I Won a 32" LCD at My Office Party! - Blu-ray Forum

My_Two_Cents · 12-14-2009, 06:16 PM

...and gave it back!

We had a live-action whodunnit show going on during our company Christmas party Saturday night. At the end of the show, everyone was asked to submit a card with the killer's name, the reason the murder was committed and the clue that lead you to the conclusion. The person who got the killer correct won a 32" LCD TV, and for multiple correct answers a drawing would be held. Following the clues, I submitted my answer, but then my wife had an off-the-wall theaory that seemed to fit the story better. I filled-out another card, turned that one in and asked them to pull-out my previous answer card.

Well, you can guess what happened next. My first answer WAS correct, and my card was drawn as the winner. As we all discussed our "new" theory at the table, a half-dozen people knew I had changed my answer. Because of this and the fact that my conscience would not allow me to accept the prize knowing I had changed my answer, I asked to be disqualified from the drawing.

C'est la vie... It was only a disposable Dynex set (which I would have taken back for credit toward something better) worth ~$300, but it would have worked perfectly for my son for Christmas. We bought him a Panasonic 32" TV from WM during the 20% Bing cash-back sale, and I could have returned that and saved some $$.

Maybe this will bank me some brownie-points for the future. We'll see how Karma treats this one for me in the days/weeks/months to come.

Fors* · 12-14-2009, 06:46 PM

Nice to see honesty and simply doing the right thing win for once....I commend you!

Fadi007 · 12-14-2009, 08:25 PM

c'est LA vie

anyway nice to see a honest person these days...
btw when it comes to something that needs intelligence DON'T RELY ON WOMEN

SDon1969 · 12-14-2009, 08:26 PM

Kudos to you, Ric - karma owes you one!

jca998 · 12-14-2009, 11:44 PM

Nicely done.

blu_world · 12-14-2009, 11:56 PM

bet you made the next person who won it feel even more lucky once your turned it back in

brett_day · 12-14-2009, 11:59 PM

nice job! Honesty is such a rarity these days!

cojake · 12-15-2009, 12:31 AM

Good for you brother! That is what the season is about.

picture_shooter · 12-15-2009, 12:44 AM

Some employees are just big a$ cry-babies unless you work for a small company.

I doubt I would consider this brownie points, more like others thinking of you as a "Cheater".

Either way, you should of been the Scrooge...bah hum bug and took that LCD and told them lets do it again next year Turkeys

Steve · 12-15-2009, 12:45 AM

That'll teach you to listen to your wife.

I'm only kidding. Seriously though, good job on being a stand-up guy and doing the right thing. It's not always the easy thing to do. Merry Christmas!

My_Two_Cents · 12-15-2009, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireman325

That'll teach you to listen to your wife.

I'm only kidding. Seriously though, good job on being a stand-up guy and doing the right thing. It's not always the easy thing to do. Merry Christmas!

LOL. That's actually what I told her after I excused myself from the drawing. I totally went against my nature in NOT going with my first instinct. Oh well. Live and learn.

Merry Christmas!

steve1971 · 12-16-2009, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

...and gave it back!

We had a live-action whodunnit show going on during our company Christmas party Saturday night. At the end of the show, everyone was asked to submit a card with the killer's name, the reason the murder was committed and the clue that lead you to the conclusion. The person who got the killer correct won a 32" LCD TV, and for multiple correct answers a drawing would be held. Following the clues, I submitted my answer, but then my wife had an off-the-wall theaory that seemed to fit the story better. I filled-out another card, turned that one in and asked them to pull-out my previous answer card.

Well, you can guess what happened next. My first answer WAS correct, and my card was drawn as the winner. As we all discussed our "new" theory at the table, a half-dozen people knew I had changed my answer. Because of this and the fact that my conscience would not allow me to accept the prize knowing I had changed my answer, I asked to be disqualified from the drawing.

C'est la vie... It was only a disposable Dynex set (which I would have taken back for credit toward something better) worth ~$300, but it would have worked perfectly for my son for Christmas. We bought him a Panasonic 32" TV from WM during the 20% Bing cash-back sale, and I could have returned that and saved some $$.

Maybe this will bank me some brownie-points for the future. We'll see how Karma treats this one for me in the days/weeks/months to come.

Cudo's to you buddy. Honesty is the best policy and you rarely see that these days.

12-14-2009, 06:16 PM	#1
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	I Won a 32" LCD at My Office Party! ...and gave it back! We had a live-action whodunnit show going on during our company Christmas party Saturday night. At the end of the show, everyone was asked to submit a card with the killer's name, the reason the murder was committed and the clue that lead you to the conclusion. The person who got the killer correct won a 32" LCD TV, and for multiple correct answers a drawing would be held. Following the clues, I submitted my answer, but then my wife had an off-the-wall theaory that seemed to fit the story better. I filled-out another card, turned that one in and asked them to pull-out my previous answer card. Well, you can guess what happened next. My first answer WAS correct, and my card was drawn as the winner. As we all discussed our "new" theory at the table, a half-dozen people knew I had changed my answer. Because of this and the fact that my conscience would not allow me to accept the prize knowing I had changed my answer, I asked to be disqualified from the drawing. C'est la vie... It was only a disposable Dynex set (which I would have taken back for credit toward something better) worth ~$300, but it would have worked perfectly for my son for Christmas. We bought him a Panasonic 32" TV from WM during the 20% Bing cash-back sale, and I could have returned that and saved some $$. Maybe this will bank me some brownie-points for the future. We'll see how Karma treats this one for me in the days/weeks/months to come. Last edited by My_Two_Cents; 12-14-2009 at 08:41 PM.

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12-14-2009, 06:46 PM	#2
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	Nice to see honesty and simply doing the right thing win for once....I commend you!

12-14-2009, 08:25 PM	#3
Fadi007 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2009	c'est LA vie anyway nice to see a honest person these days... btw when it comes to something that needs intelligence DON'T RELY ON WOMEN

12-14-2009, 08:26 PM	#4
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Kudos to you, Ric - karma owes you one!

12-14-2009, 11:44 PM	#5
jca998 Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:3	Nicely done.

12-14-2009, 11:56 PM	#6
blu_world Special Member Member since:Nov 2006 Home Theater Gallery:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	bet you made the next person who won it feel even more lucky once your turned it back in

12-14-2009, 11:59 PM	#7
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	nice job! Honesty is such a rarity these days!

12-15-2009, 12:31 AM	#8
cojake Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Beaverton, Oregon Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:112 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:1	Good for you brother! That is what the season is about.

12-15-2009, 12:44 AM	#9
picture_shooter Senior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Colorado Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:6	Some employees are just big a$ cry-babies unless you work for a small company. I doubt I would consider this brownie points, more like others thinking of you as a "Cheater". Either way, you should of been the Scrooge...bah hum bug and took that LCD and told them lets do it again next year Turkeys

12-15-2009, 12:45 AM	#10
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	That'll teach you to listen to your wife. I'm only kidding. Seriously though, good job on being a stand-up guy and doing the right thing. It's not always the easy thing to do. Merry Christmas!

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