Expensive Memes

Nothing says "I love you" like draining the joint checking account for a high-end telescope. That $15,070 Takahashi refractor isn't just a telescope—it's a relationship stress test with optical precision! The partner sees a financial catastrophe, but the astronomy enthusiast sees countless nights of stellar bliss. Sure, you could save for retirement or, you know, eat... but can retirement funds show you the Horsehead Nebula? The real question is which will last longer: the marriage or the warranty on that beautiful piece of astronomical engineering.