# Would you accept a $250 Mil jackpot if it came with a mandatory sex change? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 12, 2017, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333 "2017-04-12T17:21:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Atomic\_Alex](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atomic_alex/32/175_2.png) [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/21 "2017-04-12T18:06:08Z")
> [@SpoilerVirgin](#): > > Absolutely. I enjoy being a girl, but I’ve often thought that it would be cool to try being a boy for a while. For that much money, it would be an easy decision. I agree, but as per the OP the change is effectively permenant. Edited: I’d better clarify, I have nothing but understanding and respect for people who change sex today, but the process is very far from easy and perfect. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/22 "2017-04-12T18:16:19Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > Magically pain and complication free. Pay for your own facelifts. You said “well, at least physically.” I assume that means I won’t be immune to the horrific ravages of gender dysphoria. I’d rather not risk becoming suicidal any time soon. No thanks. What good are vast riches if I’m unable to enjoy them? ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/23 "2017-04-12T18:17:50Z")
Not interested. ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/24 "2017-04-12T18:43:32Z")
I voted no, because cutting off my penis is one of the things I wouldn’t do for any amount of money. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/25 "2017-04-12T18:54:49Z")
I’m perfectly comfortable as a cis guy, thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Tranquilis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tranquilis/32/3639_2.png) [@Tranquilis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tranquilis)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/26 "2017-04-12T18:58:43Z")
Nope. 1. I’m happy with my gender 2. I don’t need US$250M Would I _like_ US$250M…? Uhh… Maybe not. _Probably_ not, depending on how you offer it. That kind of money changes your life situation dramatically, and I frankly don’t have that much need. US$2.5M? Sure. I’ll take that. US$25M…? Hmmm. Could we make that $10M, instead? ---
**Author:** ![MoonMoon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moonmoon/32/2959_2.png) [@MoonMoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoonMoon)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/27 "2017-04-12T18:59:33Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > As already stated, the op will be magically clear of complications and will be 100% successful. Okay, well, your facelift comment made me think it would just be a plumbing change without taking the other issues into account. For that amount of money, I repeat, why wouldn’t I do it, in that case? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/28 "2017-04-12T19:02:34Z")
> [@MoonMoon](#): > > Okay, well, your facelift comment made me think it would just be a plumbing change without taking the other issues into account. For that amount of money, I repeat, why wouldn’t I do it, in that case? 🙂 You would get the proper treatments that come before and after the surgery…but I won’t make you taller, shorter or anything of that nature. ---
**Author:** ![kanicbird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/5f8ce5/32.png) [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/29 "2017-04-12T19:06:18Z")
I wonder how much this would change if the option was to be magically transformed into the opposite gender. ---
**Author:** ![monstro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba9def/32.png) [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/30 "2017-04-12T19:13:35Z")
Hell yes. Swapping out my genitalia doesn’t mean I have to change my identity. I can still dress the same and continue calling myself by the same name/pronouns while having a penis. And presumably my hormones would be as they are now. Sign me up. ---
**Author:** ![PapSett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/31 "2017-04-12T19:20:26Z")
Sure would. I’m not attached enough to any part of my body, and not sexually active, so why not?? ---
**Author:** ![Tranquilis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tranquilis/32/3639_2.png) [@Tranquilis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tranquilis)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/32 "2017-04-12T19:21:55Z")
> [@monstro](#): > > Hell yes. Swapping out my genitalia doesn’t mean I have to change my identity. I can still dress the same and continue calling myself by the same name/pronouns while having a penis. And presumably my hormones would be as they are now. Sign me up. Gender reassignment normally comes with hormone therapy as well. You might not find it as comfortable as you think. ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/33 "2017-04-12T19:24:47Z")
> [@PapSett](#): > > Sure would. I’m not attached enough to any part of my body, and not sexually active, so why not?? So you would cut off your head for $250 Million? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/34 "2017-04-12T19:27:14Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > Just like it says-$250,000,000(after taxes), but it comes with a mandatory sex change operation to change you successfully(well, at least physically) from the sex opposite of the one you now have. By the way, if that isn’t enough moolah tell us how much it _would_ take, please. Yeah, I’m happy being a dude, but not super-attached to it. You could buy me off for a lot less; anything that would lead to my having no money worries the rest of my life would work. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Kobayashi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/35 "2017-04-12T19:27:33Z")
You can have my penis when you pry it from my cold, dead hands! ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/36 "2017-04-12T19:44:48Z")
> [@Mr.Kobayashi](#): > > You can have my penis when you pry it from my cold, dead hands! Uhhh…no-you can keep it. ---
**Author:** ![Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/df705f/32.png) [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/37 "2017-04-12T19:50:15Z")
Heck yeah. I mean, I really like being a woman, but for that much cash? I would talk it all over with Husband first, make sure he was on board, but I think it would work. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/38 "2017-04-12T20:22:44Z")
I’m happy with me the way I am, my wife doesn’t have the least bit of sexual interest in women, and she and I aren’t hurting for money. No deal. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/6bbea6/32.png) [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Living_Well_Is_Best_Revenge)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/39 "2017-04-12T20:23:25Z")
I think I’d find a way to make it work for that amount. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Kobayashi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/40 "2017-04-12T20:24:44Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > Uhhh…no-you can keep it. Well if you could pass the message to those who want $250 mil for it, it’d be much appreciated. 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333.md?page=3)