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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: EVBigMacMeal 🐝🐝  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Berkshire A tops $800K!
Date: 03/26/25 9:57 AM
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It’s a big milestone. Enter the 800-pound gorilla 🦍

Next milestone, a cool $1m per share, a mere 25% away, That might take a while but hey, $800,000 will do for now.

From Gemini below;

"800-pound gorilla" is an American English idiom that refers to a person or organization that is extremely powerful and influential – much more so than any of its competitors. Because of its size and strength, it can do whatever it wants.
Here's a breakdown of the meaning:
* Dominance: The phrase emphasizes the overwhelming power and influence of the entity in question.
* Uncontested Power: It implies that the "gorilla" is so powerful that it can act with impunity, without fear of significant opposition.
* Intimidation: The sheer size and power of the "gorilla" can be intimidating to others.
Essentially, it's a metaphor for a dominant force in a particular field, whether it's a business, a political entity, or any other area where power dynamics are at play.
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