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Cyber Monday is such a big deal these days that even the Price is Right aired a special episode to celebrate digital consumerism on Monday. And, perhaps fittingly, a millennial goofed up in a very public way during the show.
A contestant wrongly took the stage when they thought their bid got them off of Contestant’s Row during a pricing game where they were a full $71 dollars over the winning bid. It’s a tragedy of nerves, poor math, and the blind greed that only a system dedicated to the acquiring of goods at all costs can create.
The prize was a “smart backpack” with a tablet. I’m not sure what’s so smart about the backpack, but it’s a pretty decent prize because winning that prize is a vehicle to more lucrative Price is Right prizes. If you’re willing to pay the taxes on said prizes, that is. If you don’t deal well with second hand embarrassment, you might not want to watch the video below.
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Molly wagered a guess at $700, which is fine, and left a mere $99 gap for Kathy’s $600 bid. Her bid was subsequently topped by the other two contestants — the $1000 bid was outright reckless from the lady in the prime fourth position, but that’s another story. But she was clearly still feeling good about it because when Drew announced the actual retail price to be $629 dollars, Molly celebrated with Kathy and made a beeline for the stage. Molly made it there first, but Drew had to tell her she didn’t belong.
“No no no, you were over you were over,” Carey said. “$629, sorry.” Embarassed, Molly walked off the stage while Drew signaled for Kathy to come up and play.
Kathy got to play Most Expensive, where she won a television, grill and ping-pong table by guessing which one cost the most. Molly, meanwhile, had the unfortunate honor of being one of the first four contestants picked but never actually making it on stage. Except for that brief moment before Drew kicked her back to Contestant’s Row.
