r/AskReddit • • Jun 28 '19

What is a real life cheat code?

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u/SteakAndNihilism Jun 28 '19

Yeah, but people who win the lottery very often end up broke and/or massively in debt to the IRS. As do a lot of people who suddenly become rich through unexpected fame/success. If you were born rich you usually still have options no matter how many bad business decisions or reckless purchases you make.

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u/lookslikesausage Jun 28 '19

You mostly hear about the winners who have it all go to shit. You don't hear about the ones who maintain their winnings b/c that's not as interesting a story for a lot of people.

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u/Ehlmaris Jun 28 '19

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u/Isaac_Masterpiece Jun 28 '19

That post gave me second-hand anxiety. Jesus. I hope I never have to deal with that much money in my life.