Ancient Fruit Sells for a Sour Price
If you think your grandma’s expired canned goods in the back of the pantry are old, you might want to rethink your definition of “antique.” A 285-year-old lemon recently hit the auction block and sold for a jaw-dropping $1,780.
Yes, you read that right. This isn’t some storyline from a sci-fi flick where people bid on weird artifacts from the past to showcase in their futuristic décor. This is a real, actual, bona fide 285-year-old lemon somebody paid cold, hard cash for.
The lemon was discovered in the back of an old cabinet drawer, resembling something akin to a shriveled up raisin with a hint of lemon scent. But, lo and behold, its appearance didn’t deter folks from taking out their wallets and splurging to add it to their collection of curiosities.
According to the auction house, the lemon had been passed down through several generations before falling into the hands of the lucky seller who was able to profit off its age and uniqueness.
In a world where people spend top dollar on the latest technology or fashion trends, it’s nice to know there are still those out there with a true appreciation for the classics. And by classics, we mean, er, a rotting piece of fruit with no discernible purpose.
One can only imagine what the buyer plans to do with their new prize. Perhaps add it to their display of ancient artifacts, maybe use it as a conversation starter when company comes over, or it could even become the centerpiece at their next dinner party. Who needs flowers or a fancy candelabra when you have a 285-year-old lemon, right?
At this point, we had to ask ourselves: what could possibly be next? An ancient piece of chewed gum? A 500-year-old piece of bread left out to dry? With prices like these, the possibilities are endless. We can only hope that someday, the world will appreciate our own questionable leftovers just as much.
So cheers to the lucky buyer who now owns a 285-year-old piece of fruit. We hope it brings you the joy and fulfillment that only an excessively expensive, outdated lemon can provide. As for the rest of us, it’s time to start digging through those old kitchen cabinets and see what treasures we can find. Who knows what gems we might uncover that are just waiting to be sold off for a small fortune?
