Today, I won a big raffle. However, my name is so ridiculous-sounding that they thought someone was playing a prank, and pulled a different ticket. I was too embarrassed to say anything. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I scratched a lottery ticket I had gotten for my birthday and won $10,000. In celebration, I jumped up and raised my hands directly into a ceiling fan. Oh, and it was a fake ticket. FML
Today, I got a scratcher lottery ticket, scratched it in the store, and won $5,000! I screamed and danced around. The guy next to me shoved me over, yanked the ticket from my hands, and tore ass out the door. The cops couldn't find him. FML
Today, I won a raffle organised by a friend. I discovered one of the "prizes" was actually a present that I had given to her, that she had "loved". When I asked her where she had gotten it, she said, "Oh, just some crap someone gave me once." She didn't even remember that I had given it to her. FML
Today, I was playing at a bingo hall, when I got a bingo for $50. I got so excited that I accidentally yelled, "Holy fuck!" They kicked me out. I didn't get the money. FML
Today, I won a meal for two in a raffle. I had no one to go with. FML
Today, I won a lottery at my local grocery store. Excited, I went to claim my prize, only to discover it was a bottle of red wine. I'm a recovering alcoholic. FML
Today, my friend texted me from a bar, saying they had just called my name in a raffle to win a trip to Aspen, CO. You had to be at the bar to claim the prize. I had left the bar half-an-hour earlier, not knowing they were even having a raffle. FML
Today, I went with my sister to her company Christmas party. They had a gift raffle, my number was called and I won $25 for a local restaurant. A few moments later, the manager came over and said, "You don't work here? You can't have that" and took it from me. FML
Today, I found out I won a 20 000 dollar scholarship. After celebrating with my family by jumping around the room for a half-hour, we realized it was addressed to someone else with the same last name. When we called to tell her, she said it was weird because she had received my rejection letter. FML
Today, I was supposed to hear back from a major scholarship competition. After months of waiting, during which my parents were convinced I had won, I discovered that my entry had never been received. Apparently the woman I had confirmed with had had a long day, and lied so that she could go home. FML
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littlesarahxo 30
Princess Consuela Bananahammock?
ashlynh1212 9
What's your name?
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Comments (159)
TwentyFourBeerz 18
Your name must be Dick Trickle?
Headcrab 29
Well i would have gone and taken my prize
worldclassrager 41
You should have said something...your drivers license would have held fast
fantasyworld 39
Be proud of your name.
LalaDee561 8
I'm dying to know your name. You should have taken the prize anyway!
raphanne_fml 33
It reminds me of what happened when Asiana airlines got pranked and someone gave wrong names like Captain Sum Tin Wong, Ho Lee ***, Bang Ding Ow or Wi Tu Lo after they had an accident with one of their plane. On a serious note though, I know someone who has a Fat *** in their family.
TheyCallMeDamien 18
Show some spine or continue to miss out on the gifts life has in store for you.
drowningfishy 7
I used to work with a Cochina, yes she knew what her name meant her mom just liked how it sounded, no she wasn't Latino either. Names can be embarussing yes, but sometimes you just have to shrug it off and carry on. And I know I used to hate my name before I realized it's a constant reminder for my dad how stupid he is and he needs to get his hearing checked.
supersquirel500 10
ydi for not taking initiative and getting your rightfully won prize.
sjbartholome 14
Why didn't you say something? You missed out on the big raffle prize. Do you have a nickname that people call you that's easy to pronounce?