I think most people are realists who know that the only way they could ever live a lifestyle like that is to have it given to them, perhaps acknowledging deep down inside that they will never have the brains or the drive to become wealthy by any other means.
Frivolous lawsuits are another quick way for many dreamers.
Little Orphan Annie getting adopted by Daddy Warbucks back when that cartoon was popular played on exactly the same thing.
Yes, which underscores the sadness to it all.