J.D. Salinger's Toilet for Sale on Ebay
Famous Author's Toilet for Sale for One Million Dollars
J.D. Salinger rocketed to fame as an author with the best seller "The Catcher in the Rye". The book has been on many required reading lists and still is discussed today, decades after the first publishing.
J.D., when alive was a very private person, one can only imagine what he would think of this money grubbing scheme.
While the listing is an interesting and curious item it brings questions to mind. Why would anyone pay a million dollars for a toilet? Even if it belonged to Jesus Christ himself would it be worth that much money?
Who would buy the porcelain throne? A private (and extremely wealthy) individual may want it for an inspiring sit down. Perhaps the seller was hoping the ad would reach the ears of a museum?
The ad claims to have a letter of authenticity that yes, indeed, the toilet actually did belong to J.D. Salinger. Anybody with an ounce of sense might want to question just how authentic the toilet is.
Hypothetically, if somebody bought the toilet, how would they display it? Would it be surrounded by "don't come any closer" velvet ropes? In a room specifically constructed for this very special toilet?
Would it become a status symbol for the buyer? Would they show it off at cocktail parties or beer barbeques? Would the novelty wear off and the velvet ropes get dusty? And who would insure it? For the buying price of a million dollars Lloyd's of London might even be enticed to write up a unique policy for a toilet.
And finally, if J.D. Salinger's supposedly authentic toilet actually sells, will the buyer remain anonymous or try to capitalize on the purchase?
Published by M.R Charette
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