99% Invisible

Rock Paper Scissors Bus

Feb 2, 2022

Joe Rosenberg, a reporter with a knack for unique stories, shares the surprising tale of how Christie's and Sotheby’s resorted to rock-paper-scissors to resolve a $20 million art auction dilemma. The dialogue hilariously dives into the cultural significance and chaotic nature of this simple game. Additionally, a San Francisco bus operator offers a fascinating take on the bus fight scene in 'Shang-Chi,' revealing the unpredictable and often absurd reality of public transit life.

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Joe Rosenberg

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Intro

2min

High Stakes and Rock-Paper-Scissors

14min

Dining, Cinematic Action, and Media Representations

7min

Chaotic Battles on Public Transit

2min

Behind the Wheel: Understanding Bus Operations

6min

Exploring the Future of Life and Work

2min

The Office: Narrative Vs. Reality

3min

When the two greatest auction houses in the world – Christie’s and Sotheby’s – vied for the privilege of auctioning off $20 million worth of art in 2004, little did they know that they would be forced to engage in an ancient form of ritualized combat known as rock paper scissors.

Plus, we get a hilarious breakdown of the Shang-Chi bus fight scene by a real San Francisco Muni bus operator, Mc Allen.

Rock Paper Scissors Bus

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