The Lottery Recently, this Jamaican in New York won the 10 million lottery for a one dollar bet. As soon as the Lottery office opened on the following day, he was there to collect his winnings. Graciously, he presented his winning ticket to the clerk and in his best English uttered his request, Mi cum fi callek di 10 millian dallar weh mi win. Si mi ticket yah. After checking the ticket and reviewing it with his manager, the clerk returned and enquired how he would like his payments. The Jamaican replied Ow yuh mean? Mi waan all a di money now. Unfortunately, Sir the clerk responded, the rules are that we can only give you one million dollars now and the balance paid out over the next 20 years. Furious and agitated, the Jamaican demanded to see the manager, who re-iterated, Sir, my assistant is correct, it is the companys policy that we initially pay you one million dollars now, with the balance paid to you in equal installments over the next 20 years. Outraged, the Jamaican slammed his hand on the desk and shouted in anger, Oonu look like oonu waan tek man fi heediat. Mi seh mi waan all a di money now or oonu betta gi me back me dalla!!
Posted on: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 21:24:28 +0000