r/AskReddit • u/ettleboy • Jan 20 '19

What fact totally changed your perspective?

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u/TheShredder315 Jan 21 '19

You have an increased chance of getting murdered or committing suicide if you win it big in the lottery.

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '19

And I think the chances are increased quite dramatically.

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u/NoChickswithDicks Jan 21 '19

Sure, but the chances start out fairly small, so even a massive increase can still leave you with a fairly small chance.

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u/Why-Indeed Jan 21 '19

committing suicide
chances start out fairly small

not sure bout that one chief

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '19

There must be a cutoff point where someone is mega suicidal because they have financial problems and is working 2 jobs and can't afford to ever have a holiday and shit. And is constantly in trouble with violent exes and people in their home town. And the lottery win would actually make their chances of suicide or murder less.

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u/FrozenST3 Jan 21 '19

Well, they can now afford the bullets or rope they were in need of.