# Used Tissues for Charity Scarlett Johansson Auctions Germy Snot-Rag on eBay By Sandra Winn | Published 2008-12-19 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-snot-rag-for-charity-scarlett-johansson-auctions-used-tissue-on-e References: [news.au](http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,28383,24822407-7485,00.html) & [cgi.ebay](http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220331665273) During a guest appearance the other night on Jay Leno, actress Scarlett Johansson blew her nose. Her used tissue is now up for auction on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester). At the time of this article, bids for Scarlett Johansson’s autographed baggy with a used tissue inside have reached over $2,150.00. Although Scarlett Johansson’s snot-rag is not something I’d care to have, let alone spend money on, all profits from the auction will go to US Harvest, a hunger charity. In the video, Johansson says, “Bid high, this is Samuel Jackson’s cold here.” She then gave a couple of hearty blows and even a bit of her lipstick ended up on the tissue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Celebrity Memorabilia Auctions:** Creating unique and quirky auction items involving celebrities can drive both buzz and profit for charitable causes. - **Gross-out Factor as a Marketing Strategy:** Marketers can utilize the shock and novelty of merchandise with gross-out appeal to successfully capture public attention. - **Charitable Partnerships with Pop Culture Icons:** Partnering with a well-known and influential figure to promote a good cause can generate significant donations and publicity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Charitable Fundraising:** Exploring new and unusual ways to raise money can help charities navigate an increasingly crowded fundraising landscape. - **Entertainment Memorabilia:** Expanding merchandise offerings to include more unique and unconventional items can help businesses stand out and generate revenue. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Leveraging shock value and unexpected marketing tactics can help companies build brand recognition and create viral marketing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Actress-Backed Handbag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galleria-handbag.md) - [Booger-Inspired Immune Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boogie-bites-candy.md) - [Designer Tissue Box Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scotties-and-house-home.md) - [Soothing Sustainable Bamboo Tissues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-balsam-tissues.md) - [Snack Artwork Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester.md) - [Designer-Headed Vintage Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margherita-maccapani-missoni.md) - [Charitable Digital Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-auction.md) - [Stylish Tissue Box Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissue-box-cover.md) - [Honeycomb Paper Charitable Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-nose.md)