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Post by MoonRiver on Apr 24, 2008 16:34:07 GMT
I hate the programme 'Golden Balls' as I always feel for those who chose to share the winnings as opposed to steal, therefore winning nothing when their opponent 'steals'.
It's a game based on the philosophical 'The Prisoner's Dilemma', which is also the theory behind 'plea bargaining' in some judicial systems. I think it clearly illustrates the benefits of greed and lying.
If you were one of the last two; would you 'split' or 'steal'?
I would 'split' and probably lose the lot, but at least I would sleep well at night.
I prefer 'Weakest Link', at least I can answer (some of) the questions!
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Post by Kim on Apr 24, 2008 20:00:47 GMT
I would steal - you can't trust anyone!  |
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Post by shmumph on Apr 24, 2008 21:51:46 GMT
I'm the same Moonriver I would rather split, and go home with nothing than steal. I also prefer a quiz I can watch while making tea and just answer questions on, without actually having to watch. Although if i'm honest I dont watch either anymore as I watch neighbours instead  |
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Post by Kim on Apr 24, 2008 22:02:20 GMT
Snooker is on at the mo at that time, much more interesting.
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Post by bettyc on Apr 25, 2008 6:15:00 GMT
I'm also enjoying the snooker - but tend to vary between the two.
I wander in from work about that time and 'he who must learn to obey' usually has a cup of tea waiting so I sit and watch whatever he has on while I drink the tea - bliss time ;D
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Post by Koolg on Apr 25, 2008 9:49:15 GMT
Snooker is on at the mo at that time, much more interesting. Snooker is like watching paint dry. Not for me I would rather watch Weakest link. GOODBYE |
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Post by bettyc on Apr 25, 2008 9:52:17 GMT
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Post by Kim on Apr 25, 2008 16:03:38 GMT
ohhh noooooooo you aren't looking at it from the right angle   I quite enjoy some of the views when they reach over the table with one foot off the floor...............................  ;D Girl after my own heart |
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Post by Koolg on Apr 25, 2008 19:00:25 GMT
ohhh noooooooo you aren't looking at it from the right angle I quite enjoy some of the views when they reach over the table with one foot off the floor............................... You naughty girls |
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Post by Kim on Apr 25, 2008 20:10:22 GMT
ohhh noooooooo you aren't looking at it from the right angle I quite enjoy some of the views when they reach over the table with one foot off the floor............................... You naughty girls ;D Someone has to be |
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Post by oh2bhappy on Apr 26, 2008 11:39:55 GMT
ohhh noooooooo you aren't looking at it from the right angle I quite enjoy some of the views when they reach over the table with one foot off the floor............................... absolutely!  |
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Post by ogre on Apr 26, 2008 13:53:11 GMT
I would Steal, but if I won then give them a cheque for half afterwards. That way I have a clear concience (because if they stole we would both have nothing, if they had split they would not lose out) and some cash. I have been puzzled why none of the contestants I've seen have commented that they could / would do this. But DO spend an awful lot of time saying how guilty they feel about it.
I did kick off a "goldenball" thread so I won't rehash it all here, but it's the best programme I've ever seen for busting the wooo. In the "bin or win" round (and also Deal or No Deal) anyone trying to pull the "I sense this....." "Lord is looking over me......" line has always been busted on the occasions I've watched.
BTW as I'm usually eating my tea at this point, prior to coming on shift, you can switch from Goldenballs during their ad breaks to Weakest Link to get an idea of how it's going, then when GB finishes for the ads there's time to cut over to WL for the final round to see who wins. Best of both, why deny yourself?
P.s. To be honest I wasn't puzzled at all why the thieves never offered to split once they'd got the cash, they'r greedy mistrustful sods whose main aim is to shift the blame on to their victim
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Post by mookster on Apr 26, 2008 17:56:49 GMT
Weakest link, i love the way they try and hide behind their platforms and trying to blend in so they wont be noticed by Anne
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I quite enjoy some of the views when they reach over the table with one foot off the floor............................... 
