Charity auction items from celebrities are nothing new. Everyday we see some charity offering something to be auctioned on eBay to raise money. Well, back in 1995, Vine's daughter Skylar died of cancer and so he set up a foundation to raise money for cancer research. That is great and fantastic and I hope that they have raised a lot of money in previous years, because the takings are going to be really low this year.
Up for auction until Friday is a signed piece of the felt from his poker table. In addition to his own signature, Vince also included the signature of three porn stars, a set of guitar picks and a pack of playing cards. Seriously. The way I read this, is that someone probably came to Vince while he was playing strip poker with porn stars and said today was the last day to donate items to the auction and what were they going to donate. Vince then ripped off some felt from the table, wiped the ashes off it and had everyone sign. Found an old deck of cards and some guitar picks and congratulated himself for his goodwill.
I wouldn't pay more than $1, so it really is no surprise that the top bid so far is $255. Yep, and oh, that is not the minimum reserve bid. How much do they think it is worth? I appreciate that he is raising money for cancer research and every little bit helps, but maybe next time just write a check.
THAT'S the extent to which he went for the foundation in the name of his deceased little girl?
ReplyDeleteI find it hard to wrap my brain around that, but, imagining that to be one of the worst things one could experience, I'm loathe to judge him for anything connected to it.
Is it POSSIBLE that it hurts too much to think about and that he does the bare minimum so he can say he's involved?
jesus! doesn't he have an old gold record or some shit he can donate?
ReplyDeletedamn even a janky old pair of leather pants would suffice. you know there is some cougs out there just waiting for the chance to buy 'em.
I'll get flamed but I'll say it anyway, but I find most charities to be bloated organizations that do very little good for the world.
ReplyDeleteLooks like, according to the website skylarneil.org, they've raised about 2 million over the last decade plus. They have an annual golf tournament, with $500/person entry fee. It's not Jolie-Pitt money, but after 14 years he still cares, at least.
ReplyDelete@Ayesha: I understand that. About 20 years ago, I read that the Red Cross had the highest paid board of directors in the world, and on that day I decided not to donate blood anymore. But there are a lot of small ones that operate on a fully volunteer basis do some good things.
OMG.....Enty..when I read the caption for this article, I thought he was trying to sell his "foundation" (as in makeup)....I was going to go right by it, but had to read it!!
ReplyDeleteWe in Canada have some skank ex girlfriend of a dumbass politician (redundant, I know) trying to auction off her cheesy Fashion Q dress for $25k for her charity. As if.
ReplyDeleteAngus Sutherland-do you know who is that?
ReplyDeleteAngus Sutherland-news!!!