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Contest? Let’s Do It Again!

by Shelly Kneupper Tucker on June 21, 2007

[UPDATE: CONTEST CLOSED TO NEW ENTRIES]

THE WINNER
of [tag]This Eclectic Life’s This Blog Blows My Dress Up Contest[/tag]:

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  • Arkie Mama’s entry Take a walk through our newsroom
  • SECOND PLACE:

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  • The Truffle with “But Mommy, I thought Grandpa went to heaven! What’s he doing in the toybox?”
  • THIRD PLACE:

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  • TeaTime Ramblings with “Hamster Dance?”
  • I’m nothing if not a glutton for punishment. I just don’t seem to have enough to do! If you believe that, I have a rain forest in Midland, Texas that I’d love to sell to you.

    If you have been here before, you know how much I enjoy [tag]humor[/tag]. Although I just wrapped up a writing contest (I asked for funny posts), that only whetted my appetite for more humor. The posts were fantastic, every single one! The winner was Matty at Running on Empty. But, that sweetheart wouldn’t take her $25 Amazon gift certificate. She donated it back to the Share A Square project for yarn to help make afghans for children with cancer! I love people like that, don’t y’all?

    Well, I enjoyed the entries so much that (even though I intended to wait until August to do it again) I just have to read more. So, once again, I am hosting

    This Eclectic Life’s
    This Blog Blows My Dress Up Contest

    It’s a [tag]writing contest[/tag], in case you aren’t familiar with it. If you are wondering about the title, when my Daddy got tickled about something, he said, “That just blows my dress up.” I’m not sure if that originated because of the famous incident with Marilyn Monroe’s dress blowing up above her waist in the movie Seven Year Itch, or not. But, that’s a family saying, and I like it. So, there you go. You can view all of the entries and winners from the other contests here.

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    I’m looking for a blog that “Blows My Dress Up.” I want you to give us a good laugh. As before, it won’t be my dress blowing up. I’ve asked the previous winner, Matty, to judge the contest. I figured that I liked her sense of humor.

    Just send me one funny post you have written. There will be one winner.

    As each entry is submitted, I will post links to the essays here in the order that I receive them, so the rest of the blogosphere can read them. The winner of the contest gets a $25 gift certificate to Amazon.com. and a button, similar to the picture on this page, to post if they choose. Every contestant accepted will get a link on the page.

    Here is what I seek: I’m looking for original humorous essays. Please do not send a post that is just a cartoon, or a joke. My judge will not see any pictures that you have posted with the essay. I want your writing. It can be on any topic you choose, but you have to keep it clean. I reserve the right to reject any entry if there is objectionable content or if it does not meet the above guidelines (that means, please do not use the “f” word in the post!).

    How do you enter?

      1)Comment on this page with the permalink to one of your posts that you think are funny. It can be a new post that you have written for the contest or one from your archives. This will ensure that e-mails don’t get lost in cyberspace.

      2) Put this button in a post mentioning the contest. Be sure it is linked back to this page. Your entry will not be posted until that is done.
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      Once that is posted on your site, tell me and I will post your entry on this page.

    Simply copy and paste this code:

    <*a href="http://thiseclecticlife.com/2007/06/21/contest-lets-do-it-again/"><*img src='http://thiseclecticlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/blogblowsmydress_sidebar.thumbnail.jpg' alt='blogblowsmydress_sidebar.jpg' /><*/a>

    Take out the three asterisks (*) and you’ve got it. Once that is posted on your site, tell me and I will post your entry on this page.

      3)DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: THURSDAY, JULY 5TH at HIGH NOON (Texas time).

      4) On July 8th, I will announce the winners. It’s time to start typing, y’all.

    Join in the fun. Enter [tag]This Eclectic Life’s This Blog Blows My Dress Up Contest![/tag]

    ENTRIES INCLUDE:

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    button.jpg Join me in the [tag]Share A Square[/tag] project. I first posted about it last Thursday (June 14th), and already there are many people jumping in to help. We are going to make this happen!

    Other posts you might enjoy:

    1. This Blog “Blows My Dress Up” Contest
    2. Dear Abby Contest
    3. We Have A Winner
    4. Thursday Thirteen Number 27. YOU be Dear Abby
    5. Quick Links #3


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    { 28 comments… read them below or add one }

    TeaMouse June 21, 2007 at 2:11 pm

    Perfect timing for a new contest. Our last ‘small animal pet’ died yesterday – and yes it actually produced a funny post – well at least to me it is.

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    TeaMouse June 21, 2007 at 2:12 pm

    The address for the post is: http://teatimeramblings.blogspot.com/2007/06/hamster-dance.html

    Sorry I tried to do a link in the last comment but it didn’t work.

    Great post Tea! You are entered!~skt

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    Heather June 21, 2007 at 3:45 pm

    http://madamerubies.com/blog/?p=520

    I am in!

    Yes, you are, Heather! Thank you!~skt

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    Matty June 21, 2007 at 6:34 pm

    Some things are just so much fun…you just gotta do it again and again! Thanks Shelly, I feel really honored that you asked me to judge this contest. This is gonna be fun! I hope everyone enters and makes it difficult for me to choose. I love a challenge!

    It will be a challenge, Matty! There is some excellent writing out there!~skt

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    Whitney June 22, 2007 at 7:16 am

    Here you go! Can’t wait to read all the entries!

