Lateral with Tom Scott

21: The bandit that gives back

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Mar 3, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Generational Gaps On Old Gambling Terms

  • The guests initially did not recognise common older terms like 'one-armed bandit' or bar symbols, reflecting generational differences.
  • The conversation humorously reveals how cultural touchstones (arcade slots, seaside machines) can feel foreign to younger listeners.
INSIGHT

Why Slot Machines Have A BAR Symbol

  • 'One-armed bandit' is an old term for a slot machine with a lever you pull to play.
  • The BAR symbol on reels originally represented a bar of chewing gum from early payouts, not a drinking venue.
ANECDOTE

Goalkeeper Down To Let Teammates Break Fast

  • During the 2018 World Cup the Tunisian goalkeeper lied down so teammates could break their Ramadan fast.
  • The players used the pause to run off the pitch and eat dates after sunset.
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