Crowdfunding is an amazing thing.
It can change lives, make dreams come true and raise money for worthy causes all over the world.
Sometimes, the results can be hilarious.
Consider these seven crowdfunding campaigns that made us go Hmm… What do you think of thesecrowdfunding campaigns are they ridiculous or totally acceptable?
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They then decided to go big and host four separate wedding events around the globe.
Turner and Coetzer raised nothing as their campaign was cancelled.
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So they asked their guests to skip the wedding presents and instead donate towardtheir $9,000 Tilt.comhoneymoon campaign.
Their guests didnt quite jump at the opportunity.
The couple raised less than $2,000 but that didnt hurt their travel plans.
The Monacos raised $1,900 of their $9,000 goal.
I havent decided what kind yet.)
and his goal was equally humble (a mere $10).
The sheer silliness of Browns campaign quickly made it a viral sensation.
Andy Warhol would be so f***ing proud.
So would the dadaists.
While we doubt Brown was out to make anyone particularly proud, his results were nonetheless impressive.
Fund Me Eating a Burrito
Design student Noboru Bitoy wanted a burrito from Chipotle.
(Hey, you gotta give a little something to get a little something.)
Whats the last thingyouaccomplished when you got a case of the munchies?
Bitoy raised $1,050 of his $8 goal.
and I would like a bigger house, a new car and a safari trip to Africa.
Too bad I cant afford it.
In the end, the positive responses won out.
Their pitch: Do you enjoy photos of cats dressed up as magical creatures?
Do you use a calendar?
Then we have something awesome for you.
Funk and Groh raised $25,183 of their $3,500 goal.
appeared in the L.A. sky and stayed there for about 20 minutes.
It also lives on foreveron Imgur, where its been viewed 3 million times and counting.
Im just so excited that the internet loves stupid too!
Braunholer raised $6,820 of his $4,000 goal.
Your Turn: What do you think of these crowdfunding campaigns?
Are they bold and creative, or just plain tacky?
Would you ever consider crowdfunding one of your goals?
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