# Scratch offs **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 12, 2012, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/scratch-offs/219709 "2012-01-12T09:39:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2012, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/scratch-offs/219709/21 "2012-01-13T06:20:49Z")
> [@itsJim](#): > > What are scratch offs? Tax for the poor and fuckin’ stupid, failed attempt at a planned retirement for those who suck at life. Oh, and a sorry attempt at gift giving, and a boost in revenue for the state for marketing gambling for a gift for the holidays… ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2012, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/scratch-offs/219709/22 "2012-01-13T06:24:07Z")
> [@Spam16v](#): > > Tax for the poor and fuckin’ stupid, failed attempt at a planned retirement for those who suck at life. > > Oh, and a sorry attempt at gift giving, and a boost in revenue for the state for marketing gambling for a gift for the holidays… But my $5 gift to you could be a million dollars!!! ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2012, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/scratch-offs/219709/23 "2012-01-13T06:52:19Z")
> [@boxxa](#): > > But my $5 gift to you could be a million dollars!!! Same with my contribution to Social Security… ---
**Author:** ![Matt\_Danger](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/matt_danger/32/4981_2.png) [@Matt\_Danger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Matt_Danger)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2012, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/scratch-offs/219709/24 "2012-01-13T06:53:45Z")
I hate scratch offs. My asshole family does the same shit. ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2012, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/scratch-offs/219709/25 "2012-01-13T06:57:12Z")
> [@Spam16v](#): > > Same with my contribution to Social Security… I think I have better chances buying lottery tickets every week at my age than ever seeing a Social Security security check in my life time. Haha ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2012, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/scratch-offs/219709/26 "2012-01-13T06:57:27Z")
Meh, I got one for xmas as a stocking stuffer and won $4. Took it to the gas station and got 2 more, won $20. Ride the tide! I would never buy one, but occasionally they are fun. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2012, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/scratch-offs/219709/27 "2012-01-13T09:29:04Z")
Drive new BMW + drink Monster = New money ??? ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2012, 10:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/scratch-offs/219709/28 "2012-01-13T10:03:21Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > Drive new BMW + drink Monster = New money ??? If you’re refering to me, I’m broke as a joke. x… ---
**Author:** ![bracketracer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bracketracer/32/15592_2.png) [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2012, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/scratch-offs/219709/29 "2012-01-13T10:08:41Z")
> [@Xander](#): > > I’m broke as a joke. > > x… I think around here, it’s “look at those pants, you’re broke as fuck!” From what I remember anyway ---
**Author:** ![kenmxz13](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kenmxz13/32/5288_2.png) [@kenmxz13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kenmxz13)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2012, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/scratch-offs/219709/30 "2012-01-14T09:59:01Z")
I won $3 from a few I got as a Christmas gift and cashed it at Wegmans. More on principle, I’ve never bought one for myself, I’d prefer to gamble on something I actually have input on. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/scratch-offs/219709.md?page=1)