FLOP No. 26 – Dash for Dollars (2021)
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The Promise: A feel-good halftime promotion at a Sioux Falls Stampede hockey game, celebrating teachers by giving them a chance to grab dollar bills off the ice.
What Happened: Teachers were filmed scrambling on their knees collecting $1 bills. The optics horrified viewers, sparking national outrage. What was meant as fun turned dystopian.
What Failed: The concept lacked dignity. The stage undermined the message.
What We Learned: You can’t spin desperation as gratitude.
What an Event Pro Would’ve Advised: Frame generosity with respect. Use honor, not gameshow antics, to show appreciation.
