Episode 610 • • 1:22:04 - 1:26:14
610: Clip Show III
Comdex Chili Cook-off and People's Choice Awards
John C. Dvorak recounts his experience winning the People's Choice Award at a Comdex chili cook-off in Las Vegas. To secure the win against a rival from Texas, Dvorak hired professional showgirls to solicit votes from attendees. The story is used as a metaphor for modern voting systems and the potential use of "bots" or "girls" to influence podcast award rankings.