I can only imagine the comfort that the tiny replica of the Twin Towers must afford the relatives of those who died there as it rises triumphantly to stand proud of the main body of the coin.
A fitting, historic and - at just $29.99 - economical tribute to the courage of the fallen.
I cannot respond, because I just died. It's breathtakingness took my breath, and I'm dead. Which would remind me of the part where they talked about the silver having been recovered from beneath the ashes, because I'd like to be cremated and all, but I can't be reminded of it because I died. But those ashes? That the silver was recovered from? How can I say it even though I've just died? Those ashes... um...aren't...weren't... just...like, well...drywall and old industrial carpeting and dirty coffee cups and stuff. And they said it like it was a good thing.
i'm glad that there is a certificate of authenticity. otherwise, you couldn't be sure that these people are actually attempting to profit off of that horrible day.
but there's a certificate. so we know.
who wakes up in the morning and says to themself, "i think we need to make a coin commemorating 9/11. because i think people will forget what happened. we must keep the wound fresh!"
other than that, i love your blog. i'm a new reader, and i must say it's a jolly good time.
NWM since you like the silver pop up bit I will refrain from comments on the type of people who commemorate tragedy with a coin based... pop up. See how I refrained? See that?
This is for all those simple types who thought America had plumbed the depths with professional wrestling and American Idol.
I didn't make it through the whole thing - do they have a "But wait! There's more!" section?
"standing sculpture...rise up like hope" *gags* Good to know that there is absolutely nothing that can't be commercialized. The mind boggles...what's next - commemorative famine plates?
Now here's a thing, gleaned from yesterday's paper in rural France:
A company (licensed by the state) is going from town to town, setting up base in 3 star hotels, and buying gold. Of course, there's a fair number of wedding rings, but also a large number of old dentures set with gold teeth. Apparently, they whip 'em out before the coffin is closed.
Apparently, the going rate is about 10 euros per tooth, in case you have Granny's dentures in the drawer.
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I think I just dislocated my jaw.
My goodness.
I can only imagine the comfort that the tiny replica of the Twin Towers must afford the relatives of those who died there as it rises triumphantly to stand proud of the main body of the coin.
A fitting, historic and - at just $29.99 - economical tribute to the courage of the fallen.
The Katy - Yeah, but to be fair the silver bit that pops up makes it all worthwhile, and they do get $5.
Dave - I had exactly the same problem.
I cannot respond, because I just died. It's breathtakingness took my breath, and I'm dead. Which would remind me of the part where they talked about the silver having been recovered from beneath the ashes, because I'd like to be cremated and all, but I can't be reminded of it because I died. But those ashes? That the silver was recovered from? How can I say it even though I've just died? Those ashes... um...aren't...weren't... just...like, well...drywall and old industrial carpeting and dirty coffee cups and stuff. And they said it like it was a good thing.
i'm glad that there is a certificate of authenticity. otherwise, you couldn't be sure that these people are actually attempting to profit off of that horrible day.
but there's a certificate. so we know.
who wakes up in the morning and says to themself, "i think we need to make a coin commemorating 9/11. because i think people will forget what happened. we must keep the wound fresh!"
other than that, i love your blog. i'm a new reader, and i must say it's a jolly good time.
It's so reassuring to know that, no matter what, the blood-sucking ghouls of this world will always prosper.
I still stand by the fact that the silver bit that pops up is really good, though.
It's pretty nifty. And as you say, in real terms you're only paying $24.95. There must be a catch. BUT WHAT?
NWM since you like the silver pop up bit I will refrain from comments on the type of people who commemorate tragedy with a coin based... pop up. See how I refrained? See that?
This is for all those simple types who thought America had plumbed the depths with professional wrestling and American Idol.
I didn't make it through the whole thing - do they have a "But wait! There's more!" section?
But wait! Act now and you will receive a picture of the towers falling, signed by rudy giuliani!
the pop up thing is pretty neat though.
It's both inspired and inspiring.
Excuse me. I think I have something in my eye.
The pop up thing is, indeed, neat but the rest of the concept sucks ghoul nadgers loudly.
"standing sculpture...rise up like hope"
*gags*
Good to know that there is absolutely nothing that can't be commercialized.
The mind boggles...what's next - commemorative famine plates?
Now here's a thing, gleaned from yesterday's paper in rural France:
A company (licensed by the state) is going from town to town, setting up base in 3 star hotels, and buying gold. Of course, there's a fair number of wedding rings, but also a large number of old dentures set with gold teeth. Apparently, they whip 'em out before the coffin is closed.
Apparently, the going rate is about 10 euros per tooth, in case you have Granny's dentures in the drawer.
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