The wildly popular “Why every guy should buy their girlfriend Wii Fit” video has gotten 5,493,051 views to date. Not too shabby for a one minute long video of someone playing with a virtual hula hoop, eh? Lauren Bernat, the undies and t-shirt wearing girl featured in the video, even managed to extend her 15 minutes of fame with an appearance on MTV’s TRL. Fans that have taken a liking to her now have a chance to buy a brand new Nintendo Wii Fit signed by the Wii Fit Girl herself.
Purchase here : ii22ac’s eBay Store
Starting bid : US $160.00
Auction ends : Aug-01-08 07:30:14 PDT
While the Wii Fit retails for approximately $90, there still appears to be an overall shortage as new bundles are currently selling for $120-$130 on eBay (come on Nintendo, fix your shit already). That puts the worth of her autograph at approximately $30-$40 before bidding even starts. Is her internet stardom potent enough to spark a potentially pricey bidding war, or has the novelty of the 15 minutes already worn off? Unless you find an auction for the version signed by the Wii Fit Boy, I don’t think I care.
UPDATE : This item sold for US $165.00.
Posted by Soulofaqua on July 27, 2008 at 1:01 pm
This makes me wonder if I should buy Wiifit myself solely to sell it for a higher value. Thanks to my work at the toyshop I can acquire it first in line with every shipment.
Posted by Ray on July 27, 2008 at 1:40 pm
We have ‘em in stock daily at my Best Buy…
You just have to get there early in the day to get one, since there are about 4 at a time.
I was thinking ’bout getting one for my brother, who never gets off his lazy ass playing video games all the time, plus it’ll save my parents on a gym membership.
-Ray
Posted by bravenewgirl2512 on July 27, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I keep meaning to buy Wii Fit, but I don’t have a spare £100 lying around anywhere at the moment, plus nowhere seems to have it in stock at the moment. It’s strange, I got my Wii during the ’shortage’ last year, just walked in to a Virgin Megastore and bought their last one. Kinda lucky I guess.
I can’t imagine that Wii Fit girl’s autograph is that valuable, although people will pay a premium for anything these days. Does she have a name other than Wii Fit girl I wonder? Kinda sucks that she can’t sign her own name in her 15 minutes of fame.
Posted by Drugstore Space Cowboy on July 27, 2008 at 9:52 pm
So is there a Blog Banter coming up anytime soon? ;-)
Posted by AusQB on July 28, 2008 at 2:48 am
Maybe Microsoft will sell a special edition Xbox 360 signed by Nathaniel. You know who I’m talking about.
Posted by Jillybean on July 28, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Unless you find a Wii Fit which comes bundled WITH the Wii Fit Boy, I’m not that fussed.
Posted by thecanvasgrey on July 28, 2008 at 6:47 pm
**stomping feet*** I WANT WON!!! tee hee
Posted by Jason on July 28, 2008 at 7:17 pm
The Wii Fit Girl’s real name is Lauren Bernat. Lauren and her boyfriend, Giovanny Gutierrez, work for an ad agency in Miami, FL. Apparently their video was a publicity stunt. I am not sure if her Internet stunt is worth the extra cash, but that’s just me.
Posted by unscspiritsoffire on August 1, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Starting Bid – $160
Ending Bid – $165
Total bids – 3
You know…I honestly thought it would hit at least $200