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A Unicorn · #51 Post by **A Unicorn** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 1:01 pm

minimetoo26 wrote:I also have a new business plan. The Unicorn/Donut thing has run into a snag (lack of unicorns) so I will start the Pygmy Goat Protection Squad. Dogs are more attainable and trainable.

I don't work cheap, but I am available.

#52 Post by **littlebeast13** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 1:01 pm

minimetoo26 wrote:I definitely could see having some stoopid fun to feel decadent, but then going back to clipping coupons because I'm just That Way. And a lot of it will get shared because I'm also That Way...

I hope I get my cut before Chukwuma Charles Soludo does.....

lb13

Ignorant Juicebag · #53 Post by **Ignorant Juicebag** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 1:04 pm

Why is buying a MegaMillions ticket like the guy going to a strip club? You both know someone is going to get lucky and it won't be you.

minimetoo26 · #54 Post by **minimetoo26** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 1:50 pm

Ignorant Juicebag wrote:Why is buying a MegaMillions ticket like the guy going to a strip club? You both know someone is going to get lucky and it won't be you.

No one gets lucky in a strip club. More like, someone is going to make money, and it's not you. It's the dancers...

Spock · #55 Post by **Spock** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 1:58 pm

I would buy lots of land in various parts of the world. The current Bored Empire consists of only the "Bored 40." Why I think I would have a "Bored Ranch" somewhere in the less crazy parts of Africa-Namibia maybe. LB could do a brand for the "Bored Ranch."

Bob Juch · #56 Post by **Bob Juch** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:23 pm

minimetoo26 wrote:
Ignorant Juicebag wrote:Why is buying a MegaMillions ticket like the guy going to a strip club? You both know someone is going to get lucky and it won't be you.
No one gets lucky in a strip club. More like, someone is going to make money, and it's not you. It's the dancers...

You haven't been to the same strip clubs I have.

#57 Post by **littlebeast13** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:24 pm

Bob Juch wrote:
minimetoo26 wrote:
Ignorant Juicebag wrote:Why is buying a MegaMillions ticket like the guy going to a strip club? You both know someone is going to get lucky and it won't be you.
No one gets lucky in a strip club. More like, someone is going to make money, and it's not you. It's the dancers...
You haven't been to the same strip clubs I have.

Not everyone gets the family discount....

lb13

MarleysGh0st · #58 Post by **MarleysGh0st** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:25 pm

Spock wrote:I would buy lots of land in various parts of the world. The current Bored Empire consists of only the "Bored 40." Why I think I would have a "Bored Ranch" somewhere in the less crazy parts of Africa-Namibia maybe. LB could do a brand for the "Bored Ranch."

Don't forget to buy Silvercamaro her ranch in Wyoming, so she can run her hundred head of dogs.

silvercamaro · #59 Post by **silvercamaro** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:35 pm

MarleysGh0st wrote:
Spock wrote:I would buy lots of land in various parts of the world. The current Bored Empire consists of only the "Bored 40." Why I think I would have a "Bored Ranch" somewhere in the less crazy parts of Africa-Namibia maybe. LB could do a brand for the "Bored Ranch."
Don't forget to buy Silvercamaro her ranch in Wyoming, so she can run her hundred head of dogs.

You need to learn the Wild West lingo. That's "a hundred head of dog."

Thanks for thinking of me.

MarleysGh0st · #60 Post by **MarleysGh0st** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:56 pm

silvercamaro wrote:You need to learn the Wild West lingo. That's "a hundred head of dog."

Yes'm!

I'll need considerable training to qualify as one of your ranch hands.

Lizbit · #61 Post by **Lizbit** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 3:04 pm

MarleysGh0st wrote:
silvercamaro wrote:You need to learn the Wild West lingo. That's "a hundred head of dog."
Yes'm!

I'll need considerable training to qualify as one of your ranch hands.

I'll train you, Mr. Marley! I know a lot about dogs. I taught my sister BeBe how to be one.

lilclyde54 · #62 Post by **lilclyde54** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:37 pm

Well, I saw my first Mega Millions ticket about 15 minutes ago. The Baboo bought some while she was down in Florida. Hopefully there is something to that Beginner's Luck

SportsFan68 · #63 Post by **SportsFan68** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:49 pm

littlebeast13 wrote:
ulysses5019 wrote:
BackInTex wrote:
to be honest, I probably would pick a few to share.
Hey buddy, pal o' friend of mine...

Get behind MBRS and Marley......

lb13

That is a wonderful avatar! It will win.

