CuriositiesMAR 22, 2023

People Who Won A Year’s Supply Of Something Share How It Went Down (35 Stories)

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When I was a kid, it seemed like winning some sort of sweepstakes was a lot more common than it actually is. Many commercials convinced me that by simply eating my favorite breakfast cereal, I could be rewarded with a free trip to Disney World, tickets to a Jonas Brothers concert, or perhaps even a lifetime supply of something delicious. And while I, unfortunately, never was able to cash in on an unlimited supply of my favorite snack or a household essential, some lucky individuals out there were.

Reddit users who were winners of year or lifetime supplies of products have been sharing what their experiences were like, so we’ve gathered some of the most interesting responses down below. Keep reading to also find an interview with Frank Cazares, who once won a lifetime supply of toilet paper, and be sure to upvote the replies that make you thankful you never won a year's supply of ice cream!

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People Who Won A Year’s Supply Of Something Share How It Went Down (35 Stories)

I won a year's worth of free pizza from a delicious take-and-bake pizza place near my house. I was given 104 coupons for a free large pizza (16") with up to five toppings. For the first month or so, I had some friends over, and we just drank and had fun with free pizza. By the time the fourth month hit (I'd used about six months of punches at that point), I started giving away pizzas to family, friends, and just about anyone else I could think of. It was a pretty sweet year for me. Playing the angel of free pizzas was a great feeling.

pruriENT_questions, Oleksandr Pidvalnyi

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#2

I won a years supply of Marmite. The jar should arrive tomorrow.

anon, Bill Bradford

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To learn more about what it's like to win a lifetime supply of a product, we reached out to Frank Cazares, who once won a lifetime supply of toilet paper, and he was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda. "I entered the Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest in 2014, in which we had to construct a wearable wedding dress made from toilet paper, glue, thread, and tape only!" he shared. "Out of several thousand entrees, I was a top ten finalist and won a lifetime supply of toilet paper. I was excited to win, and thought it was a funny and quirky, but useful prize!"

#3

I once won a year of free groceries. They gave me 52 $100 dollar gift cards to use anyway I wanted.

I was single and ate and drank like a goddamn king that year. Nobody went hungry when I was around.

Abetterway_thisway

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#4

I got a Big Mac a week for a year... I usually got them and gave them to a homeless guy on the corner...

DrRetrobeef, rob_rob2001

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We were also curious about the process of how the company delivered the toilet paper to Frank. "I received a phone call several months after the contest from UPS asking if I could come to their local warehouse to pick up some toilet paper because there was too much to deliver," he told Bored Panda. "I arrived in my Mini Cooper, and out came the UPS man with two pallets of boxed toilet paper! I looked back and forth between my car and the pallet and had no idea how it was all going to fit! I ended up unboxing hundreds of rolls of TP and shoving them into every crevice of my Mini. It ended up taking several trips! After that, I would periodically receive several boxes by UPS for about another 4 years."

#5

One of my friends won a $5,000 a week for life in the NY Lottery a few years back. It's actually only for 40 years, but that's plenty of time to save for retirement and live a long happy life. He's doing well because he isn't acting like a lotto winner, it's as if it was the social security he was receiving previously (he's disabled).

He still has his friends, too. It pretty much went as best as possible.

anon

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#6

I know this homeless guy named Rob and I will sometimes give him a Timbit. Once I gave him a box of 10 and he offered me a year's supply of hugs. I haven't collected yet, but I think the offer is still on the table.

StickleyMan, MART PRODUCTION

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"I was surprised to get the first 2 pallets and after that, I carefully read the contest provisions," Frank went on to explain. "Turns out the supply was based on average toilet paper use and my life expectancy (I was the youngest contestant). Over the next 4 years, I received all that amount of TP!"

Frank also noted that he had to get creative when story the toilet paper. "I was in college at the time, and all the TP boxes became GREAT side tables and furniture in my apartment," he shared. "I had plenty of TP for myself, and I gave away a lot as While Elephant gifts."

#7

Web developer here. I made a website for a local pizza chain. The owner paid me then asked for support. I gave him a price ($75/hr) and he suggested free pizza for life. I took it. I've enjoyed excellent quality free pizza about ten times since 2006. He's had me do about an hour's worth of maintenance. I just walk into one of his stores, order a pie and when they ask for payment I say "call Tom!" They do, they talk then they hand me the pizza. It's kind of cool actually.

