IRI Fundraiser - Kiss the Pig contest [Archive]

Andy Baker

08-07-2008, 09:00

I'm pleased as pork to announce a new fundraiser at the 2008 IRI.

Kiss the Pig Contest

Here is how it will work:

There will be a table, near the silent auction area in the main gym. This table will have 6-8 buckets placed on it. Each bucket will have a name and picture of a kissing contestant*. The dollar amounts of each bucket will be announced right before alliance selection for the elimination rounds. The contestant with the most money in their bucket at the time of when the awards begin will have the honor of kissing a 5-week-old female pig.

* - Contestants will need to agree to this (kissing the pig if their bucket has the most money in it) before IRI begins. I will be sending out emails this week, asking key mentors if they accept the honor of being a contestant. Contestants are FIRST mentors only.

If anyone wants to nominate a mentor, they can post the recommendation in this thread or simply PM me.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will be combined with our annual Silent Auction fundraiser. This year's beneficiaries are the Red Cross flood relief for Indiana, and American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Howard County, Indiana.

As I receive confirmations back from invited contestants, I will post their names in this thread.

Andy B.

Greg Needel

08-07-2008, 09:36

Only in Indy....

I love this idea, nomination sent.

Tottanka

08-07-2008, 09:45

Is it Kosher? :D

I say it should also be done during the Championship with people like Dean, Woody, Dave and George W. the father :D

Elgin Clock

08-07-2008, 10:19

Wow. I'm constantly amazed at how much the midwestern folks of FIRST step it up in terms of everything.

This is no exception.

Looking forward to checking out this extra event while I'm at IRI for my first time ever!! w000000!!!! :cool:

(Btw, is there a schedule of times listed anywhere for all these extra events happening (ie: other than official competition schedules??)

GaryVoshol

08-07-2008, 10:24

the honor of kissing a 5-week-old female pig.The sex of the animal really makes a difference?

For that matter, is a 5-week-old pig of sufficient age, or is this harrassment?

And did you clear it with PETA? (And I don't mean People Eating Tasty Animals)

JohnBoucher

08-07-2008, 10:37

Will this be a Baker pig?

What if she tells the rest of the pigs?

JaneYoung

08-07-2008, 11:43

Just a little promo idea here -
all you awesome pig-kissin' mentors out there - you should spread the word that you are the best pig-kissin' mentor at IRI and to fill that bucket to overflowing.

With money, nothing else.

Keep on keeping on, kiss that wee little piglet. (uh, 1902 - you've got some competition headed your way!)

IRI IRI IRI IRI

I can't hear you!!!

IRI IRI IRI IRI

Travis Hoffman

08-07-2008, 12:07

The bodily location of the kiss has not yet been defined.

I recommend you remove this loophole lest the "winning" mentor be able to get away with kissing the pig's forehead or some other less disgusting location.

I also recommend assigning a minimum time duration for the kiss, to be verified by stopwatch at the event. If the winner fails to meet the criteria of an official kiss, creme pies and/or a water hose could be on hand to discipline them for their non-compliance......

On the mouth for a minimum of 10 seconds? And it better be convincing?.......LOL :D :P

AndyB

08-07-2008, 12:26

On the mouth for a minimum of 10 seconds? And it better be convincing?.......LOL :D :P

Let's not have anybody owing this pig dinner...

IKE

08-07-2008, 12:36

Man I miss Indiana. Throw in a cow pie bingo sheet, and you have main entertainment for Pulaski County Tuesday night 4-H fair.

Nicely done. I do believe that there needs to be a youtube video of the winner....

Michelle Celio

08-07-2008, 12:42

...Could we have a College Student Kiss the Pig?

That could get interesting :P

Kyle Love

08-07-2008, 13:35

Babysitter for the pig? Yes?

kramarczyk

08-07-2008, 13:56

SuuuuWeeeee....t :rolleyes:

I anticipate the contestents shoveling 10's and 20's into other buckets to keep themselves in a 'losing' position.

dbell

08-07-2008, 14:00

DonRotolo

08-07-2008, 19:12

On the mouth for a minimum of 10 seconds? And it better be convincing?.......LOL :D :P
I just hope no tongue is involved. Not even on a sandwich.
I nominate Travis Hoffman to be one of the pig-kissing mentors. LOLSeconded.