MarleysGh0st · #64 Post by **MarleysGh0st** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:56 pm

SportsFan68 wrote:That is a wonderful avatar! It will win.

Who cares if the avatar wins, as long as BiT has the winning ticket? I'm right behind MBRS in line!

#65 Post by **littlebeast13** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:59 pm

MarleysGh0st wrote:
SportsFan68 wrote:That is a wonderful avatar! It will win.
Who cares if the avatar wins, as long as BiT has the winning ticket? I'm right behind MBRS in line!

You'll have to hope there's something left though after she goes on her little shopping spree....

lb13

MarleysGh0st · #66 Post by **MarleysGh0st** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:06 pm

littlebeast13 wrote:You'll have to hope there's something left though after she goes on her little shopping spree....

I thought BiT was going to share it out in manageable portions? $1,000,000 has always been a nice, round number.

ulysses5019 · #67 Post by **ulysses5019** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:25 pm

SportsFan68 wrote:
littlebeast13 wrote:
ulysses5019 wrote:
Hey buddy, pal o' friend of mine...

Get behind MBRS and Marley......

lb13
That is a wonderful avatar! It will win.

It doesn't look too sanitary...will lb ask for the full amount in Georges?

BackInTex · #68 Post by **BackInTex** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:02 pm

MarleysGh0st wrote:
littlebeast13 wrote:You'll have to hope there's something left though after she goes on her little shopping spree....
I thought BiT was going to share it out in manageable portions? $1,000,000 has always been a nice, round number.

Marley is right. But there is no line. It is just simply who I think I can most easily corrupt.

CarShark · #69 Post by **CarShark** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 2:34 am

The funny part about all this "lottery fever" coverage is that it feeds on itself, getting more people buying more tickets, which in turn drives up the jackpot and leads to more coverage. Here is a quick recap as to how it's played out.

After somebody hit the jackpot for $72 million, it started from scratch in the teens, and the regulars played as usual.

1/27/2012 12
1/31/2012 15

Now it's just a slow, steady build of $8-10 million per drawing as the lifers are joined by the once-in-a-whilers.

2/3/2012 23
2/7/2012 32
2/10/2012 41
2/14/2012 51
2/17/2012 61
2/21/2012 72
2/24/2012 83

Then, there's a bit of a boost before...
2/28/2012 94
3/2/2012 108

...everyone sees triple digits in the gas station window. Suddenly the jump become much more dramatic. I have to admit that I don't entirely understand the mindset where the prospect of a life-changing sum of money won't motivate you, but a slightly more life-changing sum of money will, but that's part of the reason I study human behavior.

3/6/2012 127
3/9/2012 148
3/13/2012 171
3/16/2012 200
3/20/2012 241
3/23/2012 290
3/27/2012 363 (and that was adjusted up once, I believe)

Today $540m (and that was adjusted up twice) A $177 million jump in three days. If nobody wins tonight or Tuesday, we could be looking at a billion dollar top prize.

Once again, I wish everyone the best of luck.

earendel · #70 Post by **earendel** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:16 am

I think I've mentioned before that I don't have much contact with the people in my office any more, so I haven't been invited to enter the pool for lottery ticket purchases. My fear is that they'll win, retire en masse and leave me here to answer all the phones.

The Huge Manatee · #71 Post by **The Huge Manatee** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:26 am

I am waiting to the last minute to buy a ticket since I don't have a pocket to keep it in.

#72 Post by **Bob78164** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:31 am

MarleysGh0st wrote:
littlebeast13 wrote:You'll have to hope there's something left though after she goes on her little shopping spree....
I thought BiT was going to share it out in manageable portions? $1,000,000 has always been a nice, round number.

But it's only $250,000 up front. The rest, you get over 20 years. --Bob

Snaxx · #73 Post by **Snaxx** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:35 am

One funny thing I've seen on the news and in the papers: People from Nevada are crossing into California and waiting for hours in line in order to gamble!

minimetoo26 · #74 Post by **minimetoo26** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:43 am

Snaxx wrote:One funny thing I've seen on the news and in the papers: People from Nevada are crossing into California and waiting for hours in line in order to gamble!

Well, on the other side is Utah, which is out of the question for lottery purchases.

I bet Georgia is slammed, since Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi aren't MegaMillions states.

Alaska and Hawaii don't have a convenient state nearby for their purchases...

Cleopatra · #75 Post by **Cleopatra** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:10 am

It has reached the totally ridiculous level of $640 MILLION.

WWTBAM Bored

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