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rsdsharp

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10. The last time I bet on a sporting event was the 1979 World Series.

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Sun Jan 30, 2022, 08:05 PM

Jan 2022

After four games, with the Orioles up 3-1, a coworker wanted to bet that the Pirates would win. I tried to talk her out of it, but reluctantly took the bet.

I should have talked ME out of it.

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This is why I don't bet on NFL football games. [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2022 OP

It's all scripted WheelWalker Jan 2022 #1

Right. It's all scripted. OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2022 #2

That was a great game - I was pulling for KC but you couldn't ask for a better playoff game. walkingman Jan 2022 #3

What a game! MLAA Jan 2022 #4

Oh yeah I thought KC would destroy them. edbermac Jan 2022 #5

Thinking Patrick Mahomes, especially after last week's game. Who thought the Bengals had a chance? OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2022 #6

I thought they had a chance because they beat them earlier in the season AZProgressive Jan 2022 #7

Important point . Bengals beating KC earlier.... OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2022 #13

It seems like every game is better than the last NotASurfer Jan 2022 #8

The main rule is never bet against your home team even if they are sure to lose. It is bad karma. ShazamIam Jan 2022 #9

The last time I bet on a sporting event was the 1979 World Series. rsdsharp Jan 2022 #10

I was living in Pittsburgh. I visited a pizza shop after the Saturday loss put the Bucs down 3-1. John1956PA Jan 2022 #12

Congratulations -- 42+ years late. I didn't have a dog in that fight, and the bet was only $5, rsdsharp Jan 2022 #14

I bet the Bengals and got 8 points Rastapopoulos Jan 2022 #11