Can Halloween Masks Predict the Winner of the Election?

Can Halloween Masks Predict the Winner of the Election?

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The video discusses how Halloween mask sales have historically predicted election outcomes, with notable examples like Nixon, Reagan, and Obama. However, the 2016 election presents unique challenges due to gender differences in mask-wearing and the controversial nature of candidates, which may skew sales data as an election predictor.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which past presidential candidate had the best-selling Halloween mask according to the transcript?

Richard Nixon

Ronald Reagan

Bill Clinton

George Bush

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason mentioned for the potential inaccuracy of mask sales as a predictor in the current election year?

The masks are not available in all states

The masks are too expensive

The masks are made of poor quality materials

One candidate is male and the other is female

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might the sales of a controversial candidate's mask not accurately predict election outcomes?

The masks are only popular in certain regions

The masks are being bought as a joke

The masks are too realistic

The masks are not being produced in large quantities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material are most political masks made of, which might affect their sales among women?

Plastic

Latex or vinyl

Paper

Cloth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the transcript, why might men be more likely to wear political masks?

Men are more interested in politics

Men find the masks more comfortable

Men are more likely to wear heavy, sweaty masks

Men have more options to choose from