TPiR Recap - 12/27/2018

[Roadgeek Adam]

Episode #8555K
Aired – 12/27/2018; Taped – 10/24/2018
Models: Manuela Arbelaez, James O'Halloran
Microphone Handoff: Manuela
First Four Contestant Seating: Left to Right

First IUFB: Designer Sunglasses (Givenchy: 3 sunglasses); ARP: $1,015 (Overhead)

BRITTANY	TERRY	JONCEA	THOMAS
1100	1150	1016	1

The winner is...
THOMAS

Thomas, from South Jersey, is playing Pick-A-Pair for a trip to Fiji (RT Coach to Fiji for a 6n stay in a premium oceanview room at the Pearl Resort + daily breakast, 3 course dinner, unlimited non-motorized watersports, massages each; ARP: $9,429) (James).

Today's grocery items are:

1. Uncle Ben's 8oz Spanish Rice
2. Tyson Chicken Nuggets
3. Parm Crisps Cheese Snacks
4. Suave Kids Shampoo (12oz)
5. English Breakfast Tea
6. 26oz Jar of Pasta Sauce

RICE	NUGGETS	SNACKS	SHAMPOO	TEA	PASTA SAUCE

Thomas picks the rice and cheese snacks.

RICE		SNACKS
$1.99	NUGGETS	$3.99	SHAMPOO	TEA	PASTA SAUCE

Thomas keeps teh rice and goes the pasta sauce.

RICE		SNACKS			PASTA SAUCE
$1.99	NUGGETS	$3.99	SHAMPOO	TEA	$6.99

LOSS (ARP of the shampoo: $1.99)

Second IUFB: Electric Bicycle (Schwinn: 351watt hub drive motor, helmet); ARP: $2,149 (James)

BRITTANY	TERRY	JONCEA	CARLA
1102	1200	1103	1101

The winner is...
TERRY

Terry is playing One Wrong Price for:

1. Billiards Table (Golden West Billiards: Tournament level pool table with deluxe accessory package) (James)
2. Washer and Dryer (Front-load compact washer and dryer) (James and Manuela)
3. Television (55in B74 smart 4K television) (Manuela)

$2795	$1199	$2300
POOL TABLE	WASHER/DRYER	TELEVISION

Terry picks washer/dryer...

$2795	$1199	$2300
$3945	$1199	$2300
	LOSS

Third IUFB: Laptop Computer (Apple: 12in MacBook with 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD); ARP: $1,599 (Manuela)

BRITTANY	NANCY	JONCEA	CARLA
1302	1200	1300	1301

The winner is...
BRITTANY

Brittany is playing That's Too Much for a 2019 Hyundai Veloster 2.0 Hatchback (2L engine, 6-speed AT, FWD, auto armor, carpted floor mats, cargo tray) (James).

$14,185

$15,343

$16,582

$17,760

$19,004

$ $ $

$ $ $

$ $ $

$ $ $

$ $ $

ARP:

$21,111

LOSS

$14,185

$15,343

$16,582

$17,760

$19,004

$20,349

$21,660

$ $ $

$ $ $

$ $ $

SCSD #1

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	Spin 2	TOTAL	RESULT
Thomas	$1,015	20	30	.50
Brittany	$1,599	40	25	.65
Terry	$2,100	70	–	.70	*SHOWCASE*

Fourth IUFB: Countertop Appliances and Island Cart (Hamilton Beach: 8-piece set of small appliances; rolling wood cart); ARP: $1,285 (James)

LAWRENCE	NANCY	JONCEA	CARLA
650	925	1500	1250

The winner is...
CARLA

Carla is playing Bonkers for new kitchen appliances (Over the range microwave, 5-burner gas range, side by side fridge, dishwasher; Wusthof: 14 knives, shears, sharpening steel, block) (Manuela).

3	4	7	6

First guess:

3	4	7	6

BUZZ! (0:08)

Second guess:

3	4	7	6
6	8	0	4

WIN (0:00); Eh, well, this was an interesting playing of Bonkers. Carla seemed to have no idea what she was doing. Besides asking the audience for the first number, she seemed to freeze. Drew stopped the clock and asked her what she was doing then reminded her of the rules. She finally made her choice and ran over to hit the button, almost forgetting to do that. Then she made one change as the clock ran out. She won to the surprise of everyone.

