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Pitt Shells Out $80K for Kids' Gerbil Run

Wannabe architect's contraption has seesaws, tunnels

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(Newser) – In this edition of Lifestyles of the Rich and Furry: Brad Pitt dropped more than $80,000 on a run for his kids’ gerbils, complete with “tunnels, seesaws and platforms,” the Sun reports. The architecture buff apparently monitored the building of the run himself. “Brad pores over architectural journals like other people pore over newspapers,” said an insider. “Brad's more than happy with any activity that can combine his two passions—his kids and architecture.”

In this May 20, 2009 file photo, American actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive on the red carpet for the film
In this May 20, 2009 file photo, American actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive on the red carpet for the film "Inglourious Basterds" in Cannes, southern France.   (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Brad Pitt looks at the work
Brad Pitt looks at the work "end of knowledge" by US artist Jim Hodges, represented by the gallery Gladstone (New York), during his visit to an art show in Switzerland, June 9, 2009.   (AP Photo/Keystone, Georgios Kefalas)
Brad Pitt arrives for the German premiere of the movie
Brad Pitt arrives for the German premiere of the movie "Inglourious Basterds" in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, July 28, 2009.   (AP Photo/Maya Hitij)
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youngblood
Sep 9, 09 1:00 PM CDT
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keybored
Sep 9, 09 1:21 PM CDT
Ok... I'm all for fun things for cute furry creatures, but $80K for a gerbil run???? I know he can afford it, but that just too extravagant especially considering so many people have fallen on hard time and would be happy to have even $8,000! Next time you want to do something crazy special for your kids, keep it quiet Brad. Reply
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Snarfeh
Sep 9, 09 8:48 PM CDT
Hey, he's doing his share to boost the economy....and he is philanthropic with his money, too.
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keybored
Sep 10, 09 1:25 AM CDT
@Snarly -- good points! (But I still think it's too extravagant ;)
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Vyridian
Sep 10, 09 8:15 AM CDT
$80k for him is equivalent to splurging on the venti instead of the grande latte for most of us. That gerbil is now worth more than me. Yay.
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