Al Skierkiewicz

08-07-2008, 21:58

Andy,
Dottie is pretty sure this is illegal in most states, in Illinois at least. I am sure the rest of the country will definetely be watching the webcast.

tim_reiher

08-07-2008, 23:24

First off- Will this be webcast? (Ooh, I hope so :D)

If so, even if not, I'd like to see Karthik and Paul Copioli to be considered. I feel that the (attending) world champions should get a little more of a (*ahem*) "reward" for their achievement.

Ooh, please let this be webcast...

Renee Becker-Blau

08-07-2008, 23:42

.....Kevin Kolodziej is being nominated from 1675....:D

hey guys... bring lots of money to IRI.... ^_^

Arefin Bari

09-07-2008, 04:21

I would like to nominate the one and only Andy Baker. =)

GaryVoshol

09-07-2008, 07:25

If so, even if not, I'd like to see Karthik and Paul Copioli to be considered. I feel that the (attending) world champions should get a little more of a (*ahem*) "reward" for their achievement. And even though 148 and Tumbleweed will be missing, John will be there ...

Can we somehow rig a 3-way tie? :rolleyes:

Billfred

09-07-2008, 07:45

And even though 148 and Tumbleweed will be missing, John will be there ...

Can we somehow rig a 3-way tie? :rolleyes:I'll bring my change jar*. :P

*All these folks who talk about a cashless society are off their rocker. I put more things on my credit card than most people (and pay them off at the end of the month, fear not) and I still find myself pulling coins out of my pants each day after work.)

AndyB

09-07-2008, 10:04

.....Kevin Kolodziej is being nominated from 1675....:D

Gotta second that one.

Elgin Clock

09-07-2008, 10:41

* - Contestants will need to agree to this (kissing the pig if their bucket has the most money in it)

I think the most important question I have is did the pig actually agree to this as well??
Do we have a contract in place with the pig's Foot Print at the bottom signed by a third party & notarized? :p

Wayne Doenges

09-07-2008, 10:41

I nominate Sonny Henline
You may remember him from last year. He was the one wearing the black barrel with 1501 stenciled on it :ahh:

David Kelly

09-07-2008, 10:42

Nominate Amanda Morrison! It can be her belated birthday kiss!! :)

Kyle Love

09-07-2008, 19:30

I nominate Mr. Bill Beatty, FTW.

tim_reiher

09-07-2008, 20:46

And even though 148 and Tumbleweed will be missing, John will be there ...

All the better... :rolleyes:

Can we somehow rig a 3-way tie?

I'd find a way to get to Indiana (from a Caribbean cruise) just to see that!

Or maybe I'd just watch the webcast. Who knows.

Beth Sweet

09-07-2008, 21:29

I would like to nominate Dave Verbrugge to kiss 1 little piggy :D

(PS, not going to IRI, so Dave, no revenge!!!)

RoboMom

10-07-2008, 12:53

http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2007/11/12/a_tale_of_pigs_people_and_a_shared_germ/

Andy Baker

10-07-2008, 13:22

http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2007/11/12/a_tale_of_pigs_people_and_a_shared_germ/

Thanks for this information. Of course, we will clean and disinfect the surface of pig.

(Oddly enough, I just met with a company who makes disinfectant equipment yesterday on a totally unrelated issue)

Andy

Travis Hoffman

10-07-2008, 13:24

Thanks for this information. Of course, we will clean and disinfect the surface of pig.

(Oddly enough, I just met with a company who makes disinfectant equipment yesterday on a totally unrelated issue)

Andy

Arefin Bari might have some leftover Saran Wrap at IRI to use as a safety barrier....;)

RoboMom

10-07-2008, 13:39

Of course, we will clean and disinfect the surface of pig.
Andy

Sorry, once a nurse, always a nurse ;)
I'm sure your IRI pig will be a cutie and just fine to lock lips with!
I'm a little cautious these days. Had a not-fun bout of probable salmonella last month. Looks like those pesky jalapenos might have been the culprit.

