June 6th, 2008
Black watermelon goes for more than $6,000
Posted: 04:53 AM ET
TOKYO, Japan (CNN) — There’s nothing better than a sweet, juicy watermelon on a hot summer’s day, right?

But what if you had to pay six grand for it?

A marine products dealer in Japan plunked down a record $6,125 (650,000 yen) Friday for a black Densuke watermelon — grown only on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido.

Premium melons regularly go for eye-popping amounts there. Only three years ago, someone shelled out about $3,000 for one.

Here's a picture:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dailydish/2008/06/does-a-densuke.html

Wish I had 6 Grand to waste on a watermelon, LOL!

I think I would be going around catching seeds in a bucket people were spitting out!

That would have to be one EXTRAORDINARY watermelon!

From the above link:

"...Here’s the real kicker, though. The watermelon is a bargain compared to the $23,500 recently paid in Japan for a pair of Yubari cantaloupes, the AP reported, adding that melons are a luxury item commonly given as gifts...."

Holy smackers! $23,500 for a "pair of cantaloupes" and a plastic surgeon wasn't even involved!

Speaking of melons SBJ, I need another pic. When are you coming up this summer?? I do hope it is warm again. Can we say "halter top"?

idiots!!!!

Who?

I guess he ain't into melons??? Now that is an idiot.

LOL. And I don't like halter tops anymore.

Don't tell me you bringing back the tube top?? I prefer your plunging neckline. My wallpaper, and I enjoy the view.

I haven't worn a tube top in years...lol. I have one tucked in my drawer somewhere...next to my unworn bikini. A few more weeks of my abdominal exercises and...maybe.

I am looking forward to the bikini too.