For Love or Money: I hate ignorant people (spoilers)

[Dudd]

I wandered in on my brother watching the final 15 minutes of this show, and sat down and watched it with him. For those of you unaware, the premise is that one guy chooses a girl, who chooses him or a million bucks. So anyways, the girl chooses the money. Smart move, that's what I would have done. Of course, there has to be a twist. She was given the choice: play the role of the guy in a sequel, gaining 2 million bucks if he chooses her but nothing if he chooses the money, or walking with the million she already got. She choose to play for 2 million. Her odds of getting that money have to be at best 50:50. What guy would choose a girl he's known for a few weeks over a million bucks? Yet, with compound interest, she could have invested that million and had anywhere from 10 to 20 million using compound interest, varying depending on the rate. Who would throw that money away for at best a 50:50 shot at making twice as much? I'm hoping that show was fixed, as I can't imagine someone being that stupid.

 

[conjur]

How the hell do you figure she's going to have 10-20million in compounded interest on $1million in less than a year?!?!?!?!

Oh wait...you mean keeping the $1million? I must be tired....was thinking of the time between she would get the million and potentially lose it instead of getting $2million.


n/m.

 

[Drakkon]

well now between joe millionair and this...girls are looking pretty sketchy...i guess it prettymuch goes to show...no matter how many studies of this sort us males make...we shall never understand the rational of a females mind :/

So which girl won? the younger or the older chix0r? I'm watching it right now on the west coast...but rather would turn it but i can't without know who actually won lol

 

[Shantanu]

Originally posted by: Dudd
I wandered in on my brother watching the final 15 minutes of this show, and sat down and watched it with him. For those of you unaware, the premise is that one guy chooses a girl, who chooses him or a million bucks. So anyways, the girl chooses the money. Smart move, that's what I would have done. Of course, there has to be a twist. She was given the choice: play the role of the guy in a sequel, gaining 2 million bucks if he chooses her but nothing if he chooses the money, or walking with the million she already got. She choose to play for 2 million. Her odds of getting that money have to be at best 50:50. What guy would choose a girl he's known for a few weeks over a million bucks? Yet, with compound interest, she could have invested that million and had anywhere from 10 to 20 million using compound interest, varying depending on the rate. Who would throw that money away for at best a 50:50 shot at making twice as much? I'm hoping that show was fixed, as I can't imagine someone being that stupid.

Yeah, what's this miracle security that pays 1000-2000% interest. Does it involve a magic beanstalk of some sort?

I read an article the other day about Hollywood romances. They said that though there is a measure of calculation to them, they tend to be more or less genuine. They said that the phoniest romances of all, were in reality shows, where the contestants are ruthlessly manipulated by the producers to create interesting storylines that generate ratings.

I think you're making much ado about nothing.

The most shocking thing about your post is that you didn't mention anything about smacking your brother around for watching a girly show. What's wrong with you man?

 

[Dudd]

Doh, I meant if she waited 40 years or so until she retired, letting the interest keep adding up. 1000% interest would be nice.

 

Oh, I forgot! Thank you for reminding me to watch that show tonight. I think it starts in 14 minutes. Hopefully it wasn't aired already, West Coast.

Anyway, I'm curious to see his choice. There's something weird about the show, but this guy seems pretty intuitive or smart in choosing ladies. I still think of the show as stupid, though.

Paige seems nice, but she seems too young . . . I mean in terms of mental and emotional maturity. So I'm really undecided. If the other lady is decent, I would choose her rather than Paige. I liked how Paige wrote a letter to express herself, but that also showed how much her affection is really infatuation/puppy love. The other lady acted best. And I was pleased to see the golddigger leave last week. At this point, I think I'm leaning toward the other lady (sorry I don't know her name) . . . the one whose name isn't Paige.

