eBay Yanks Beck’s Obama Bobblehead ‘Art Project’ Meant to Raise Money for Charity
Editor’s note: We discussed this story and all the day’s news on our live BlazeCast, featured below:
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(Editor’s note: The video above features Beck’s radio segment from Wednesday morning, discussing the eBay incident.)
The popular online auction site eBay has yanked a piece of artwork done by Glenn Beck citing its belief that the project featured an Obama figurine floating in actual urine (it was not, however). Bids can now be emailed in the subject line to the following email address set up by Beck: obamapeepee@glennbeck.com
(Related: Liberals Goes Berserk Over Beck’s ‘Obama in Pee Pee,’ Hurl Expletives at Beck)
On Tuesday evening, Glenn Beck featured an Obama bobble head doll in a jar of yellow liquid, catalyzed by Michael D’Anouto’s painting titled, “Truth,” which features a crucified Obama and also parodies the controversial “artwork” dubbed “Piss Christ” that defaced a crucifix in a glass of urine.
Beck’s piece was meant to underscore the importance of adhering to the First Amendment and highlight the hypocrisy of those who adhere to it only when it suits them. Often, members of the Left will rail against the disparaging of figures they hold dear, but do not hold themselves to the same standard when disparaging figures others hold dear.
(Photo source: The Examiner)
Beck was auctioning the jar, complete with the Obama doll, on the auction site, with all the proceeds set to go to Beck’s Mercury One charity. At the last entry its bid was up to $11,300. On Wednesday morning, however, eBay removed the auction page.
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For reference, below is Beck’s Tuesday evening segment in which he unveils his “artwork”:
Beck’s piece was spawned by a painting (which was covered by TheBlaze on Monday) that depicts Barack Obama as Jesus Christ crucified, adorned with a crown of thorns. The work, entitled “Truth,” was created by Michael D’Antuono, who said that his “First Amendment rights should override someone’s hurt feelings” and that “we should celebrate the fact that we live in a country where we are given the freedom to express ourselves.”
After receiving roughly 4,000 angry emails over the painting, D’Antuono also said he respects “their right to express themselves” and hopes they will afford him the same.
With this in mind, Beck chose to “express himself,” during his Tuesday evening broadcast by featuring a piece of artwork of his own creation. It was meant to highlight the hypocrisy of the left.
Tune in to The Glenn Beck Program Wednesday evening at 5:00 p.m. ET where D’Antuono will actually come into the studio to discuss his piece (along with the subsequent controversy) with Beck.
This post has been updated to reflect that the content of Beck’s mason jar was in fact water with food coloring, not beer.
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bubbabgone
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:17pmObama In A Jar Of Urine …. what a great goof to puncture pompous leftists.
Great idea.
I think I’ll make a series of them for the entire extended family for Christmas.
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doomytram
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:26pmGotta take a leak on the empty chair in the yard. Where is the nearest empty chair Ears McObozo statue, I gotta pee pee?
Mt Rushmore needs ears up high in his empty chair…….instead of No Loitering the sign will say Yes Peeing.
obfuscatenot
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:27pmAbsolutely! Perfect gift idea for your liberal family and friends for Christmas -oops, I mean winter holidays! Recycle that old pickle jar!
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Zipit
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:28pmGood idea! We can place some of them next to the atheist nativity scene!
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getitgotitgood
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:32pmI’m done with Ebay, no more buying or selling.
scruffycat
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:32pmI wonder if Ebay has the new Obama Voodoo Dolls w/ Push Pin Kit available in time for Christmas?
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slade37
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:43pmFirst of a series perhaps? How about something with Soros next.
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AFMomXs2
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:47pmYes they Do ScruffyCat
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=obama+voo+doo+dolls+&_sacat=0&_from=R40
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buttpatriot
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:58pmgood for you gb. still smarting from the inaccurate election call i see. i am sure there are many people on here that would love to buy your body waste.
