# 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:** 3
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/41 "2017-04-12T20:26:31Z")
Naw. People are dying because they can’t be the gender they don’t want to be. I couldn’t trivialize it with a payout like this. Even if I donated it all to their cause. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/42 "2017-04-12T20:31:40Z")
I’m happy with my gender but not unwilling to change it, presuming I get to choose the surgeon or magician. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/43 "2017-04-12T20:33:36Z")
With that sum of money, I could live exceptionally comfortably, and still have enough money to support charities that are important to me. I’m a straight man, and while I’ve never really had any consideration that I might _want_ to be a woman, I freely admit that I’ve always been curious. Given the specifics of the hypothetical: sure, I’d do it. ---
**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, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/44 "2017-04-12T20:33:58Z")
What really (pleasantly) surprises me is that lack of inquiry as to penis or breast size. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/45 "2017-04-12T20:35:56Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > What really (pleasantly) surprises me is that lack of inquiry as to penis or breast size. I _would_ insist on beautiful labia. ---
**Author:** ![SpoilerVirgin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@SpoilerVirgin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpoilerVirgin)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/46 "2017-04-12T20:38:25Z")
> [@Atomic\_Alex](#): > > 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. Oh, I understand, I just meant that since I think it would be kind of cool to be male, I’d be willing to do it permanently for $250 million. ---
**Author:** ![Folly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folly/32/3219_2.png) [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/47 "2017-04-12T20:40:34Z")
I voted yes upon my minute long deep introspection. However, I do know that I would give my wife absolute veto power if she didn’t want me to do it. ---
**Author:** ![octopus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/octopus/32/3716_2.png) [@octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/octopus)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/48 "2017-04-12T20:43:56Z")
I’d be a scary looking woman. Think of the children! So, I’d have to pass. How much for just a set of a breasts though? ---
**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, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/49 "2017-04-12T20:48:29Z")
> [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > Yeah, I’m happy being a dude, but not super-attached to it Why would you no longer be a dude? ---
**Author:** ![August\_West](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/august_west/32/18069_2.png) [@August\_West](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/August_West)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/50 "2017-04-12T20:54:13Z")
I would be a terrible woman, so I think I’ll just stay a poor man. ---
**Author:** ![SloppyJoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7cd45c/32.png) [@SloppyJoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SloppyJoes)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/51 "2017-04-12T20:54:58Z")
Ewwww. Fuck to the no. ---
**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, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/52 "2017-04-12T21:06:23Z")
> [@Tranquilis](#): > > Gender reassignment normally comes with hormone therapy as well. You might not find it as comfortable as you think. But the OP didn’t say hormones were a part of the deal. I’m taking a literal interpretation of his hypothetical. ---
**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, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/53 "2017-04-12T21:07:06Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > I _would_ insist on beautiful labia. All things being fair, For that to happen I would have to insist that you currently possess a beautiful penis…verified by an independent judge and six witnesses. ---
**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, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/54 "2017-04-12T21:13:17Z")
> [@monstro](#): > > But the OP didn’t say hormones were a part of the deal. I’m taking a literal interpretation of his hypothetical. _shrug_ So am I - I’m bringing what I know of gender reassignment to the question. Anyway - whatever answer you feel suits, knock your socks off. Or anything else. 😛 ---
**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, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/55 "2017-04-12T21:17:27Z")
> [@Tranquilis](#): > > _shrug_ So am I - I’m bringing what I know of gender reassignment to the question. > > Anyway - whatever answer you feel suits, knock your socks off. Or anything else. 😛 I think **Tranquilis** is correct-“You can’t have one without the…oooooother” ---
**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, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/56 "2017-04-12T21:20:19Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > I think **Tranquilis** is correct-“You can’t have one without the…oooooother” _ooooh-kay_. That was officially creepy. :eek: 😃 ---
**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, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/57 "2017-04-12T21:21:06Z")
> [@SpoilerVirgin](#): > > Oh, I understand, I just meant that since I think it would be kind of cool to be male, I’d be willing to do it permanently for $250 million. Ah OK, sorry I misunderstood you 🙂 And thinking about this further a person could do a lot of good in the world, for their family, friends and others with that amount of money even if they weren’t personally comfortable in their new form, so I may do it for that reason alone. Although I’m still a little confused by exactly what the OP is suggesting, I’m pretty small and slightly built so I don’t think that would transfer very well, and if its just the state of the art of modern abilities I don’t think its possible to have children either. Depends on how much I feel like self-sacrificing in that case. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Strangelove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.strangelove/32/6613_2.png) [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/58 "2017-04-12T21:45:05Z")
> [@Johnny\_Bravo](#): > > I assume that means I won’t be immune to the horrific ravages of gender dysphoria. Gender dysmorphia seems to require at least two ingredients: being born in the wrong body, and having a strong sense of gender identity. It seems from this thread alone that there’s wide variation in the latter; some are really tied to being a dude/girl, while others don’t really care that much. I’d go for it. I’ve lived the first half my life as a dude; why not try the other as a girl? I think it would be great if technology progressed to the point where sex changes and other physical transformations were as easy as getting a haircut. ---
**Author:** ![Crazy\_Canuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crazy_canuck/32/5282_2.png) [@Crazy\_Canuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crazy_Canuck)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/59 "2017-04-12T22:02:44Z")
As long as it’s cash up front, I’m game. I like my penis just fine, but it’s not worth hundreds of millions to me. Money may not buy happiness, but I’d still rather cry in the back of a limo than on a bicycle. I suspected more women would take the OP up on their offer then men, and reading the comments it certainly looks like that is the case. ---
**Author:** ![Folly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folly/32/3219_2.png) [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-accept-a-250-mil-jackpot-if-it-came-with-a-mandatory-sex-change/784333/60 "2017-04-12T22:05:22Z")
> [@Dr.Strangelove](#): > > Gender dysmorphia seems to require at least two ingredients: being born in the wrong body, and having a strong sense of gender identity. It seems from this thread alone that there’s wide variation in the latter; some are really tied to being a dude/girl, while others don’t really care that much. Not to speak for anyone else, but I think many of the yes’s are taking the gamble that compensated, voluntary gender dysmorphia is a lot more livable than involuntary. [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=2) [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=4)