 

[Dudd]

Originally posted by: Drakkon
well now between joe millionair and this...girls are looking pretty sketchy...i guess it prettymuch goes to show...no matter how many studies of this sort us males make...we shall never understand the rational of a females mind :/

So which girl won? the younger or the older chix0r? I'm watching it right now on the west coast...but rather would turn it but i can't without know who actually won lol

I have no idea. I never watched the actual show, just the final couple of minutes.

 

[clamum]

Originally posted by: Dudd
I wandered in on my brother

I read this far and was like :Q

 

[Dudd]

Originally posted by: ShantanuThe most shocking thing about your post is that you didn't mention anything about smacking your brother around for watching a girly show. What's wrong with you man?

To be fair, he was raiding ships while playing Sea Dogs in addition to having this show on at the same time. With rabbit ears, your options are limited.

 

Damn! This guy is smart. He's a smooth talker. (Is he Italian or something?) Just when the women like Erin think they are playing him, he's playing them. He asks loaded questions and makes comments intended to lead the ladies.

I do think that he knows Paige is the perfect candidate. She's the gullibe and naive with this feeling called love.

All right . . . I think I know his pick already, but I'm off to watch the rest.

 

I'll be damned if this guy chooses Erin instead of Paige. I'll be like, you fool! Hehehe!

Really though, I do know that Paige too could choose the money, but he has a better chance with Paige. And I think it seems clear after the probing. Besides, I thought, if someone like Paige has made it this far, there are two possibilities: 1) He was using Paige as a decoy; 2) He really, really likes Paige.

You know, my siblings think Paige is ugly. Interesting 'cuz I think she's just there, not pretty, not ugly. So if my siblings think she's ugly, then that just makes me ask again what he's thinking. . . . Uhmmm. . . .

If he chose Erin, then he deserved it if she chose the money. I'll be laughing at the fool . . . Mr. Smooth Talker failed efforts.

Oh, by the way, I'm confused! If someone chooses money can't she go back with him after she gets the money?

 

[Kevin]

Can you be my financial advisor? I have about 20K lying around, can you make it 2 million by Friday?

 

Okay, I know I'm talking to myself since there aren't many girls here and the feminine type guys are all gone to bed now. However, I'll just have to express myself here.

I heard my voice so loud exclaiming (and I mean literally): "What an idiot! What's freaking wrong with this guy? How could he make such stupid decision after the so obvious?"

Paige fell for it and raised her expectation. Erin made her feel good and convinced her that she would be picked. That's sad. Now she won't trust guys again. *Sigh!*

He deserves the rejection he's about to get. I wish I were there to kick him in the behind and front real hard. Fool!

 

[DrPizza]

Egads! There's another one of those shows on tv? What's up with all the "reality" tv shows these days? I have yet to waste 5 minutes watching those shows (but readily waste time on ATOT)

 

[MrCodeDude]

I don't like these 'love' shows. The only one I watch is "Meet my Folks" and that's because it's new everytime.

Amazing Race is cool though. It's my favorite reality show. Right above "The Mole"
-- mrcodedude

 

[randomlinh]

you know, i tried to watch the last 30 minutes or something of this.. just cause i was bored and was curious as to what the girl would pick..... but i couldn't stand more than 5 minutes... turned around and started playing serious sam

 

[dquan97]

Is anyone recording this show?

 

[TwinkleToes77]

I've never seen the show but i was watching etalk daily and they were discussing how the 1 million dollars is going to be paid out as $25,000 a yr for 40 months or whatever. SOOOOOO its not like she gets the 1 million to invest right away.



Edit: Btw, even the lottery pays out sooner than that.. normally 25 yrs.

 

[BCYL]

Sucks that Paige didnt win... she seem pretty geniune...

But Paige does act like a 12 yr old.... and Erin is MUCH hotter...

 

[Siddhartha]

Is this an example of "reality programming"?

 

[Josh]

I'm pretty sure the network is going to pay her some sort of money to be the girl in sequel. But, still, I can't believe she didn't just take the million and walk and enjoy her life. Stupid little girl

 

[Rufio]

ahahha what a dumbass Rob is!!