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glassbeadlady
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 1:45pmOh well, I sell there and kind of glad they yanked it. They yank my auctions too when I use ivory in my title. It isn’t real ivory it is just ivory colored glass. They have code (against policy or endangered woods & ivory), words that they catch about the second or third day of the auction. Nice try Glenn!
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GETLIFE
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 2:51pmSo that the uninformed “get it” The BLAZE could put the 4-photos together:
1) Christ on the cross
2) the “piss-Christ”
3) The obama/Christ painting
4) The “pee pee Obama
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RedHarley
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 2:59pmWhile I really like “Obama in Pee Pee”, I would much rather see “Obama in deep Doo Doo” …….over the cover-up and crimes in Benghazi.
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Balzy
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 3:23pmI for one, can’t wait to see the look on chris mathews face XDDD
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cessna152
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 4:28pmI guess it’s Okay that Ebay will keep the “George Bush Hitler” poster on their site though:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Little-Hitler-George-W-Bush-Zylstra-Dick-W-/400317420195?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item5d34c712a3
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Texanbyluck
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 5:22pmMake this a gift? All I can say is that you’re uncouth and have no class.
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SolitudeBliss
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 6:17pm@AFMOMXS2 OMG, I checked out Ebay and they actually do list voo-doo and Obama dolls together LOLOL
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Spooky_dude_
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 6:52pmHey Obama, Glen did build that..
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Reality_Bites_You_on_the_Ass
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 7:37pmI think that is a great idea. Make a bunch of them and not only give them to your liberal friends but also send them to the news media. It is moronic nonsense like this that will guarantee Democratic rule for the next 16 years+.
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banjarmon
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 8:45pmObama in YELLOW SNOW… or BHO as a fire hydrant in a doggy park!!
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Betty_Rose
Posted on November 29, 2012 at 5:23amThere’s not enough excrement in the whole world to accurately depict what that SOB Hussein is doing to our Republic.
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windyman55
Posted on November 29, 2012 at 8:48amEbay would never have caught this if I had not called it in to them about 20 minutes after this idiot listed it. Yep.. I listen to this idiot. It’s a matter of “keeping your friends close. And your enimies closer” To quote the Ebay Rep “This…. is disgusting”. I tried to bid 1,000,000 first to stop the bidding. But you had to call Ebay first for approval. So since I had to call anyway I just dropped a dime on this moron. I also went ahead and canceled my subscription with Dish for giving him a format to spew his hatred. It’s costing about $100 for early cancelation. But worth every dime. Direct TV gets installed Saturday. Two wrongs don’t make a right Glenn. And to think…I used to like him when he was on CNN.
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ImASouthernPatriot
Posted on November 29, 2012 at 8:35pmnow that is a Christmas present worthy to distribution to liberal thinking. The demise of society due to lack of social graces, use of both sides of the brain and God only knows what else!
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Defeating_Obama_Is_A_Moral_Imperative
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:17pmThe Beck Art piece is basically a toilet, showing a turd submerged urine.
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naughtycal
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:39pmyep….
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carnivour
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 1:00pmThat puts it in perspective. A turd floating in pee pee is inappropriate on ebay, real or simulated. It’s a shame M1 lost over $11K for its good causes.
On a side note:
“”"Native American skulls, bones, and other Native American grave-related items are prohibited under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and aren’t allowed on eBay.”"”
Sooooooooo, immigrant American body parts are cool on fleabay?
I’m sharpenin’ my grave diggin’ shovel and gettin’ ready to make some quick cash. I’ll bet the Arafat DNA samples would bring in some big bux at ebay.gaza.hamas
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ModerationIsBest
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 1:20pmLol, why do people care about these things?
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Anadara
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 3:07pmNow that’s a hoot. …Made me laugh. I think I’d drop-plop a “little something” in the jar to keep BHO company.
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AZRACISTBIGOT
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 4:01pmLMAO
Good Likeness
Appropriate Substance
You da man, Beck
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Reality_Bites_You_on_the_Ass
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 7:38pmDefeating_Obama_Is_A_Moral_Imperative: How is that screen name working out for you?
