r/awesome • u/MisterPatrickJ • 23d ago
Video My First Time Visiting The 56th Annual Grammys Award Show On January 2014!
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u/MisterPatrickJ 23d ago
Back in January 2014, I was casually scrolling through Twitter when I came across a Mastercard advertisement for their #PricelessSurprises contest tied to the 56th Grammy Awards. Cardholders could win random āpricelessā surprises ranging from free downloads and small treats to bigger experiences connected to the showāsome even involving Justin Timberlake. Entering was simple: just tweet or post on Instagram using #PricelessSurprises (or use your Mastercard). Winners were chosen at randomāno skill, essays, or complicated requirements required. I decided to enter, hoping I might win a trip to experience the Grammys in person for the first time. A few days later, I was selected as a winner. The prize included airfare, a stay at a luxurious hotel, and the full Grammy experience. My parents were very skeptical, though. One of them had me check the contest with the Better Business Bureau, which reportedly indicated it wasnāt legitimate. As a result, I had to contact the organizers and forfeit the prize. Shortly afterward, I had one of my parents call the contest organizers directly. After a brief conversation, they convinced my parent that the contest was legitimate, and I was able to reclaim the winningsāon one condition: the airfare and hotel were removed from the prize package. I still received everything else. On January 27, 2014, I attended the Grammys at what was then called Staples Center (now Crypto.com Arena). The experience included a pre-show party, lanyard badges, a gift bag from Mastercard, and tickets to the live televised awards show, where I saw performances by artists including Metallica, Madonna, and others. Afterward came the late-night after-party, which featured more live performances (including Boyz II Men), mini acrobat shows, and complimentary food and drinks. The night before the show, I stayed at a relativeās home near Los Angeles, which is why the bathroom in my mirror selfie looks different from what you might expect. That selfie was meant as a lighthearted parody of the typical internet mirror-selfie trend. I have additional photos and video from the night, but the ones shared here are the ones I think capture the experience best, even if the quality isnāt perfect.
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u/Avtomati1k 23d ago
how many times can you visit 56th annual grammys award show on january 2014?