Koko Ed

10-07-2008, 13:43

Arefin Bari might have some leftover Saran Wrap at IRI to use as a safety barrier....;)

No he'll just use my truck to go out and buy more....

wendymom

10-07-2008, 14:15

Speaking of Arefin.........has he been nominated yet? Can we do it even if he isnt officially part of our team?

MissInformation

10-07-2008, 17:22

Just thinking of all the years some of us have been lovingly harassed... I mean honored... in caption contests makes me think Billfred should be nominated...

Heidi

AdamHeard

10-07-2008, 18:35

Really..... Has no one nominated Dave Lavery?

dlavery

10-07-2008, 21:33

Thanks for this information. Of course, we will clean and disinfect the surface of pig.

(Oddly enough, I just met with a company who makes disinfectant equipment yesterday on a totally unrelated issue)

Andy

I would think that you might need to be more concerned about cleaning and disinfecting the surface of the pig-kissers. Poor pig. :(

DonRotolo

10-07-2008, 23:06

Just thinking of all the years some of us have been lovingly harassed... I mean honored... in caption contests makes me think Billfred should be nominated...
Emphatically seconded.

Libby K

11-07-2008, 08:19

Really..... Has no one nominated Dave Lavery?

Dave was indeed nominated via PM.

I had NOTHING to do with it....:rolleyes:

gblake

12-07-2008, 16:46

Of course, we will clean and disinfect the surface of pig.
Andy
You might want to change that plan.

I'm sure the pig would prefer that you disinfect the human before the kiss rather than trying to clean up the poor pig after the kiss.

Blake

Rich Kressly

13-07-2008, 11:08

I would think that you might need to be more concerned about cleaning and disinfecting the surface of the pig-kissers. Poor pig. :(

...and with that I PUBLICLY second or third or whatever the nomination of the cleanest lips in the universe :rolleyes:, Dave "I ain't afraid of no porker" Lavery.

Aidan F. Browne

14-07-2008, 18:18

I'm going to nominate a hometown boy... Chris Noble... since he and the pig are both local, something serious might become of it!

:D

Chris Noble

15-07-2008, 08:45

IndySam

15-07-2008, 09:38

Chris I couldn't agree more!

Aidan, Aidan, Aidan

You have this all wrong. I think it should be you being nominated. You helped develop the rules that so many people enjoyed this year. A little pay back might be in order by many. I am sure a few teams will want get back for G22 or G42 penalties that were called against them Mr. Head Ref.

Noble

GaryVoshol

15-07-2008, 10:08

Aidan, Aidan, Aidan

You have this all wrong. I think it should be you being nominated. You helped develop the rules that so many people enjoyed this year. A little pay back might be in order by many. I am sure a few teams will want get back for G22 or G42 penalties that were called against them Mr. Head Ref.

NobleWill Aidan be there? It says so on his "attending" profile.

There will be at least 2 others of the GDC who will be in attendance. One has already been nominated.

Andy Baker

15-07-2008, 15:31

I'm happy to announce this lovely list of pig-kissing candidates:

Jane Young
Heidi Foster
Paul Copioli
Steve Florence
Tim Baird
Karthik Kanagasabapathy
JVN
Billfred Leverette
Travis Hoffman

I'm working on 1 or 2 more.

Plus... we decided to add a tweak to the rules: the person with the least amount of money in their bucket has to hold the pig while the winner kisses it.

Oink oink,
Andy Baker

Katie_UPS

15-07-2008, 15:53

No Kevin Kolo-J?

tim_reiher

15-07-2008, 16:08

No Kevin Kolo-J?
Don't lose hope so soon :)
I'm working on 1 or 2 more.

-

Plus... we decided to add a tweak to the rules: the person with the least amount of money in their bucket has to hold the pig while the winner kisses it.

