Breaking the duck

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Well, it stops him being a lucky boy, at the very least. For the last few weeks, I’ve either been drowning in work or parenting duties (or both), which puts an uncomfortably low ceiling on comping time. And, as everyone knows, a lack of comping makes for a lack of prizes.

As a case in point, I’ve had just one proper win this month, although it’s fair to say that it *is* a bit of an animal. Which is to say, it *smells* like a bit of an animal. That’s right - I’ve won salami-scented cologne, or to give it its full name, Porc by Peperami.

To be sure, had I been on a winning streak, the giveaway would have been less eye-catching, but let’s just say I saw an opportunity: a photo contest where you had to show off your best impression of the Peperami animal. There aren’t many times where being bald is an advantage.

I’ll be honest: I’ve not actually sampled this inspired fragrance as I’m planning to gift it to a friend - a very special friend. However, the packaging is so excellent, and the press release so perfect, that I just had to share.

Without doubt, this is my oddest prize ever - it makes my lucky pants seem positively sober!

If you’re having a dry spell, do you get more tempted to comp off-piste? What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever won?