LINCOLN SQUARE — Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot has topped the $1.5 billion-with-a-B mark.
With that kind of life-changing money on the line, the entire planet seems to have come down with a major case of #PowerballFever. Contemplating how to spend all that loot is the new national pastime.
There's the obvious answer (and if you never see our names on a byline again, draw your own conclusions).
The funniest part about this #PowerballJackpot are the ways I would quit my job.
— Alicia Medley (@MsMedley_) January 12, 2016
Others are already planning their shopping sprees for items small, medium and large.
If I win the powerball I will buy a dirt bike and do hood s--- with my friends #Powerball #PowerballFever #thestreets
— Laluminati (@LifewithLalu) January 12, 2016
The first thing I'd do when I win the #PowerballJackpot, buy a @TeslaMotors. My dream car ❤🚘
— livvygirl91 (@OliviaIngermann) January 12, 2016
Add this to the list of powerball purchases. #seafox #PowerballJackpot #DreamBig pic.twitter.com/MtxuOBuWWs
— NY_Giants_Superfan (@stupidtony) January 12, 2016
I want to win the powerball so i can buy playboy mansion & throw a big party!! #Powerball #PowerballFever #PowerballJackpot #PlayboyMansion
— luke palenica (@luke5531) January 12, 2016
Some would further their education.
I better win this #PowerballJackpot so I can master my study of naps for the rest of my life. #exhausted
— Jessica Dainty (@daintywriterj3) January 12, 2016
These folks would share the wealth.
Goodness gracious...I could help feed and house a whole of homeless and hungry people if I won the #PowerballJackpot #PayItForward
— misty monique (@MoniqueMisty) January 12, 2016
I'd give away 1/4 to charities needng d most,1/4 for trust fund, 1/4 for a business helpng d poor and 1/4 for the church #PowerballJackpot
— nurz_anna (@tell_anna) January 12, 2016
Plenty of people indulged in flights of fancy, which one is wont to do when one is in possession of one billion imaginary dollars.
If I win #PowerballJackpot I will bribe #NYC to teach the nation how to make proper #pizza and #bagels
— Faris (@SonglessSparrow) January 12, 2016
Hire J.J. Abrams to remake the Star Wars prequels. #PowerballJackpot
— Johnaldrocks (@Johnathonlittle) January 11, 2016
If I win the #PowerballJackpot id buy a house next door to @taylorswift13 and bake cookies with her every day ❤️😍🍪 #iWantToBeHerBestFriend
— Bridgette Ramirez (@lovebridgey0317) January 11, 2016
A Starbucks to put into another Starbucks. #PowerballJackpot
— Johnaldrocks (@Johnathonlittle) January 11, 2016
Keep in mind these words of wisdom should you find yourself holding the winning ticket (perhaps purchased at one of these lucky lottery outlets).
And if I win #PowerballJackpot #PowerballFever @ABCSharkTank #moneysaving #businessintelligence .. pic.twitter.com/VITyrjdelK
— ezbiz (@easyreaderto) January 12, 2016
Finally, don't get too excited if it seems like you matched the winning numbers. #MissColombia #NeverForget
@IAmSteveHarvey how fun would it be if u can announce the powerball numbers #PowerballFever lols
— Air (@SuperTaba) January 12, 2016
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