That actually worked??

You know how sometimes you hear about someone's dumb idea failing and you think to yourself (or say out loud), "No shit it failed. It was a stupid idea."

And then other times, you hear about someone's dumb idea actually making money or buzz or whatever and you say, "Holy shit. That actually worked?"

This website is one such idea, born from the minds of two advertising art directors, Christine and Justin.

They paint something that they want, then sell the painting for the amount it would cost to buy it. If they want a slice of pizza, they'll paint one and sell it for $3. Then they use the money to literally buy a slice of pizza. They have also used this idea to fund a trip to Vegas (including airfare, hotel, shows and gambling money) and buy an assortment of video games, haircuts, and nights out.



It's not all ridiculous though. They have another site using the same idea to raise money for charity.

And then... they have this: a site that literally sells a clear plastic container of authentic NYC garbage, sealed and signed by Justin himself. $50!



And here I am, the idiot who makes a living by going to an office everyday.