No no. I UNDERSTAND

With the powerball (?) jackpot up super high a friend asked me to give them numbers to play.

I said if they win with my numbers then I would like one quarter of the money and an elephant.

They decided to negotiate my request.

Them:  I will give you a quarter of the money and you can buy your own elephant.

Me: I will take one third of the money and you can buy me an elephant.

Them:  That is more money!

Me: Ok.  I will take one third of the money, buy my own elephant and you can buy me a pony.

Them:  What is wrong with you?

Me:  Ok.  One third of the overall jackpot.  You pay all taxes.  I will buy my own elephant and pony and you will pay for their upkeep.

Them:  HUGE SIGH.  I don't think you understand negotiations.

Me:  Ok. . .half the money post taxes and I will buy and keep up my own animals and you can pay my race entries for life.

Them:  I would rather pay for elephant upkeep.

Me: SOLD!!!