Do all lottery winners end up being...

Reply #24

dnroth — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:57:59 GMT

I read someplace awhile back that several of the lottery winners stay in touch, and have their own networking scheme to assist each other. I'd imagine they would know and understand the problems of sudden jackpot wealth better than most.

Ah yes, a special club for the lottery winners. Reminds me of the Stonecutters on the Simpsons...

Reply #23

fastball 9 — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:42:58 GMT

I read someplace awhile back that several of the lottery winners stay in touch, and have their own networking scheme to assist each other. I'd imagine they would know and understand the problems of sudden jackpot wealth better than most.

It's also wise for them to remain underground to some extent. One big winner said that people assume all lottery winners are more accessible than regular rich people, and are easier to reach and bother. He said that, at first, especially where he lived... [ More ]

Reply #22

fja — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 17:19:00 GMT

Better to have won and lost a lottery than never to have won at all

Reply #21

savagegoose — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 04:00:20 GMT

a good response to the topic start, is how many lottery players end up rich and miserable?

how many end up rich at all?

the odds are against u ever winning, but if u do it looks like there are prob only 20% or so that end up wishing they had never won.

buying the old slum i used to live in, if i ever win , if ever i feel misserable, emptying out my wallet, and staying there for a week would clear my soul.

Reply #20

dnroth — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 23:31:19 GMT

There is a culture specific to the rich, especially the old rich, where money is simply inherited (i.e. the coupon clippers). Suddenly rich people like lottery winners simply do not know the cultural protocols to fit in with the coupon clippers.

Then again, who would want the respect of a bunch of stuck-up spoon-fed morons, anyhow?

If you're that desperate to fit in with the coupon clippers, there are those that offer classes so you can learn the behavior. Once rich, I'm sure you could... [ More ]

Reply #19

dvdiva — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 05:56:58 GMT

Well at least you can fix as in neuter and spay so as to prevent the continuation of stupidity. Unfortunately breeding like rabbits goes with stupidy in too many cases.

Reply #18

ryanm — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 03:59:13 GMT

Someone in this thread said rich people won't respect lottery winners because they didn't have to earn it. While that is true, then how are lottery winners different from a lot of those rich people who inherited their wealth? Coming across great wealth by inheritance or luck are both referred to as "easy money." I do suppose that a lot of people who have inherited their riches work to keep it that way so they can pass it to the next generation though, and I guess as another example Paris Hilt... [ More ]

Reply #17

lotterybraker — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 23:34:18 GMT

I have to agree with the Unclejim Quote..that is just to funny..I am still laughing about it..and whats even worse..its true..lol ...Best quote gets my vote..lol

Reply #16

BevsPicks — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 22:47:46 GMT

That's the best quote of the year so far...

Reply #15

justxploring — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 22:16:17 GMT

At the end though, health is the number one on the list, way before riches. All the money in the world, won't do anybody good if they're lying on a hospital bed.

Pac, we were posting at the same time so I didn't see your post. Look at the time logged on both and the fact that we are strangers on the same board posting exactly at the same second in Bonita Springs, FL!!

Anyway, I sort of agree and disagree with your statement about health. It's true that money cannot cure AIDS or cance... [ More ]

Reply #14

justxploring — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 22:06:51 GMT

Ambelamba - I think when I read that story on this board, it sounded as if everything wasn't so wonderful for this man. He did great things for some people in Pakistan with the money, but it still wasn't enough because he was labeled as a man who won The Lottery and he could only do so much with his prize money.

Badger - I agree with the comment you never see really wealthy people trying to become poor but there are many people with money who are generous and give a very large portion of... [ More ]

Reply #13

pacattack05 — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 22:06:42 GMT

I hate that statement of Money won't buy you happiness . Give me a break. I wish I had that problem.

I made my own original statement years ago, to reply to that idiotic statement above.

