There are game shows and then there is"The Price is Right.
More notable than Barker’s tenure as host is the number of kisses he received from contestants.
There’s just something about a man with a microphone to make people want to lay one on you.
There was no COVID to worry about and the crowd was at max capacity.
If you thinkBarker’s net worth is impressive, think again.
The number of kisses he got on set is even more so.
Bob Barker received approximately 22,000 kisses on Prince is Right
Let’s set the scene.
What’s the first thing you do?
Well, a lot of people would tell you to kiss Bob Barker on the cheek.
In fact, over 20,000 people would likely tell you that.
According toBestLife, Barker received around 22,000 kisses during his time on the show.
If you think that number is high, you’ll be blown away to hear what another source says.
According to Barker, he thinks the number of kisses is much higher than that.
“There’s no doubt in my mind that I have been kissed more than anyone in television.
Particularly on the right cheek.
I’ve had a minimum on the left cheek.
My contestants are always on my right.”
No matter what the number is, that’s a whole lot of kisses.
The smooches could have quite literally carried Barker the 35 years to retirement.
The kisses could have had an effect on the viewers as well.
“That almost makes us feel as if we’re somehow engaged in the behavior itself.
So if you thought you just liked the show for the Plinko, think again.
