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Oscar Awards swag bags: $167,000 (given to all nominees)..

Posted on 2/19/15 at 12:32 pm
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
43077 posts
Posted on 2/19/15 at 12:32 pm
Apparently lots of nominees refused the gift bags because you have to pay taxes on it.

Items:

•Laser vibrator. The Afterglow Pulsewave Vibrator bills itself as the world's only adult toy that utilizes a low-level laser to enhance arousal. Value: $250

•Orgasm booster. "The Couple's Love Shot," as it's called, is available to each of two "lovers" who can receive orgasm boosters including the O-Shot (Orgasm Shot), created by the same doctor who invented the Vampire Facelift to reduce wrinkles. Value: $5,000

•Pricey condoms. Naked Luxury Condoms, dubbed "the world's only luxury condom" and "the most pleasurable condom in the world." Value: $56 for two 6-packs

•Holiday in Tuscany. With the Italian Luxury Hotel Package, nominees will receive three complimentary nights in a suite at the five-star Grand Hotel Tremezzo. Value: $11,500.

•Chi-Chi car rental. A year's worth of Silvercar rentals, the all-Audi airport car rental service that promises no lines, free GPS, free Sirius radio and free Wi-Fi every time. Value: $20,000

•Whiz-bang bicycle. Martone Cycling, known for its fashion and design-driven bikes, will hand out certificates for free designer bikes with automatic transmission and its signature red bike chains. Value: $1,200

Not listed is some psychic dude that comes to your house to get you in sync with the universe. Its a $20,000 ticket.




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Posted by ChiSaint
Silicon Valley, CA
Member since Feb 2008
366 posts
Posted on 2/19/15 at 12:35 pm to
The paradox of life...the richer you are, the more free shite you get.

Strange items in the gift bag though.
Posted by tom
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2007
8155 posts
Posted on 2/19/15 at 12:36 pm to
Talk about a bunch of junk.
Posted by VetteGuy
Member since Feb 2008
28093 posts
Posted on 2/19/15 at 12:37 pm to
What a bunch of crap.

Who wants to pay 40% on that junk?
Posted by GetCocky11
Calgary, AB
Member since Oct 2012
51251 posts
Posted on 2/19/15 at 12:39 pm to
What is with the sex toys?

Strange.
Posted by ILikeLSUToo
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2008
18018 posts
Posted on 2/19/15 at 12:42 pm to
The orgasm placebo shot and the scam artist psychic ruin the whole thing if you have to pay taxes on it.
Posted by JBeam
Guns,Germs & Steel
Member since Jan 2011
68377 posts
Posted on 2/19/15 at 12:43 pm to
quote:

•Orgasm booster. "The Couple's Love Shot," as it's called, is available to each of two "lovers" who can receive orgasm boosters including the O-Shot (Orgasm Shot), created by the same doctor who invented the Vampire Facelift to reduce wrinkles. Value: $5,000



This is just sad...
Posted by WG_Dawg
Hoover
Member since Jun 2004
86441 posts
Posted on 2/19/15 at 12:44 pm to
I'd understand if it was the AVN awards, but wtf are the Oscars doing giving out so much adult-themed stuff? Is there a backstory?
Posted by forksup
Member since Dec 2013
8817 posts
Posted on 2/19/15 at 12:50 pm to
Less athletic Olympics-esque sex fest?
Posted by Teddy Ruxpin
Member since Oct 2006
39556 posts
Posted on 2/19/15 at 12:55 pm to
quote:

I'd understand if it was the AVN awards, but wtf are the Oscars doing giving out so much adult-themed stuff? Is there a backstory?



I suppose the backstory is what do you give someone who can buy whatever they want?

When you put it that way, you aren't left with much besides weird/fun things people might not buy for themselves for many reasons, but might enjoy.
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
43077 posts
Posted on 2/19/15 at 12:59 pm to
quote:

I'd understand if it was the AVN awards, but wtf are the Oscars doing giving out so much adult-themed stuff? Is there a backstory?
I heard about this originally on the radio this morning. The hosts were all dumb-founded by the gifts, they didn't know of any backstory or reason. Bizarre and tacky imo.
Posted by DanW1
Member since Jan 2013
1103 posts
Posted on 2/19/15 at 1:04 pm to


That's gonna take a large bag. Ought to throw in a ticket on Mars One.
Posted by Choupique19
The cheap seats
Member since Sep 2005
61771 posts
Posted on 2/19/15 at 1:04 pm to
quote:

Apparently lots of nominees refused the gift bags because you have to pay taxes on it.


I thought Obama wanted Hollywood to pay its fair share. Oh, my bad. He only wants Republicans to pay their fair share.
Posted by johnnydrama
Possibly Trashy
Member since Feb 2010
8710 posts
Posted on 2/19/15 at 1:32 pm to
Have to watch out so no Jersey Mafia guys jack one.
Posted by Pavoloco83
Acworth Ga. too many damn dawgs
Member since Nov 2013
15347 posts
Posted on 2/19/15 at 1:35 pm to
wut?

No gift certificates for a V-Steam and anal bleaching? What is hollywood coming to? Jeez.
Posted by Pavoloco83
Acworth Ga. too many damn dawgs
Member since Nov 2013
15347 posts
Posted on 2/19/15 at 1:36 pm to
Sometimes stars donate the gift bags for a tax credit. Not sure how a vibrator and a psychic reading work on donation?

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