Local Man Launches GoFundMe to Cover Costs of Wife’s Amazon Prime Addiction

BROOKFIELD, WI – In a move that’s sparking sympathy across the internet, Doug McShipley of Brookfield, Wisconsin, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the costs of his wife Sharon’s Amazon Prime addiction. With a goal of $25,000, the “Prime Rehabilitation Fund” aims to rescue Doug’s wallet, and his garage, from the daily avalanche of packages.

“It all started so innocently,” Doug shared on the campaign page. “She just wanted free two-day shipping. Next thing I know, we’re drowning in boxes, and I’m on a first-name basis with every UPS driver in the state.”

Initially, Sharon’s purchases were practical: household essentials, a replacement phone charger, maybe the occasional throw pillow. But things took a turn when she began ordering what Doug describes as “niche, borderline unnecessary items.” The most notable offenders? A mini waffle maker that only makes waffles shaped like cacti and a life-sized cardboard cutout of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

“I asked her why we needed it,” Doug said of the cutout. “She told me it was ‘motivational.’ I told her my bank account could use the same kind of motivation.”

Sharon, however, sees no issue. “Look, everything I buy is either useful, adorable, or a great deal,” she explained, gesturing toward her latest purchase, a set of inflatable pool flamingos, even though the McShipley’s don’t own a pool. “And anyway, it’s not like I’m spending all the money. I leave enough for groceries!”

The GoFundMe page features Doug in front of their cluttered garage, holding a sign that reads, “Help me survive Prime Day.” Donations have been slow but steady, with one generous backer contributing $20 along with the comment, “Been there, brother. Stay strong.”

Sharon has since embraced her newfound fame, declaring herself a “Prime Influencer.” She’s even offered to send handwritten thank-you notes to donors…on personalized stationery she plans to order from Amazon.

For now, Doug remains hopeful. “If we hit the fundraising goal, maybe I can at least get a box cutter that’s ergonomically friendly. Those things don’t unbox themselves, you know.”

As of press time, Doug had received an email from Amazon suggesting he “upgrade to Business Prime” for bulk ordering. Meanwhile, Sharon has been eyeing a storage shed, conveniently available on Amazon.

Do you know someone suffering from Prime-induced package overload? Or are you the one with a hidden stack of unopened boxes? Let us know in the comments!