Last year Samuel L Jackson caught The Cold. It took a supporting role in his respiratory system and (like Sam before it) diligently worked its way up, before making its jump for the big time and leaping into a glamorous star vehicle – one Scarlett Johansson.
The Cold made its move when Scarlett and Sam worked together on Frank Miller's comic book adaptation The Spirit. "Me and Sam did some good, fluid work together," The Cold told AP, speaking from its new home, a used tissue high in Johansson's pocket, "but I need a new challenge and, although Scarlett was awkward with me at first, I feel I really grew on her."
It's unlikely the collaboration will last long however, as Scarlett is already auctioning The Cold's tissue (penthouse?) on eBay in an effort to raise funds for hunger charity USA Harvest, making The Cold the latest in a long line of Hollywood players to engage in promotional charity work.
The current highest bid for the snot-rag is a mere $2,050, with options for the rest of The Cold's 2-4 week career. Potential buyers should remember that the price includes its agent's 15%.