Who's going to take all of the money out of Karthik's bucket and put it into JVN's? Somebody's gotta do it...

Oink oink

I just have to...

BOOM!

Aidan F. Browne

15-07-2008, 20:20

You have this all wrong. I think it should be you being nominated. You helped develop the rules that so many people enjoyed this year. A little pay back might be in order by many. I am sure a few teams will want get back for G22 or G42 penalties that were called against them Mr. Head Ref.

Hmmm... G22... G42... umm... how about "I don't make 'em, I just enforce 'em"?... yeah - thats it... right? :ahh:

<Gulp> Is it a cute pig?

dlavery

15-07-2008, 20:35

Hmmm... G22... G42... umm... how about "I don't make 'em, I just enforce 'em"?... yeah - thats it... right? :ahh:

<Gulp> Is it a cute pig?

Hey Aidan - remind me again who wrote the first draft of Chapter 7 last year?

-dave

(just doing my little bit to ensure Aidan's bucket gets REALLY full)

.

JVN

15-07-2008, 20:41

Hey Aidan - remind me again who wrote the first draft of Chapter 7 last year?

-dave

(just doing my little bit to ensure Aidan's bucket gets REALLY full)

Two Words:
Stack Attack.

I guess that's why there is no "Dave Lavery" bucket?

Aidan F. Browne

15-07-2008, 21:05

Hey Aidan - remind me again who wrote the first draft of Chapter 7 last year?
-dave
(just doing my little bit to ensure Aidan's bucket gets REALLY full)
.
dave - if we were talking about the first draft I wouldn't be worried about my bucket filling up... the question is where the heck did <G22> and <G42> come from? :confused:

(just doing everything I can to keep my bucket less full than the next poor soul)

Billfred

15-07-2008, 21:15

Perhaps the biggest factor in this contest: Will Karthik be singing at any time before alliance selection? ;)

Andy Baker

15-07-2008, 21:37

I'm working on 1 or 2 more.

3 more contestants are added to the pigsty:

Steve Shade
Amanda Morrison
Dr. Aidan Browne

This gives us a nice dozen candidates, combining these three with the nine below.

Jane Young
Heidi Foster
Paul Copioli
Steve Florence
Tim Baird
Karthik Kanagasabapathy
JVN
Billfred Leverette
Travis Hoffman

We had a mess-o nominations. Thank you all for throwing names into the trough. Not all were invited to participate. We were aiming for 6-7, but ended up with 12. That is plenty. Unfortunately, some invited candidates were chicken.

See y'all soon,
Andy

JaneYoung

15-07-2008, 22:36

All you fellow pig-kisser wannabes out there, just so you know:

I'm practicing my pucker.

(we won't talk about how funny my husband thinks this is...)

Travis Hoffman

15-07-2008, 22:48

Is there a "write-in" bucket for Dave Lavery?....

So....let the campaigning begin!

First of all, it seems almost inevitable that one of the pictures taken of the *special* moment of pig-human interaction is almost guaranteed to get into one of Billfred's Caption Contests. Now who REALLY wants to have yet another caption photo featuring Copioli, JVN, or Karthik? Wouldn't you rather have a shot at the guy who mercilessly lampoons subjects with his award-winning captions week after week? Wouldn't you like to finally get back at yours truly? If you've always wished you had a chance to return the favor, you will see to it that I "win" this contest by filling up my bucket, thus ensuring my ultimate humiliation.

On the other hand, if you feel some other individual is more worthy of this honour than I (of course you do!), you will do your best to overflow those other 11 buckets. To do my part, I'd like to find a way to get the CD community NOT attending the IRI involved in the voting. I think I can do more damage/raise more total money if I facilitate this "ballot-stuffing" for my fellow candidates.....

