I have not had this pop up in my current save yet. Seems like it might be a fun storyline for shopping in Build/Buy mode. Have you done this surprise event? What did you think about it?
I just used it. My Rock Star wanted to give his little nieces and nephews that really cool, loud, obnoxious gaming console for four. ;) Since he lives in the same household, all the adults got credit for the purchase, too. Turned out to be a good 'holiday' (wish they'd figure out another word for this, since there isn't much holy about it LOL).