A bad swig
Among the press releases we've received via email for one reason or another:
"With football season quickly approaching, Newcastle Brown Ale is launching an incredible sweepstakes that will award one lucky beer-drinking, football-loving person a brand new home entertainment system (complete with a 50-inch Philips Plasma TV) and the ultimate Super Bowl party catered at the winner’s own home."
OK, we're listening ...
"And just in case the killer party makes one’s significant other a bit jealous, Newcastle is including a $250 gift card for a local cleaning service to tidy up once the party is over."
Hmmm. Not bad. Continue ...
"To further keep the peace, Newcastle has thrown in a five-day trip to Beverly Hills along with $2,500 in spending money for use at some of the world’s premier retail shops. Thus the winner receives “one prize that gets you into trouble and one prize that gets you out of trouble� with a raging Super Bowl party and a great vacation to follow."
Wow, that is the best of both worlds ... what do I do to enter?
"For complete contest information please visit www.newcastlebrown.com .
OK, I'm there and I'm filling out the form and there's this fine print in red letters ...
"This promotion void in CA ...."
Guess which beer I'm using now to unclog hair drains in the bathroom sink?