After a Hollywood awards show, you can't help but look through fashion magazines to see what the stars wore—the good, the bad, and the downright shameful. But one part of all the glitz is that the stars get to take home goody bags. Even though it might take a whole paycheck (or two or three) to buy just one thing from these secret goodie bags, we still want to know what's in them. What's so interesting about celebrities who are worth a million dollars (and could stop working today and still live better than most people)?
After a Hollywood awards show, you can't help but look through fashion magazines to see what the stars wore—the good, the bad, and the downright shameful. But one part of all the glitz is that the stars get to take home goody bags. Even though it might take a whole paycheck (or two or three) to buy just one thing from these secret goodie bags, we still want to know what's in them. What's so interesting about the fact that millionaire celebrities (who could stop working tomorrow and still live better than most people) get free stuff that we'd eat Ramen noodles for a month to have?
Maybe it's because celebrities set the trends, and even if you don't watch E! News all the time, you'll run out and buy those hot sunglasses Paris Hilton was seen wearing. Even though it hurts to think about how unfair it is, all-stars have a lot of power when it comes to endorsing products. That's why companies give them a lot of free stuff. So, even if you think you're the most stylish accountant in corporate America, thousands of people won't buy leopard-print pants just because you wore a pair to the office party.
So, what are the bags full of? It could be a Gaiam's Organic Spa Experience with a European-style glass aromatherapy essential oil diffuser, an organic cotton towel, an organic cotton robe, a soy pillar candle, botanical shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, body wash, and cleansing bar, meditation and Yoga CD sets, and a Maize storage chest.
At the recent Academy Awards, celebrities were given a Motorola Special Edition Black RAZR V3 in a keepsake and personalised Jonathan Adler box. Regular people can't get their hands on this version of Motorola's popular phone, though.
How about two nights for two people at the $2,500 Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley, California? www.bernardus.com Or a set of pearl and Bali bead earrings, a choker, and a bracelet made by Cathy Jordan out of sterling silver?
Guests could take home a Fabio Micucci to keep track of a star's 15 minutes of fame. Fabio Micucci's hourglass (no, not that Fabio). In the past, Oscar presenters were given a Micucci crystal decanter with a sterling silver stopper (perfect for all those celebrity offspring born with a silver spoon...oh you know what I mean)
It's a bitter pill to swallow, but you and I both know you'll be reaching for the Top Ramen.
