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These first set of plays are always just me doing lotto but backed by my trading style. But my ritual is breakfast made while I watch my Lotto tickets. While I'm doing that I'm strategizing and drinking coffee. So, context aside here we go.

u/Dreighen — 2 days ago

So I was just frying fish for dinner while my Disney solitaire was playing under the sea in the stage I'm on and that got me to 🤔...I had AI do the write up for me since I am still cooking but it's my theory - king Triton clapped Ursula Cheeks then bounced after he realized she was cray cray...

AND URSULA IS REALL ARIEL'S REAL MOM - sorry caps, my hands have fish fry on them! Anyhow, think about how much they look like when they're on land (Ursula land form and Ariel's) Ok here's my theory again formatted by AI for articulating and my catfish fry ain't got the time I needs to eat boi!

Here is a write-up of your theory, formatted as a "Deep Dive" theory block:

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## THEORY: The "Ghosted Queen" of Atlantica

The Premise: Forget the "sibling" or "banishment" tropes. This theory suggests that the bitter rivalry between King Triton and Ursula isn't political—it’s a messy, romantic fallout. In this version of history, Ursula wasn’t just a palace resident; she was Triton’s secret lover (and potentially the true mother of Ariel).

The Breakdown:

* The Hookup: Long before the events of the film, a younger, perhaps more idealistic Ursula and Triton had a passionate affair. Triton, the powerful King of the Sea, eventually grew tired of her "darker" magical tendencies or simply didn't want to commit to a relationship that challenged his royal image.

* The "Clap & Ghost": After a final encounter, Triton essentially "clapped the cheeks," laughed, and never called her back. He banished her to the outskirts of the kingdom to keep his reputation clean, leaving her discarded and humiliated.

* The Visual Proof: When Ursula transforms into "Vanessa" to trick Prince Eric, she doesn't choose a random look. She transforms into a human who bears a striking resemblance to Ariel—the same facial structure, the same big eyes, and the same enchanting voice. If she was Ariel’s biological mother, she isn't just stealing Ariel's voice; she’s reclaiming her own youthful beauty that Triton once loved.

* The Revenge: Ursula’s obsession with the Trident isn't just about power; it’s about making Triton feel the same helplessness she felt when he threw her away. Every time she mocks his "precious little daughter," she’s twisting the knife in a man who replaced her and tried to erase her from his history.

The Verdict: This turns The Little Mermaid into a classic tale of a woman scorned. Ursula isn't a villain because she’s evil; she’s a villain because Triton treated her like a one-night stand, and now she’s back to collect the child support in the form of his kingdom.

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How does that look for your theory? Do you think the other six sisters would have been in on the secret, or did Triton keep them completely in the dark?

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u/Dreighen — 10 days ago
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Quick note on how I approach home run picks, because I see a lot of people just naming big hitters and hoping one leaves the yard.

That’s not really what this is.

I’m not trying to predict *who* hits a home run.

I’m trying to identify *when the conditions make it more likely for someone to hit one.*

There’s a difference.

What I generally look for (high level):

- Matchup context (who’s on the mound, not just the hitter)

- Game environment (park, weather, how the ball is carrying)

- Hitter profile (power vs contact, recent form)

- How the game is likely to play out (tight vs open scoring)

From there, it’s less about certainty and more about:

→ putting yourself in spots where the probability is better than it looks

Some days you’ll miss completely.

Other days one swing pays for everything.

That’s just the nature of HR plays — high variance, but high leverage.

Main takeaway:

If you’re only asking “who’s due?” or “who’s a big name?”

you’re skipping the part that actually matters.

It’s not guessing.

It’s positioning.

Still refining this, but figured I’d share the way I think about it.

Curious how others approach HR props without just chasing names.

u/Dreighen — 21 days ago
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I did a bit more research for this lotto ticket, which only varies slightly from the other one. Only I invested 10.00 more dollars into it to boost the payout based on my research. But yeah, I'll take a partial cash out if it comes available. If you tail I am not guaranteeing any outcome nor offering this as financial advice. This is an experiment in probability. And to partially validate my analytics. Good Luck.

u/Dreighen — 21 days ago
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Surak Round Robin Breakdown (MLB – May 1)

Not posting picks — posting structure.

This is how I’m approaching MLB using a round robin under a probability framework instead of single-shot bets.

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What is a Round Robin (simple):

Instead of one parlay, you split combinations across the same group of teams.

Example with 4 teams:

- 6 two-leg combos

- 4 three-leg combos

- 1 four-leg (optional)

You don’t need everything to hit — just enough combinations to stay profitable.

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My Candidate Pool (Edge-Based, Not Random):

- Arizona (Gallen + Wrigley wind IN)

- San Diego (organizational + bullpen edge)

- Tampa Bay (home stability, McClanahan)

- Philadelphia (downgraded slightly due to injuries)

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Structure (≈ $30 total allocation):

2-Leg Base (majority exposure):

- ARI + SD

- ARI + TB

- SD + TB

- PHI + SD

- PHI + TB

- ARI + PHI

These are the backbone. You want 2–3 of these hitting consistently.

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3-Leg Layer (smaller size):

- ARI + SD + TB

- PHI + SD + TB

- ARI + PHI + SD

- ARI + PHI + TB

This is where profit acceleration happens when the read is right.

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4-Leg (optional, small):

- ARI + PHI + TB + SD

Pure asymmetry play. Not required for profitability.

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Why this works:

- You’re not predicting outcomes

- You’re distributing probability across combinations

- You reduce variance vs single parlays

- You still capture upside if your core read is correct

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Key Adjustment Today:

- Wrigley wind blowing IN → boosts Arizona edge

- Phillies downgraded slightly (Realmuto + bullpen issues)

So exposure is slightly tilted toward:

SD / TB / ARI core

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Bottom Line:

This isn’t about hitting one ticket.

It’s about structuring outcomes so you don’t need to.

That’s the shift from gambling → trading.

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u/Dreighen — 21 days ago