Austin, Texas – The media empire of the late culinary maestro Anthony Bourdain has just seen its latest addition. Only this time, it’s not a biography, cookbook or even a memoir, but a Craigslist smoker allegedly possessed by the spirit of the beloved chef and author.
Craigslist, one of the original troves for the weird, the wild and the most intriguing items for sale online, has just set a new standard with an Austin local’s claim to be housing the infamous spirit of Anthony Bourdain in a charcoal smoker.
The seller, Christian Helms, started out attempting to sell his Primo ceramic grill using a straightforward description. But when results didn’t arrive, he relaunched his marketing strategy based on an encounter with the late Anthony Bourdain.
He decided to add a twist to his listing, claiming his grill is “possessed” by Bourdain’s spirit, charismatically attributing food taste preferences and musical tastes to the grill. As a result, his renewed listing became laced with an enigmatic aura capable of stirring a frenzy among fans and prospective buyers alike.
With a retail value of almost $2,500, Helms has priced the Primo smoker and its add-ons at the more reasonable sum of $450 – but it is the unquantifiable “spirit of Anthony Bourdain” that Helms hopes will seal the deal for buyers. According to Helms, the responses have been mixed, ranging from serious inquiries to casual jesters.
Born out of an unusual encounter, this entity most likely represents the strangest memento affiliated with the memorable persona of Anthony Bourdain. In today’s world, where remembrance often intertwines with commercialism, perhaps it is the most fitting tribute to the chef known for breaking boundaries and pushing the limits.
Anthony Bourdain’s presence lives on and continues to inspire, even selecting homes in the most unlikely places. Yet for fans and aspiring cooks, the chance to purchase a smoker inhabited by the spirit of their culinary hero might just be too enticing to pass up.
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