Miscellaneous: Today, I won a big raffle. However, my name is so ridiculous-sounding...

By infortunatename - 01/08/2014 23:10 - United States

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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By Anonymous - 11/10/2010 09:07 - Canada

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

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By Rhea - 28/10/2009 11:00 - Australia

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

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By greenhide8 - 28/05/2011 05:27 - United States

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

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By Anonymous - 25/11/2015 21:35 - United Kingdom - Stourport

Today, I won a meal for two in a raffle. I had no one to go with. FML

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By notsolucky - 28/08/2013 21:47 - United States - Stamford

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

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By Anonymous - 15/10/2013 00:14 - Canada - Edmonton

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

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By unlucky - 16/12/2010 04:08 - United States

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

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By stillpoor - 14/03/2009 13:44 - United States

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

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By Anonymous - 28/07/2009 22:27 - United States

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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By pk24 - 25/02/2009 23:46 - United States

Today, I decided to try and call into a local radio station to try and win concert tickets for one of my favorite bands. I called in and was actually the winning number. When asked my name I answered quickly, but all I heard was "Hello? Hello?" Then they hung up. My cell phone was on mute. FML

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littlesarahxo 30

Saturday 2 August 2014 13:02

Princess Consuela Bananahammock?

ashlynh1212 9

Saturday 2 August 2014 13:01

What's your name?

Comments

TwentyFourBeerz 18

Saturday 2 August 2014 15:02

Your name must be Dick Trickle?

Headcrab 29

Saturday 2 August 2014 15:06

Well i would have gone and taken my prize

worldclassrager 39

Saturday 2 August 2014 15:14

You should have said something...your drivers license would have held fast

fantasyworld 37

Saturday 2 August 2014 15:38

Be proud of your name.

LalaDee561 8

Saturday 2 August 2014 15:46

I'm dying to know your name. You should have taken the prize anyway!

raphanne_fml 33

Saturday 2 August 2014 16:13

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 17

Saturday 2 August 2014 16:14

Show some spine or continue to miss out on the gifts life has in store for you.

drowningfishy 5

Saturday 2 August 2014 16:21

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.