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Feb 21, 2011
Nancy DuVergne Smith
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In the mood for fun, students and faculty put a twist on the popular 1960s TV show The Dating Game during Charm School Activities in IAP 1996. Watch this Elemental MIT short video for a taste.

Called the Infra-Red Dating Game (aka Love Lab), this MIT-inspired game lets a student bachelorette question three bachelors (fellow MIT students) who are hidden from view. But unlike the Dating Game, the Love Lab lets the bachelorette see an infrared image of the bachelor.

Aided by science, the bachelorette narrows her sights on the target and, by the end of the questioning period, picks her date. MIT Professor John Hansman serves as infrared consultant. Taping took place live in the Center for Advanced Educational Services.

View the entire 39-minute Infra-Red Dating Game and enjoy other historical videos from TechTV.

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