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3/12/2008 2:18:18 PM EDT
So I'm watching Cash Cab and get mad when people don't go for the double-to-nothing video bonus question.  I get mad because every time I see one, it's extremely easy.  If I'm ever in NYC and get that far, I'm definitely going for it!  
3/12/2008 2:19:15 PM EDT
[#1]
That show bugs me.
3/12/2008 2:19:33 PM EDT
[#2]
I think the show is ghey.... That is all...
3/12/2008 2:20:13 PM EDT
[#3]
That show is all bs anyway. In small print it says contestants are pre-screened, so it's not like it's a real surprise when the lights and sounds start.
To answer your question, yes I probably would.
3/12/2008 2:20:48 PM EDT
[#4]
I wouldn't go for the video bonus question then send the tape to 70satvert labeled "porn"
3/12/2008 2:22:21 PM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:
I wouldn't go for the video bonus question then send the tape to 70satvert labeled "porn"


Lol, I don't own any device to play that in.
3/12/2008 2:23:50 PM EDT
[#6]
hell yea. I was expected to pay $20+ for a cab ride, and now im actually getting paid. Even if i get it wrong, i still come out ahead, but getting the car ride for free.
3/12/2008 2:24:03 PM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:
That show is all bs anyway. In small print it says contestants are pre-screened, so it's not like it's a real surprise when the lights and sounds start.
To answer your question, yes I probably would.


Actually, it says SOME contestants are pre-screened - and it's not clear what pre-screened means.

I think most of the contestants ARE surprised.
3/12/2008 2:24:43 PM EDT
[#8]
I've seen a few that were insanely ahrd and then some that are insanely easy....depends on the situation.....Just me in the cab and I had about 7-800 bucks....No thanks I'll take the money!!

If I have people to split it between and help me then I will take the question
3/12/2008 2:28:53 PM EDT
[#9]
Edit: posted in the wrong thread.
3/12/2008 2:29:32 PM EDT
[#10]
Also, Kahenman and Tversky's Prospect Theory tells us that people are more risk-averse when it comes to potential gains (as compared to potential losses).

If you ask people if they'd rather have $500 or a 50% chance at $1000, most people will take the sure thing as opposed to the gamble, even though both are of equal expected value.

3/12/2008 2:30:08 PM EDT
[#11]
It seems that chicks rarely go for the bonus question.  The dudes usually do. Except the fag/emo looking dudes, but they don't count anyway.
3/12/2008 2:30:14 PM EDT
[#12]

Quoted:

Quoted:
That show is all bs anyway. In small print it says contestants are pre-screened, so it's not like it's a real surprise when the lights and sounds start.
To answer your question, yes I probably would.


Actually, it says SOME contestants are pre-screened - and it's not clear what pre-screened means.

I think most of the contestants ARE surprised.

Some eh? oh well, I guess I should pay more attention. To be honest I only watch it when house sitting for my mom.
3/12/2008 2:31:22 PM EDT
[#13]
That show is annoying as hell , but I would not go for the bonus question , cause you already won money that you did not have before you went on the show , why fuck up and loose it all.
3/12/2008 2:35:22 PM EDT
[#14]

Quoted:

Quoted:
That show is all bs anyway. In small print it says contestants are pre-screened, so it's not like it's a real surprise when the lights and sounds start.
To answer your question, yes I probably would.


Actually, it says SOME contestants are pre-screened - and it's not clear what pre-screened means.

I think most of the contestants ARE surprised.


I've noticed that the "official responder" person is always in the middle right seat (left from the camera's perspective looking at the back of the vehicle).  The people in the other seats will give their answer to the responder, who will then relay that to the driver.  Maybe this rule is edited out when the driver gives them the rules to the show, I don't know, but the driver only accepts answers from that person.  It is however annoying when the person not sitting in the seat is smart and the the answerer is an idiot, since every answer is said twice.

Every video bonus question I have seen has been really easy.
3/12/2008 2:37:05 PM EDT
[#15]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:
That show is all bs anyway. In small print it says contestants are pre-screened, so it's not like it's a real surprise when the lights and sounds start.
To answer your question, yes I probably would.


Actually, it says SOME contestants are pre-screened - and it's not clear what pre-screened means.

I think most of the contestants ARE surprised.


