Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger · chapter 4 · id poor-charlies-almanack-c4-02-tupperware-parties-demonstrate

“Tupperware parties demonstrate lollapalooza effects through simultaneous activation of reciprocation, social proof, commitment, and liking biases.”

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Robert Cialdini, 'Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion' (1984, revised 2007)source alive

Cialdini independently analyzed Tupperware parties using nearly identical bias categories (Chapter 5 on Liking), predating Munger's public use of this example.

Reuters, 'Tupperware Brands files for bankruptcy' (September 2024)paywalled — manual check queued

Tupperware generated billions in sales over decades using the party-plan model before filing Chapter 11 in September 2024.

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