A new issue of “Capital” was broadcast on M6, this Sunday, October 9. The secrets of the fairgrounds and certain attractions have been brought to light. And discovering that machines were actually “rigged” in fairgrounds, Internet users expressed their indignation on the Web.
This Sunday, October 9, a new issue of “Capital” was broadcast on M6. The topic of the day? “Showmen, travellers: revelations about a secret economy”. As promised, channel six teams immersed viewers in the heart of their business and above all, fairgrounds. Each year, these fairs attract thousands of French and some attractions are more popular than others. Obviously, some stands attract more attention, young and old alike. We are talking about claw cranes, which have often brought joy to children, but the misfortune of parents. Who has never tried to catch a stuffed animal and spent a small fortune to leave empty-handed? We plead guilty!
Capital reveals a method to make ends meet:
“A Rigged Game”
And in this new issue of “Capital”, all the tricks of these cult machines and attractions have been brought to light. Thus, the teams of the show revealed to the whole world that these claw cranes are actually rigged. It is the showman who chooses whether the player wins or not. There is a small hidden command, where it is possible to choose how often the plush or object should drop. Chance has nothing to do with it … By discovering all these secrets, many Internet users have expressed their indignation on social networks. For them, all this is what a “scam”. Moreover, some did not hesitate to reveal that “their innocent childhood had been shattered” in just a few minutes.
“The rifles are out of order”
The pliers were not the only ones to be in the sights of “Capital”. Indeed, other very famous stands, such as rifle shooting or the casino, also conceal dark secrets. As they explained, at the shooting range, the wires are made of nylon and therefore almost impossible to break, while some rifles are out of adjustment so that the player misses his target and spends even more money.
“6,000 bullets the iPhone”
And while some are hoping for a bargain or a bit of luck at the fairground casino, that actually seems far from the case. The machines have hatches on the sides so that the parts do not fall out. In addition, those who wish to leave with a state-of-the-art phone, such as an iPhone, must spend a real fortune… In the end, to win a laptop, you would have to obtain the equivalent of three million points, which represents the sum of 6,000 euros. As many Internet users point out, it is better to buy a new phone in the store, it will cost much less.
“They are going to destroy the fairground business”
Watching this report, some Twittos wondered. What is the purpose of the carnies to reveal their secrets? Some think “they will destroy their business”, while others assure it… They will never play pliers again.
Despite everything, the goal of fairgrounds remains to please young and old alike. Those who go there hope to have fun and the showmen are well aware of this.
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