I was 9. I remember when the Family Channel (remember them?) had a contest, every day some logo would flash on the screen and you were supposed to call, and if you were the 9th caller, you won a free SNES with Mario World. I was utterly, absolutely convinced I would win, and like a schmuck, every day for three months I called every time, with sincere knowledge I would win, and I never did. Four years later I actually went and bought one:)