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Defeating_Obama_Is_A_Moral_Imperative
Posted on November 29, 2012 at 7:30amI’m one of those intrepid conservatives, so personally, I’m doing just fine with Obama’s re-election. It’s all those poor dumb Democrats that voted for Obama that have to grovel to him for their food stamps, unemployment checks, and housing assistance that I am compelled to worry about, all the misery and suffering they bring to themselves with their irresponsible voting and compulsion to seek revenge for illusory wrongs. I am also concerned about the child abuse the Democrats are perpetrating with the theft of wealth of their future to live large today, heaping immoral and crushing debt on the backs of helpless, voiceless children of America.
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USPATRIOT101
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:16pmjust retitle this masterpiece “obama swimming in debt”. Ebay cant fight that one.
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naughtycal
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:51pmyep
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doomytram
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:15pmEbay only sells Bibles soaked in Pee Pee Obozo ears are off limits on Ebay too. Obozo thinks the private sector is doing fine now that he locked up that youtube film maker.
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TheePolitinator
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:14pmNo more E-Bay!!!! Hey Glenn, still believe in no boycotts?
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gyro
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:14pmmove it to ebids
or
web store
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Rosalyn
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 11:31pmI didn’t even know about ebids. I have an item that I need to purchase and I was going to get it from ebay but I found it on ebids for the same price. I will be moving my business there. Ebay sucks.
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mom4times
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:11pmhow does one find mercury 1′s store on ebay……though i too wish there was another alternative to them
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Annuit Coeptis
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:22pm@eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HILLS-WHITETAIL-DOE-URINE-in-32-oz-bottle-/130808092348?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e74c516bc
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Rowgue
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 1:18pmThere are a lot of alternatives to ebay, and most of them are better.
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Im_not_crazy92
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:11pmGlenn, just call Meg Whitman. She’ll take care of it. Somebody over there is just being childish.
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rodeoclown13
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 1:22pmGlenn, You just need to re-list it as a deer hunting kit and use doe urine. After searching ‘urine’ on ebay it seems they don’t have a problem with deer or fox urine. Or it could be a create your own art kit. Just add urine. I actually like that idea better.
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Gigi42
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 2:31pmThat’s the spirit, Clown13! I love a creative mind! It’s what fuels this great nation!
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upadastra
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:11pmGreat act Glenn, showing left-wing liberal hypocrisy has permeated everywhere.
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marine249
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:48pmor S==t
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UNALIEN
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:09pmSo, the issue is calling it peepee or urine..
Re list it and call it
“Obama suspended in Marxism”
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jtylerb
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:18pmGreat title for the piece.
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Dismayed Veteran
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 1:01pmHow about
Obama on His Baptism
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Obama Snake Oil Co
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 1:19pmMuslim Baptism.
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kalli
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:08pmStopped using ebay and paypal a number of years ago after learning they are run by leftists, atheists and homosexuals who apparently don’t like doing business with Christians or Jews.
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madasblazes
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 7:41pmmove to ‘ebids’ or ‘web store’.
Spread the word!
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TheWhiteFalcon
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:05pmYeah, something tells me some Obamaniac at eBay took advantage of the TOS to pull this listing.
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AvengerK
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:04pmPerhaps Beck should relist it as “Incompetent in aspic”?
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AmericaMustBeFree
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:04pmEbay has sold some things that hurt others.. they have no problem with that. Never will I buy or sell on Ebay again!
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bava
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:11pmI’m sure that will bring ‘em to their knees.
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Oldphoto678
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:21pmWhat has Ebay sold that hurt others. Just wondering.
FidgetforFreedom
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 2:51pmNot one penny to the enemy ever, if at all possible. Do your research people. Don’t give your hard-earned money to liberal companies that will in turn use it to further the destruction of our country with their liberal causes/agenda. Drives em crazy when we find em out and boycott. Haha
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scrapadapolis
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:02pmGlenn please put the obama bobble heads onsale through your website..even with the mason jar.We will fill them ourselves..The money on the bobble heads alone with a jar should help with charity..
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antann
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:14pmInteractive Obama in Pee-Pee kit! It should go in every socialist/communist stocking.