Fifth IUFB: Ladies Designer Shoes (Coach: 2 suede, 3 leather styles, pumps); ARP: $1,630 (Manuela)

LAWRENCE	NANCY	JONCEA	HEATHER
1050	1225	1226	950

The winner is...
JONCEA

Joncea, from Washington D.C., is playing Any Number for random cash, a video game package (Microsoft: Xbox with 1TB console, 5 games) (James) or a 2019 Toyota COrolla LE (1.8L engine, CVT, FWD, driver door edge guards, rear bumper protector, all-weather and carpeted floor mats) (Manuela).

First number of the car is a...

CAR	2
GAMES
PIGGY BANK

Joncea guesses 2.

CAR	2				2
GAMES
PIGGY BANK

Joncea guesses 8.

CAR	2				2
GAMES					9
PIGGY BANK

Joncea guesses 1.

CAR	2				2
GAMES					9
PIGGY BANK				1

Joncea guesses 5.

CAR	2			5	2
GAMES					9
PIGGY BANK				1

Joncea guesses 3.

CAR	2			5	2
GAMES					9
PIGGY BANK				1	3

Joncea guesses 0.

CAR	2	0		5	2
GAMES					9
PIGGY BANK				1	3

Joncea guesses 7.

CAR	2	0		5	2
GAMES			7		9
PIGGY BANK				1	3

Joncea guesses 8.

CAR	2	0		5	2
GAMES			7		9
PIGGY BANK			8.	1	3

LOSS. Board was:

CAR	2	0	6	5	2
GAMES			7	4	9
PIGGY BANK			8.	1	3

Sixth IUFB: Smartphone (64GB smartphone with 16MP cameras); ARP: $750 (James)

LAWRENCE	NANCY	ALLISA	HEATHER
799	1	729	675

The winner is...
ALLISA

Allisa is playing Punch-a-Bunch for a chance to win up to $25,000!

Item #1 (Iron):

$35

Guess: HIGHER

HIGHER
$60

Correct!

Item #2 (Hair Dryer):

$200

Guess: LOWER

LOWER
$160

Correct!

Item #3 (Wine Purifier):

$125

Guess:HIGHER

LOWER
$80

Wrong!

Item #4 (Jewelry Cleaner):

$25

Guess: HIGHER

HIGHER
$40

Correct!

Allisa has 3 punches

$	$	$	$	$	$	$	$	$	$
$	$	$	$	2	$	$	$	$	$
$	$	$	$	$	$	$	$	$	$
$	$	$	$	$	$	$	$	3	$
1	$	$	$	$	$	$	$	$	$

1. $500
   Throws it back.
2. $500
   Throws it back.
3. $250
   LOSS (Total Winnings: $510)

SCSD #2

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	Spin 2	TOTAL	RESULT
Allissa	$1,260	65	STAY	.65
Joncea	$1,638.13	30	70	1.00	*$1,000!*
Carla	$8,809	30	55	.85

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	TOTAL	RESULT
Joncea	$2,638.13	40	1.00	*SHOWCASE*

THE FABULOUS SHOWCASES

Joncea has the honors...

SC1 - Terry

EXTREMES

• ATV (Can-Am: DS 250 with 250cc engine, CVT, electric start) (James)
• Trip to Costa Rica (RT Coach to San Jose, CR then to Punteraneas for a 6n stay at the Gaia Hotel and Reserve + daily breakfast, private RT airport transportation, private tour of the reserve, bungee jumping) (James)
• Trip to Switzerland (RT Coach to Lugano, SW then to Lake Maggiore for a 6n stay at Boutique Hotel Remorino + daily breakfast, bungee jumping) (James)

Bid: $21,000

SC2 - Joncea

ESCAPE CRAZY

• Trip to St. Lucia (RT Coach to St. Lucia, USVI for a 6n stay in a swimup suite with private jacuzzi at Calabash Cove REsort and Spa + daily breakfast, unlimited non-motorized watersports, spa treatmeant each) (Manuela)
• Home Gym (Inspire FItness: multi-station home gym, pilates reformer) (Manuela)
• 2018 Nissan Sentra S (1.8L engine, 6-speed MT, FWD, splash guards, paint/fabric protection) (James)

Bid: $23,400

Terry

$21,000

TRIPS

$22,741

$1,741

TRIPS

*WIN*
$24,841

Joncea

$23,400

TRIP/CAR

$32,473

$9,073

TRIP/CAR

Results: 1 out of 6
Winnings: $40,162.13
Biggest Winner: Terry

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[ooboh]

I don’t honestly care that she won her prize.

Carla is honestly one of the worst Price is Right contestants I’ve seen in my life. Even when she was first called on down, she had no idea what to do. She had to be directed by Carey what to do next.

