From Obama Mania to Blagojevich Bonanza?
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Hawkers climbing on the Illinois gov's bandwagon
Those interested in making a buck or two in the pop culture arena have apparently wasted no time posting items related to Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich - the man arrested on corruption charges yesterday - on eBay.
According to United Press, and confirmed by our own perusal, the site offers countless front pages with blaring headlines of Blagojevich's arrest and accusations of trying to peddle President-elect Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat. The governor said he is innocent. Mr. Obama has called for him to step down.
Besides the newspapers, the site also offers up a commemorative key ring at a suggested bid of $400, an assortment of "Impeach Blagojevich" buttons, selling for $1.59, and several autographed items. There's even Blagojevich's governor's seat -- aka a toilet seat selling for a cool million. Surprisingly, no bids so far.
Also available was a "Blagotojailvich" T-shirt with a suggested $9.99 price tag -- again, no takers.
However, that Blagojevich-autographed Chicago Cubs jersey with infielder Derrek Lee's number had a bid of $25.
But if people really want the toilet seat, the bidding is open until Wednesday.
Perhaps the most intriguing items related to the embattled governor are not items at all - just a position, namely that of Illinois governor. CBS News is reporting that dozens of people have posted listings auctioning off the governorship if Illinois on eBay.
One such posting came with this disclaimer:
"OPEN YOUR CHECKBOOKS, OR PUT THE THUMBSCREWS ON SOMEONE TO GIVE A HIGH PAYING EXECUTIVE JOB TO AN ASSININE (sic), GREEDY VINDICTIVE POL OR HIS WIFE."
ATR can't help noting that this is one case of memorabilia hawking where things really ought to go the the very highest BLEEPING bidder! Fitting, no?
Those interested in making a buck or two in the pop culture arena have apparently wasted no time posting items related to Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich - the man arrested on corruption charges yesterday - on eBay.According to United Press, and confirmed by our own perusal, the site offers countless front pages with blaring headlines of Blagojevich's arrest and accusations of trying to peddle President-elect Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat. The governor said he is innocent. Mr. Obama has called for him to step down.
Besides the newspapers, the site also offers up a commemorative key ring at a suggested bid of $400, an assortment of "Impeach Blagojevich" buttons, selling for $1.59, and several autographed items. There's even Blagojevich's governor's seat -- aka a toilet seat selling for a cool million. Surprisingly, no bids so far.
Also available was a "Blagotojailvich" T-shirt with a suggested $9.99 price tag -- again, no takers.
However, that Blagojevich-autographed Chicago Cubs jersey with infielder Derrek Lee's number had a bid of $25.
But if people really want the toilet seat, the bidding is open until Wednesday.
Perhaps the most intriguing items related to the embattled governor are not items at all - just a position, namely that of Illinois governor. CBS News is reporting that dozens of people have posted listings auctioning off the governorship if Illinois on eBay.
One such posting came with this disclaimer:
"OPEN YOUR CHECKBOOKS, OR PUT THE THUMBSCREWS ON SOMEONE TO GIVE A HIGH PAYING EXECUTIVE JOB TO AN ASSININE (sic), GREEDY VINDICTIVE POL OR HIS WIFE."
ATR can't help noting that this is one case of memorabilia hawking where things really ought to go the the very highest BLEEPING bidder! Fitting, no?
posted by Chris and Frank at 5:01 PM
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