In 2018, actor Ryan Reynolds – who plays the titular character in the Deadpool movies – announced that he was auctioning off a pink version of Deadpool’s suit to raise money for cancer research. The suit was created specifically for the campaign, which was called “F*ck Cancer” and aimed to support cancer patients and their families.
The auction was held on eBay, with bidding starting at $10. The suit quickly gained attention from fans of the franchise, as well as those affected by cancer who were moved by Reynolds’ efforts to support the cause. The bidding war eventually ended with a winning bid of $200,000.
So who won the pink Deadpool suit? The winner was not revealed at the time of the auction, but it was later revealed to be a man named Vancity Reynolds – a Twitter user who shares the same name as the actor. Despite speculation that the winner was actually Ryan Reynolds himself, the actor confirmed that it was not him, and that he did not know the identity of the winning bidder.
Since then, Vancity Reynolds has become somewhat of a celebrity in his own right, thanks to his generous donation and his witty tweets about the suit. In one post, he joked that he had worn the suit to his wedding, while in another he quipped that he had used it to pick up his kids from school.
While the identity of the winner may not have been what fans were expecting, the success of the “F*ck Cancer” campaign is a testament to the power of using popular culture for good. By leveraging the popularity of the Deadpool brand, Ryan Reynolds was able to raise a significant amount of money for a worthy cause – and bring attention to an issue that affects millions of people around the world.
As for the pink Deadpool suit itself, it remains a symbol of hope and resilience for those fighting against cancer. While it may be just a costume to some, to others it represents the strength and determination needed to overcome even the toughest of challenges.