Fast and Loose
| Fast and Loose | |
| Number | 22 |
| Broadcast Date | August 14, 2008 |
| Episode Length | 9:24 |
| Hosts | Brian Brushwood |
This game goes by a bunch of names: "fast and loose," "pricking the garter," "the endless chain," "the strap..." The object is simple: a chain is laid in a figure-eight configuration. One of the holes is the true center of the chain and will hold "fast," while the other will not hold, and is instead "loose".
Revision3 Summary
The Setup: Setup as a guessing game, it's supposed to match the wits of the "thrower" against the "guesser." If the guesser chooses the side that holds fast, he wins.
Like most great con games, "Fast and Loose" actually offers zero chance for the player to win. With a carefully executed throw, the chain is laid in what looks like a legit figure eight, but in fact NEITHER of the two sides holds fast... (in real games of fast and loose, shills would "win" from time to time, just to keep players convinced it was fair).
Now you can follow in the footsteps of great con men, by taking your friends with this classic scam.
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Next Week
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Great Quotes
- "Scam School and its parent corporation, Revision3.com, wholeheartedly recommend that you do not engage in any illegal activities. We wholeheartedly support the efforts of law enforcement to crack down on crime." -Brian
Fun Facts
- The teaser for the next episode is very similar to the one in Circumference vs. Height.
- Filmed at 15 Romolo.
- The sponsor segment at the end was shot on the set for Internet Superstar. It was followed by an ad for the show by Martin Sargent.
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| Preceded by: "Clever Match Trick Scores Free Drinks" |
Fast and Loose |
Followed by: "The Ash" |