Global Warming Contest!
“Hey, kids! We’re having a contest …”
Inspired by no less a world figure than UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, we’re having our first ever Environmental Talk Contest.
The Game: Six Degrees of Global Warming
The Object: Link any problem in the world to global warming.
How To Play: Start with a problem. Link it to global warming through any kind of rigorous or tortured chain of logic you can come up with in a maximum of six steps. The problem can be one from the list provided below or it can be a problem of your choice. No problem is too big; no problem is too insignificant. Enter as often as you like.
Judging: A hand-picked panel of judges (me and the voices in my head) will select the Top 10 entries submitted this month. The 10 finalists will then be determined by popular vote.
Rules: Submit your entries either by typing them into the comments section of this post or by sending them to me directly by clicking on the Contact Me link on the right hand side of this page. Enter as often as you like. Entries will be judged on creativity, humor and penmanship.
Prizes: The winning entry will receive a three-book prize pack of global warming books consisting of:
An Inconvenient Truth, by Al Gore
Shattered Consensus, by Patrick Michaels
The Sky is Falling: A Global Warming Survival Guide, by Cal Orey and Mark Jabo
Plus, we’ll post a picture or avatar (suitable for framing) of the winner.
Disclaimer: Void where prohibited by law. Past results do not guarantee future performance. Contents may have settled during shipping. Contest may cause muscle cramps, dizziness and, in some rare cases, stroke, rash or impotence. Consult your physician before attempting this, or any, contest. Contest should not be attempted by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant or by men who are dating or may at some point wish to date. Decision of the judges is final, unless they change their mind. Celebrity judges are compensated for appearances. Caution: Flammable. Contest is recommended by 4 out of 5 dentists. Not suitable for children under 10 years of age. All entries become property of New York City Department of Waste Management and cannot be returned without getting really gross. Mix ‘em..match ‘em..trade ‘em with your friends. May contain traces of peanuts or peanut by-products.
Some suggested topics to link global warming to (or choose your own):
- The Chicago Cubs’ extended failure to win the World Series
- Why there are no good roles in Hollywood for older actresses
- Lindsay Lohan’s drinking problem
- Why your car won’t start
- Misogynistic rap lyrics
- This weird rash on the back of my leg
- The decline of print media
- The alarming increase in amateur porn
Good luck to all. Let the games begin…
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June 20th, 2007 at 9:41 am
Lol! What a great contest! Ok, how about this one:
1. Paris Hilton being sent to jail
2. happened because she violated her probation by driving
3. which happened because she was hungry and wanted to go on a late-night food run
4. which happened because she was out drinking with her friends
5. which happened because she was thirsty
6. which happened because of the rising temperatures caused by global warming!
June 20th, 2007 at 1:13 pm
OMG! This is too funny.
1.Overcrowded prisions happen because
2.Men comitt crimes of passion
3. Crimes of passion happen when men are cranky
4. Men get cranky when they’re too hot
5. Men get too hot when the temperature goes up
6.The temperature goes up because of global warming!
June 20th, 2007 at 1:14 pm
And forgive the typing error, as I am seriously typing impaired! O_o
June 20th, 2007 at 4:12 pm
1. Politicians wasting their time arguing over global warming.
2. The world goes through natural cycles of temperature changes.
3. Therefore since the is more solar activity today than before and the earth goes through natural cycles of hot and cold based upon its axis.
4. The temperature right now is slightly higher on average. Due to these effects.
5. Some scientist thought that all of it could be traced back to the 2% of carbon dioxide in the air coming from human. And called it global warming.
6. Al Gore is still mad about losing the 2000 Presidential election.
June 21st, 2007 at 10:31 am
1. The ugliest shoes ever invented,
2. in an effort to stem the tide of discarded shoe rubber,
3. were created to be indestructible;
4. exponentially sacrificing looks for durability
5. landfills and recycling plants can cut down on emissions contributing to global warming
6. thanks to an ingenious marketing scheme that brainwashed consumers into thinking that Crocs are acceptable footwear.
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September 18th, 2007 at 5:06 am
Hi
Very interesting information! Thanks!
G’night
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