why do YOU play the lottery??!?!?!

Reply #45

Artist77 — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:40:44 GMT

I forgot to say I play the lottery to get money for my new business:

1.) the Mirlande Wig.....it will come in all colors and is guaranteed to make you look like you won the lottery! I am looking for human hair donations to make the wigs.

Reply #44

Artist77 — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:33:10 GMT

I agree with Cajun. This is a smart group here kiddo.

By the way, I worked as a reporter for my college newspaper and am a book author (a real publisher) and have

(1) never referred to myself as a journalist and

(2) always fully disclosed for whom I worked for, my title, etc. I don't know of any college newspaper where staff reporters are called journalists.

(3)You might want to do a survey among your own students to these questions. It would make your article more relatable.... [ More ]

Reply #43

savagegoose — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:32:38 GMT

i see the state of schools and hospitals, and figure they need some extra cash

Reply #42

Mindy86 — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:53:23 GMT

I personally play for the adrenaline rush, knowing if my numbers are going to hit or miss. I don't expect to win big as I don't play big.

It gives me something to do and the excitement that I will get if I do get that one nice win . Might help me pay a debt or two.

Reply #41

PoeticJustice32 — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:44:15 GMT

As NightStalker said, its all about financial security for me. Being able to not have to pinch every penny when buy groceries, had skimping on wants. Winning the lottery would open up so many doors.

Reply #40

LottoGuyBC — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:55:04 GMT

Reply #39

tntea — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:53:51 GMT

I think of it as a game. Sometimes you win.. sometimes you lose. You have to keep practicing.

Reply #38

alexnt55 — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:03:01 GMT

Its the fastest path i know of

Reply #37

luckyshoes — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:36:21 GMT

Or the Cup o Pizza ? Nah, its ahead of its time. lol

Reply #36

dr65 — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:38:44 GMT

4 posts.

'alralralr'...that's annoying all by itself.

All I keep thinking is larry, la la la and the Chinese restaurant scene from A Christmas Story where they

try to sing Deck the Halls (fa la la...as fa ra ra ra)...thanks.

There's a search bar up in the right hand corner...some say: It's your best friend.

Usually an approach like this is viewed as suspicious. You come off as needing something legitimate

for job related purposes then invite people to contact you privately.... [ More ]

Reply #35

NightStalker — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:30:49 GMT

Financial security.

I'd go into more detail, but since you are a college kid, I don't want to scare you with what the real world has waiting for you, long days, longer days, maybe a couple of marriages and divorces, child support, deadlines, crappy neighbors, liars, cheats, cheating spouses, broken promises, the deaths of loved ones.

Winning the lottery won't solve all those problems. Not even close. But there won't be a daily grind with financial security. I'm not going to argue with my w... [ More ]

Reply #34

mediabrat — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:46:34 GMT

Minor is typically defined as persons under the age of 18. Almost everyone who is a college student is 18 or over, thus not a minor.

Reply #33

mediabrat — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:44:06 GMT

Speak for yourself, bub.

Did you not play the lottery when Bush was president? Should Romney win in November, will you stop playing the lottery? Because, obviously, the economy would magically recover at 12:01 PM on January 20, 2013...

Reply #32

Piaceri — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:30:11 GMT

If you put beans and veggies in your chili, oyster crackers won't stick. If you HAVE to put beans and veggies in your chili (thereby making spicy veggie soup instead of REAL chili) try crushed saltines over a layer of shredded colby jack, and add a dolop of sour cream when served.

(if you use my recipe, donate 1 cent per chili-pop to Sully's lottery habit so her kids can eat without fear

Reply #31

Lucky Loser — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:43:49 GMT

Yeah, see!!! You made me spill my fresh drink!!! Okay, I'll leave it be....Good girl!!!! Doesn't help me, though!!

L.L.

Reply #30

sully16 — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:37:40 GMT

LOL, You know, we could sell them for lottery money.

Reply #29

Lucky Loser — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:34:24 GMT

Okay, this is where I have to be nice...otherwise, I'll get banned. Sullie, you seem like a very lovely lady...and I have the best razors money can buy!!!!!!!

L.L.

Reply #28

rdgrnr — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:30:13 GMT

Homina, homina, homina, homina...

Reply #27

sully16 — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:25:58 GMT

You can kiss me cause I'm Irish, but dammit you got to shave me cause I'm French.

Reply #26

sully16 — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:23:56 GMT

I am the oldest of 6, I grew up peeling taters, THEY ONLY GET BAKED TATERS, HEHEHEHE.

