March 26th, 2004



NOTE FROM KRISTIAN:
Believe it or not, even a movie like
“The Passion of the Christ” has merchandising,
such as witness cards and pewter nail pendants.


The Top 9 Rejected Merchandise
Tie-Ins for “The Passion of the Christ”


9> Pet Rock of Golgotha

8> Novelty fake spear-though-side and nail-through-hand

7> Nerf Crown-O-Thorns

6> “L’il Scourger” metal-tipped bullwhip

5> The Passion Workout Video series, Vol 1: Pontius Pilates

4> New Donald Trump tagline, “You’re crucified!”

3> Immaculate Conception Barbie

2> Passion Charms breakfast cereal: green crosses, blue nails, purple thorns and silver coins

and the Number 1 Rejected Merchandise Tie-In for “The Passion of
the Christ”…

1> Burger King of Kings’ “Passion Meal”: bread, fish and a Cherry Coke




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Credits:

Selected from 41 submissions from 13 contributors.
Today’s Top 5 List authors are:

Arthur Levesque, Laurel, MD — 1, 8 (3rd #1)
Brad Wilkerson, El Sobrante, CA — 2, 5
Janis Spidle, Kansas City, MO — 3
Bruce Alter, Fairfax Station, VA — 4, 9
Kris Johnson, Los Angeles, CA — 6
Dave Ferry, Purvis, MS — 7
Kristian Idol, Burbank, CA — List Witness