A Problem Squared 116 = Guess The Right Price and Why Teeth Might Splice
Aug 18, 2025
Discover the optimum strategies to win at The Price Is Right while enjoying a guessing game around quirky product prices! Hear hilarious anecdotes from an IKEA-themed competition that sparks chaos and comedic banter. Dive deep into the fascinating world of dental development, where amusing stories about split baby teeth turn informative. Plus, the hosts share their fun experiences at the Edinburgh Fringe, balancing humor with audience engagement, all wrapped up in lighthearted camaraderie!
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Ikea Wars Sabotage Showdown
- Bec and Matt competed in an Ikea Wars show assembling a trolley with sabotage cards like socks for hands.
- The sabotages, such as T-Rex arms and socks-on-hands, made assembly comically difficult and memorable.
Screws, Socks, And Sabotage
- During the Ikea Wars match, Matt dropped screws and played a sabotage card forcing Bec to wear socks on her hands.
- The stunt disrupted assembly and became a show highlight.
Optimal Bidding Strategies
- If you want to maximize winning in a two-player Price Is Right over a known range, choose the midpoint of the range.
- If you're last to bid, guess $1 more than the current highest bid to claim that larger interval.
