I accidentally scoffed a Cadbury’s Creme egg worth £10,000 – I feel like an idiot
A STUDENT cliams they accidentally gobbled a Cadbury’s Creme Egg worth £10,000.
The devastated 21-year-old said they were “at their lowest point in life” following the expensive mistake.
The poster claims they scoffed a very expensive Creme Egg[/caption]In January, Cadbury’s announced it had hidden 146 limited edition chocolates across the country, and shoppers could win up to £10,000 if they find one.
The special egg is made of half white chocolate and half milk chocolate – and it’s full of the classic sugary filling.
In an anonymous Reddit post the unnamed egg-gobbler wrote: “I am an international student studying in the UK, and so I don’t really keep up with the ads here.
“A few months ago, Cadbury released 146 prize-winning eggs across the country with the chance of winning a range of cash prizes including £10,000 (which is half my university tuition).
“Long story short, I was scrolling through Instagram today and saw the prize-winning egg that looked identical to the one I ate a couple of hours ago.
“I don’t actually know what else to say other than utter defeat. I think I have officially hit the lowest point in the short 21 years of my life.”
Winners who snag the rare treats are urged not to take a bite, and instead need to call a number on a ticket under the foil.
Last year, Cadbury’s gave away golden Creme Eggs and winners bagged £5,000 when they found one.
A lucky mum won £5,000 just before Christmas when she found a hidden golden ticket in an Aldi chocolate bar.
The special eggs are half white and half milk chocolate[/caption]