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TJL · 03-18-2003, 07:55 PM

As if making 20 million a picture wasn't sweet enough, look at some of the swag the Hollywood hotshots are taking home Oscar night...

Nominees, presenters and performers at next week's Academy Awards will all pick up a goody bag containing $22,000 of luxury gifts. While Oscar-winners get to walk away with one of the famous statuettes, those left out this year get the consolation of an official gift basket containing a $1,580 watch and a $440 handbag. The handouts will also include vouchers for a $660 teeth-whitening session and a reclining chair worth $2,200. The freebies are given to the stars by companies eager to have their brand associated with the coveted Oscar brand.

Hey, if I can sit through the entire five hour Oscar show without falling asleep, can I get a cookie?

Georgia's on my Mind · 03-18-2003, 08:09 PM

That's pretty cool, I wish I was an actor.

I will be sitting through 17 hours of oscar related program that day! I can't wait.

Janice · 03-18-2003, 08:14 PM

Talk about excess. A better idea would be to donate the 22 grand to the performer's favorite charity.
If I were rich, I wouldn't have a problem with that.

Born2HaveOwnSitcom · 03-18-2003, 09:21 PM

I don't agree with goodie bags, stars can afford it so why bother, blah give me some goodies instead

TJL · 03-18-2003, 09:34 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
Talk about excess. A better idea would be to donate the 22 grand to the performer's favorite charity.
If I were rich, I wouldn't have a problem with that.

I don't think you understand Janice...

We're talking about a recliner!
Probably one of those really nice ones from Sharper Image with the built in heat and massage! Variable speed massage!
What are you going to sit on while admiring your Academy Award on a nearby shelf or mantle? A lawn chair? An ottoman? The floor? Eeeeew!

Janice · 03-18-2003, 11:13 PM

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Originally posted by TJL

I don't think you understand Janice...

We're talking about a recliner!
Probably one of those really nice ones from Sharper Image with the built in heat and massage! Variable speed massage!
What are you going to sit on while admiring your Academy Award on a nearby shelf or mantle? A lawn chair? An ottoman? The floor? Eeeeew!

Oh, I'm sorry. I misunderstood. I thought they were just good ole Lazy-Z-Boys.

webuster · 03-21-2003, 06:32 PM

It's Ironic, celebs work hard to earn alot of money, so they can buy whatever they want, now they can afford it, they are given the things free. A tramp can't walk into a shop and get free stuff, when they deserve, a celebrity walks in and everythings no charge, with the store owner having their lips firmly stuck to the celeb's ass to get them to come back.

Penny Lane · 03-21-2003, 08:02 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by TJL
[B]
Hey, if I can sit through the entire five hour Oscar show without falling asleep, can I get a cookie?

I always record awards shows. I don't have the patience to sit through all the song and dance and commercials. I just zap through them! A 5 hour show will be pared down to 2 hours by the time I am done with it!

Pitooey · 03-21-2003, 10:22 PM

I wish they would give us TV viewers a Goody bag.

Right now I need a new watch......

03-18-2003, 07:55 PM	#1
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	And the Oscar Night Goody Bags Go to... As if making 20 million a picture wasn't sweet enough, look at some of the swag the Hollywood hotshots are taking home Oscar night... Nominees, presenters and performers at next week's Academy Awards will all pick up a goody bag containing $22,000 of luxury gifts. While Oscar-winners get to walk away with one of the famous statuettes, those left out this year get the consolation of an official gift basket containing a $1,580 watch and a $440 handbag. The handouts will also include vouchers for a $660 teeth-whitening session and a reclining chair worth $2,200. The freebies are given to the stars by companies eager to have their brand associated with the coveted Oscar brand. Hey, if I can sit through the entire five hour Oscar show without falling asleep, can I get a cookie?
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03-18-2003, 09:21 PM	#4
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03-21-2003, 06:32 PM	#7
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	Irony It's Ironic, celebs work hard to earn alot of money, so they can buy whatever they want, now they can afford it, they are given the things free. A tramp can't walk into a shop and get free stuff, when they deserve, a celebrity walks in and everythings no charge, with the store owner having their lips firmly stuck to the celeb's ass to get them to come back.

03-21-2003, 08:02 PM	#8
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,231	Re: And the Oscar Night Goody Bags Go to... [QUOTE]Originally posted by TJL [B] Hey, if I can sit through the entire five hour Oscar show without falling asleep, can I get a cookie? I always record awards shows. I don't have the patience to sit through all the song and dance and commercials. I just zap through them! A 5 hour show will be pared down to 2 hours by the time I am done with it!
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03-21-2003, 10:22 PM	#9
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	I wish they would give us TV viewers a Goody bag. Right now I need a new watch......
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03-18-2003, 08:09 PM	#2
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	That's pretty cool, I wish I was an actor. I will be sitting through 17 hours of oscar related program that day! I can't wait.

03-18-2003, 08:14 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Talk about excess. A better idea would be to donate the 22 grand to the performer's favorite charity. If I were rich, I wouldn't have a problem with that.