One was JoJo's very honest sentiment:
JoJo
said...Valentines Day: Just another holiday that guilt trips men into buying
crap for women who probably don't deserve it.
Great job, JoJo!Another was Julie's perfectly amusing poem:
Empty Nest Insidersaid...
Another Valentines's Day,
Cupid is stupid,
My boyfriend is gay.
I went to bed a brunette,
And woke up gray.
Applause, Julie!Cupid is stupid,
My boyfriend is gay.
I went to bed a brunette,
And woke up gray.
As we began to shut off the polling-booth lights, one more voter came stumbling in to cast the deciding vote: Herman. Mr. HermanTurnip said of his favorite slogan, "It's juvenile and caters to the lowest common denominator." So, we're sorry, JoJo, Julie, and all other competitors, but nobody does juvenile and lowest-common-denominator catering like Mr. Al Penwasser. (I also want to note, with sincerity, that he's a fabulous author and you should read his books. See link to Shag Carpet Toilet on the right sidebar of my blog.) Here's Al's winning slogan:
Al Penwassersaid...This really is fun....
It's Valentines! I will...
buy some chocolates, buy some flowers
and a little blue pill
to give me four hours.
CONGRATULATIONS, Al! We hope you enjoy precious chocolate (I'll have my people call yours) and your four hours (alone or with Mrs. Penwasser).
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It's been great fun. Let's hit the chocolate sales on Feb. 15th.
PS I love you - not in a weird battery-operated adult "toy" kinda way. I love you for making me laugh and being silly and caring and supportive and all that other sappy stuff that falls short of my telling you to have a Happy Valentine's Day, because I still really hate Valentine's Day.
These slogans are so creative and funny. Well done, winners!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Al! There were some good ones.
ReplyDeleteI loved that one too. Still liked the Empty Nest Best though.
ReplyDeleteWell done, all! Congratulations to Al!
ReplyDeleteLove you too, Robyn! :-) ♥
Yay! I'm all in favour of juvenile, lowest common denominator jokes about sex!
ReplyDeleteHow does Al know these pills are blue? Congratulations to him, and especially for being so informative.
ReplyDeleteI loved Julie's from Empty Nest Insider, as well.
Congrats to the winners. All three are great. Enjoy the chocolate, Al
ReplyDeletePenwasser.
Hahaha...just too funny! You do make me smile, Robyn. Congratulations to Al!
ReplyDeleteI am so honoured to have made the top 3!! Congratulations to Al though, b/c that was AWESOME! He deserved the win with that little ditty!!!! HAHAHAHA :D
ReplyDeleteDo those of us that voted for the winning slogan win anything?
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Al, hopefully it gets four hours with the wife and not alone with his little pal lol
ReplyDeleteIn my mind all of your visitors are winners just from reading your posts. :-) Happy Anti-Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteLOL love these anti-Valentine's poems :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the multi-talented Al for the big win! I also loved Shag Carpet Toilet! Congrats to JoJo, and I'm so excited to be included in the Top 3! Thanks to Jo, Cheryl, and Elizabeth for voting for me, and to Fanny for the kind words! Thank you Robyn for hosting this wonderful contest, and always making Valentine's Day fun!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI take a blue pill to sleep.
(I don't think it is the same)
Christian, I asked the Russian judges about consolation prizes, and they said "Nyet?" I think that means "no".
ReplyDeleteRoland, you're sweet. Thank you.
Julie, I knew it would be close and I'm so glad I didn't have to break the tie. Yours was, and still is, a winner.
David, I hope not. Does your wife sleep when you take it?
Love you all,
xoRobyn
I am thrilled, nay humbled. Thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteAl Penwasser: Not acting his age since 1958.
Ahhhh, I missed all the fun.
ReplyDeleteThat WAS a close call, Robyn. Though I really liked Julie's one...
Valentine is over-rated and too commercialised... so I'm with you on this one.
Every occasion should be a Valentine occasion.
(See you next week for the Ubuntu Blog Hop. I'm looking forward to reading all the entries.)
Writer In Transit
Loved Al's. No argument on that one.
ReplyDeletehahaha
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say? The best card won. Can't say I've ever had as much fun participating in a contest before. Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteThey were all good, I just arrived too late to vote. Sorry about that.
ReplyDeletetoo funny!
ReplyDeletelove these anti-valentine's poems.
congrats to the winners, well done guys!
big hugs
xo
Oops I forgot to vote! I like Julie's poem - rhyming Cupid with stupid is tastier than chocolate!
ReplyDeleteDon't know what is going on. Been out the blog loop for awhile, but slogans are wonderful and funny. Today is my brother's birthday. Have a great weekend! Cheers!!
ReplyDeleteHaha!! Those were all hilarious!
ReplyDeleteOuch! Why do I still like this holiday?
ReplyDeleteInger, it involves chocolate. So you're okay.
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone. I'm very happy for Al. He's a warmhearted, sharp witted goofball who spews a great amount of laughter. He's also an exceptional writer.
All of the entries were fun and creative.
Happy Chocolate Day/weekend.
xoRobyn
I hate the weird pressure that surrounds this "holiday"... glad when it's over. :0
ReplyDeleteFunny, because I love chocolate and hearts but I tend to lose jewelry, so I tend to feel guilty this time of year.
Oh well, (((hugs))) and sweet dreams, it's almost over!
Hey Robyn,
ReplyDeleteWould of commented sooner. However, I had like a zillion Anti-Valentine's Day cards to open from my non-adoring fans :)
Those were excellent responses and well done to them all.
Take care and enjoy your weekend, if you so wish, Robyn.
Gary :) x
Very creative slogans. Many made me laugh out loud. Had to laugh at Julie's poem and Al's too.
ReplyDeleteSia McKye Over Coffee
Al's was the best for sure. Thanks for the laugh!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Joanne
All of the honorable mentions deserve a round of applause!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Al for the Win:)
This was so much fun. I am so glad that you thought of it.
Had to come by and read these. LOL. Loved Al's. Just getting around to seeing what everyone's up to.
ReplyDeleteM.L. Swift, Writer
Good ones!
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