I've noticed that the "official responder" person is always in the middle right seat (left from the camera's perspective looking at the back of the vehicle).  The people in the other seats will give their answer to the responder, who will then relay that to the driver.  Maybe this rule is edited out when the driver gives them the rules to the show, I don't know, but the driver only accepts answers from that person.  It is however annoying when the person not sitting in the seat is smart and the the answerer is an idiot, since every answer is said twice.

Every video bonus question I have seen has been really easy.


I imagine there is a LOT edited out.

My guess is that when they agree to the show, not only does he explain rules like the one you mentioned, but my guess is that the crew in the other car probably also have paperwork for the contestants to sign before they can be on the show.
3/12/2008 2:38:52 PM EDT
[#16]

Quoted:
I've seen a few that were insanely ahrd and then some that are insanely easy....depends on the situation.....Just me in the cab and I had about 7-800 bucks....No thanks I'll take the money!!

If I have people to split it between and help me then I will take the question


+1

Same here.
3/12/2008 2:38:57 PM EDT
[#17]

Quoted:
hell yea. I was expected to pay $20+ for a cab ride, and now im actually getting paid. Even if i get it wrong, i still come out ahead, but getting the car ride for free.


that's the way I see it too...  My wife and always yell at the TV, GO FOR IT!
~Dg84
3/12/2008 2:39:44 PM EDT
[#18]

Quoted:

Quoted:
hell yea. I was expected to pay $20+ for a cab ride, and now im actually getting paid. Even if i get it wrong, i still come out ahead, but getting the car ride for free.


that's the way I see it too...  My wife and always yell at the TV, GO FOR IT!
~Dg84


If the contestants have two strikes, and had to use both their shoutouts to make it, my wife and I are always yelling "DON'T GO FOR IT, YOU FOOLS!!"  
3/12/2008 2:43:06 PM EDT
[#19]
A couple weeks ago I was watching it and these two nerdy guys got up to like $1200 and still had several blocks left.   I correctly guessed to MrsAJE that they would get all questions right including the video bonus question.   I think they each left with 1500 bucks.

My question, since most people leave with the cash in their hand, how much of the winnings get taxes paid on it?
3/12/2008 2:58:50 PM EDT
[#20]
My idea with it is - theoretically, while pre-screened, they were planning on shelling out bucks for a cab ride, correct? Even if they lose on the bonus question, they're still ahead the cost of the cab ride.
3/12/2008 2:59:56 PM EDT
[#21]
Jesus, three dudes just won $2300 on a fuckin thunderstorm question.  I'm a meteorology major!!!  Ahhh!!! Yes, I was cussing at the screen as they were brainstorming.
3/12/2008 4:54:41 PM EDT
[#22]
LOL, I thought my hub and I were the only ones that watch this show.

Would love to happen upon Ben Bailey and his Cash Cab one day.  

Not only would we go for the video bonus, but I would probalby ask Ben to ride around the block a few times so we could get more questions

Any volunteers for the mobile shout out???
3/12/2008 4:56:41 PM EDT
[#23]
Always.  I play it with my 6th grader.  Good mental exercise.   The worst that can happen in you get a free ride.  
3/12/2008 4:58:44 PM EDT
[#24]

Quoted:
LOL, I thought my hub and I were the only ones that watch this show.

Would love to happen upon Ben Bailey and his Cash Cab one day.  

Not only would we go for the video bonus, but I would probalby ask Ben to ride around the block a few times so we could get more questions

Any volunteers for the mobile shout out???


Sure, but I want 50% for that question, and if you end with two strikes, meaning my question kept you in the game, I want 30% for each question after mine.
3/12/2008 5:45:59 PM EDT
[#25]
I play along with my 3 daughters ( 14yrs - 16 - 18 ) I get to show them how smart the old man is!  
3/12/2008 5:52:19 PM EDT
[#26]

Quoted:
A couple weeks ago I was watching it and these two nerdy guys got up to like $1200 and still had several blocks left.   I correctly guessed to MrsAJE that they would get all questions right including the video bonus question.   I think they each left with 1500 bucks.

My question, since most people leave with the cash in their hand, how much of the winnings get taxes paid on it?


I would imagine the show reports prizes to the IRS...
3/12/2008 5:59:11 PM EDT
[#27]
I would, I get most of those questions right.  
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