I have asked this question to countless people (mostly in hair salons) as an alternative to small talk, and it always yields interesting results.

Rules:

  • You get the money right now, right where you are. If it’s 10pm and you’re in the middle of nowhere, your money will still go poof at 11pm.
  • As a result of the above, tell us what time it is and roughly where you are (big city, desert, small town, …)
  • You must spend the money. You cannot give it to someone to hold on to it for you for a while.
  • Normal world rules apply, e.g. you cannot buy a $250k car at a dealership in 1h in cash, and you cannot buy a house in 1h either.
  • Remember that getting from where you are to the place you need to go takes time. Factor that in!

Edit: I’m glad you guys had fun with this one. Feel free to post similar hypothetical questions. I kinda like these.

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  • MusketeerX@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I’m screwed.

    It’s 8pm on a Sunday and I’m stuck in hospital temporarily unable to walk, so I can’t really buy anything in the next hr :(

    Guess I may as well share it with the nurses. If I can’t give it away, then maybe buy a hug from each one, or a massage, or … no let’s not go there!

    Anyway, better to share it than let it lapse :)

    • Sentient Loom@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      Get some stuff from Amazon. The delivery person will be very surprised when they deliver a million dollars worth of stuff, but hey that’s not your problem!