I would pay negative 6.2 million dollars to eat a banana at a press conference.
this post was submitted on 30 Nov 2024
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Understandable.
But what if it was a slightly above average banana?
For a slightly above average banana, Iβd pay negative 6.1 million dollars.
That is the price that I would pay for it!
Well, he didn't even buy the original (I guess it has spoiled by then), but a DIY replica and a certificate.
Because money laundering
Iβve read that he bought the right to tape a banana to a wall. If I tape a banana to a wall can he sue me?
Anyone can sue anyone for anything, for any amount of money. He could sue you for not doing it.
I would pay $5 to not eat a banana at a press conference.
Itβs one banana how much could it cost Michael?
There's always money in the banana stand.
A lot of politicians come to mind, but the "Kid Rock shooting a bunch of beer" was a good one.
Iβm OOTL. Whatβs the context on this one?
Thanks! Also wow, okay. Some people are too rich.
Like the artist who made millions for taping a banana to a wall.
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.
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?
I really thought it was just a rich person meming but apparently he took it seriously