Who won the lottery?
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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.
"My pronouns are FA/FO." - Mik, 2024
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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@LuFins-Dad said in Who won the lottery?:
Idiot
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Lucky idiot, the "lucky" part being true at least for the time being.
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Would that be more or less idiotic than spending $44B to acquire Twitter?
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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.
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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.
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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.
DON’T let them eat cake.
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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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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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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?
