**BREAKING: 77-Year-Old Wedding Cake Crumb Sells for Eye-Watering $2,800, Sets New Record for Most Expensive Dessert Debris**
LONDON, ENGLAND – In a shocking turn of events, a 77-year-old crumb from Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding cake has sold at auction for a staggering $2,800, leaving experts and onlookers alike scratching their heads in bewilderment.
The crumb, described as “a small, slightly crushed fragment of a larger cake” by auctioneers, was reportedly salvaged from the royal wedding reception in 1947 and has been stored in a climate-controlled vault for decades. Bidders went wild for the tiny piece of culinary history, with one enthusiastic collector ultimately securing the crumb for the record-breaking price.
“I just couldn’t resist the opportunity to own a piece of the Queen’s wedding cake,” said the anonymous buyer, who wished to remain anonymous but was overheard whispering “it’s a crumb, but it’s a historically significant crumb!” to a nearby bystander.
The sale has sparked outrage among some who question the value of a mere crumb, with one local resident remarking, “I’ve got a crumb from my own wedding cake that’s worth at least $10,000… said no one ever.”
However, experts insist that the crumb’s rarity and provenance make it a true treasure. “This crumb is a tangible link to a bygone era,” said Dr. Emily J. Bottomsworth, a leading expert in royal baked goods. “It’s a chance for the buyer to own a piece of history, even if that piece is, well, a crumb.”
The sale has also sparked rumors of a potential sequel auction, with whispers of a 75-year-old tea stain from the Queen’s coronation gown set to hit the block in the coming weeks.
In related news, the Palace has announced plans to begin selling commemorative crumbs from the Queen’s tea time, with prices expected to start at just $50 per crumb. When asked for comment, a Palace spokesperson simply smiled and said, “Well, it’s a crumb, isn’t it?”
