What would you pay to Avoid entertainment?

[Shevek]

I recently saw an offer of concert tickets as a prize, and responded that I'd pay to not attend. What are some things you'd pay to avoid? Especially a day at Disneyland. In general, I think I'd pay a regular ticket price to not go.

 

[Neonatal RRT]

Any type of musical theater, but then again, I'd be complaining that I had to pay to avoid it. An interesting hypothetical situation you're presenting. That is, everyone is forced to attend, even against their will, but...with enough money, they can pay to NOT attend. Sounds almost like blackmailing, either way, you're not going to like it.

 

[Judge]

Virtually everything on a simple premise. The value isn't there given the inherent combination of scalping and demand. Too many parties intent on getting their "pound of flesh" and more.

In essence live entertainment is not worth it, given the cost is simply out of control. Though admittedly I'd be hard-pressed to attempt to explain it to a child who wanted to go to Disneyland.

Of course that all said, I wouldn't pay anything to avoid anything either.

 

[Shevek]

Granted, these situations are rather hypothetical - maybe someone is selling tickets for charity, or maybe friends want your company, and you would offer to give your ticket to someone who actually wanted to go with them. Mostly, I'm bemused by the speculation. I'd pay more to avoid country music or a football game than a Shakespeare play or a bicycle race. Disney would get my very highest rate.