It Occurs To Me...

...for those times when a blog is too much but twitter isn't enough.

Mar 7

Why I Hate eBay

  • Auctioneer: Tonight we have this lovely WidgetRama 1000 for sale. Who'll give me $5?
  • Man: $5
  • Auctioneer: I have $5, who'll give me $10?
  • Woman: $10
  • Auctioneer: I have $10, who'll give me $15?
  • Guy: $15
  • Auctioneer: I have $15, who'll give me $20?
  • Girl: $20
  • Auctioneer: I have $20, who'll give me $25?
  • (Silence)
  • Auctioneer: I have $20 from the lovely lady in red, anyone bid higher?
  • (Silence)
  • Auctioneer: I have $20 going once....
  • (Silence)
  • Auctioneer: I have $20 going twice....
  • (Silence)
  • Sniper: $21!!!
  • Auctioneer: SOLD for $21
  • (bangs gavel)