Reply #25

maximumfun — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:17:00 GMT

FROZEN... well now that takes most of the fun out of it. I was looking forward to a nice piping hot chili-pop. with the STICK made out of oyster crackers...

Reply #24

Lucky Loser — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:15:42 GMT

Wow! Sullie, you need to calm down, babe! So, what? A side of 'mashed 'taters for a Quick Pick...or what????

I just wanna know the details......I love this place!!!!!

L.L.

Reply #23

maximumfun — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:15:41 GMT

Sully - you do know that you could make MINT selling your secret for rapid hair growth...

Reply #22

haymaker — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:15:28 GMT

LOL ,water coming out my eyes,

you ,or allergies,

Reply #21

rdgrnr — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:14:41 GMT

Ahh, that one had a few technical difficulties with the oyster crackers not sticking very well to the outside of the frozen chili-pop.

I think it was just ahead of it's time too.

People are slow to accept cutting-edge technology sometimes.

Reply #20

maximumfun — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:14:26 GMT

LOLOL - Bless your heart. The cruelty of today's youth.

Reply #19

lottogenie — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:13:04 GMT

i agree thats too funny,,lol it cracked me up.

Reply #18

sully16 — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:12:25 GMT

My kids don't let me watch them eat , they are afraid I'll sell their food for lottery money.

Reply #17

haymaker — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:11:41 GMT

ohh..you're a minor....

and thought you could mine us...

? for you, is your college paper bent to the liberal side ?

never seen anyone looking to share details via email.

Reply #16

maximumfun — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:09:53 GMT

oh man... i want them both! Chicken-Soup-in-a-Sponge with a side of chili-on-a-stick! My kids would instantaneously develope a greater respect for my culinary efforts (and I would REALLY enjoy watching them eat

Reply #15

rcbbuckeye — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:09:38 GMT

I play all the jackpot games plus Daily 4 in Texas. Everybody says the same thing.... I play to get rich...quit my job... yada, yada, yada. Forget all that crap. I play for one reason, and one reason only. I just love to lose money every single day! It's all I live for. Why, I lost again today, and it just made my day. On top of that, I only sold $600 of furniture. So not only did I lose money on the lottery, I didn't make any money today either.

It just doesn't get any better than that... [ More ]

Reply #14

sully16 — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:07:04 GMT

What ever happened to chili on a stick

Reply #13

Lucky Loser — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:06:46 GMT

'ridge, I'm LMFAO!!!!! You're too much, man!!!!!

L.L.

Reply #12

rdgrnr — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:02:26 GMT

Do you think your college would be interested in a few Chicken-Soup-In-A-Sponge vending machines

Reply #11

CajunWin4 — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:01:05 GMT

You started this discussion . Time to tell us !!

Who ?

Where ?

Why ?

Full details .. No need for Private mail here ......

Reply #10

Lucky Loser — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:48:12 GMT

...Just a shot in the dark to hit the big target for me. Nothing more, nothing less.

L.L.

Reply #9

alralralr — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:47:37 GMT

I work with a student newspaper at an east coast college. i'd be more than happy to share more details via email.

Reply #8

CajunWin4 — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:44:15 GMT

You really neEd to tell us more about YOU

Reply #7

sully16 — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:39:17 GMT

I am a bored housewife, I have nothing better to do with my time, so I pick numbers, I pick numbers for as many states as I can.

Since I am really good at clipping coupons and bargan shopping, my husband as no clue as to how much I spend.

A couple times I had my hair cut off to get extra money for gambling, I used to grow flowers to sell, but I got tired of getting my fingers dirty.

A poster a few years back taught us the importance of winning 7 dollars, I wonder what happened to him

Reply #6

haymaker — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:27:35 GMT

OK i'll bite

this person did'nt ask for a full shave.

Reply #5

alralralr — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:20:42 GMT

Tell me more. What do you do? How often do you play? Have you ever won? Is the lotto the only path to wealth in this country

Reply #4

rdgrnr — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:15:46 GMT

Alex Trebek?

You really should have kept the mustache, dude.

Reply #3

maximumfun — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:14:54 GMT

I play for enjoyment and for the dream.

Reply #2

CajunWin4 — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:13:19 GMT

Hi alralralr ,

The reason we all play is to Win and Help ours selves out of Obama's rat hole of an Economy ....

CW4

Reply #1

haymaker — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:11:14 GMT

I hate being a wage slave...more later.

why do YOU play the lottery??!?!?!

alralralr — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:06:54 GMT

Hi,

I'm a journalist working on a piece about the lottery. I assume most people who visit this forum are regular players and I'd love the opportunity to ask you some questions about your playing habits and experience with the lottery. Feel free to inbox me directly. Thanks

Alex