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Man really bought a 6.2 million dollar banana for 10 minutes of attention.

What's the most desperate 'person looking for fame' story you've heard?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I’m OOTL. What’s the context on this one?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Thanks! Also wow, okay. Some people are too rich.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Like the artist who made millions for taping a banana to a wall.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

I've seen an article yesterday about the fruit stand seller who sold this banana to him for 50 cents or so, and was shocked to find out how much this art costs.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Not their fault that other people are willing to pay millions for a banana stuck to a wall. If you can make money that way why not?