I'd rather be rich and unhappy than poor and unhappy. Atleast I can afford really expensive psychiatrists .....LOL

Alot of people I meet everyday are like Mina birds. They repeat alot cliches without thinking it out for themselves. If they really took the time and thought about how ridiculous the abov... [ More ]

Reply #12

Badger — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 21:26:20 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by ambelamba on April 21, 2006 ...miserable?

I can think of only one winner who avoided the misery: a Pakistani guy who was a cabbie in DC, who won big and returned to his homeland.

I always hear stories about winners going broke, getting shot or committing suicide. Or maybe the most of them just disappear from public eyes.

It's kind of like when the old Soviet Union was still around. You never saw people trying to break into the Soviet Union.... [ More ]

Reply #11

DoubleDown — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 20:23:48 GMT

Remember, you can't fix stupid...

No amount of money can fix stupid. You can fix ignorance, but not stupidity.

DD

Reply #10

Litebets27 — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 12:46:11 GMT

Oh, so true.

litebets

Reply #9

tntea — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 11:28:42 GMT

That way if people ask how you got your money you can make something up.

If someone ask me a question like that .. I would come back with Why do you ask

Reply #8

savagegoose — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 09:08:46 GMT

I never told a soul after my big win, and i never will.

... erm wheres the delete button

Reply #7

PrisonerSix — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 14:44:51 GMT

The ones who get the publicity are the ones who do foolish things. I think it's best to live a quiet life after winning. Some winners go on wild spending sprees, others try to rub people's faces in it, and the list goes on. My plans after winning to live a quiet life and a quiet place.

PrisonerSix

Reply #6

justxploring — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 06:21:45 GMT

Jim, do you know anyone who isn't dysfunctional? He must be very lonely!

Alt1, I'm not so sure about your comment regarding rich people. What's the difference between all the Trust Fund brats and someone who wins the Lottery? It's not as if they earned it just by being born into a wealthy family. Also, look at all the people in Hollywood who make several million in just one year. Jay Leno, for example, makes $30 million a year according to Forbes, and he's a happily married guy, just one w... [ More ]

Reply #5

Uncle Jim — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 05:34:09 GMT

Here's the basic rule:

If you are dysfunctional before you win the lottery you will be dysfunctional after you win the lottery.

Here's the next rule...the so-called Whittaker rule:

If you are not dysfunctional before you win the lottery...you may become dysfunctional after you win the lottery.

Then of course there's the Universal rule:

If you are not dysfunctional before you win the lottery...and you are not dysfunctional after you win the lottery...rest assured...dysfunctional p... [ More ]

Reply #4

atl1 — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 05:20:52 GMT

Winning a big jackpot is like nothing else. The way I look at it is you ll all by yourself once you win. Rich people will not respect you because you got rich by winning the lottery not working your way up and middle class and poor isn t going to like you either because they think it should have been them or they will only use you for your money. Not saying everyone is like that but the majority, there is going to a lot of smiles in your face but hate when you turn back. I can see why there are

Reply #3

justxploring — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 04:47:47 GMT

If someone is an idiot now, he's going to be an idiot when he gets rich. The one blessing for which I'm grateful is that I've made so many stupid mistakes in my life and learned from them BEFORE winning the lottery, so the wisdom gained has prepared me for a big win and I won't screw that up!

As far as being miserable, I don't think money can cure everything. However, if given the choice of being poor and miserable or rich and miserable, I'd choose the latter.

Reply #2

LOTTOMIKE — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 04:46:38 GMT

bob is right.the media only talks about the nutcases.they don't talk about all the happy winners.....

Reply #1

BobP — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 04:29:27 GMT

There are thousands of winners every year and we hear about a couple of dozen who cause enough trouble to get into the news. If you think you will be one of those people, stop playing the lottery at once !!!

I on the other hand believe there is nothing wrong with me money can't cure.

BobP

Do all lottery winners end up being...

ambelamba — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 23:43:46 GMT

...miserable?

I can think of only one winner who avoided the misery: a Pakistani guy who was a cabbie in DC, who won big and returned to his homeland.

I always hear stories about winners going broke, getting shot or committing suicide. Or maybe the most of them just disappear from public eyes.