Friday, May 27, 2011

The Neighborhood's Going to Pot


Ever felt dumped on? Well, we sure did when an unexpected porcelain delivery arrived in our front yard Friday evening. We had been "s-potted" by our church's Youth Group with an Ugly Toilet.

Crazy prank by the Youth Group? Well, yes and no. The Ugly Toilet is actually a fundraiser to help raise funds for a neighborhood family who lost their entire home in a tragic fire.

Here's how it works. For a donation of $10, you can have the Ugly Toilet placed in the yard of your neighbor or friend. In order for that neighbor or friend to have the Ugly Toilet removed, they must pay a $5 removal fee, or they can donate $10 to have the toilet removed AND delivered to another yard. For $15, you can purchase "potty insurance" to ensure that this Ugly Toilet will NOT show up in your yard ever again! However, I've been told that the "potty insurance" don't mean crap.

This fundraiser has proven to be very successful so far! We have about 9 ugly toilets in circulation around town, each one hand painted and decorated by members of the youth group. It's a great way for the community to recognize our church AND fantastic Youth Leader!! 












14 comments:

The Freedom Writer said...

Just what every man wants, no more trips to the house while doing yard work and the wife is happy because no dirt is tracked into the house. It's a win win for everone.How much does it cost to keep?

Heather said...

This is hilarious! What a wonderful way to help others, have fun, and get the kids involved! I love it! I also love FW's comments.

betty said...

that is the most creative fund raiser I have ever heard about! I think it is neat that you were "honored" to have one in your yard, that meant someone was thinking about you guys, LOL. Very cute idea!! worthy cause too!!

have a great weekend!

betty

Anonymous said...

OMG what a fun fundraiser. Brilliant...but I have one question - Where's the butt wipe hmmm? LOL Have a great weekend. :)

joanygee said...

What a great ides! Truly fun fundraising! Thanks for sharing. Hope you won't mind; I shared this too.

Janis said...

This is the most fun "Fundraiser" I have seen in a long time. I hope the Youth group raises a ton of money for this very worth cause!

Jen said...

Love It!!! So freakin funny & what a great fun idea on a fundraiser. Hope ya raise lots of money for the family.

That 1st pic. is priceless, lol

Lois Evensen said...

That is hysterical and for such a good cause. I agree the first picture is the winner!

Hugs,
Lois

quilly said...

What a cute idea! It would never work here though. Too many folks would just plant flowers in it and leave it ....

gayle said...

That's a great idea for a fund raiser! Love your pictures!

Cheeseboy said...

This would be the first time I'd ever want to be dumped on. What a great idea.

Pamela said...

I've seen them used for flower pots in some yards. But thats a cute idea to raise funds As long as people know what it is for. We woke up to 13 purple flamingos one morning many years ago. I had no idea what it was -- and when I came home from work they were gone. Later found out it was fund raising for a good cause - but I was stymied at first.

Good Company said...

Someone's creative LOL I can see this combined with the other youthful pranking of toilet papering :)

Anonymous said...

This kills me! Too funnY!!!

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