The Chinese Checkers Paradox

The Chinese Checkers Paradox An unexplained market anomaly in which Jewish grandmothers make up the largest demographic of Chinese Checkers buyers. Economists cite the Star of David–like board as a subconscious draw[1]; others believe Jewish grandmothers just assume the “Chinese version” would be cheaper[2]. Chinese Checkers Includes Glass Marbles Chinese Checkers

A parody encyclopedia article describes the supposed mystery of Jewish grandmothers being the main buyers of Chinese checkers. The joke relies on the board’s Star of David-like shape and the stereotype that they might assume a “Chinese version” is cheaper, presenting an absurd claim in a serious explanatory style. EN: A parody encyclopedia article describes the supposed mystery of Jewish grandmothers being the main buyers of Chinese checkers. The joke relies on the board’s Star of David-like shape and the stereotype that they might assume a “Chinese version” is cheaper, presenting an absurd claim in a serious explanatory style.

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