Scott and SadieLet’s talk about the ultimate oops moment: some lucky (or unlucky) soul in California is sitting on a Mega Millions ticket worth $197 million, and they don’t even know it. The ticket was purchased at a gas station in Encino months ago, but with just two days left to claim it, the prize is set to vanish into the void. Yes, you read that right: $197 million—enough to never work another soul-crushing Monday—is about to disappear because someone can’t keep track of a damn slip of paper.
The Clock is Ticking
The California Lottery Commission is frantically shouting from the rooftops, begging anyone who bought a ticket from the Encino Chevron to check their drawers, wallets, or even the bottom of their car’s cupholder. If the winner doesn’t step forward by the deadline, the money will be forfeited and redirected to California public schools. So, I guess the only winner here is second-grade classrooms that might get upgraded glue sticks.
Who Forgets THIS Kind of Ticket?
Let’s break this down. You spend a couple of bucks on a lottery ticket, fantasize about mansions and yachts, and then… what? Forget it exists? Use it as a bookmark? Accidentally throw it out with the Taco Bell receipt? There’s clueless, and then there’s “I just lost $197 million” clueless.
The numbers on the ticket were drawn months ago, which means this person has had all the time in the world to discover their life-changing fortune. But instead of champagne showers, we’re here, counting down the hours to a collective facepalm moment.
Check Your Tickets, People!
The lesson here? If you’re going to play the lottery, keep track of your damn ticket. Pin it to your fridge, frame it on the wall, or tattoo the damn thing on your arm if you must. Don’t let $197 million slip through your fingers. And if you’re reading this and you’re the winner? Do us all a favor and claim your prize—because we can’t handle the secondhand embarrassment if you don’t.
