The Great Google Swag™ Odyssey: A Cynic's Travelogue

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The Great Google Swag™ Odyssey: A Cynic's Travelogue

Timeline:

1. Jan 3rd: You, in a moment of misplaced optimism, click "confirm order" on a Google prize. An email arrives, promising delivery in a nebulous "6-8 weeks." Why this timeframe? Like tears in the rain, nobody knows.
2. March 5th: After radio silence and a gnawing suspicion you've been scammed, a valiant soul named Indumathi B. emerges from the Google Gulag. They declare your prize will arrive "mid-March." This, of course, extends the estimated arrival time to a cool "11-13 weeks." Still, no explanation is offered, just like a participation trophy - participation is all that matters.
3. April 2nd: Just when you've convinced yourself the prize is a figment of your imagination, Google throws you a curveball. Apparently, your address is incorrect! Why, pray tell, did it take three months to discover this earth-shattering detail? Don't worry, the answer, like the prize itself, remains a mystery. (Spoiler alert: the address was probably correct all along.)
4. April 21st: You've aged a decade, your hair is turning white, and the prize is nowhere to be seen. Emails are met with the deafening silence of a black hole. Delivery timeframe? Who needs one when you've got the thrill of the unknown!

The Reason (or Lack Thereof):

1. Google: They've already achieved their goal - you clicked, you participated, you became another statistic in their data-driven world. Who cares if you actually get the prize? It's a participation trophy in the grand game of corporate marketing.
2. Printos: Deadlines? Schmeadlines! As long as Google coughs up the fee, who cares if the prize arrives on time (or at all)? It's like getting paid for showing up late - a dream come true for any cynic.

Conclusion:

Welcome to the world of Google Swag™, where timelines are as mythical as unicorns and customer service is a cruel joke. Buckle up, grab a cynicism-fueled beverage, and enjoy the ride. This prize (or lack thereof) might just be the greatest adventure you never asked for.

[kc3 · Accepted solution]

OK, you are disappointed. Maybe really disappointed. Things did not go great, you have been looking forward to some prize that has not come. All understandable. But in your own words, this is about a participation trophy. Plus, you might have learned some skills worth far more. Have a nice day, do not let it get ruined over this. 

[kc3 · Accepted solution]

OK, you are disappointed. Maybe really disappointed. Things did not go great, you have been looking forward to some prize that has not come. All understandable. But in your own words, this is about a participation trophy. Plus, you might have learned some skills worth far more. Have a nice day, do not let it get ruined over this. 

[raven_knit · Accepted solution]

My Brother! Hugs....