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Who won the lottery?

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    LuFins Dad
    wrote on 14 Sept 2023, 00:23 last edited by
    #20

    Idiot

    The Brad

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    • L LuFins Dad
      14 Sept 2023, 00:23

      Idiot

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      Doctor Phibes
      wrote on 14 Sept 2023, 00:35 last edited by Doctor Phibes
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      @LuFins-Dad said in Who won the lottery?:

      Idiot

      What are the odds? Whenever I'm queueing behind people buying a ton of tickets, they always seem like the smartest people in the room.

      I was only joking

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        LuFins Dad
        wrote on 14 Sept 2023, 00:43 last edited by
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        I do like what they do in the UK for Lottery winners. You told us about that, right? @Doctor-Phibes

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        • H Horace
          7 Aug 2022, 17:28

          @jon-nyc said in Who won the lottery?:

          He said “well I still go out to eat every night like before, at pretty much the same restaurants. But now, when they hand me the wine list, instead of starting at the top and reading my way down, I start at the bottom and read up”.

          And in a blind taste test, he wouldn't be able to tell which was the expensive one and which was the cheap one. Yep, that's how that works.

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          Mik
          wrote on 14 Sept 2023, 00:44 last edited by
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          @Horace said in Who won the lottery?:

          @jon-nyc said in Who won the lottery?:

          He said “well I still go out to eat every night like before, at pretty much the same restaurants. But now, when they hand me the wine list, instead of starting at the top and reading my way down, I start at the bottom and read up”.

          And in a blind taste test, he wouldn't be able to tell which was the expensive one and which was the cheap one. Yep, that's how that works.

          Au contraire, mon frere. I could tell the difference. But then I have a well educated palate.

          “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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          • M Mik
            14 Sept 2023, 00:44

            @Horace said in Who won the lottery?:

            @jon-nyc said in Who won the lottery?:

            He said “well I still go out to eat every night like before, at pretty much the same restaurants. But now, when they hand me the wine list, instead of starting at the top and reading my way down, I start at the bottom and read up”.

            And in a blind taste test, he wouldn't be able to tell which was the expensive one and which was the cheap one. Yep, that's how that works.

            Au contraire, mon frere. I could tell the difference. But then I have a well educated palate.

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            jon-nyc
            wrote on 14 Sept 2023, 00:51 last edited by
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            @Mik said in Who won the lottery?:

            @Horace said in Who won the lottery?:

            @jon-nyc said in Who won the lottery?:

            He said “well I still go out to eat every night like before, at pretty much the same restaurants. But now, when they hand me the wine list, instead of starting at the top and reading my way down, I start at the bottom and read up”.

            And in a blind taste test, he wouldn't be able to tell which was the expensive one and which was the cheap one. Yep, that's how that works.

            Au contraire, mon frere. I could tell the difference. But then I have a well educated palate.

            Funny, same guy, well before the lottery win (he was a former trader turned Nasdaq exec in his mid 50s then, so very comfortable) said this to me once:

            "Next time someone tells you they can't tell the difference between a $20 bottle of wine and a $200 bottle of wine, ask them when was the last time they had a $200 bottle of wine."

            Only non-witches get due process.

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              Mik
              wrote on 14 Sept 2023, 00:56 last edited by
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              About three months ago. But I’ve had most of the world’s finest wines at on time or another. There’s a marked difference.

              Now, that is not to say price = quality. I had a Pinot Noir tonight that I paid $12 for ( at a discount) that could stand up to most $50 bottlings. But the wines that achieve a great reputation usually deserve it.

              “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                Mik
                wrote on 14 Sept 2023, 00:59 last edited by
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                All that said, the world is absolutely awash in very high quality $10-$20 wines. More so than I have seen over the 45 years I’ve been interested.

                “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                  jon-nyc
                  wrote on 14 Sept 2023, 00:59 last edited by
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                  The comment wasn't directed at you, it is meant for people who say they can't tell the difference.

                  I drink pretty inexpensive wine, except once a year at my Vegas gathering. The old work buddies I go with invariably defer on the wine selection to the oenophiles in the group. That results in many of us drinking $400 wine who would be happy with $40 (there are no $20 wines post restaurant markup).

                  That trip is coming up three weeks from now.

                  Only non-witches get due process.

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                    Jolly
                    wrote on 14 Sept 2023, 02:20 last edited by Jolly
                    #28

                    I run more with the blue raspberry crowd...

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                    • L LuFins Dad
                      14 Sept 2023, 00:43

                      I do like what they do in the UK for Lottery winners. You told us about that, right? @Doctor-Phibes

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                      Doctor Phibes
                      wrote on 14 Sept 2023, 11:07 last edited by
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                      @LuFins-Dad said in Who won the lottery?:

                      I do like what they do in the UK for Lottery winners. You told us about that, right? @Doctor-Phibes

                      They laugh at their jokes. Yes, I did mention that.

                      Also, they supply a banking advisor.

                      However, what I would really like about winning the UK lottery is that it's untaxed.

                      I was only joking

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                      • L LuFins Dad
                        14 Sept 2023, 00:23

                        Idiot

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                        Axtremus
                        wrote on 14 Sept 2023, 11:40 last edited by
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                        @LuFins-Dad said in Who won the lottery?:

                        Idiot

                        1. Lucky idiot, the "lucky" part being true at least for the time being.

                        2. Would that be more or less idiotic than spending $44B to acquire Twitter?

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                        • J jon-nyc
                          14 Sept 2023, 00:59

                          The comment wasn't directed at you, it is meant for people who say they can't tell the difference.

