The quest for a 5-star Uber rating is important to some folks out there. Not only does it create a layer of confidence between you and other users, but there’s that status involved. If you’re a 5-star user, you might get better service than someone who is lower. It also might make someone think you’re a better person, which is important because someone who cares about an Uber rating might not actually be a good person.
I’m happy with my 3.0 rating because it’s my car and my rules, but SNL put together a fine sketch to show the toll it might take on some people. Aziz Ansari stands opposite Bobby Moynihan as Uber driver Petro and they’re both dealt a blow thanks to their 3.9 ratings. To rectify this, both decide to turn their time together into a 5-star evening without the other knowing. This leads to massages, odd musical choices, and a realization that sometimes it just takes some decency to ensure someone gets that top rating.
Also, make sure you don’t hit someone with your car. At least not before they hit you with a nice rating on their phone. Once that happens, all bets are off and nothing matters. There are no laws and they should’ve crossed the street faster.
You have to wonder if they deal with such things on Lyft?
(Via SNL)