Yep. Me too. Sit back and dream is fun.BR1986FB;1773875 wrote:And this is the only time I play. Only when it's a ridiculous amount. Buy a few tickets and sit back & dream. Not going to win anyway but fun to think about.
Dumb comment. I doubt there are more millennials than other age groups buying.MontyBrunswick;1773910 wrote:Stunned that all of the millennials are buying tickets.... Not!
Sleeper is treating the decision to buy a lottery ticket as if it were an investment when as you point out it is a consumption expenditure. Sleeper buys Bud Light bottles and fantasizes about beating the guts of d.c. bar chicks. Other people buy a lottery ticket and fantasize about buying stupid shit.Azubuike24;1773916 wrote:Sleeper's logic is spot-on.
However, what you're really spending your $2 on is the Dopamine high and temporary rush believing you have more of a chance than you do.
It's similar to play a slot machine or betting a single number in Roulette. It's a terrible use of your money from an economic value standpoint, but the experience has some value.
What...?BoatShoes;1773948 wrote:Sleeper is treating the decision to buy a lottery ticket as if it were an investment when as you point out it is a consumption expenditure. Sleeper buys Bud Light bottles and fantasizes about beating the guts of d.c. bar chicks. Other people buy a lottery ticket and fantasize about buying stupid shit.
Translated: fucking girls in Washington, D.C.Commander of Awesome;1773949 wrote:What...?
SportsAndLady;1773950 wrote:Translated: fucking girls in Washington, D.C.
I'm in. Ticket on fridge.Sonofanump;1773855 wrote:I'll lay down a few dollars to take the lightning strike change of owning what ever I want.
And that would really suck, so good move.Al Bundy;1773945 wrote:but it was more insurance against everyone else there winning and quitting while I still have to work.
Rap musicCommander of Awesome;1773951 wrote:I figured, but I have never heard/seen that used before. Is that a saying?
My friend - who is rich but not Powerball rich - always said it's worth the money for the 5-10 minutes spent dreaming about what you will buy if you win.OSH;1773840 wrote:I'll buy. I have no issues in spending $10 on big money tickets like this a couple times a year.
...belly, I figure if I'd hit the lotto, I'd buy a very nice golf course that would include a bed/breakfast and just enjoy working and playing at it. You and BRF would be welcome to play (at a reduced rate)Belly35;1773997 wrote:I don't smoke, drink very little, gamble once or twice a year never over 500.00 ... spend with in reason
5 ticket 2.00 plus 1.00 for special added number ... 15.00
I lost that much in golf balls playing with BRF and I would do that again...