Soooooooooo...PM me about my PayPal advance CD fundraising campaign - for the other candidates.... Let me know which campaign you wish to donate toward and how much - $5 USD minimum per candidate. Operators are standing by. Serious inquiries only. :cool:

gblake

15-07-2008, 23:27

To do my part, I'd like to find a way to get the CD community NOT attending the IRI involved in the voting.Travis,

Way ahead of you, :)

Dave Stevens and I each already dropped a twenty dollar bill into an envelope this AM and sent them on their way to one Mr Jeff Smith there in Indianapolis.

With a little help from his friends, Jeff intends to run for you lucky IRI guests, the fun, 6-player, Overdrive simulation (aka 5thGear) that was in the Lockheed Martin exhibit in the NASA/VCU Regional's Technology Row. (Here is a photo
The 2008 NASA/VCU FRC Regional 5thGear World Champions:) (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/img/4a4/4a417334703751952f0428b55352c217_l.jpg))

Dave and I invited Jeff to keep track of the alliance that racks up the highest 5thGear score during IRI, and to then bestow upon them the honor and privilege of depositing our $40 of mentor money into the bucket of the nominee that, in their estimation, promises to be the best passionate porcine pucker practitioner.

Until that winning alliance is announced and the money deposited, no one is safely perched in the pleasantly prestigious penultimate position if they aren't at least $40.01 behind the leader :)

Blake (I wish I could be there) Ross

Billfred

15-07-2008, 23:28

Since Travis brought the subject up, I went back and calculated the combined scores across all five years of the caption contest for the contestants. In no particular order:

Steve Shade: Never entered
Amanda Morrison: 57 + 34 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 91 career points
Dr. Aidan Browne: Never entered
Jane Young: 0 + 22 + 111 + 134 + 2 = 269 career points
Heidi Foster: 160 + 137 + 111 + 10 + 0 = 418 career points
Paul Copioli: Never entered
Steve Florence: Never entered
Tim Baird: Never entered
Karthik Kanagasabapathy: Never entered
JVN: 54 + 12 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 66 career points
Billfred Leverette: Never entered (obviously)
Travis Hoffman: 151 + 138 + 80 + 140 + 1 = 510 career points

I'll further note that Travis has some twenty-two burn awards from over the years. (Heidi has a relatively miniscule eleven.)

One more friendly reminder: Don't shoot the messenger! :eek:

(One other thing for the stat nerds: EddieMcD slots between Travis and Heidi on the all-time list with 429 points and eighteen burn awards. Just to give you a gauge and all.)

JaneYoung

15-07-2008, 23:42

... porcine pucker practicioner.

woo! Can you say that 3 times? Awesome p's. And that stands for pig and and that rhymes with gig and there you have it.

The Porcine Pucker Practitioner Pig Gig otherwise known as the Kiss-A-Pig Contest. Party on!

Brandon Martus

16-07-2008, 09:37

To do my part, I'd like to find a way to get the CD community NOT attending the IRI involved in the voting.
Why restrict it just to the CD community? I think I'm gonna take up a collection here at IFI. I'm sure many of his co-workers here in Greenville, TX want to see photos of JVN kissing a pig. :-D

MissInformation

16-07-2008, 10:48

One more friendly reminder: Don't shoot the messenger! :eek:

Now... normally I'm a firm believer in "don't shoot the messenger," however, in this case, the messenger is also the reason these points even exist... Come on, everyone, you do the math: 1 + 1 usually equals 2 but in this case 1 + 1 = Billfred.

Hmmm... with all these impressive names on the list, I think there will be a good chance I'll be holding the pig... I better get practicing... how much did you say the pig weighed? One of my cats weighs 12 pounds and she squirms a lot when you pick her up... here kitty, kitty, kitty...

Heidi

Anne Shade

16-07-2008, 11:20

3 more contestants are added to the pigsty:

Steve Shade
Amanda Morrison
Dr. Aidan Browne

Yay!!! Since Steve won't campaign for himself, I think I'll have to take it upon myself to be his official fundraiser :D. I think he might just be the contestant who would turn the brightest color of red if he happened to win and that is a sight to see.

Plus he's a newlywed, 7 months and counting. This may be his only opportunity to kiss another female (with the permision of his wife no less) ever again. Someone's gotta feel bad for him and throw some money in the direction of his basket.