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Bill_F-ing_Murray
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 2:04pmWould save on shipping. Just think’n
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randy
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:02pmSo…… go back and list is as Obama doll in Mason Jar / with (Just add your own Yellow fluid or Pee Pee when it arrives). EBAY just made your piece of art famous Glenn!
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mapgirl10
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 11:59amOMG that was priceless art! What is up with that ebay? Glenn you are a genius and this art piece needs to go next to the art students painting! Fitting place for your piece of art is a liberal museum. LOLOLOLOLOL
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randy
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:06pmSave the Original Glenn ….. I’m sure the Smithsonian would want it for their collection!
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AvengerK
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 11:58amIn anglo vernacular “piss” is a term for any alcoholic beverage. “Hitting the piss” as it were.
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jblaze
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:09pmThis is all too funny! I for one am thrilled to see the Obama worshipers go off the mental cliff! It’s about time we gave them a taste of their own medicine.
How does it feel to have a full frontal attack on that which you hold near and dear? Conservatives have taken it for the last 4 years, well not anymore. Just go cry all you who are anti American!
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Kregneva
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:14pmHowever, real Americans don’t use it that way, here it means to “urinate” or to “anger someone.”
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The Jewish Avenger
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 11:57amhttp://www.caganer.com/celebrities-caganers-international-politicians-caganer-barack-obama-p-289.html
One mason jar, one cardboard box…
$39.99
DIY PissBama PLEASE GLENN LOWER your artistic standards and mass sell this!
(LOL)
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randy
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:05pmPerfect! Sell the mason jars and the obama doll on your site glenn!
You’ve got a hit here!
Imagine all the homes across the US with this prominently displayed on their fireplaces?
I’d buy one….
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gator_rick
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:35pmCapital Idea! Sell it as a “kit” like, e.g., an ant farm. You provide the mason jar and statue and we provide the “organic” content. I would pay $50 for one. This is perfect. The gift that keeps on giving!
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OldVet
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 1:09pmHow about a mason jar and an empty toy chair. Supply your own Pee. These would sell. LOL
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MrArbitrage
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 11:56amBREAKING: Obama in Pee Pee Movement Gaining Steam
I’m the guy who listed the Hostess Ding Dong. I suggest that you get some programmers together to start your own version of ebay and use this as a spring board.
Notice how many people are piling on now selling all kinds of unrelated items at ebay. Congratulations, you are making Obama in Pee Pee a viral key word on ebay.
BUT, with your audience, you could build your own online auction that would succeed where many others have failed. THEY failed because they couldn’t get “critical mass”.
Your audience loyalty would give “your ebay” the instant critical mass that is absolutely necessary for an online auction.
Obama in Pee Pee could be the birth of a major large cap company. Serendipity at its best.
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Gonzo
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:35pmI see they yanked your Ding Dongs now.
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FreedomWitness
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:55pmYanked ding dongs? That’s a joke that writes itself.
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Chimes39
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 1:07pmHostess Bakery plants shut down Friday the result of a union strike idling some 18,000 workers.
The Obama administration will hire most all of these displaced employees.
The State Department will hire the Twinkies, the Secret Service the Ho Hos, the generals will sleep with the Cupcakes and all the Ding Dongs are going to Congress.
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MrButcher
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 11:56amChange the name to “Obama in an unspecified yellow liquid”
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RightUnite
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 11:55amEBAY sucks anyway….
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Gary_K
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 11:55amGlenn, put it back on ebay and ca it flobama.
Maybe you should not put a picture on the listing.
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Gary_K
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:00pmoops call
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Ducky 1
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 11:51amAnd I was just about to bid!
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Gonzo
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 12:32pmAt $11,700? Good for you!
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UNALIEN
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 11:50amput EBAY in PEEPEE and list it on EbAY for charity
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digits
Posted on November 28, 2012 at 4:58pmEbay has yet to yank this: item# 160905046801 “Crime Scene Candy Kit – Liquid Blood Urine & Saliva – Cherry Apple Lemonaid Flav”
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