What Would You Do?

Welcome to the game show that asks 'What Would You Do?'. Here's how you play. Imagine yourself in some parallel universe, or a South American country, whichever you prefer. Then read the question and consider what you would do in the given situation. If your response matches what actually happened, you're a winner. If it doesn't, well, you're a loser.

Let's get started.

Scenario #1: You're driving down the road and you come to a stoplight. You look in the car next to you and see the other driver, a father, holding an infant in his arms with his wife in the passenger seat with nothing in her arms. Light turns green and everybody goes. What Would You Do?

Scenario #2: You travel from one large city to an even larger city. The city you left was known for its petty crime, but the city you're going to is legendary for its petty and violent crimes. You have been warned to not go exploring. What Would You Do?

Scenario #3: You live in a city where one of the most storied and historic sports franchises is about to be demoted from the major leagues to a lesser league. Riots are planned whether they win or lose. You've been invited to go somewhere to watch the game. What Would You Do?

Scenario #4: Your family is gone for three weeks. You plan to meet up with them and then have a blast on vacation together. However, you still have two weeks to go all by yourself. What Would You Do?

Are you done contemplating? Let's see how you did.

#1: Yes, this really happened... earlier today. In the United States, I would immediately reach for my phone and call 911 and give the license plate number of the irresponsible parents. However, after the initial shock and disappointment, I remember there is no enforcement of seatbelt or carseat laws for children or adults, if such laws exist. Furthermore, Argentine Federal Police are more often than not the ones telling you not to worry about crimes being committed because "these things happen." So... I shook my head and drove away, hoping the infant made it home safely.

#2: Earlier this week, I traveled from Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Two very large cities and one with a horrible reputation for crime: Sao Paulo. I was told to avoid going out and walking around, even around the ritzy hotel I was staying at due to the prevalence of crime in all parts of Sao Paulo. What did I do? I took taxis everywhere and am now 1 for 1 on mugging-free trips to Brazil. Yay me!

#3: I went to watch the game. Kind of a trick question because I live four miles from the River Plate Stadium where the game was being played with 2,000 extra police (see #1 comment about Argentine Federal Police) and the place I was invited to was another 2 miles away in the opposite direction. The game ended in a tie, cementing River Plate's demotion to the Liga B (B league) for the first time in its 110 year history. The fans were none too happy and caused much damage to the stadium and surrounding area. I hope they all go home tonight since the stadium (and neighborhood) stand between me and my place of employment. Sorry, River.

#4: I'm sad they're gone. I'm bored they're gone. Other families are gone too. Guess I'll find something else to clean.

Thank you for playing 'What Would You Do?'.