(Hey, it's all for a good cause.)

Greg Needel

16-07-2008, 11:26

Yay!!! Since Steve won't campaign for himself, I think I'll have to take it upon myself to be his official fundraiser :D. I think he might just be the contestant who would turn the brightest color of red if he happened to win and that is a sight to see.

Plus he's a newlywed, 7 months and counting. This may be his only opportunity to kiss another female (with the permision of his wife no less) ever again. Someone's gotta feel bad for him and throw some money in the direction of his basket.

(Hey, it's all for a good cause.)

Anne,
Don't worry I think that Steve is a most deserving candidate and will see some funds fly his way. For those teams in the Chesapeake area don't you remember when all those bad calls happen in 2006 and 2007. Well that wasn't because of the rules of the game it was because of steve shade. well not actually but heck if you are still frustrated by the results of those events please donate your money to getting back at the refs.

Personally I think this is a great idea because it kills to birds with one stone. If Steve kisses the pig then Anne will get the residual pig germs also.

Greg

JaneYoung

16-07-2008, 11:34

RoboMom

16-07-2008, 13:25

Yay!!! Since Steve won't campaign for himself, I think I'll have to take it upon myself to be his official fundraiser :D.

Quick, where do I send the cash!
Please please please take LOTS of photos.

Karthik

16-07-2008, 14:20

Why restrict it just to the CD community? I think I'm gonna take up a collection here at IFI. I'm sure many of his co-workers here in Greenville, TX want to see photos of JVN kissing a pig. :-D

Word on the street is that the JVN collection fund has already had at least one $100 donation. It sounds like the other fundraising campaigns need to heat up if you want to see your favourite (or least favourite) contestant win!

AndyB

16-07-2008, 15:07

If Karthik wins, do we have any Canadian bacon on hand, or are we letting him kiss an American pig?

Anne Shade

16-07-2008, 15:13

I'd except an IOU from you Jenny. I know you're good for it ;) .

Anyone is welcome to contact me if they'd also like to contribute to Steve's fund.

I love being evil, so much fun!!

Arefin Bari

16-07-2008, 15:23

If Karthik wins, can we ban him from singing or do I still have to bring my earmuffs? :)

Aidan F. Browne

16-07-2008, 18:41

For those teams in the Chesapeake area don't you remember when all those bad calls happen in 2006 and 2007. Well that wasn't because of the rules of the game it was because of steve shade. well not actually but heck if you are still frustrated by the results of those events please donate your money to getting back at the refs.

And this isn't limited to Maryland teams. Most definately, if your vote is a vote of frustration for a bad ref call anytime, anywhere, then Steve Shade is definately where you want to put your money!

:D

EricH

16-07-2008, 18:56

And the refs wouldn't have to make those calls if the GDC didn't give them situations to make them in...:rolleyes: Dr. Aidan Browne is where you want to put your money in that case. (Lavery would have gotten it, but he's not in there... I say next year's game is called Catch Dave Lavery.)

Though I wouldn't mind seeing Copioli win. He is the first 2-time champion other than Beatty... And he's got a WFA... (OK, so I'm hoping for a few prophecy points in the caption contest...)

Steve Shade

16-07-2008, 22:22

And this isn't limited to Maryland teams. Most definately, if your vote is a vote of frustration for a bad ref call anytime, anywhere, then Steve Shade is definately where you want to put your money!

:D

It's easy to tell how much my wife loves me here, she signs me up for this and then doesn't defend me :).

Aidan, I believe I was on your field when I was a rookie ref. The Chief Referee continued letting me ref, so I either must have been doing something right and making excellent calls, or maybe the chief referee needs to better teach his minions :D I guess you're admitting that all the bad calls are your fault. So everyone show Aidan the Money!

Chris Fultz

16-07-2008, 22:42

The pigs name is "Oscar".

think about it.

