, and they look like the one thing missing from our lives. It’s so easy to get swept up in the excitement of a “new you,” only to realize a month later that the expensive camping gear you bought is just collecting dust for a trip that never actually happened. You aren’t alone; a recent study showed that about 81% of us made an impulse buy this year, often pulling the trigger within just a week of seeing the item.
My advice? If you’re excited to buy something that isn’t a necessity, just wait 48 hours. Visit your basket again and ask yourself: “Do I really need this? Will it actually improve my life? Will I actually use it?” If you can’t find a genuinely good reason to hit checkout, then you probably don’t need it. Being a little more mindful won’t just save you from buyer’s remorse; it’ll lead to much smarter choices in the long run.
