My wife watches rerun game shows and tries to guess answers. Ugh.
Once in a while I will watch a 70’s “Let’s Make a Deal” to see the prizes. It can be funny to see someone get excited about winning a Vega, a piano, avocado appliances, or a fur coat. Makes you realize possessions are not really worth much.
Good point. I figured out when I was in high school (through 1972) that prizes came with a hefty tax. That’s when I “owned” the idea that I would not want to be on a game show.
I remember when I was a kid in the 60’s. When someone won on a TV show my little kid brain literally interpreted it as “they’re set for life!” i.e. “now that we have a new washer and dryer we can retire in luxury.” 😜