General

The problem with the contest is it's set up to get you all excited and think you have a great chance of winning. "I only need one piece to win a big price, that's it! I can just buy until I win for sure eventually!" But one piece from every decent prize, especially boardwalk, is so super rare that when the limited supply is made they're monitored and someone is there to make sure it's handed out. Working at McDonald's you realize how many cups are wasted.

But if you insist, the cheapest way to go is hash browns.

I've never seen the winners of the million dollars, or any of the grand prizes, on the news.

This thing is like, a business's season thing involving desires for christmas and thanksgiving.
It's also been around for a while now. I remember collecting a bunch o' them little tickets on the packages.
Throughout this time i recognize some news providers say many employees claim prizes. Many people collaborate on the internet.
Also, theres winning ticket production limits...

I think its all... whats that word... "shady"

If you want to win some prizes, collect some from garbage bins; buy many products; ask employees to have some containers; collab on forums;
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