We all know how family gatherings can be – full of joy, laughter, and sometimes, a dash of drama. This tale is about a young man, let’s call him ‘The Bean Counter’, who found himself in the middle of a family feud after a seemingly innocent game of guess-the-number-of-beans-in-a-jar took a surprising turn.
The Big Family Get-Together

The Family’s Gambling Tradition

The Bean Jar Bet

The Bean Counter’s Strategy

The Winning Bet

The Family’s Reaction

The Aftermath

The Dilemma ♂️

Bean Counter’s Win: A Stroke of Genius or a Breach of Trust?
The Bean Counter, as we’ve come to know him, found himself in a tricky situation after winning a family bet. His strategy, involving a quick Google search and some basic math, led him to victory, but not without stirring up some family drama. His relatives were not thrilled when they learned about his method, leading to a heated debate. His parents even suggested he return the money, claiming he didn’t earn it fairly. But he argues, he had access to the same information as everyone else. So, did he cross a line or was it a fair game? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
“NTA. No rule against it, technically a ‘guess’. Sore losers. “

Using freely available information in a game – NTA!

NTA, but revealing the trick caused family feuding
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NTA: Math and common sense vs. Google – who’s right?

NTA: Genius or Cheat? Family feud over bean jar bet.
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“ESH/NAH – Smart move, but feels a little greasy in game “

Impressive guesswork! The void fraction assumption made all the difference.

Accusations of cheating over bean jar bet, NTA

YTA for googling, but is it cheating or being creative?

Genius strategy in a family feud over bean jar bet!

Family feud over guessing vs. working out answer

“YTA for searching the answer, but I would’ve done it too.”

Betting genius shuts down complainers with a winning streak!

YTA for cheating and opening your mouth.

NTA. Use your knowledge to cook a bean casserole victory

NAH – Salted bean jar bet sparks spirited debate
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“YTA. The game is about fun, not calculating. “

“YTA – Totally against the spirit of the game and family. “

NTA. Just smart.

Using your brain to win? Not the a**hole!

“YTA – Genius or Cheat? You broke the unwritten rule! “

Genius or cheat? YTA violates spirit of the game.

YTA for taking a casual family game to a new level

“YTA. Cheating with Google and calculators? Not cool, dude. “

Last Updated on October 10, 2023 by Diply Social Team