In a world where people are dying from hunger and poverty, where some are struggling to make ends meet, there are those who spend a fortune on something utterly useless and utterly preposterous. What are we talking about? A feather! Yes, you heard it right – a feather from an extinct bird was sold for a record-breaking $28,417 at an auction.
According to reports, the feather belonged to a huia bird, which was native to New Zealand and extinct since the early 1900s. Apparently, it was once considered a symbol of prestige and power, and people used to wear them as a mark of their social status. But of course, that was then, and this is now. The world has moved on, and so have our priorities. Or so we thought!
As the news of the sale spread like wildfire, people were left scratching their heads. Who in their right mind would spend that kind of money on a feather? Was it made of gold or diamond? Was it the last remaining artifact on the planet? Well, the answer is no – it was just a feather, plain and simple.
The buyer’s identity has not been revealed, but reports say that he is a wealthy collector who had been eyeing this feather for years. He must have thought to himself, “What better way to show off my wealth than by buying a feather for the price of a car!”
So, what does one do with a feather that costs as much as a luxury vacation? Do you frame it and hang it on the wall? Do you show it off to your friends and colleagues and say, “Hey, look at me, I have a feather that costs more than your car?” We’ll never know!
Meanwhile, the rest of the world is left to wonder what use such frivolous expenses serve other than to prove that money can buy anything, even something as utterly useless as a feather. With so many people struggling to make ends meet, one can only question the morality of such extravagance.
Perhaps it’s time to reevaluate our priorities. Maybe instead of flaunting our wealth, we should focus on helping those in need. Perhaps we could use that money to provide food and shelter for the homeless or education for underprivileged children. But, of course, that would be too rational, too humane, too much to ask.
So, as the world goes on with its absurdities and nonsensical spending, we congratulate the buyer on his “record-breaking” purchase. After all, what better way to spend your money than on something utterly meaningless and utterly preposterous!
