Oscar Goodie bags
February 25, 2005 8:47 AM   Subscribe

girlhacker's 2005 Oscar Goodie bag list is out (here's 2004's, and 2003's) so now we can envy all the free stuff stars will be getting, even though they could easily afford to buy it all a thousand times over.
posted by mathowie (32 comments total)
 
A three-night stay for two at St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa in Dana Point, CA (includes personal "surf butler") ($5,900)

personal "surf butler"?
posted by matteo at 8:53 AM on February 25, 2005


Maybe they could throw in a golden calf next year.
posted by The Jesse Helms at 8:53 AM on February 25, 2005


Are there goody bags at SXSW?
posted by mlis at 8:54 AM on February 25, 2005


I'd like to see the short subject or animated short winner put the Goodie bag up on Ebay to help finance their next project.
posted by Arch Stanton at 8:55 AM on February 25, 2005


The winners don't actually get the bags girlhacker writes about in this post -- it's the presenters and performers.
posted by redfoxtail at 9:01 AM on February 25, 2005


Are there goody bags at SXSW?
There are for the Interactive conference, but they're not as impressive as they were in the dot-com boom years (or so I'm told).


This year's Oscars goodie bag seems smaller than the previous two, unless girlhacker just wasn't as aggressive in her research this year.
posted by me3dia at 9:02 AM on February 25, 2005


I'd be interested to see what celebs actually *do* with all their goodies. Surely, there are some who donate all this stuff to charity, right? I mean, how many limited edition RAZR phones does a power-elite actually need? And should I really expect to see Cate Blanchett chowing down at Morton's?

Also, wtf does anyone need with an oxia personal oxygen canister? It can't be so bad to actually breathe the air that the hoi polloi breathe as well. I'm not quite sure if that's more ridiculous than the $200 hair dryer.

Burn, hollywoold, burn...

On preview, re: me3dia

After a few complaints last year that I included too many items that were not in the Official Academy Awards Presenters and Performers Gift Basket, my list this time only includes those items that specifically claim inclusion from a news source or press release. Thus, it's shorter than before and perhaps not as much fun, but, I hope, more accurate. Some of this list came from a USA Today article; if it's wrong, well, you can blame me for trusting it.
posted by jimray at 9:06 AM on February 25, 2005


I know they had a thing a few years ago where the award winners got a big screen tv if they stayed within the 60 second speech limit. Got confused.

I guess the going rate for uncomfortable banter is really high these days.
posted by Arch Stanton at 9:06 AM on February 25, 2005


from the 2004 list: a coupon for laser eye surgery

Never thought I'd see the words "coupon" and "laser eye surgery" in the same sentence...
posted by Robot Johnny at 9:08 AM on February 25, 2005


I'd be interested to see what celebs actually *do* with all their goodies.

they give them to their grateful assistants/stylists/drivers/mistresses/maids/sycophants?
posted by matteo at 9:09 AM on February 25, 2005


Is it ok if this makes me angry/upset/sad? ugh.
posted by shoepal at 9:13 AM on February 25, 2005


DECORATING: Oscar week's house of style
# In seven days, a designer transforms a Hollywood Hills bachelor pad into a celebrity hangout. It's part of a trend toward temporary showplaces for industry partying. Here, the ultra-hip swim in swag.

BugMeNot for LATimes
posted by matteo at 9:17 AM on February 25, 2005


I noticed this bit yesterday while reading a review of Steve Pond's Academy Awards tell all book "The Big Show: High Times and Dirty Dealings Backstage at the Academy Awards"...

They (the producers of the awards broadcast) must put up with stars annoyed because their gift-basket gift certificates have expiration dates,

I'm always amazed at how out of touch with reality so many celebrities are. I also remember reading about several stars trying to scam extra gift baskets at the Grammys last year.
posted by Slack-a-gogo at 9:29 AM on February 25, 2005


Oh boy, I love reading about rich people getting freebies!

Its pretty galling that their little goodie bags are worth than the average person makes in an entire year.
posted by fenriq at 9:41 AM on February 25, 2005


-- Are there goody bags at SXSW?

