The letter to the editor, titled "Lotto depression", humorously describes the author's feelings after learning that the largest lottery jackpot in Ireland has been won by someone else. The author initially experienced excitement while checking their own tickets but soon fell into a state of "lotto depression" following their failure to win.
The letter focuses on the author's envious feelings toward the winner, revealing a humorous take on the idea of a lottery win being potentially destructive to the recipient's life. They express a contradictory desire that no one else win, while still being tempted to buy more lottery tickets.
Sir, – So the largest ever lotto jackpot in Ireland has been won. Being based in Dublin, I had the few minutes of excitement as I checked my tickets, hoping I had won it. Alas, my dreams were dashed. Now I am in a lotto depression.
I am curious as to who has won the jackpot. Now forget the “it would be lovely if a friend or neighbour won it”.
Sorry, but the green-eyed jealousy monster won’t allow that. I’m sure I’m not the only one thinking that way.
Suddenly, €250 million is way too much for one person or group to win! It will destroy his/her/their lives.
Yes, if it can’t be me, it shouldn’t be anyone else!
As I said, post-lotto dejection has set in. Therapy may be required to ease this, or else, there is one other option.
I’ll just have to go and buy another ticket. – Yours, etc,
BRIAN CULLEN,
Dublin 16.
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