I keep ending the baby name discussion only to learn about something so utterly ridiculous that I have to write about it. Reader Malcolm sent me a link to
this article about an Australian couple who were literally
auctioning off the naming rights to their baby girl on eBay."We are taking bids on the naming, advertising and promotional rights to my unborn BABY GIRL!!", the ad states.
"For a period of FIVE YEARS from the date of birth, we are offering the exclusive naming rights (first name only) to my unborn baby due March 1, 2005.
The auction was scheduled to end late on Wednesday but eBay withdrew the advertisement before it could be finalised. It did not give a reason for its action on the website and could not be contacted for comment.
Kinda makes little Tostito in my cartoon seem not so far-fetched, doesn't it?
posted by Jen, 5:16 PM -
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