Sheeple Magazine August Archive

Something From The Movies Translated Into Real Life

By Jamin Greensbury at 08/30/07 14:36

Its a situation only found in the movies, a situation that became real. Leona Helmsley, a real estate billionaire, left $12 million to her beloved dog, Trouble, after Helmsley had passed away. She also left two of her grandchildren completely out of her will. The other two grandchildren have to visit their father's grave annually or else they get nothing. So who gets to take care of the dog in Helmsley's absence? Her brother will have to accept the care of a dog who got $2 million more than he did!

Like i said before, this is something you only see in the movies. I would bet anything that the rest of Helmsley's, also known as "The Queen of Mean", family is jumping for joy at the news of her death.

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Bank at the Bank, Bank on the Computer, Bank on your Phone?

Since many people have cell phones nowadays, banks have come up with a new idea. People bank using their computers, so why not let them bank using their cell phones? It seems like real convience at first. Just think, if you're strande in the deserted highway with no signal on your phone, don't worry because you can still do your banking. At least you'll have something to do when you're waiting for the possibility of help riding by.

If you thought banking on your computer was easy, just wait and see what you could do with your phone. No seriously, you'll have to wait because I have no idea what phone banking will be like.

More For Your Money

It was a gambler's dream. A slot machine that gave you double credit. At least that's how it was at the Twin River Casino in Rhode Island. For example, if you put in $1 worth of credit, the machine said you put in $2. So basically people are getting more for their money. Usually anyone who won the extra money was a good sport and returned it.

Unbeknownst to the Casino, one gambler kept coming back to the machine again and again. With all the money he accumulated, he ended up buying the Casino. Now that machine is on display in the Casino's lobby.