Travis Hoffman

16-07-2008, 22:45

Word on the street is that the JVN collection fund has already had at least one $100 donation. It sounds like the other fundraising campaigns need to heat up if you want to see your favourite (or least favourite) contestant win!

Don't look now, but JVN has some competition - chalk up a $200+ donation from an anonymous donor I will have the great pleasure of dropping in one of the other contestants' buckets Saturday morning. Which one will it be??? :D

Now, I must ask, who will top that donation? I know you have it in you.

Anyone else who can't make it to IRI who wishes to donate but doesn't already have someone going to the event to get their money into a bucket, I can receive your donations through Friday at midnight. PayPal or personal check are two viable options - the PayPal method worked well today. PM me if interested. I'll even accept donations for my bucket, although with all these far more worthy candidates out there, why would you ever want to do that?????

The pigs name is "Oscar".

think about it.

My bologna has a first name?

Oscar the female pig.....um....k? :-)

David Kelly

16-07-2008, 22:48

The pigs name is "Oscar".

think about it.

Are these two related?

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/img/f0e/f0e4b1450a5c985c171e2a5f1e210eb2_m.jpg

Andy Baker

16-07-2008, 22:52

I have these two bids from dependable friends who can't attend IRI:

$50 for Jane Young
$250 for Paul Copioli

It's good to see people step up.

I'm picking up the pig tomorrow in Monticello (my step-father's farm). It will be housed at a veterinarian's location on Thursday and Friday. Then, around lunchtime on Saturday, it will join the party at LNHS.

AB

Aidan F. Browne

17-07-2008, 06:48

:D I guess you're admitting that all the bad calls are your fault. So everyone show Aidan the Money!

*sigh*... somehow it just doesn't seem fair that I get punished because of all of Steve's bad calls... that's crossing the line! I mean why am I getting punished because my collegue crossed a line (which I know he didn't intend to cross)? It just doesn't seem fair! :ahh:

So, not being from the midwest, what does one wear to their first pig kissing? I mean, I wouldn't want to be disrespectful to the pig.

MissInformation

17-07-2008, 06:59

So, not being from the midwest, what does one wear to their first pig kissing? I mean, I wouldn't want to be disrespectful to the pig.

Pink. If you don't want to scare the pig with your human-ness, you wear pink. Curly tail and ears are optional.

Heidi

GaryVoshol

17-07-2008, 07:01

It's not a Florida pig.

And the SPCA says the pig has to remain at least 100 feet from 1902 at all times (for obvious reasons).

JaneYoung

17-07-2008, 07:52

Pink. If you don't want to scare the pig with your human-ness, you wear pink. Curly tail and ears are optional.

Heidi

It's so nice that a guy like Aidan who normally sees things in black and white, is going to think pink. There could be at least 233 people who will appreciate this effort.

My shirt is sort of salmon-y, wonder if that will confuse the little pig. It could be a bad call.

--
Gary, that might not be a bad idea, 1902 will teach Oscar to fly and we'll have a flying weiner, I mean, pig, on our hands. Wonder if Andy knows how to stop a flying pig.

wendymom

17-07-2008, 09:40

It's not a Florida pig.

And the SPCA says the pig has to remain at least 100 feet from 1902 at all times (for obvious reasons).

We will teach it to fly.....in case it has issues with its first date

psst.....vote for Jane

Koko Ed

17-07-2008, 11:27

We will teach it to fly.....in case it has issues with its first date

psst.....vote for Jane

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r389/Der_Gott_des_Todes/poster84508893.jpg

sgreco

17-07-2008, 11:46

Gary, that might not be a bad idea, 1902 will teach Oscar to fly and we'll have a flying weiner, I mean, pig, on our hands. Wonder if Andy knows how to stop a flying pig.

http://www.largecow.demon.co.uk/gallery/cartoons/pig.jpg

Pigs don't need wings to fly...and to stop it...well...what goes up must come down...

As for the voting, I think it would be a nice (late) birthday present for Karthik if he won...

