Just put the money in the bowl..

It's the entire essence of the system... Ok, so am I the only one who's system simply shuts down when politically charged scenes take over and speak that "confusing talk"? I'm 50, I should know more about politics, but I seriously could care less and I just seem to ignore things when they dominate the storyline. Could you elementary elaborate on the purpose of Mr Gaston means and his little friend the goldfish and their purpose for being there with many $40,000 stacks of money on the settee? Sorta dumb it down so I can trudge through the political boredom with you. Thanks.