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For those who have been anxious that Hollywood’s elite have been doing it robust in the course of the pandemic, properly fear no extra.
Each single Oscars nominee was gifted a goodie bag valued at $140,000 — greater than most individuals earn in a 12 months — and also you gained’t imagine what was in it.
Whereas the Oscars present baggage have at all times had a popularity for being extravagant, this 12 months they have been taken to the subsequent degree.
In keeping with Swag Property, who put the baggage collectively, the 2022 ‘Everybody wins’ present bag contained every thing from a de-tangling brush to a plot of land. Sure, actually.
Nominees all acquired a bit of land in Scotland by means of Highland Titles. Whereas the dimensions of land has not been revealed, the title will make them a “Laird, Lord or Girl of Glencoe”.
Different items of observe included:
- A 3-night keep for 2 at Turin Fortress, Scotland valued at $50,000
- Remodelling and growing work from Maison Development valued at $25,000 USD
- 4-night keep on the Golden Door Spa valued at $15,600 USD
- Three-day 3D wellness retreat valued at $15,000 USD
- Superstar Arms Sculpting liposuction process by Artwork Lipo valued at $12,000
In addition they acquired tens of 1000’s of {dollars} price of beauty therapies, skincare, health coaching, way of life teaching, meals and alcohol — and most randomly a trio of Exploding Kittens’ video games.
The outlandish present baggage sparked a scathing response from comic and former Oscars host Ricky Gervais.
When requested by a fan on Twitter on Monday what he would say if he was internet hosting the awards ceremony this 12 months, he made a degree of calling out the overt luxurious.
“I’d begin with ‘Howdy. I hope this present helps cheer up the extraordinary folks watching at dwelling. For those who’re unemployed for instance, take some consolation in the truth that even in the event you had a job, your wage in all probability wouldn’t be as a lot because the goody bag all of the actors have simply been given,” he wrote on Twitter.
He then went on to focus on the present once more, this time saying the occasion was geared in the direction of everybody however “poor folks”.
“I’m proud to announce that that is essentially the most various and progressive Oscars ever. Searching I see folks from all walks of life. Each demographic below the solar. Besides poor folks, clearly. F**ok them,” the comic tweeted.
Gervais’ ideas have been echoed throughout social media, together with on the present bag creator’s Instagram account.
“That is disgusting. These folks can afford this and extra. These big sums needs to be donated to charity,” one commenter posted.
“I’ve a plot of Scottish land, too!” joked one other.
