The Movie 50 Shades of Grey Helps a New Zealand Man Become Rich

Before you read: some questions to help you think about the topic and the words you might need.

How much do you think money is important in a relationship?

What things are important to you in a boy or girlfriend?

James McReynolds, a 33 year old man from Melbourne, had a life transforming experience just hours after leaving an evening showing of Fifty Shades of Grey, the newest romance film taking the world by storm.

After leaving the movie theater, James decided he wanted to become rich just like the movie’s main character, Christian Grey. James signed up for Jet Bingo, a popular New Zealand online gaming site, and he finally won $953,384.43. This lucky victory instantly skyrocketed his net worth to over a million dollars.

James explains, “While watching the movie I was so angry. The only reason women absolutely love this Christian Grey character is he’s rich. If he didn’t have money, he would just be another normal creepy stalker. But because he has money, he’s suddenly “sexy”. That made me realize how much women adore rich guys and I had the idea to get rich myself. I knew the easiest way would be through online gambling."

As soon as James got home from the movie, he got onto his computer and signed up to Jet Bingo, a popular New Zealand online casino, who was giving $30 to new players, with no credit card or deposit required. On his 12th spin, James hit the progressive jackpot, winning over $950,000 in less than 15 minutes! A day later, James received the massive sum of cash in his Commonwealth Bank checking account, officially reaching millionaire status.

“I chose Jet Bingo because they have a reputation for having the easiest online gambling in New Zealand. Plus they were giving $30 free to new players. My friends have all bragged about winning money from there, but usually just a few hundred or thousand at most. I had no idea I would win over $950,000!"

He also said, "I always had a tough time with women because I could not take them to nice places or wear nice clothes for our dates. Since winning the money, I already have 3 new dates ready for this week! And they’re gorgeous.”

James admits he is very thankful for the movie Fifty Shades of Grey being honest about an interesting, truth about society that people don’t like to talk about- “You can have women very attracted to you, even if you’re a bit strange or weird... as long as you have money"

He is also thankful for Jet Bingo for making him a millionaire. James’s story shows us that that anyone, no matter how rich or poor, can get lucky and become wealthy overnight.

Try to guess the meaning of the words in bold and match them with their closest meaning from the choices in the right. Some of the answers are very close and have similar meaning. The meaning of these words is how they are used in the reading. Some of these words have different meanings in the dictionary depending on how they are used.

 The answers are below the table.

A=6, B=1, C=8, D=3, E=7, F=5, G=4, H=2

Some example sentences using the new words or phrases from the meaning of how they are used in the reading to help you understand better.

1. Good quality make-up can really transform the beauty of a woman.

2. Psy took the world by storm with his horse dance song Gangnam Style.

3. Eight years ago the price of oil was skyrocketing, but now it is dropping rapidly.

4. I felt strange about him, there was something creepy about the way he looked at me.

5. I adored my mother, she always did her best for me.

6. It is dangerous to brag about your ability because then if you fail people will think you are a fool.

7. Many high school students have a tough time studying for the Korean SAT.

8. She was one of the most gorgeous models I have ever seen.

Some questions using the new words/phrases. Try to use the words/phrases in your answer.

1. Would you use plastic surgery if it could transform your appearance? Why or why not?

2. Why do you think Psy’s song Gangam Style took the world by storm?

3. How would you react if you fame or money skyrocketed overnight? What would you do?

4. What would you do if a creepy person was stalking you

5. How much do you agree or disagree that women adore men who are rich?

6. How do people feel about bragging in your culture?

7. Describe a tough time in your life?

8. Do you think that gorgeous women have a tough time getting lovers that are honest or true? Why or why not?