    A Bedtime Story

    Got you covered~skt

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    Carine Nadel June 23, 2007 at 6:33 pm

    I would like to enter my column entitled:

    I Confess!
    from the archives in January, 2007
    It was published on January 20th.

    http://www.Carine-whatscooking.blogspot.com
    I have posted your emblem and mentioned your site. Hopefully I’ve done it correctly.

    We are good to go~ Thank you~skt

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    Lori Greenberg June 24, 2007 at 5:29 pm

    Here’s mine!

    http://lorigreenberg.wordpress.com/2006/10/05/so-theres-this-guy-i-know/

    I put your graphic on my site and am off to mention it.

    Thanks!

    Thanks for entering, you are posted!~skt

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    Kerry Bogert June 26, 2007 at 6:01 am

    Cool contest!

    I mentioned the contest with the special photo link on my blog this morning.

    And here is the link to my hilarious post!
    http://kabsconcepts.blogspot.com/2007/06/my-alter-ego.html

    COOL!
    :cool: you are in…thank you~skt

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    Mike Ashley June 26, 2007 at 10:56 pm

    I’m offering the following post from my archives. I have put up your button/link on my most recent post.

    I like to write parodies and satire and this one combines both elements.

    Here is the link to my essay/post titled “The Reaver Jordan”:

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    Mike Ashley June 26, 2007 at 10:59 pm

    Trying for link again!

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    Mike Ashley June 26, 2007 at 11:01 pm

    I’m feeling rather dumb here.

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    Mike Ashley June 26, 2007 at 11:05 pm

    The Reaver Jordan

    If this doesn’t work, I give up!

    You are entered. Sorry for the aggravation! ~skt

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    Tour Marm June 27, 2007 at 11:00 am

    hi!

    It’s great to meet you!

    I would like to enter the WBYDU contest.

    I have introduced you on my site, linked to you from the post, and have placed the button on my sidebar. (I think those were the requirements?)

    Oh. And here’s my entry: Hat and Pearls

    I hope you and your readers enjoy it.

    Hope to see you at my place: The Educational Tour Marm!

    Cheers!

    Thanks for entering, Tour Marm! I have your link posted.~skt

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    Sudiegirl June 28, 2007 at 6:09 am

    http://musingsofachick.blogspot.com/2005/04/exclusive-interview-with-cookie.html

    Hi! The above is a link to what I think is one of the funniest posts I have ever written.

    I’m a friend of “Pointmeister’s” and I hope to meet you soon!

    Sincerely,
    Sudiegirl

    Finally, I got you posted, Sudiegirl. Sorry for the delay~skt

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    Sara June 28, 2007 at 6:12 am

    This contest sounds like fun!! Here is my funny storyAssembly House Rules and will be adding the photo link in a bit. cheers my dear

    Cheers to you! I have you linked. Thanks for entering.~skt

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    Sudiegirl June 28, 2007 at 8:32 am

    http://musingsofachick.blogspot.com/2007/06/thermoperiodicity-for-thursday.html

    Here’s the link to today’s entry…it shows the button, your link, and all that good stuff.

    this is gonna be FUN!!!

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    Sara June 29, 2007 at 1:23 am

    Here is my page with the link to your contest, cheers! :cool:

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    The Truffle June 29, 2007 at 6:51 am

    I’m a funny gal, and hopefully, after you read my post, you will see why:

    http://thetruffle.blogspot.com/2007/06/but-mommy-i-thought-grandpa-went-to.html

    I plan to post a linky-winky today!

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    andrudeness June 29, 2007 at 10:02 am

    Please enter me with this post from my archives…

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    andrudeness June 29, 2007 at 10:05 am

    Uhmm… and I did change the title of the post so there werent any naughty words… but it doesnt look like it updated the permalink.

    I am sorry. :( I did try!!!

    Gotcha covered…that naughty word doesn’t even show up on my site :lol: Thanks for entering~skt

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    Nancy June 30, 2007 at 8:14 am

    What a fun contest! Here’s my entry.

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    Nancy June 30, 2007 at 8:16 am

    (See above — it didn’t post on my last comment for some reason)

    Sorry, the darned comment box does that sometimes. I have you posted, and thanks for entering!~skt

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    Marcia July 1, 2007 at 1:46 pm

    I couldn’t resist entering, but you know that!

    http://tumbledwords.blogspot.com/2007/07/how-i-interfere-with-leons-well-being.html

    Yeah, I linked. Off to read some of the other entries.

    I’ll put you in the contest, darlin’. Thanks for entering.~skt

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    The Truffle July 2, 2007 at 11:55 am
    Suzanne July 3, 2007 at 10:49 pm

    Love your contests! Can’t get enough of ‘em.

    http://www.theworldaccordingtosuz.com/he-said-she-said/3/zoes-gold-metal/

    (I’m hosting one, as well, if you’d like to enter!)

    I would and I did! I’ll get you linked~skt

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    fourier.analyst July 4, 2007 at 1:22 pm

    Hey Shelly, I’m entering as a naive novice with the second of my blog posts. Actually it’s a meme, and I don’t want to enter the whole thing, just number 8) if that’s possible. Have linked you in my last post and it worked (yeah!!) Here’s my link:http://signalsminusnoise.blogspot.com/2007/07/my-first-meme-all-about-me-me.html

    Hope I’ve done this right!!

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    fourier.analyst July 4, 2007 at 1:24 pm

    Well something got messed up. The meme answer I want to enter is number eight. I don’t know how that got turned into a smiley in my last comment!!

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    Fourier.Analyst July 4, 2007 at 3:10 pm

    Okay, trying again! Here is my link for your contest:

    Hope I’ve got it right this time. (God these newbies…)

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