This possibly takes the cake for the most ridiculous Halo 3 paraphernalia to date, albeit the Master Chief Armor that sold for over $21,000 comes at a close second. Pictured above is a Halo 3 Inhaler up for auction on ebay. The starting bid is US $19.95 with the auction lasting until October 2 at 13:23:21 PDT. One redeeming quality about this auction is that the sale of this product goes to help a good cause; 50% of the final sale price will go to support the American Lung Association of Washington.

I’m at a loss for words when I take a look at the auction page. The product description is even more ridiculous than the inhaler itself. Hit the start jump to take your breath away.

Like the Flood surprising you from behind, your asthma attacks can sneak up on you swiftly. Now you can proudly display your Breathing Atmosphere Regulator on the table in front of your friends with this customized Halo inhaler. Imagine the lack of air you will feel in your lungs trying to finish the first level when you realize a shot from your albutorol-filled cannister will revive your chest pains and comfort your anxiety as you fondle this cylindrical savior.

Better than a PLASMA nade!

You may have your XBOX 360 Halo 3 Edition, the Elite edition of the game - perhaps even a can of Halo Dew……, but you are not ready to finish the fight unless you can breathe!

Is that a M90 Mk.1 shell in your pocket?
“NO! it’s my Halo 3 Inhaler!”

At work or at school (if you do either), be the envy of all heavy breathers and watch their faces as you slip out your Halo 3 inhaler, positioning it with authority as you take aim at you lips…slowly squeezing down the cannister until hear that sweet “puff” that sounds like sniping an Elite from 500 yards.

Is any of the paint used on this from China?
“NO! it was synthesized on board Pillar of Autumn”

Get yours today and finish the fight in style!

Oh, but it gets better. The tiny text after the disclaimer following the above description is a whole other joke…

…Have fun playing Halo 3 - the greatest video game ever. Say your prayers, take your vitamins and exercise. Don’t play so much Halo 3 that you gain additional weight. I don’t know why we have so much asthma around - especially in the gaming community. Avoid deep-fried twinkies; they contain gypsum. Give your mom or dad a call tonight and tell them you love them.

Perfect for the Halo fanatic who must fend off an asthma attack shortly after getting owned by packs of trash-talking prepubescent opponents over Xbox Live.

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