Years ago, a soft rock station here aired a contest promo telling listeners they could "win a day off, pending (their) supervisor's approval."
I still wonder how that worked. How can even an exemplary employee win a day off, when the radio station has no connection with the winner's employer? Even if a supervisor granted his or her approval, did the station compensate the employer for the worker's missed time or provide a temporary employee to work in the winner's absence?
Imagine this flawed contest idea being taken to extremes. (i.e. "If you've had a perfect driving record for at least 10 years, with no accidents or tickets on your record, you could win our 'Drive Like A Maniac For One Hour' contest. During an hour of your choosing, the speed limit on the highway closest to your residence will be increased to 90 miles per hour just for you, pending your local police department's approval.")
