OK, eBay, this is where I draw the line
Admit it: When Terry Francona’s used tobacco and chewing gum went up for sale on eBay, you thought we’d rock bottom when it came to Red Sox-related paraphernalia on Internet auction sites. Between Manny’s underpants, Manny’s grill and whatever else I’m forgetting, there has been a slew of comical items posted on the Web. Hate to be the bearer of awkward news, then, but we’ve hit another new low: Kevin Youkilis’ athletic supporter is now posted on eBay, and as I write this, it’s fetching a $14.26 bid.
OK, so the ad for Kevin Youkilis’ jock has (thankfully) been cancelled by eBay. At least there’s someone out there with some standards, eh?
Last week it was someone in New Zealand auctioning half-eaten corn cobs and other detritus left over from meals that David Beckham had eaten while on a visit there recently. In the past, people have tried to sell gum that had been chewed by Luis Gonzalez. Is it just me, or is there any ever-growing number of people who really need to get themselves an actual, honest-to-God life?? I mean, how else could you explain people selling stuff simply because it once came into contact with Kevin Youkilis’ crotch? (Man, if THAT doesn’t make you swear off eBay, nothing will….)
We’re offering this Game Used Athletic Supporter Worn by Red Sox 1st baseman Kevin Youkilis during the Red Sox 2007 World Championship Season. It shows great game use, has “20” written on it and came directly from the Red Sox Clubhouse. It will come with a COA issued by Sportsworld of Saugus, MA. We’re also listing many other Red Sox Game Used items from the 2007 Season and will combine on s/h for multiple purchases.
Uh…”shows some great game use”?? And I suppose Youkilis’ pubic hairs are included at no extra charge?
Good Lord…if this is the sort of auction that you would actually bid on, then I’d submit to you that perhaps it’s time that you seek professional help. Now. Before you actually do something that you’ll live to regret…like bidding on Mike Lowell’s jock.
