Saturday, July 22, 2006

Damon Suck(er)s

By now, most of you have probably heard the story of the woman who was selling "Damon Sucks" bibs on eBay. That is, until Johnny Damon's agent decided that such mean-spirited baby clothes would hurt his client's feelings.

Yeah, I know...cry me a goddamn river, too.

Anyway, the two parties reached an agreement that allows her to continue selling these bibs online. But, here's what boggles my mind, to no end. Go to her eBay store, and check out her bib page.

Now, scroll down to the "Damon Sucks" bib (or click on the screenshot below).


Yes, as of 1:30 this afternoon, bidding was up to $102.50 for this "one of a kind" item.

P.T. Barnum, please come to the front desk to pick up your MENSA membership card.

Apparently, some folks out there have never heard of CafePress.com, where anyone with the ability of your average 12-year-old to work Microsoft Paint can log in, create his own "Damon Sucks" bib, and buy it for $5.99 plus shipping.

Besides, if it's a new bib for your little one that you're looking for...