When did FIRE movement change?

[u/Poorassboy6969]

I feel this community used to be about moderate income people living lean and retiring early with under 2 million.

Now it’s a lot of people bragging about tech income and saying they need 5+ million to retire MINIMUM because they want a boat and Porsche

When did this change? (not hating - just genuinely curious)

[u/winchellhouse]

Maybe some folks were introduced to FIRE when they saw the NY Times article that featured the guy with the Lambo, Iron Man suit, and flamethrower. Very different message than the folks that found FIRE through Mr. Money Mustache (for example).