I am one of those people who never wins in these send-an-sms, dial-to-win, this-is-your-lucky-day, if-you-don't-call-us-today-you-will-die competitions; at least until now.
Some time last year I was on my way back from the doctor's, down with viral fever and the chills, listening to Radio Indigo. Over the air a competition was announced, a line was played and we had to a guess the movie. I don't remember the line now but I instantly knew it was from the Matrix, not because Matrix is one of my favourite movies, it really isn't, but it just sounded very "Matrixy"; with cooling glasses, black leather jackets and i-can-do-anything-in-slow-motion graphics; oh whatever!
So I was on air, sounding extremely sick and stiffling a cough. I won two tickets to watch any movie at PVR Cinemas or so I thought. After waiting for several days and convincing myself that it was free after all, I got a call from PVR asking me which movie I wanted to book. Conveniently for him (the guy from PVR) all the good movies and prime shows were "fully booked".
After promising to call me again he hung up and never called back.
Just my luck I thought, see I never win in these competitions.
I still listen to Radio Indigo though because the RJ's blabber a lot less and play some good music, not all the time but most of the time.
Of course, there were more competitions that followed and I sent in answers wrong and right, but never won; yeah, I know you can't win with wrong answers.
And then last month while I was driving back home from work another question was asked, "Name Madonna's song which is all about fashion and movies".
I was a huge Madonna fan as a little girl. Have tried copying her moves from "Material Girl" and "Like a Virgin", when my parents were out and had no clue that they left a gyrating, pouting monster back at home.
So, I immediately pulled my car over to the side of the road in what I would like to think as a very cool, action movie style move, minus the screeching, whirling and kicking up the dust. Once stopped I sent in the answer; duh! it's "Vogue".
A few minutes later my name was announced on the radio and I won a goodie bag from an upcoming designer. I asked my brother to pick up the bag for me and the goodie bag was all I could think of while driving home.
There might be some great designer tops, a dress maybe and when I was home all those dreams were squished.
In the bag, were two-shirts with sun-sign prints, size SMALL! Well, SMALL is definitely not my size though I have been hoping to get there ever since I was 12. Apart from the t-shirts there was a polka dot belt, which went around about 3 quarters of my waste and shiny hair clips, did grown-ups wear these things?
Well, all of them were given away, the generous soul that I am.
And yesterday while listening to Radio Indigo, there was yet another competition which was giving away gift vouchers to a shoe store of an international brand. I sent in the correct answer and won! I couldn't believe it.
I now have to collect my voucher. At least this time I am going to own a new pair of shoes!
