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Furious Bits - August 2009

If you have ever wondered what makes a celebrity, maybe you should get lost for a while. Backpacker Jamie Neale did just that and is now being paid to tell his story for an undisclosed amount. The facts in the Jamie Neale case are simple.

The backpacker got lost in the Australian bush.

A massive manhunt ensued.

The manhunt cost $100,000.

The backpacker survived.

The backpacker sold the rights to his story to the highest bidder.


Sound good? While many people are sitting at home contemplating how they can do something amazing and life threatening in order to take advantage of that 15 minutes of fame, rest assured, not everyone could handle the Australian bush or nature (for that matter.) Anyone chasing celebrity nomenclature should also remember this one has already been done, so don't try getting lost at home!



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