On Bonkers, the rules were clearly explained to her, and even when the rules were explained to her a SECOND time, she still had no idea what to do after she put down the paddles. She had no urgency whatsoever, despite Carey telling her that it’s a timed game and the very visible clock on the right side of the game board. When she managed to guess the right combination as time expired, I openly yelled “ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!” Barker would’ve had a complete meltdown.  I was so relieved when she got eliminated in the SCSD.

[SanAnMan]

Worst. Bonkers. Ever.

I was LITERALLY bonking my head against my desk on the game playing.

[GuyWithFace]

I suspect that Carla may have done what she did on purpose -- if you listen to her as Drew explains the rules, she seems to understand them, even saying "It's gotta be all me." when he mentions not looking at the audience and getting in as many chances as she can.

By far the worst playing of Bonkers in its 17 years of existence.

[TinoStar11]

An almost skunked show saved by dumb luck in Bonkers.
It was also the 1st Bonkers win with no time left since 8/26/11

[Teddy]

Only two guesses in Bonkers??? That has to be the most undeserving win in the history of that game.

[Off_trak]

Hence, the name...  Bonkers

[ThomHuge]

I have to say I don't understand all the hatred at today's Bonkers player.

Yes, she didn't run fast like most players do, or like we might expect, but playing her way still led her to a win...so what does it matter? As long as she didn't cheat. The show is all about rewarding smart shoppers, after all, not fast shoppers.

I don't think it was "undeserved" at all. I also don't think it's fair to root against her at the Wheel just because she played a little differently.

[billiamk]

Good television is about eliciting an emotional reaction from viewers. That playing of Bonkers certainly did that - whether it was frustration, anger, or joy at the eventual win.

I personally enjoyed the segment. I couldn't help but laugh, especially at the way Drew handled it at the end. The whole thing was bizarre, funny, and made for good television.

[Flerbert419]

I would have been fine with resetting the clock for Carla and starting over once she began playing Bonkers. She clearly didn't understand something - otherwise a thick, sticky molasses seeped on to the stage and caused her to move in slow motion.

I suspect that Carla may have done what she did on purpose...

I don't think so. I'm not even sure how it's advantageous if she did.

Carla is honestly one of the worst Price is Right contestants I’ve seen in my life.

I would not go this far. Some of the antics by other contestants are way more offensive to me.

By far the worst playing of Bonkers in its 17 years of existence.

I might agree with this - except that she won, which by definition makes it a better playing than many others.

[thatvhstapeguy]

Dumb luck avoids a skunk. SMH.

I've rewatched that Bonkers playing a few times and I still groan every time I see it. Truly one of the luckiest (albeit "dumb-luckiest") players ever seen in the game. I think it was a pretty easy setup, but she did not exhibit any ability whatsoever to even get one guess up there. But good for her, she won, somehow. I just hope we see some quicker players in future playings of Bonkers.

Pick-a-Pair seemed to be set up to lose, with that cheap shampoo and assorted odd items. That threw me off.

One Wrong Price also seemed to be a set-up loss. I didn't know that a combo washer & dryer was 1100, let alone that they existed. I always thought that waterproofing the dryer part would be an issue. But I digress.

First time I've gone over in CSS today, by -$932. The sad thing is that had I shaved exactly $1,000 off my bid on SC1, I would have been $68 away, had a DSW, and would have cashed. Oh, well.

[DYC]

Truly BONKERS the way that it turned out to be the only win of the day.

[MSTieScott]

I just watched the Bonkers playing.

In the contestant's defense, Drew never explicitly tells her that if she hears the buzzer, she should run back and make changes. For the first half-minute of his explanation, a person unfamiliar with the game could easily assume that they have a maximum of 30 seconds to make their one guess. It isn't until he says "you want as many chances as you can" that it's implied that the player is allowed multiple attempts. But when Drew said that, Carla was still processing "don't look at the audience" and five seconds later, he told her to go.

The fact that she stepped backward after pressing the button tells me that she was always under the assumption that once she locked in her choices, she was done.

[JayC]

Yes Drew should've more explicit in telling her that she had as many attempts as possible in 30 seconds, but Carla also didn't seem to paying any attention to Drew at all as he spoke. She was pretty much just looking to the right and at the audience.

[mechamind]

Good television is about eliciting an emotional reaction from viewers. That playing of Bonkers certainly did that - whether it was frustration, anger, or joy at the eventual win.

I personally enjoyed the segment. I couldn't help but laugh, especially at the way Drew handled it at the end. The whole thing was bizarre, funny, and made for good television.

I'll admit, an audience needs that every once in a little while.