Comedian asks for $1 Million... and GETS IT!

by Bicycle Cat

Posted: 13 years ago 25 replies

INTERNET MARKETING

If you're really, really, really desperate... you can always just ask:

Guy Makes Comedy Videos Asking For $1 Million... And Gets It - The Consumerist

Comedian Craig Rowin made a series of videos asking for random rich strangers online to give him $1 million. He made no attempt to justify his need or worthiness for this bequest. He simply and emphatically outlined the rules for giving him the money and went through the various options of individuals and companies who might possibly give him the money. And now, by some insane kinky power of the internet, a millionaire has stepped up and will give him the cash. By all accounts, this is not a joke. It is actually happening.

The millionaire will present the check to Craig in person during his performance at the UCB theater in New York on February 2nd.

And it all started with this video...

YouTube - Please Give Me One Million Dollars

What do you think, fellow Warriors? A potential source for some kwik cash? :p

#asks #comedian #dollars #million #youtube

Benjamin Ehinger 13 years ago

That is just too cool. Well done. Again someone thought outside the box.

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Biggy Fat 13 years ago

What do you call two thousand pounds of dirty laundry? A Washington! Get it?

Now can I get a million dollars?
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ArticlePrince 13 years ago

And here I am working, I'm doing it all wrong!
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- Kay King 13 years ago
  
  I know I'm a skeptic - but I wouldn't cheer till the check clears
  
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tencentpiece 13 years ago

Pretty funny, I wonder if he will be guilted into giving some/all of the money to charity.
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Benjamin Ehinger 13 years ago

I think as a comedian he was smart, witty, and had some balls to put this out there. If he was not given a million dollars he could probably just promote something from the views and make a million dollars.

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InternetSuccess001 13 years ago

I think it's possible.

If it is legit, watch 10,000's of copycat videos popping up on youtube 1-2 weeks later.
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- Biggy Fat 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by InternetSuccess001
  
  I think it's possible.
  
  If it is legit, watch 10,000's of copycat videos popping up on youtube 1-2 weeks later.
  
  More like millions of copycat videos haha. Goes to show that Greed is the deadliest of all seven sins.
  
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- paulie888 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by InternetSuccess001
  
  I think it's possible.
  
  If it is legit, watch 10,000's of copycat videos popping up on youtube 1-2 weeks later.
  
  There'll be many more. I've noticed that this sort of herd mentality is quite prevalent in Youtube, so if you really want to stick out there, it's best to be unique and truly think outside of the box.
  
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celente 13 years ago

ask and ye shall receive. It is a saying even back and the biblical times.

But when I normally ask the wife, she says NO! LOL

This guy had teh guts to ask, remember the worst that can happen is someone will say no..... but not this time. Congrats to him.
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- Paul Coleman 13 years ago
  
  The man is a top notch hypnotist. ;-)
  
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  Brandon Tillman 13 years ago
  
  I actually found those videos kind of hilarious (in a weird kind of way) but if he really does walk away with 1 million dollars at that event...there will be alot of pissed off people in the world lol
  
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Mohammad Afaq 13 years ago

Ok now let's see how many copycats do the same exact thing
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- EllieSenra 13 years ago
  
  I'm waiting on the copycat videos already.
  
  On a side note, I don't think there's anything wrong with it, nor is there any reason for people to be upset in the slightest! Ha! Didn't think of the idea first? Too bad! Start thinking outside of the box and you might end up one million dollars richer.
  
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GeorgeP1 13 years ago

Hey Bicycle Cat,

Thanks for posting that. Just got home and saw this -- laughed so hard I woke up my next door neighbor.

George
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WillR 13 years ago

The thread title is a little miss leading. From what I understand he has got NOTHING so far. The 'millionaire' is probably just someone even more 'clever' than this guy. I doubt this guy will see a penny.
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CR 13 years ago

Come on guys! You gotta give him 100 points for trying.
He's been reading "The Secret" and is mentally already
spending the money. Why didn't I think of it first?!
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- The Bad Blogger 13 years ago
  
  May be the person who give the million have some plan of using him to do some show to earn money in the future... who knows...
  
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nandi 13 years ago

Yeah thats really being creative I like his style he is really cool.
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tfos4941 13 years ago

I imagine that there will be some kind of contract that comes along with the cheque
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AFI 13 years ago

That is hilarious!! I'm so glad he got his wish. Well done on his part!
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Chri5123 13 years ago

I saw this too, it just goes to show he EASY it is!

Why am I even bothering to build a business?

You just ask for it!

Hats off to the guy!

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erikmacklin 13 years ago

this was cool... now lets see how many people just copy the thingy!!
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- steverich 13 years ago
  
  OMG I love this guy! That's so funny!
  
  Incidentally The Vid you posted must be getting SOOOO many hits from warriors ..... couldn't get it to play! .... watched his updated vid instead.
  
  I really hope he gets the money!
  
  Love the bit about proving you are rich by sending a photo of yourself on a yaght, wearing a captains hat and holding the deeds to the boat ! HE HE!
  
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Richnana 13 years ago

Reminds of the "What Can You Do with a Red Paper Clip" The kid bartered the paper clip until he was able to trade up to a house. Now I need the red paper clip and trade up to a Million too.
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