Friday, May 09, 2008
Cheering at game shows
Quick thought- why does the audience cheer when people make money on game shows, especially the kind where there is more luck than talent involved? (Deal or No Deal for instance)
It isn't as if the winners are going to share their largesse with the audience. It isn't as if the winners demonstrated some skill or knowledge the audience lacked for which they are appreciative. They just picked a box, people. Just a box!
It isn't as if the winners are going to share their largesse with the audience. It isn't as if the winners demonstrated some skill or knowledge the audience lacked for which they are appreciative. They just picked a box, people. Just a box!
Obama charges for bumper stickers
I was quite taken aback to find out that a Barack Obama bumper sticker is going to set me back 3 bucks. So now I should pay to root for someone? The space on my bumper is worth more than 3 bucks!
Tell me, Mr Presumptive nominee, if I am willing to campaign for you by sporting a sticker that supports you on my car, why do you expect me to shell out money for that? Aren't I doing you a favour?
Considering the mega-millions you have raised for your campaign wouldn't it make sense to give away bumper stickers and pins?
See a sports team doesn't need my vote, but you do. You not only need my vote but you need me to convince others to vote for you. And by sporting that sticker I am helping in that regard. I most certainly don't want to pay you in addition to telling people to vote for you.
Sorry my man, you may get my vote, but you most certainly don't get my 3 bucks!
Tell me, Mr Presumptive nominee, if I am willing to campaign for you by sporting a sticker that supports you on my car, why do you expect me to shell out money for that? Aren't I doing you a favour?
Considering the mega-millions you have raised for your campaign wouldn't it make sense to give away bumper stickers and pins?
See a sports team doesn't need my vote, but you do. You not only need my vote but you need me to convince others to vote for you. And by sporting that sticker I am helping in that regard. I most certainly don't want to pay you in addition to telling people to vote for you.
Sorry my man, you may get my vote, but you most certainly don't get my 3 bucks!
