I think in this case, the turnip sale was on ANIMAL CROSSING.
It's all the rage right now and just came out. Every nerd in the US is playing it. My son the nerd is playing as we speak. People can be online and visit your 'house' and buy your fruits, vegetables, supplies, as I understand it. Looks like Frodo went to this guy's pad for some fresh produce and homie got all excite.

Every time I see Jon Karl ask a stupid question, I immediately think of an NPC. Was he the “model”?