I wasn't bragging and you know it... If you read it again you'll see it was Brazil in 1993 during the last year of their hyperinflation and before FHC Cavallo style adjustment of the economy.
Now go google that.
I don't remember how much was the rate in the U.S. at the time.
He could have worked as a model here but as we all know life is tougher in 3rd world counties and folks don't have as many opportunities as they have here.