January 12, 2007
| 50 Cent Condoms |
It’s like a bad Abbott and Costello routine.
Say, did you hear about the new 50 cent condom? Why no, that seems pretty cheap – do you suppose you can trust it? No, 50 cent! The Rapper! Well, I hope it has a wrapper! A condom without a wrapper aint safe!
This is loosely based on an actual conversation we had here at Dish Headquarters this morning, complete with schticky accents.
Here’s the deal: According to Celebritywonder.com, 50 cent – real name Curtis Jackson – is indeed lending his name to a new line of condoms. Although the article did not actually say what exactly the new rubber sheaths will be called; we suppose they will be named something like “50 Cent condoms.” As far as the actual price – that also was not mentioned. However he did indicate a portion of the profits will go to an HIV charity.
50 cent, who already has a line of clothing and energy drinks, also has published a number of new novels and has plans to launch a line of sex toys as well.
How does he find the time?!
He talked to celebritywonder.com about why he was creating the condoms and writing the novels:
"The kids become immune when you constantly beat them over the head, 'Read a book, read a book.' We have to be a little more creative about it."
"It's the same with safe sex. As opposed to being part of a safe sex campaign, I'm going to make condoms and donate a part of the proceeds to HIV awareness."
That Fiddy. He’s a man of the people.
