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Fulfilling My Destiny

Did you ever believe in something so wholeheartedly that you were convinced it was going to happen, without any rational basis for this belief?  Like, becoming a movie star, winning a marathon, or losing your virginity?  Well I have a confession, dear friends.  I have been, and remain still, convinced that I am destined to win at the McDonald's Monopoly game.

I'm not talking about that instant win crap, like a free ice cream cone or $2 off at Best Buy.  And I'm not even talking about getting the three matching pieces to win a stereo.  I'm talking about the full-on, Park Ave and Boardwalk, big money prize.

It's weird, because I'm not really the type to get into these contests.  I don't play the lottery, I don't buy raffle tickets, and I always lose money when gambling.  Yet I am convinced I will win - to the point where in college I used to eat at McDonald's 5 0r 6 times a week during the Monopoly promotion.  I used to keep the paper game board in my glove compartment and add the little pieces after every meal.  I never won anything substantial, though.

But I have another chance.  The Monopoly game is on again, and today I had McDonald's for lunch.  I got Indiana Ave. and a free breakfast extra value meal.  I feel lucky this time.

Posted on Friday, October 28, 2005 by Registered CommenterRCR | Comments20 Comments

Reader Comments (20)

Don't let pesky statistics weaken your resolve. Probability is bullshit.

Honestly, it could happen to you. Just like it did for that waitress in that sappy movie with Nic Cage. I can't remember the title of that movie to save my life. Damn. Anyway, just remember that it could happen to you.
Oct 28, 2005 at 02:40PM | Unregistered CommenterA_Unique_Alias
RCR, *I* was supposed to win. Every time I got Park Avenue, I was convinced *that* was the rare piece, and all I had to do was get a mass-produced Broadway. Not so much.
Oct 28, 2005 at 02:58PM | Unregistered CommenterKathryn
Ronald McDonald molested me.
Oct 28, 2005 at 03:18PM | Unregistered CommenterJinxy
Ronald McDonald molested me.
Oct 28, 2005 at 03:20PM | Unregistered CommenterJinxy
So nice I said it twice.
Oct 28, 2005 at 03:21PM | Unregistered CommenterJinxy
You will also "win" heart disease. I'm right there with you, though.
Oct 28, 2005 at 03:27PM | Unregistered CommenterPhil
Oh yeah, AUA - "It could happen to you"
Oct 28, 2005 at 03:28PM | Unregistered CommenterPhil
If you Believe it you can Achieve it! :-)
Oct 28, 2005 at 03:28PM | Unregistered CommenterChase
I had a theory that to get all of the pieces you had to travel to different cities, as they would be fools to put the matching pieces in the same market.

Heart, liver, lungs - I'm trying to coordinate it so that they all go at the same time.
Oct 28, 2005 at 03:37PM | Registered CommenterRCR
I'm not sure, RCR. A few years ago, some folks in Georgia collaborated to cheat the game - I don't remember how they did it, but I believe they had access to the pieces and stole them in one place. The story may still be out there on the internet. I would investigate their scheme and follow suit. The main person involved was from Lawrenceville, Ga. and they claimed the $1 million prize.
Oct 28, 2005 at 03:50PM | Unregistered CommenterPhil
A friend of mine is so determined to win it he went looking on e-bay to try and buy the piece he was missing. Apparently some people were trying to sell pieces that they had cut out from the game board that are obviously worthless. You have to read the fine print to find that out though.
Oct 28, 2005 at 04:25PM | Unregistered CommenterSH
Well, if you don't win, at least you have clogged arteries and an impending heart attack as a reward...
Oct 28, 2005 at 05:28PM | Unregistered CommenterMiss Penny Lane
Can I say I know you when you strike it rich?
Oct 28, 2005 at 05:36PM | Unregistered CommenterDC_Cookie
Man, I've had--ok, still have--that same gut hunch mysealf. I'm going to get boardwalk and park place--I'm thinking both on the very same container of fries--and not even be surprised or freaking out. Just, "Ohh. It's about time."
Oct 28, 2005 at 06:37PM | Unregistered Commenterjohn
When my boyfriend saw the commercial announcing that the Monopoli game was back he literally jumped off the couch and let out a bit of an excited yawp.

I'm still pissed that McDonald's took the 6 piece McNuggets away. I don't know if I'll ever eat there again, unless they bring that 6 piecer back.
Oct 28, 2005 at 07:52PM | Unregistered CommenterGenevieve
Not to crush your dream or anything, but I have like three Indiana avenues. So either its not the rare one, or I gonna be rich.
Oct 29, 2005 at 11:37PM | Unregistered CommenterBig Picnic
Definitely went to McDonalds the other day and came away with 0 Monopoly pieces. What's up with that?
Oct 31, 2005 at 08:53AM | Unregistered CommenterI-66
When I was a tiny majorette, Ronald McDonald approached me while waiting for the parade to start, and I sternly told him to stay away from me. Kids know creepy when they see it.
Oct 31, 2005 at 09:34AM | Unregistered CommenterWashington Cube
Um, I always figured I was going to be an author. I suppose there's still time for that. I feel kind of weird posting this though, since everyone took the McDonald's game and ran with it, rather than answering the first part of the post.

I refuse to eat at McDonald's, ever.
Nov 2, 2005 at 08:06AM | Unregistered CommenterThe Captain
I'm not like Kathryn - my questions are not posed for audience participation, but instead used as a literary effect to turn the conversation towards me. I'm just that self-involved.
Nov 2, 2005 at 02:51PM | Registered CommenterRCR

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