Вся эта эпопея с Ornithorhynchus anatinus на ЖЖ позволила каждому тысячнегу осознать, что он есть рекламная площадка и узнать свою цену.
Хотя чем это отличается от прочих популярных людей, рекламирующих некие обиходные товары?

When I got home, I had no idea, but Mama'd had all sorts of visitors. We've had all sorts of visitors. Everybody wants you to use their ping-pong stuff.

-- One man even left a check for dollars if you'd be agreeable to saying you like using their paddle.
-- I only like using my own paddle.
-- I know that, but it's dollars Forrest.

I thought maybe you could hold it for a while, see if it grows on you. That Mama, she sure was right.