We've been pretty lenient with
Wiimote disaster pictures so far -- we're looking at you,
Tyler -- since they're just so dang funny. But now Mr. Mmcheacher had to go and ruin it for everyone by faking a disaster of his own, and expecting people to fork over PayPal dollars to buy him a brand new laptop. Mmcheacher put up a cute little blog with that picture up above, along with a sad story of Wiimote strap-breaking woe, hoping to win some pity dollars with that "cracked LCD" of his, him being a student and all. Next, (for those potential pranksters out there taking notes), Mmcheacher tipped us about the blog, and had a friend tip us 16 minutes later, completing this marvelous deception. Unfortunately for him, that screensaver he's using has been
around the internet a time or two, and he's not fooling anyone. Sorry to ruin the party, Mmcheacher -- if that's even your
real name -- but perhaps you can try a little harder next time around?
UPDATE: Sorry to ruin the fun, but after this post went up, the aforementioned Mmcheacher (whose real name is Michael Parker McEachern, we've discovered) swapped his tale of woe for a NSFW page of hate, so we pulled the link. Now you'll just have to use your imagination. Or you can email him at mmceachern@gmail.com or michaelparker@gmail.com -- maybe he'll send you a screencap.
posted December 7th 2006 10:50PM
Guess what, I'm a student too...I bought a Wii and 6 games for it...how you ask? I worked for it! No one is helping me get by, I work almost everyday to get by. I would never resort asking people to donate me a Wii...I would never feel right even if I did.
i, for one, am gonna donate. Not that you particularly deserve it, but because there is no harm in your little venture.
Wait, that screen is broken? I though that was a screensaver of Mount Rushmore on the laptop...
Oh man totally owned
looser. Check that cheap looser.
Those headphones look like a stephoscope. Anyone agree with me on this?
flop
Hell I need a alot of money to get ankle surgery but do you see me out with a paaypal donate button?! Hell even his picture is fake. It was designed by some guy for the PSP. What a total loser, I hope his lappy gets busted if you know what I mean...
Ewww, an HP DV4000, I hated using that notebook.
Big surprise it's an MS 360 fanboy who did it...they are not the brightest video gamers out there.
honestly with that busted ass hp.. it looks like karma's already done been working on this fool... you're doing something wrong buddy..
yeah thanks for clearing that up ric... really.. i'm sure it mattered.. everyone was really fretting about not being able to give you their money... listen.. i'm sure you want one, bad.. even enough to plead like a damn fool.. but come on.. like there's no one out there that needs money more than you.. i'm sure lots do, and still don't beg for hand outs.
So why the broken screen(saver)?
I think Engadget may have just provided a definition of the term "pwned".
You guys should try and click on the link... the guy is hilarious...
Check out the read link now. I think he is bitter.
Omg, what a stupid looser. Check his blog out now; he's showing his true colors!
Another lazy american..... go get a job, will you?
Lim: Nice generalization, you moron.
Rick, I really wish you would not have mistakenly posted a broken link. I was all excited to donate 3-4k so you could buy a Wii for yourself and all your buds...anyways I was trigger happy and decided to spend it all @ 1-800-Flowers thanks to their fine flash ad on your broken link. Best of luck to you!
Andre is right, the page is back - sort of. Idiot should have just tried to generate adsense traffic rather than blatantly scam people.
Interesting that Engadget didn't pull the link when it was dead, only when it had been replaced.
As for Rick, he and Lim are obviously destined for marriage.
i can't stand internet beggars. if a person offers some kind of service (ie willing to work for $$$) then fine, but if all a person has is a frivolous sob story then I hope they feel ashamed. Even if his screen was really broken he should still feel ashamed for asking for money.
what do i see... a piano keyboard, a cell phone, a calculator... yeah I'll save my dollar and donate it to a real charity that will help people struggling for shelter, clothes to keep from dying in the cold and food to keep from starving.
self-dignity. when did it become all right to beg?
"Why support destruction when you could support something positive, like making another human being just a little happier." - Rick
Tis the season you greedy twit. You are talking about a video game console. I wish there was a Paypal button I could push to make the money your parents blow every year on tuition, go to someone who deserves it. You know, people lacking shelter food and other various needs.
so where do I find this screen saver????
I think what's scary is as the picture is downloading, I'm seeing the exact same laptop I'm on..
he has a facebook, too. lol.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=11402957&hiq=michael%2Cparker
And now the blog is no more. 404'ed.
Apparently he's posted comments on here as well
I don't think there's anything wrong with Rick's post personally. He can set up a paypal if he wants, and if people don't want to donate, then they don't have to. It's just an option.
I think he's getting all this heat because of the Engadget post and it seems that he is just trying to get something for free... which is true, but is entirely dependent on who chooses to donate a dollar or not.
Maybe you'll get a Wii eventually Rick, but maybe you should look into saving up for one too while having that paypal account up so that you don't come off as a total leech on comment boards where people will totally bash you for being honest.
Perhaps he should auction off his Wii since he is too stupid to operate it properly.
you're a fucking moron.
I'd rather donate my $ to the Kim family. Now a widow with two young children. That's *real* plight, artard:
http://jamesandkati.com
Forgive me my suspicion, but from where do I know that this isn't just fake as well?
I haven't found anything on cnet about this site.
Ah... and would you kindly tell me what relation:
Administrative Contact:
Nelson, Scott hostmaster@drenalin.com
413 Brighton Street
Salinas, CA 93907
US
831-759-2875
Technical Contact:
Nelson, Scott hostmaster@ultimanet.com
905 Padre Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
US
831-759-2875 Fax: 831-771-1473
And who is Mr. Scott Nelson and what does he have to do with the Kim family?
*shakes head*
The James and Kati site has been running throughout the entire search and rescue effort. The donation link was setup by friends of the Kim family to enable donations to help pay for the search and rescue costs, setup college funds for James' girls, etc. The Kim family is grieving and does not want to do deal with donations directly at this time.
Please stop putting a -real- tragedy on the same level as this guy's scam and show some respect for the Kim family.
Haha.. That's my old screen saver.
hahaha asshat
Well if that the case then, Hey everyone help me get my ankle fixed, the operation only costs between $6000 and $10000 Canadian. A real Bargain to help me get back on my feet literally.
Send thousands of dollars to my paypal via g00@hotmail.com. Many thanks to those that help!!!
totallyfake, don't donate to the fake kim foundation link!
f*** head... get a job
That's right, get a fucking job...what a loser!
All you beggars are pathetic.
Have a gimmick or offer a service.
Otherwise go away.
Anyway engadget owned his ass.
the downside to living in a capitalistic society. everyone wants to make a quick buck...at least he was creative, or tried to be.
Wii was just released in the UK, and someone in London was playing Wii Bowling when his strap broke.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42398000/jpg/_42398072_paul_da_silva416.jpg
that keyboard in the background looks kinda small
Great, Capitalism in action!
Anyone have a screenshot of his blog when it was up?
Scott Nelson was a friend of the Kim's who stepped up to be a contact person while they were missing... It's a shame they removed all the previous information on that link, it told you who set it up and why before. Also, this exact link was posted on cnet news site, and I believe even engadget before.
haha your left nut and sony fanboys are bright?
I'm sorry, were the Kims supposed to register their own domain while they were missing? *shakes head*
Rick, take the 250$, go to Men's Warehouse, buy a suit, send our your resume, go to an interview, get a job. Don't exasperate your laziness by buying a Wii.
Anyone notice the Xbox360 thinger in the photo? Maybe he wouldn't be such a "broke ass college student" if he didn't spend all his money on video game consoles.