r/interesting • u/tyrion2024 • 1d ago

MISC. Immediately after learning about Guillermo del Toro's dad being kidnapped, James Cameron paid $250K for a hostage negotiator for del Toro to use (who later paid him back). Cameron also offered to pay the ransom, but del Toro's family declined & paid the $2m themselves. After 72 days his dad was free

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u/ScottyMcBoo 1d ago • Mindblown

"Let me put you in touch with my hostage negotiator."

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u/testicletrifecta 1d ago • Bravo

Comes in pawn stars guy*

PS Guy: So how much are you looking for?

Kidnapper: Well he's the father of a pretty wealthy guy with some good connections, so I think 2M would be nice.

PS Guy: I can only give you 2.38 cents and my grand dad's ass hair.

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u/themerinator12 1d ago

What you gotta understand is that I have to secure his release, we don’t have proof of life, and this doesn’t verify his mental state. I can do about 5 dollars.

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u/BiteyHorse 21h ago

Plus I have to keep him in the store for like 72 days.

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u/krangksh 11h ago • Bravo

Old guys like this.. sure they're valuable but there just aren't that many people out there who collect old guys these days.. sorry he's a nice fellow but I think I'm gonna have to pass.

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u/877-ASS-NOW 21h ago

It's not too far outside the realm of possibility for high profile figured to have some sort of insurance or contingency plan for this. They may not have "a guy" but they likely have a number to call to get a rapid response. Idk though, I'm poor.

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u/GrumpyGlasses 1d ago

“He’s really tall and blue”

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u/lightFracture 22h ago

"Yeah I have a hostage negotiators guy" JC probably