We all know family gatherings can be a mix of joy and drama, but this story takes it to a whole new level. Picture this: a huge family with over 20 cousins, all coming together for a fun-filled day at their grandparents’ ranch. The usual activities include sports, grilling, and gambling. But this time, things took an unexpected turn when a bean-counting bet led to a major dispute.
The Family and the Ranch

Gambling at Gatherings

The Bean-Counting Bet

The Rules and the Stakes

A Calculated Approach

Crunching the Numbers

Placing the Bets

The Big Reveal

Sour Grapes

The Prize Money

The Defense

Bean Bet Brouhaha: Who’s in the Right?
So, our clever cousin used some math skills and a quick Google search to calculate the number of beans in the jar, winning the bet and nearly $1100. But the family’s reaction was less than thrilled, with one uncle even storming out of the room. The parents suggested returning the money, claiming it wasn’t earned fairly. But the cousin argued that everyone had access to the same information. What do you think? Let’s check out some of the top responses from the internet…
Outsmarted and accused of cheating? NTA, it’s just gambling

Using freely available information in a mystery game: fair play?

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Clever cousin accused of cheating in bean-counting bet. NTA defends.

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Impressive bean-counting skills and fair play defended.

Fair play or foul? Commenter defends cousin’s bean-counting win.


Strategic cousin wins bean-counting bet, NTA.


YTA for cheating but understandable given the high stakes

Betting on a horse? NTA cousin wins but gets backlash.

Commenter calls out cheating cousin in bean-counting bet.

NTA suggests a clever way to celebrate the win

Clever cousin accused of cheating in a bean-counting bet

A clever cousin’s bean-counting tactics spark debate.
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Debate over whether OP is the a**hole or not in a family bean-counting bet.

Clever cousin wins bean-counting bet, deemed NTA by commenter.

Clever cousin accused of cheating in bean-counting bet

Outsmarting the competition: NTA for using your brain!

Clever cousin cheats at bean-counting bet, but was it fair? YTA.

Casual family game turned serious. YTA for taking it too far.

Cheating in a bean-counting bet? YTA according to commenters

Outsmarting the competition or cheating? NTA or ESH?

Fair play for sports, but not for maths? NTA calls BS.

Clever cousin accused of cheating in bean-counting bet. YTA verdict.

Clever cousin accused of cheating during bean-counting bet

Using math is fair game in a bet, NTA

Clever cousin uses gambling skills to win bean-counting bet. NTA.

Guessing smart, not cheating. Keep the winnings!

Not the a**hole for calling out their hypocrisy

Clever cousin accused of cheating at bean-counting bet. YTA.


Family reunion turns into gambling disaster over bean-counting. NTA.
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Clever cousin wins bean-counting bet, praised for math skills


Bean-counting contest turns into high school science class

Winning a family bet leads to toxic backlash.

Math skills for the win! Cousin outsmarts mean family.

Clever cousin accused of cheating in bean-counting bet. NTA claps back.

Cheating at a family game night? YTA and it’s not cool
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Debate over whether clever cousin cheated in bean-counting bet.

Outsmarting the family: Youngest cousin wins bean-counting bet

Curious commenter questions bean jar transparency

Clever cousin’s cheating sparks YTA judgment

Clever cousin’s bean-counting bet sparks NAH debate

Commenter calls out cheating in a playful game

Family loyalty over internet opinions – commenter deems YTA.

Clever cousin accused of cheating in bean-counting bet. NTA defends.

Not the a**hole and unbothered.
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Nostalgic memories of childhood bean-counting competitions

Not the a**hole! But why did they need to count beans?

Being smart isn’t cheating NTA comment defended

Last Updated on May 11, 2023 by Diply Social Team