Novelty betting

As I'd backed Villarreal to beat a weak Sociedad at less than 2-1 before the start, the 11/2 when Sociedad went 1-0 up after about 5 minutes was a big price. I was confident in Villarreal winning over 90 minutes, so for treble the price at the start it effectively meant winning by an extra goal, over 85 minutes rather than 90, which turned out easily achievable.
Nice bets like that one can keep me going, and allow me the odd bet simply for the novelty value. When I saw Paddy Power had a market for the number of sprouts sold in Tesco this Christmas I had to have a small bet. I have no expectation in winning, in fact I can't even remember what I bet on, the importance and the value to me is simply the ridiculous fact that I have got a bet on how many brussels will be sold at Tesco this Christmas. And I'm excited to see that Blue Square are broadcasting a live elf race on Monday lunchtime. I think part of my desire to bet on strange events is probably some anti-materialist statement. I'm sure people would be aghast that I spend money on such frivolities, but I know that in terms of enjoyment noone could get more fun from a few quid than I will cheering on a little bloke in a silly costume running round an obstacle course on Monday lunchtime.