Someone tries to sell Belgium on eBay

[LSK]

BRUSSELS, Belgium --Hidden among the porcelain fox hounds and Burberry tablecloths on sale at eBay.be this week was an unusual item: "For Sale: Belgium, a Kingdom in three parts ... free premium: the king and his court (costs not included)."

The odd ad was posted by one disgruntled Belgian in protest at his country's political crisis which reached a 100-day landmark Tuesday with no end in sight to the squabbling between Flemish and Walloon politicians.

"I wanted to attract attention," said Gerrit Six, the teacher and former journalist who posted the ad. "You almost have to throw rock through a window to get attention for Belgium."

Six placed the advertisement on Saturday, offering free delivery, but pointing out that the country was coming secondhand and that potential buyers would have to take on over $300 billion (euro220 billion) in national debt.

http://www.boston.com/news/odd/articles/2007/09/18/someone_tries_to_sell_belgium_on_ebay/

[dipsydoodle]

1. I think that's hilarious

but seem to be alone with that thought ? :rofl:

[Rabrrrrrr]

2. That's good! But do the proceeds go to Germany or to France?

[Orrex]

3. I'm kind of waffling on this issue

Can't decide whether it's funny or hysterical.

:shrug:

[Greyskye]

8. mmmmm, Belgium waffles!

And beer. And chocolate.

Damn. Now I want to go back to Belgium again! If someone here buys it, will you invite me? :toast:

[BlueIris]

4. Okay, that is hysterical.

[american_typeculture]

5. I've got a Luxembourg and a Lichtenstein. Belgium would complete my collection!

[formerrepuke]

6. We should buy it.... there need to be some decent frites around here...n/t

[Pierre.Suave]

7. Only 300 Billion debt?

Thats like what, 9 months in Iraq?

Shit, thats easy...