Virgin Mary with cheese for only $22,000

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A 10-year-old grilled cheese sandwich, claimed to bear the image of the Virgin Mary, has resurfaced on eBay after initial bids reached $22,000. The sandwich's longevity without mold raises skepticism about its authenticity, with some speculating it may be made from Velveeta cheese. The discussion touches on the absurdity of people valuing such items, with references to past sales of celebrity food remnants, highlighting a cultural fascination with perceived religious imagery in food. The conversation also critiques the tendency for individuals to see what they want in ambiguous shapes, suggesting that narratives can influence perceptions of significance.
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'Virgin Mary' sandwich for sale on eBay
Posted Tue, 16 Nov 2004

A 10-year-old grilled cheese sandwich a Florida woman says bears the image of the Virgin Mary was back on eBay on Tuesday after the internet auction house initially canceled bids that went up to $22 000. [continued]
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Welcome to Jesusland!
 
Smurf said:
Welcome to Jesusland!
:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
Why do people think they know what the Virgin Mary looked like?
(Indoctrination, brainwash, etc?)
 
BoulderHead said:
Why do people think they know what the Virgin Mary looked like?
(Indoctrination, brainwash, etc?)
Don't be silly, she looks Renaissance Italian woman, just like in the paintings. :smile:
 
Artman said:
Don't be silly, she looks Renaissance Italian woman, just like in the paintings. :smile:

I believe it was PT Barnum who said, "There's a sucker born every minute." I may have attributed that quote to the wrong person, I can't recall. Nonetheless, it's fitting. Hey, if someone wants to pay $22,000 for a half-eaten grilled-cheese sandwich just because it has something resembling a face cooked into it, it's their money. No mold after 10 years, huh? Who wants to bet it's made out of Velveeta, i.e., not even real cheese. :smile:
 
I have a new goal when i cook. Do you think you could lay out some fine shredded cheese on a pan in the form of a woman, then carefully lay the sandwich on the cheese, and cook it to get the same effect? For $22,000 is worth a try. If it even is close to looking like a woman someone may buy it. People will always see what they want to find, especially if you condition them with a good story first. You could say that the sandwich caught fire but did not burn.
 
If wondering if we made Jesus...or MOSES one...
Yep..we are not Mary..unfortunately :smile:
 
  • #10
There really are some sad people in this world

Bidding ona 10 year old piece-o-toast
 
  • #11
I am wondering if they will buy bread and send it to starvation people by this money...not for God sake...but for "Mary" sake..[am not sure if it works..]
 
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Moonbear said:
No mold after 10 years, huh? Who wants to bet it's made out of Velveeta, i.e., not even real cheese. :smile:
I did hear it hadn't spoiled. The Velveeta could explain that. :-p
 
  • #13
This reminds me of when they sold Justin Timberlake's half eaten french toast for a couple thousand..
 
  • #14
It's sort of foolish to think that a mere coincidence like this is so prominently known, and other actual miracles are considered as nothing.
 
  • #15
Artman said:
Don't be silly, she looks Renaissance Italian woman, just like in the paintings. :smile:
Exactly so, yes! :biggrin:
 
  • #16
Uhh...I thought this thread was about cocktails ! :frown:
 
  • #17
You want a $22,000 cocktail with cheese?
 

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