News satirical but still accurate: Pt. 2

This makes me cry less than Bono’s lameness.

I love The Onion.

News in Brief from Issue 43.11:

Bono Outbids Everyone At Charity Auction For Bono-Autographed Guitar

LOS ANGELES—During a Keep A Child Alive charity auction last Friday, U2 frontman Bono paid $575,000 for a guitar signed by the Irish recording artist, outbidding his nearest competitor by nearly $500,000.

“Not only does this allow me to donate to a cause in which I very deeply believe, but I now own a unique and valuable piece of rock and roll history,” said the singer, who also placed the winning bid on a “once-in-a-lifetime” lunch with Bono at $1 million.

Bono reportedly listed the autographed guitar on eBay the next day to raise money for Amnesty International, and within 20 minutes, had placed the highest bid at $750,000.

Gold.

2 comments ↓

#1 Gaz on 12.28.08 at 1:01 pm

$575,000 for your own signature.

I think that pretty much says it all, doesn’t everybody else?

#2 John Marrs on 12.29.08 at 10:52 pm

To the guy who runs this website - can you email me at john@johnnox.wanadoo.co.uk
I’m a journalist in the UK writing a feature for a newspaper about anti-celebrity websites around the world and would be really grateful if you could drop me a line.
Thanks!

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