Our ward had a similar "silent" auction recently to help raise girls camp funds. At one point, the bidding was fairly slow. A buddy of mine stands up and says, "Whoever is willing to pay more than $50 for this cake gets to smash it in my face."
The bidding takes off, several people go together and the cake eventually goes for about $75. Just as they are getting ready to smash the cake in his face, a mom stands up and says, "My daughter worked really hard on the cake and I don't think she would appreciate you destroying it like that."
The room goes quiet, and then my buddy grabs another cake and says, "Would any one be offended if I smashed this one in my face?" Second cake goes for $50 and he gets a face full of chocolate.
BTW, Red Mormon Death, great quote in your signature line. I had similar thoughts watching the Preakness when people were crying in the stands when he pulled up hurt. I guess I just don't understand animals.
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