Complain about something no one else gives a rat's ass about - Page 2

glatt · 10-27-2010, 09:08 AM

Back in August, I entered a contest on BoingBoing to win one of three computers HP is giving away. The contest lasted 1 week. Around 20 people entered. My odds of winning aren't bad. I'd guess 50/50 based on the number of entries, number of prizes, and the quality of the competition. But the people at BoingBoing running the thing haven't gotten around to declaring the winners. They even said recently that they would announce them last Monday, but never did.

So I could contact them to bug them, but then if I bug them, they will surely not pick me as a winner. So, as per the rules, I just keep going to the contest site to see if I won, because if you don't respond to your winning notification within 24 hours, they give the prize to someone else. I've been going to this stupid page every day for almost the last 2 months to see if I won. It's getting to the point that it's just not worth it.

Spexxvet · 10-27-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by glatt

It's getting to the point that it's just not worth it.

Not that I give a big rat's ass, but that's what they're hoping for.

Clodfobble · 10-26-2010, 10:13 PM

Well it's clear what the C must stand for, in that case...

smoothmoniker · 10-26-2010, 11:43 PM

Seriously, ProTools - GIVE US OFFLINE BOUNCE! I have a computer that could fly itself to the moon and back, but I have to sit on my ass and wait for you to bounce my audio mixes in realtime?

HORSHIT!

Cloud · 10-27-2010, 09:15 AM

James Bond really was a man ho wasn't he?

spudcon · 10-27-2010, 09:52 AM

Bert is evil.

Shawnee123 · 10-27-2010, 09:57 AM

I am so freaking tired of people saying "Bert and Ernie."

I have yet to find one person besides my brother who agrees with this, but:

IT'S ERNIE AND BERT. ERNIE AND BERT. ERNIE AND BERT.

Griff · 10-27-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

I am so freaking tired of people saying "Bert and Ernie."

I have yet to find one person besides my brother who agrees with this, but:

IT'S ERNIE AND BERT. ERNIE AND BERT. ERNIE AND BERT.

Bert gets first billing contractually, since as the straight (insert irony) man he gets the poor lines.

skysidhe · 10-27-2010, 09:58 AM

Car tags are sooo expensive.

Nirvana · 10-27-2010, 10:20 AM

The county is trying to assess us $9 an acre annually forever for cleaning a ditch that will do absolutely nothing for our property

skysidhe · 10-27-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Nirvana

The county is trying to assess us $9 an acre annually forever for cleaning a ditch that will do absolutely nothing for our property

Incredible.

What do they want to do?mow? How many acres? What's their problem? Is it tall grass next to a highway? Shouldn't that be their job?

Shawnee123 · 10-27-2010, 11:08 AM

Uh oh, someone gave a rat's ass!

dmg1969 · 10-27-2010, 11:08 AM

My company changed insurance again in the beginning of October. Not a big deal except for higher co-pays and prescriptions.

However, the specialty pharmacy I have to get my one medication from is fucking around and I'm already overdue for it. First you call the doctor and have them fax the prescription. Then they have to check with the insurance company to see if it's covered. Then, they find out that it is covered, but they need a pre-authorization or some shit from the doctor.

See, we don't need health care reform (ie: government run health care)...we need INSURANCE reform.

Shawnee123 · 10-27-2010, 11:17 AM

I hate the new IMDB layout.

Pete Zicato · 10-27-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

I hate the new IMDB layout.

Sorry Shaw. I also give a rat's ass about this. The new layout sucks.

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10-27-2010, 09:57 AM	#7
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I am so freaking tired of people saying "Bert and Ernie." I have yet to find one person besides my brother who agrees with this, but: IT'S ERNIE AND BERT. ERNIE AND BERT. ERNIE AND BERT. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-27-2010, 09:08 AM	#1
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Back in August, I entered a contest on BoingBoing to win one of three computers HP is giving away. The contest lasted 1 week. Around 20 people entered. My odds of winning aren't bad. I'd guess 50/50 based on the number of entries, number of prizes, and the quality of the competition. But the people at BoingBoing running the thing haven't gotten around to declaring the winners. They even said recently that they would announce them last Monday, but never did. So I could contact them to bug them, but then if I bug them, they will surely not pick me as a winner. So, as per the rules, I just keep going to the contest site to see if I won, because if you don't respond to your winning notification within 24 hours, they give the prize to someone else. I've been going to this stupid page every day for almost the last 2 months to see if I won. It's getting to the point that it's just not worth it.

10-27-2010, 09:58 AM	#9
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Car tags are sooo expensive.

10-27-2010, 10:20 AM	#10
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	The county is trying to assess us $9 an acre annually forever for cleaning a ditch that will do absolutely nothing for our property __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

10-27-2010, 11:08 AM	#12
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Uh oh, someone gave a rat's ass! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-27-2010, 11:08 AM	#13
dmg1969 I got nothing Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 486	My company changed insurance again in the beginning of October. Not a big deal except for higher co-pays and prescriptions. However, the specialty pharmacy I have to get my one medication from is fucking around and I'm already overdue for it. First you call the doctor and have them fax the prescription. Then they have to check with the insurance company to see if it's covered. Then, they find out that it is covered, but they need a pre-authorization or some shit from the doctor. See, we don't need health care reform (ie: government run health care)...we need INSURANCE reform. __________________ Void where prohibited. Your results may vary. Not intended for resale. Do not remove tag. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

10-27-2010, 11:17 AM	#14
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I hate the new IMDB layout. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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