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Who won the lottery?

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  • MikM Offline
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    #26

    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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      #27

      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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        #28

        I run more with the blue raspberry crowd...

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        “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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        • LuFins DadL LuFins Dad

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

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          #29

          @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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          • LuFins DadL LuFins Dad

            Idiot

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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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            • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

              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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              @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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                #32

                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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                • AxtremusA Axtremus

                  @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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                  @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.

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                  • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

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

                    Nobody would think perceived quality correlated perfectly with price.

                    Snort.

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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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                        #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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                          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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                            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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                            @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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                            • MikM Offline
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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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