Sad Stories!

I don't know what it is lately, but I'm not entering a lot of fb comps lately because peoples comments seem to be telling their entire life stories, all of which seem so terrible. Thing is the prizes for this seem so small, why do it?
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  • sax11
    sax11 Posts: 3,250 Forumite
    Home Insurance Hacker!
    because their cancer riddled postmans nans friends cat has only 3 legs , 1 eye and lacks fur and that fish slice or home made craft tat is just what they need to lift their spirits
  • Lukki_Lu
    Lukki_Lu Posts: 87 Forumite
    I've actually made a point of putting on a few of the mothers day ones... "I'm not going to give a sob story as we all have our own problems and we all love our loved ones because that's exactly what they are, loved!" lol
    Started comping Feb 2015 - Wins to date:
    2015 - Celebrity Slim bundle - Stabilo Pens - Family SeaLife Pass - £50 Lidl voucher - Book - Family Geronimo ticket - FYEO photo shoot - £25 cash
  • Its a pet hate of mine... I am all for saying your washing machine is on its last legs when you need a new one and a washing machine comp pops up! But the ridiculous stories people throw out to win anything (small prize or big) well it annoys me! So the sob story may be true, but it being true is actually worse than if the culprits made it up, because in my view, using your [insert family member here]'s cancer, or stroke or disability etc etc to try and gain sympathy to win ANY prize is in VERY bad taste if you ask me!
    April 2014: A CAR!!!!!! :j 60th Anniversary Edition of Playboy mag signed by Hugh Hefner/Family pass to Twinlakes Family Theme Park/Rio 2 Goodies/£15 Promod Voucher/Nivea Sensitive Prize pack/John Frieda Cosmetic bag and bits/Tickets to New Kids On The Block + Meet and Greet
  • emella
    emella Posts: 6,076 Forumite
    Are these fish slices encrusted with diamonds? It's just I see them mentioned so frequently :wink:
  • mansey
    mansey Posts: 4,585 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    My dalmatian has spots :(
    “I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints.” - Billy Joel
    C2W........718/1000......FB...........526/1000
    IG...........667/1000......MD..........652/1000
    2020 January Challenge
    Simply Media 423/1000
    Winning Moments 85/1000
  • mansey
    mansey Posts: 4,585 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    “I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints.” - Billy Joel
    C2W........718/1000......FB...........526/1000
    IG...........667/1000......MD..........652/1000
    2020 January Challenge
    Simply Media 423/1000
    Winning Moments 85/1000
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