Category: Entertainment
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I bought Diamonds.
"I gave it to this woman at Diamond's Strip Club in Miami for about 10 amazing lap dances. What she did with it I don't care as long as she doesn't tell my wife."
Todd, 41
New York City, NY -
Into the Interwebs
"I spent $400 of my 600 BushBucks on virtual land in Second Life. The stimulus is gone FOREVER!"
James Lloyd, 46, Training Developer
Middleton, Wisconsin -
This is what we did with $774
"Even though I work as a tax preparer during the season, my husband and I were both skeptical of this whole "free money" idea. we did not make plans for the money before we had it, but waited and to see what we would like to have had when we did. we both were paid from our jobs the same week so we had quite a surplus of extra money. (for our standards anyhow) we ended up purchasing a 19" lcd computer monitor, added some much needed items to our wardrobes, finally had a stereo installed in our car, and went out a night and seen some djs. our check didnt get us too far but we were able to get a few things a little earlier we had been saving to get. what little was left went towards gas and groceries for a few days."
Ann H., 24, damgoode pies-great pizza try some in lr
Little Rock, AR -
A Show About Nothing
"I bought a last minute ticket to see Jerry Seinfeld perform at the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods."
Wayne Schulz, 44, Technology Consultant
Glastonury, CT -
Thanks for week of good sex
"I used my money to fly to dc to see my boyfriend, we cant afford gas to commute, so thanks for the good week incredible sex gw at least somebody in dc is doing it correctly"
ginna, 37
kingsport , tn -
Spent it on fun!
"I bought painting supplies; gas; groceries; a Carowinds Season Pass; paid a little on one credit card; makeup; paid some of my line of credit at the bank and went to Walmart to by random junk. The you G-Dub!"
Candy L, 34, graphic artist
Charlotte, NC -
Expand your mind
"Im going to BONNAROO!!! HELL YEAH!! BTW Republicans suck!!"
Chris, 36
Scottsboro, Al -
Spent at Random
"Lets see what i spent my money on was everyday thing like bowling, playing pool, alcohol, clothes, shoes and gas and anything else you can think of. Oh I also put some towards my bills, most of it. yeeh it felt good to have it. Too bad we dont have this every year. Thats my story!!! Peace , love and some chicken greeze yall!! "
Tara Schneider, 22, Files CLerk
Colorado Springs , Colorado -
JazzFest in New Orleans
"I spent the weekend in New Orleans and went to JazzFest with some friends. I used my check to have a great time in a great city. I hope we get another one next year so I can do the same thing."
Rusty, 29
Baton Rouge, LA -
A chance to act like a kid
"Me and my boyfriend bought each other game boys and opposing pokemon games so we could battle against each other. The rest went to my credit cards."
Megan Healey, 23, day services for people with developmental disabilities
Chapel Hill, NC -
I fell through the sky!!
"I never thought I'd thank George, but thank ya sir! I took myself skydiving! It was the best ride of my life! I highly recommend jumping out of a plane (with a parachute that is)!! I also bought yarn and knitting needles, frozen yogurt for my Clairemont ho, had my nails and toes did, and bought the new Madonna CD. :)"
Eriness, 28, Administrative Assistant (aka Glorified Secretary)
San Diego, California -
Rocking the HD
"We bought a 40" LCD tv and a new tv stand. It rocks!!! "
JoAnne, 42, Admin. Asst.
Scott County, MN -
Blues in (1.2) G
"Although I considered stimulating the economy by taking it out for dinner and a movie, I decided instead to purchase a Gold Tone roundneck resonator guitar. I always wanted a resonator and figured this was the perfect opportunity. Playing it takes my mind off taxation, Iraq, gas prices, the never-ending election, etc. etc. etc."
Mark, 57
Trenton, NJ -
Homebrew Equipment
"Thanks to G-Dub I bought me a bunch of Home Brewing supplies! Now I can make better beer!"
Brian Martin, 23, Chemical Engineer
Sanford, FL -
I spent it on my mommy!
"After paying $250.00 to Bank of America CC bill, I spent the weekend with my mother in Philly. We went on a food tour of the Reading Terminal Market, tasted great wines at a wine tasting, and took my mother to a 5 course dinner on a great boat called Moshalu! Dinner took a lot of my stimulus check away. But as MasterCard would say, it was priceless... spending the weekend with my mother on mother's day!"
Alexis Karlin, 24, Web Producer at a Research Company
Boston, MA -
Taking the money overseas!
"I am going to buy Euro's for my trip to Italy this fall. "
Leigh Ann, 38, Counselor
Phoenix, Arizona -
Where's Mine?
"What son of a Bush should have done was give some money to all the starving college students. Trust me, we know how to spend money! Like these fly outfits we bought for the Kanye West concert. "
Alessandra , 20, College Student
San Jose, Ca -
Oh, oh oh oh oh, Hanging Tough!
"I will be using some of our check for a round trip plane ticket to Chicago for the New Kids on the Block reunion tour. Thanks to you George, I will be "Hanging Tough"!"
Brittany, 28, Marketing
Baton Rouge, Louisiana -
Tailgating is the best part anyway...
"Season tickets for University of South Florida football!! Who knows, maybe they won't be a disapointment this year :) GO BULLS!!"
Meghan, 24, Professional Student
Orlando, FL -
Sweet stimulus
"With the extra money I'm planning on finally fulfilling my dream of having a giant chocolate fountain for the backyard. Parties at my house will never be the same again. "
Mollie, social marketing
Montpelier, Vermont
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