                          I drink pretty inexpensive wine, except once a year at my Vegas gathering. The old work buddies I go with invariably defer on the wine selection to the oenophiles in the group. That results in many of us drinking $400 wine who would be happy with $40 (there are no $20 wines post restaurant markup).

                          That trip is coming up three weeks from now.

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                          Axtremus
                          wrote on 14 Sept 2023, 11:50 last edited by
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                          @jon-nyc said in Who won the lottery?:

                          ... people who say they can't tell the difference.

                          I think of it as "cannot consistently rank", along the lines of:

                          Given any two choices: A and B
                          While one can consistently detect that A≠B, one may not be able to consistently rank whether it's A>B or A<B over time.

                          :man-shrugging:

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                            Doctor Phibes
                            wrote on 14 Sept 2023, 12:21 last edited by Doctor Phibes
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                            I can't tell the difference between beer that costs $20 for 12 bottles (144 oz) vs. beer that costs roughly $17 for 4 cans (64 oz).

                            The reason I can't tell the difference is it's the same freaking beer.

                            I'd always assumed the really expensive wine is going to be different. It sure is with whisky, to the point where it's essentially a completely different drink. Presumably, as with most things, there's a sweet spot regarding quality vs. cost, which may vary depending on the user, and more importantly the user's wife.

                            I was only joking

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                              14 Sept 2023, 11:50

                              @jon-nyc said in Who won the lottery?:

                              ... people who say they can't tell the difference.

                              I think of it as "cannot consistently rank", along the lines of:

                              Given any two choices: A and B
                              While one can consistently detect that A≠B, one may not be able to consistently rank whether it's A>B or A<B over time.

                              :man-shrugging:

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                              jon-nyc
                              wrote on 14 Sept 2023, 12:36 last edited by
                              #33

                              @Axtremus said in Who won the lottery?:

                              @jon-nyc said in Who won the lottery?:

                              ... people who say they can't tell the difference.

                              I think of it as "cannot consistently rank", along the lines of:

                              Given any two choices: A and B
                              While one can consistently detect that A≠B, one may not be able to consistently rank whether it's A>B or A<B over time.

                              True, but “can’t tell the difference” is a much stronger statement. Nobody would think perceived quality correlated perfectly with price.

                              Only non-witches get due process.

                              • Cotton Mather, Salem Massachusetts, 1692
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                              • J jon-nyc
                                14 Sept 2023, 12:36

                                @Axtremus said in Who won the lottery?:

                                @jon-nyc said in Who won the lottery?:

                                ... people who say they can't tell the difference.

                                I think of it as "cannot consistently rank", along the lines of:

                                Given any two choices: A and B
                                While one can consistently detect that A≠B, one may not be able to consistently rank whether it's A>B or A<B over time.

                                True, but “can’t tell the difference” is a much stronger statement. Nobody would think perceived quality correlated perfectly with price.

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                                Aqua's Sister
                                wrote on 14 Sept 2023, 12:39 last edited by
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                                @jon-nyc said in Who won the lottery?:

                                Nobody would think perceived quality correlated perfectly with price.

                                Snort.

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                                  taiwan_girl
                                  wrote on 17 Nov 2023, 10:36 last edited by
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                                  https://bnn.network/politics/courts-law/mega-millions-jackpot-winner-sues-childs-mother-over-breached-privacy-agreement/

                                  A man from Maine, who transformed his life overnight with a $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot, is embroiled in a legal battle against the mother of his child, who he asserts has breached a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). The winner, only known in court documents as John Doe, had the mother, referred to as Sara Smith, sign the NDA in a bid to shield their lives from potential threats that may come from publicity.

                                  Despite the restrictive agreement, intended to secure their privacy until 2032, Smith divulged Doe’s jackpot victory to his father and stepmother. This revelation triggered a ripple effect, with other relatives, including Doe’s sister, also becoming privy to the news. The lawsuit pinpoints the ‘irreparable harm’ borne out of this disclosure.

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                                    Jolly
                                    wrote on 17 Nov 2023, 13:20 last edited by
                                    #36

                                    Telagraph, telephone, tell a woman.

                                    “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                                    Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                                      89th
                                      wrote on 17 Nov 2023, 13:42 last edited by
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                                      I can't tell if they are married or not, but she is literally disclosing information after signing a NON DISCLOSURE agreement. I don't blame him, in general. That being said, I'm glad I live in Minnesota so when I win the Mega Millions I can slowly buy all the land around @Horace without him knowing it's me.

                                      @Jolly LOL that is funny

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                                      • 89th8 89th
                                        17 Nov 2023, 13:42

                                        I can't tell if they are married or not, but she is literally disclosing information after signing a NON DISCLOSURE agreement. I don't blame him, in general. That being said, I'm glad I live in Minnesota so when I win the Mega Millions I can slowly buy all the land around @Horace without him knowing it's me.

                                        @Jolly LOL that is funny

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                                        Jolly
                                        wrote on 17 Nov 2023, 13:46 last edited by
                                        #38

                                        @89th said in Who won the lottery?:

                                        I can't tell if they are married or not, but she is literally disclosing information after signing a NON DISCLOSURE agreement. I don't blame him, in general. That being said, I'm glad I live in Minnesota so when I win the Mega Millions I can slowly buy all the land around @Horace without him knowing it's me.

                                        @Jolly LOL that is funny

                                        Punchline to an old, pre-internet joke.

                                        What's the three fastest ways to spread information?

                                        “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                                        Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                                          Mik
                                          wrote on 17 Nov 2023, 13:48 last edited by
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                                          That is my SIL. She absolutely cannot keep any piece of information to herself. It must be exorcised verbally.

                                          “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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