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

TanzWolf 26

Saturday 2 August 2014 20:46

YDI for not going up.

wickedalwayswins 7

Saturday 2 August 2014 22:04

"Cook Pu?" "Heeeeeeere."

Futacy 29

Saturday 2 August 2014 22:06

Being human, we're naturally inclined to think that people will judge us for simple things, but the truth is odds are they won't even remember it in five minutes. No one is going to laugh at you for your name unless it's Hugh Georgie, Yoo-Suk Dik or Obamaniqua La-ah (la-DASH-ah) Hamilton.

False_Stupidity 41

Saturday 2 August 2014 22:09

Sorry, but I have to say YDI on this one for not having the balls to own up to your own name and claim your prize. It's your loss but you only have yourself to blame.

Chas4739 5

Saturday 2 August 2014 23:10

Grow a pair

jamie_elocin 18

Saturday 2 August 2014 23:21

This is Cook Pu all over again dammit.

gpg5 19

Saturday 2 August 2014 23:42

Cook Pu?

goliatron 9

Saturday 2 August 2014 23:49

Rabbi Dick Picklestein.

dave20012 15

Saturday 2 August 2014 23:57

I didn't really read all comments to know if this has been posted already. But you should have went up to the ticket puller and claimed it. Especially if it was a large prize..you may have an embarrassing name you'll always have it don't let it keep you from anything Be proud