EricH

19-07-2008, 12:33

Poor Copioli... He got the Overdrive simulation $40. As well as whatever else people have sent to his bucket.

gblake

19-07-2008, 13:07

Poor Copioli... He got the Overdrive simulation $40. As well as whatever else people have sent to his bucket.Poor Pig

I wouldn't be surprised if the pig demands a recount. :)

EricH

19-07-2008, 13:10

Poor Pig

I wouldn't be surprised if the pig demands a recount. :)Well...

It's not a Florida pig.

Aidan F. Browne

19-07-2008, 13:38

Quick!... any last minute pointers on pig holding (for a Yankee)? :eek:

(Praying this doesn't include catching the pig!)

Rosiebotboss

19-07-2008, 13:48

Yeah..........slather it with grease!:D

psyco_klown

19-07-2008, 16:39

http://www.largecow.demon.co.uk/gallery/cartoons/pig.jpg

That takes a whole new meaning to exploding bacon!::ahh:

KathieK

19-07-2008, 21:30

Updates! We want updates!

Chris Fultz

19-07-2008, 21:50

Last words on the field...

Paul: "Was it good for you?"

Oscar: "Squeeell".

Paul: "I need a cigarette."

* PS - Adian looks good in pink....

EricH

19-07-2008, 21:53

I saw a quick video my folks took of the webcast. That would be Paul Copioli kissing the pig with Aidan Browne holding it.

Kyle Love

19-07-2008, 22:00

Poor pig went crazy when it came out, too much noise and too many people for it. I hope Andy had fun getting the lipstick, or whatever it was that Paul put on the pig, off.

Rosiebotboss

19-07-2008, 22:42

Last words on the field...

Paul: "Was it good for you?"

Oscar: "Squeeell".

Paul: "I need a cigarette."

* PS - Adian looks good in pink....

Pictures! Pictures!

We want pictures!!:D

JaneYoung

20-07-2008, 19:21

Quick!... any last minute pointers on pig holding (for a Yankee)? :eek:

(Praying this doesn't include catching the pig!)

I thought you did a great job although there were some sad little squeals heard.
Everyone in the stands said, "aw".

--
At one point I looked in my bucket and there was a nickel and three pennies. I was very proud. :)

--
Great fundraiser, great causes!

There were plenty of photos taken. The little piggie looked just like Babe. Pink.
Oh, and Koko Ed kept watch (among others) over the pig. Rather like a mother hen.

Koko Ed

20-07-2008, 19:53

I thought you did a great job although there were some sad little squeals heard.
Everyone in the stands said, "aw".

--
At one point I looked in my bucket and there was a nickel and three pennies. I was very proud. :)

--
Great fund raiser, great cause!

There were plenty of photos taken. The little piggie looked just like Babe. Pink.
Oh, and Koko Ed kept watch (among others) over the pig. Rather like a mother hen.
Yeah but I took very bad care of Wilbur (sorry Exploding Bacon).
The piglet was one very cute little critter.

Cory

20-07-2008, 20:18

For those who weren't there, the pig was absolutely terrified.

It must have thought it was about to be slaughtered, it was squealing so badly.

Koko Ed

20-07-2008, 20:34

For those who weren't there, the pig was absolutely terrified.

It must have thought it was about to be slaughtered, it was squealing so badly.

It squealed badly when Andy took it out to be photographed with Exploding Bacon.
Our school Wilson Magnet used to have the previous principal kiss a pig during pep rally but they stopped doing it because the pig was just scared.

Al Skierkiewicz

20-07-2008, 20:45

As I remember it, the pig was more than a little perturbed when the time came until she caught sight of Aidan and especially Paul. As the big moment approached I thought she was actually smiling when Paul came close. Go figure!
(There is something to be said for animal magnetism!)

wendymom

20-07-2008, 22:29

It squealed badly when Andy took it out to be photographed with Exploding Bacon.
Our school Wilson Magnet used to have the previous principal kiss a pig during pep rally but they stopped doing it because the pig was just scared.

Little Oscar was fine once Victoria got hold of him. Thanks for letting Bacon get a pic with the pig......it just made sense for a team picture.