SmileyStore.com announces the 2006
Smiley Cartoon Caption Contest Winners!
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Meet the Judge
Contest entries were judged by Mr. Smiley, an expert in the field of art and humor since 1963. Works by Mr. Smiley have appeared on t-shirts, coffee mugs, posters, and countless other items, and have been enjoyed in countries all around the world.
"I've never met a smile I didn't like," said Smiley, "and I do my best to make everyone else smile too!" If you don't know Mr. Smiley personally, you've probably met his many representatives who are all around us every day.
Judge's Review
"This contest was very hard to judge" said Smiley. "I just kept laughing so much that I almost never got to the end of all the entries. I declare you all winners! Okay, I guess I can't do that, but you all deserve it!"
"In the first place entry," said Smiley, "Gregory showed an awareness of the cartoon elements, yet didn't settle for the obvious smiley pun as he reached for a sophisticated humorous statement. It is very effective!"
"The success of Kelly's second place entry," said Smiley, "is about the dichotomy of different time eras. The speaker seems pre-1963, yet the visiting "aliens" seem as if they're from tomorrow. I really enjoyed this caption!"
"Julie's third place entry is funny because it reminds us of the seemingly impossible task of getting some people to smile, no matter what," said Smiley.
"The two Honorable Mentions are unique in that, while being funny, they express universal truths about the power of a smile."
"Thanks for letting me be a part of this terrific Smiley Cartoon Caption contest!" said Mr. Smiley. "Every single entry shows a keen sense of humor and you really made my day! Keep smiling!"
Contest Rules
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First Place Winner
Gregory Santora lives in Staten Island, New York, with his wife Cindy and two children, Gregory Jr. and Ariana. Gregory is a member of the NYPD. "My daughter loves smiley faces," said Gregory, "and is constantly drawing them and loves to look at pictures of them online. They make her happy and that makes me happy!"
"You see, Phyllis, on their planet they
don't have the right to bear arms."
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Second Place Winner
Kelly Britton of Youngsville, North Carolina, spends her days working in her home office for the family contruction business. "I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and love to entertain" said Kelly. "I'm a novice painter and love to do various crafts when time allows." Kelly doesn't collect smilies, but her best friends does. "She going to be green with envy!", Kelly grinned.
"If we could just put their cute little faces
on t-shirts, it would be the next 'really big thing'."
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Third Place Winner
Julie Brugh of Evansville, Indiania collects smilies and displays most of them in her office at work. "I have collected 100's through the years but keep searching for new and different items," said Julie.
“Quit smiling Margaret. That's just what they want us to do.”
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Honorable Mentions
“If you feel it. They will come.”
Tois Blankenship, Marshville, NC
“Smiles really do travel everywhere.”
Michael Renner, Tucson, AZ
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More Entries That Are Really Funny!
We received so many funny entries that we cannot possibly display them all, but here is a selection of entries that we though you'd enjoy. If your entry is not displayed, it doesn't mean it wasn't funny!
"I think they're anticipating a refund on their tax return."
Happy Sue, Australia
"I don't think they are from around here."
Cheryl McKinney, Springfield, OH
"Hey look! Wal-Mart must be having their convention here."
Valerie Mabrey, Marion, OH
"You all look like you had a great day at school! And we love the new school bus!"
Sharon Jones, Norwood, MA
"I lost a bundle to these guys in a poker game once!"
Laura Pelkey, Milford, CT
"If they say 'Have a Nice Day' we're leaving planet Earth!"
Katharine Adams, Sarasota, FL
"Honey, isn't dot a nice looking family?"
Julie Stahnke, Brookings, SD
"I don't believe this is our flight Sarah."
Linda Chaput, Ontario, Canada
"Honey, you didn't tell me your family was flying in."
Benita Jackson, Chicago, IL
"They love it! This should be an easy sale."
Ronald Dobbs, Sioux City, IA
"I had always wondered why we used so many smiley faces in our advertising campaigns."
Kelly Smith, Howell, MI
"They're smiling because they don't need a green card".
Domenica Krollage, Miller Place, NY
"Well Harriet, our son did say that the grandkids would be 'ALL SMILES'
if we built them a new clubhouse!"
Norma Babcock, Evansville, IN
"What?? No Hugs?!?"
Christina DeMarco, Shinnston, WV
"Honey, can we move to their neighborhood?"
Cherie Robinson, Mesa, AZ
"Max Eastman was right afterall, a smile is the universal welcome."
Gavin Bamber, N. Vancouver, Canada
"Alice, I do believe we've already missed happy hour."
Pam Speidel, Norfolk, NE
"And I chose TODAY not to wear my button."
Theresa Shafer, Davenport, FL
"Well, it looks like sending all that Prozac into space wasn't such a bad idea"
Kristie A. Obra, Los Angeles, CA
"Wow! I was 15 the first time I saw you guys in 1974!!"
Angie Bradley, South Bend, IN
"I always figured that true happiness was rather elusive in this world, but apparently it's altogether an alien concept."
Marissa Hadland, Montgomery, NY
"Looks like the Smiley Store has taken over the earth!"
Karen Kitchel, Eagan, MN
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Thanks to everyone who sent a contest entry!
You made us all chuckle with your talented wit and humor.
Keep Smiling!
Copyright © 2006 Bitwise Gifts LLC
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