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*''This merit badge is a reference to a common phrase: "I've got some beach front property in Kansas to sell you." Or other variations thereof. The phrase is usually used when referring to someone's gullibility. Like spending a lot of money on something worthless. Or in this case, a lot of chips on just a merit badge.''
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*The badge name is a reference to the famous American con man {{Wikipedia|George C. Parker}} who used to sell New York City landmarks to unwary tourists, most of all the Brooklyn Bridge. The phrase "if you believe that, I've got a bridge to sell you" is a a popular way of expressing a belief that someone is gullible.
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*It is actually a reference to the famous American con man George Parker. One of his most famous and frequently performed scams was to sell New York City landmarks to unwary tourists. The Brooklyn Bridge was a favorite of his, and he sold it twice a week for years. The phrase "if you believe that, I've got a bridge to sell you" is a reference to these exploits.
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*The file name references {{Wikipedia|You're So Vain}} by Carly Simon.
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*The file name references [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You%27re_so_vain You're So Vain] by Carly Simon.
 

Revision as of 13:03, 15 March 2009

Merit Badge:
For your curious but certainly dedicated investment in the snowflake board, I award you this badge. I've got a bridge out in the desert that you might be interested in, too. No? Pity.
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Merit badges can be seen in your character page.


Requirements

Donate for 11 straight days to the Snowflake Leader Board


Notes

The 11th day of donation is a substantial 1,024,000 chips, which makes the total cost for this badge 2,047,000 chips.

References

  • The badge name is a reference to the famous American con man George C. Parker who used to sell New York City landmarks to unwary tourists, most of all the Brooklyn Bridge. The phrase "if you believe that, I've got a bridge to sell you" is a a popular way of expressing a belief that someone is gullible.
  • The file name references You're So Vain by Carly Simon.
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