Remember the chaos of 2020? The meme stocks, the rollercoaster ride of GameStop (GME), and the collective internet frenzy that turned Wall Street upside down? Well, a bizarre relic from that era has resurfaced in the most unexpected way: GameStop’s legendary "Nintendo Switch 2" stapler. And yes, someone thinks it’s worth $100,000.
The Backstory: A Tweet That Broke the Internet
Rewind to November 2020. Amidst the swirling rumors of a "Nintendo Switch Pro," a now-infamous tweet from GameStop’s official account sent gamers and investors into a tailspin: "Trade toward the Nintendo Switch 2 today!" The problem? Nintendo hadn’t announced a "Switch 2" – not even close. The tweet was quickly deleted, but not before it was screenshotted, mocked, and memed into oblivion. The fallout was instant: GameStop support clarified it was a typo, blaming an "overzealous stapler."
Yes, a stapler. According to the lore, an employee accidentally stapled a promotional placeholder flyer for a nonexistent "Switch 2" to a desk, and someone snapped a photo that later became the tweet. It was a perfect storm of human error and viral absurdity.
From Office Joke to Six-Figure "Collectible"
Fast-forward to today. That very stapler – or at least, *a* stapler claimed to be the infamous one – has been listed on eBay with a jaw-dropping price tag: $100,000 USD. The seller, who goes by "MemeRelicHunter," describes it as "the holy grail of meme stock history" and "a tangible piece of internet folklore."
"This isn’t just a stapler," the listing declares dramatically. "It’s the stapler that accidentally announced a console, crashed a corporate meeting, and became a symbol of the retail investor revolution. It represents the chaos, the hope, and the sheer unpredictability of the GameStop saga."
The listing includes "proof" of authenticity: timestamps matching the deleted tweet, a (blurry) photo of the stapler beside a GameStop name tag, and a notarized letter from a "former employee" confirming its origin. Skeptics, of course, are raising eyebrows – but in the world of meme culture, perception often trumps provenance.
👉 See the legendary listing for yourself: GameStop Nintendo Switch 2 Stapler - $100,000
Why $100,000? Blame Nostalgia (and Crypto Bros)
So, who would pay six figures for an old stapler? The seller is targeting two groups:
- Meme Stock OGs: Die-hard GME investors who view this as a piece of their David-vs-Goliath victory over Wall Street.
- Crypto/NFT Collectors: Those accustomed to valuing digital artifacts and "historically significant" internet moments.
The listing even pitches it as an "alternative investment," comparing it to rare trading cards or Banksy art. "Imagine displaying this beside your framed ‘Diamond Hands’ meme," it quips.
The Internet Reacts: Hilarity and Horror
Reactions online range from amused to appalled:
- "Peak capitalism: turning a typo into a down payment on a house."
- "If this sells, I’m listing my keyboard that once tweeted ‘covfefe’ for $500k."
- "This is either genius or the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen. No in-between."
Even GameStop’s current social media team couldn’t resist a subtle nod, tweeting later the same day: "Reminder: double-check your staples, folks. 🔍"
Would You Pay the Price?
Whether this stapler is truly the one from the tweet is almost irrelevant. Its value lies in the story – a physical artifact from a digital wildfire that reshaped finance and pop culture. For $100,000, you’re not buying a stapler. You’re buying a punchline, a legend, and a monument to the internet’s power to turn the mundane into myth.
As of this writing, there are no bids. But in the world of GameStop, never say never. After all, this is the company that turned "stonks" into a movement. If anyone pulls the trigger, we’ll update you.
Until then: Keep your staplers close, and your tweets closer.
(Disclaimer: This stapler does not come with an actual Nintendo Switch 2. Or any Switch. Or staples, probably.)
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