Does the toy from a McDonalds Kid Meal count?
posted by pixelgeek at 9:50 AM on February 25, 2005


From a publicist's persepective, it's a wonderful marketing tool that links products to a huge, international event with celebrities in the minds of the average consumer. Very, very helpful in launching brand image to a higher level.
posted by zarq at 9:56 AM on February 25, 2005


This year's Oscars goodie bag seems smaller than the previous two, unless girlhacker just wasn't as aggressive in her research this year.

Whew, this statement cracks me up... (thanks jimray for clearing it up)... it actually took even more aggressive research this year to get the list shorter than before. Glad you're all enjoying it!
posted by girlhacker at 10:14 AM on February 25, 2005


girlhacker, er, Lilly, thanks for the fun link.

[derail]
I just want to point out that your nick immediately conjures to my mind a very hairy obese man in some shack somewhere with a dirty axe and a stack of bodies in his basement. It obviously says more about my psyche then yours, so I'll be the one seeking help.
[/derail]

posted by cavalier at 10:20 AM on February 25, 2005


Here is the list of presenters. Like, I can totally see Orlando Bloom setting up his year's supply of free Vonage. Or Halle Berry broadsiding a Chevy Blazer on her new iXi collapsible bike, and then furiously pedalling away.
posted by coelecanth at 10:31 AM on February 25, 2005


shoepal, it's OK, as long as you don't make a big thing about it. Any time you make a big thing about being angry/upset/sad around here, it seems to make people angry or upset. Or sad.
posted by Kirth Gerson at 10:39 AM on February 25, 2005


it's a wonderful marketing tool that links products to a huge, international event with celebrities in the minds of the average consumer. Very, very helpful in launching brand image to a higher level.

Is it terribly wrong, upon reading these words, to fantasize about the person who spoke them dying a horrible death?
posted by George_Spiggott at 10:40 AM on February 25, 2005


Reading shit like this, I almost start to understand the terrorists.

Almost.
posted by jonmc at 10:46 AM on February 25, 2005


The thing that always blows my lower class mind is the retail pricing on this stuff. How the heck can a bed for the night be worth ~US$2000!? Man, I can and have gone on vacation for two weeks and not spent that much.
posted by Mitheral at 11:14 AM on February 25, 2005


yeah, but you didn't have a personal surf butler
posted by matteo at 11:16 AM on February 25, 2005


True. I wonder what the qualifications are to become a personal surf butler? Boy you don't see that come up in many career counseling sessions do you.

Maybe I could _become_ a personal surf butler. I bet I still couldn't afford 2000 bucks a night for a room but at least I could spend some time breathing the special air, if second hand. That would make me a better person right?
posted by Mitheral at 11:31 AM on February 25, 2005




Surf butler is about the dumbest job title I've heard in a long, long time.

Mitheral, the undersea hotel is going to charge $1500 a night. Luxury places charge so much especially to elicit your reaction. Well, that and because they know stupid people with more money than brains will pay it. Or give it away at awards shows.
posted by fenriq at 1:07 PM on February 25, 2005


540 dollars worth of olive oil??
posted by painquale at 1:12 PM on February 25, 2005


great job as always, girlhacker!
posted by lia at 1:48 PM on February 25, 2005


That was a lot of nice stuff, but, to be honest, I don't think I'd want or need most of it. I could use the $1,500 steak dinner and the stay St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa. Otherwise, they can have it.
posted by Bag Man at 2:38 PM on February 25, 2005


I'm sure that with enough incentive your personal surf butler could become your personal butt surfer.

A T3 Tourmaline Hairdryer "100% crushed tourmaline gemstones infused into patented T3 components give it more ionic power than any other dryer" ($200)


Funny. In a million years I could never come up with the idea of a gem encrusted hair dryer. Me? I'm holding out for a crushed amethyst vacuum cleaner.
posted by Secret Life of Gravy at 5:41 PM on February 25, 2005


George_spiggott:

it's a wonderful marketing tool that links products to a huge, international event with celebrities in the minds of the average consumer. Very, very helpful in launching brand image to a higher level.

Is it terribly wrong, upon reading these words, to fantasize about the person who spoke them dying a horrible death?


Sorry bud, I don't do requests. Please don't let me interfere with your doing away with yourself though.

Or was that your line?
posted by zarq at 4:17 PM on February 26, 2005


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