NinjaCorgi, Engin Akyurt

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#8

Yeah, I won a year's supply of Kraft mac and cheese at Wrigley Field several years back. It was literally 365 boxes of mac and cheese delivered to my house several weeks later. We kept 50 boxes and gave the other 315 to our local soup kitchen. Who in the world eats 365 boxes of mac and cheese a year?

ConstitutionalSchism, Throwaway1420945

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We also asked Frank if there is anything in particular he would love to win a lifetime supply of. "I'm a costume designer, and while I wouldn't mind getting another lifetime supply of TP, it would be great to get a lifetime supply of sequins, trims, and beautiful fabrics so that I can continue making fun and unique designs," he shared.

And thankfully, Frank's toilet paper winnings live in his memory as a positive experience. "The women who created and run the Toilet Paper Wedding dress contest each year, Laura Gawne and Susan Bradford, have been wonderful to me and the other contestants— supportive, organized, creative, and a lot of fun!"

If you'd like to learn more about Frank and check out some of his costume designs, be sure to visit his website right here.

#9

Dominos Pizza.

It was about 5 years ago and I'm pretty sure the contest was rigged for us to win. It was a Christmas raffle type of thing held by a church group. A few weeks prior, I was in a really bad car accident. I was driving and hit a patch of ice and hit a tree. My younger brother was in the passenger seat and had a broken skull, eye socket, jaw, nose, cheek bone, etc. Had to be life-flighted and have major surgery (He survived and is fine now).

So then Christmas rolls around and our old church which we hadn't attended regularly in years tells us we won the pizza raffle. Basically we got a HUGE book of coupons but could only use one a week. So it was like a free large 1 topping every week. Which came in handy and was pretty sweet and a great gesture as well.

anon, The Pizza Review

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#10

£40,000 per year for life on a £10 national lottery scratch card! It was that or £1m up front. I had just turned 21 at the time so my Dad made me take the annuity because I'd just spunk the £1m in a couple of years left to my own devices. Now it's good, it takes care of my mortgage every year so my salary is just for me and the family. We get a couple of nice holidays a year but don't live to excess.

27 yo now so I'm sure I'll see over £1m over the next 40/50/60 years

Gymrat1010

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#11

I won free toilet paper for a family for life, which is 62 rolls a month.

I give them to a homeless shelter.

anon

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#12

I won a year's supply of gas. Lasted my jeep a whole two weeks.

couldntrememberpass, Rodolfo Quirós

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#13

In the mid 90's I won a free year of DSL internet from a Citibank promo that actually lasted for 3 years before they found out that they didn't cut off the connection. That was awesome.

hello_service_desk

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#14

I was one of the first 100 customers to a Dennys' restaurant a few years ago and won a year's worth of grand slams. The restaurant was a block from my house and on my way to school so often I'd just pick it up to go and bring it to class. It was awesome.

anon, vaporwave_enthusiast

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#15

A new restaurant opened up down the block, and they gave free chicken wings for a year to the first 100 people in line. I went every week for 52 weeks. I tried every flavor and combination of flavors they had, and I still love chicken wings. They got their money back in beers sold I'm sure.

Flynhigh30, Harry Dona

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#16

I won a year supply of heart worm medication for my cats. It was from a scratch off at the vet.

IAmABadBitch, Mustafa ezz

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#17

I won a year's worth of chocolate. I'm not a huge fan of chocolate; I'm more of a savory person myself. So, I was expecting my winnings to last well over a year. It ended up lasting less than a month. Everyone kept taking a few bars here and there, thinking I wouldn't notice since there was so much. By the time I actually went to get some for myself, there were two bars and a pack of hot chocolate mix left.

rocketboobies, Pixabay

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#18

When my dad was a young ~~stallion~~ bull, he got drunk and sent Miller a letter suggesting they make square cans, to be different and make packaging more efficient.

They liked his idea, but tried it and said it wouldn't work. Sent him a year supply of a Miller beer of his choice!

anon, Ali Utku Selen

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#19

Won a movie theatre pass for a year (me and a guest). It was awesome. Was at the movies at least 3x a week (nearly everyday during the hot summer).

anon

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#20

Won a years supply of dog food when I was 10 and tried to convince my mom that it was the perfect time to finally get a dog, as it must be a sign. We did not get a dog. I gave the vouchers to my neighbor.

Otopython, muhannad alatawi

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