Scarlett Johansson Tissue $5,300 - Scarlett Johansson has sold her used tissue for $5,300 on eBay. She had used the tissue while appearing on Jay Leno's Tonight Show to promote her new movie The Spirit. After explaining that she had caught a cold, Jay Leno handed Scarlett Johansson a tissue which she used to blow her nose twice. She then put the tissue in her bag after signing it.
On December 22, 2008, eBay awarded Scarlett Johansson's tissue to the winning bidder for $5,300. The auction offers free shipping from Burbank, CA to anywhere in the United States.
BBC News reports that proceeds from the tissue sale will go to USA Harvest, a charity that provides food to the needy. Although this is not the most hygienic way to raise money for the less fortunate, at least Scarlett Johansson is using her popularity for a worthy cause.
While it is admirable of Scarlett Johansson and the winning eBay bidder to help hunger charities, one can't help wondering if there are other ways to feed the needy (and to catch a cold). Scarlett Johansson used the tissue after catching a cold from Jay Leno. This germ-filled tissue will then change many hands, from the postal service cashiers, to the delivery people, and finally to the winning bidder. Let's hope the winning bidder has a strong immune system.
Scarlett Johansson's tissue is one of many bizarre auctions that have taken place on eBay and elsewhere. In September, Natalie Dylan auctioned her virginity in hopes of paying for her master's degree. After eBay refused to host her auction, she was finally able to hold the auction at the Moonlight Bunny Ranch. As she explained, "Why lose it to some guy in a Toyota when you can use it to pay for your education?" While education is a noble goal, surely there were other ways to achieve those ends.
In March 2008, an Australian man sold his life on eBay. The package came with his car, house, and job. According to Perth Now, his life in Australia was "fantastic." However, he felt that selling his life on eBay was the best way to move on from a painful divorce.
While Scarlett Johansson's tissue auction is not as drastic as selling one's life or virginity, $5,300 is quite expensive for a used germ-filled tissue. Thankfully, Scarlett Johansson USA Harvest will be able to use it to feed needy people this holiday season.
On December 22, 2008, eBay awarded Scarlett Johansson's tissue to the winning bidder for $5,300. The auction offers free shipping from Burbank, CA to anywhere in the United States.
BBC News reports that proceeds from the tissue sale will go to USA Harvest, a charity that provides food to the needy. Although this is not the most hygienic way to raise money for the less fortunate, at least Scarlett Johansson is using her popularity for a worthy cause.
While it is admirable of Scarlett Johansson and the winning eBay bidder to help hunger charities, one can't help wondering if there are other ways to feed the needy (and to catch a cold). Scarlett Johansson used the tissue after catching a cold from Jay Leno. This germ-filled tissue will then change many hands, from the postal service cashiers, to the delivery people, and finally to the winning bidder. Let's hope the winning bidder has a strong immune system.
Scarlett Johansson's tissue is one of many bizarre auctions that have taken place on eBay and elsewhere. In September, Natalie Dylan auctioned her virginity in hopes of paying for her master's degree. After eBay refused to host her auction, she was finally able to hold the auction at the Moonlight Bunny Ranch. As she explained, "Why lose it to some guy in a Toyota when you can use it to pay for your education?" While education is a noble goal, surely there were other ways to achieve those ends.
In March 2008, an Australian man sold his life on eBay. The package came with his car, house, and job. According to Perth Now, his life in Australia was "fantastic." However, he felt that selling his life on eBay was the best way to move on from a painful divorce.
While Scarlett Johansson's tissue auction is not as drastic as selling one's life or virginity, $5,300 is quite expensive for a used germ-filled tissue. Thankfully, Scarlett Johansson USA Harvest will be able to use it to feed needy people this holiday season.
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