Arnold Schwarzenegger invites you to crush stuff in his tank
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Arnold Schwarzenegger has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you: The chance to spend a day as his personal guest, helping him crush things in his "own f---ing tank."
In the promotional video for the opportunity — which you can bid to win for as little as $10 — Arnold demonstrates the many things you'll have the opportunity to crush if your name is drawn: a taxicab, a piano, bubble wrap, 66 birthday cakes, a Blu-Ray copy of Million Dollar Baby. Check it out for yourself:
Why is Arnold inviting a stranger to come crush things in a tank with him? To benefit the After-School All-Stars, a non-profit that provides "comprehensive after-school programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in life." Omaze provides more details about both the charity and the completely insane things you'll experience if your name is drawn:
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You and a friend will get to ride shotgun with Arnold in his M47 Patton tank. Yes, Arnold has a tank. Yes, this is your chance to ride in it. Not only that, but you'll also get to use the tank to crush something. And if you're into working out, you can lift together on it too. There's a high probability that this will be the best day of your life. Cigars included. [Omaze]
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Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.
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