Conference-room-naming filter (since yall are so damn good at it). [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2008 - 25 answers

What movie is this screen capture from? (girl playing a record) [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2008 - 13 answers

Imagine a contest, with 21 judges and 4 contestants. Judges must give one contestant 4 points, one contestant 3 points, one contestant 2 points, and one contestant 1 point. The winner is decided by summing the scores of all 21 judges. Mathematically speaking, what percentage of the time would you expect there to be a tie for first place after all 21 scores have been added?
posted on Jun 24, 2008 - 25 answers

My friends and I are about to embark on a 6-week push-up training program. Obviously, this has to be a competitive event. The problem, though, is finding a fair way to measure who wins... [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 14 answers

I need a really great, somewhat poker related prize (or a couple of prizes) that will cost less than $1200. I'm giving it away in early August (somewhat flexible on the date). [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2008 - 8 answers

In the mid-eighties, there was some "event" on television. It was a (crappy) movie, but embedded within it was a contest and/or puzzle. [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2008 - 5 answers

I ran a creative contest. 17 people submitted. 8 judges each chose their top three, in order of preference. What is the fairest way to rank each entry?
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 15 answers

Help me design a small Access application to run a prize drawing. As I see it, the MC will open the application and click the Draw button, which will select from the available prizes for that month. Once drawn, that prize becomes unavailable. MC will then type in the winner's name and click Save, setting the form ready for the next contestant. Specs and examples follow. [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2008 - 8 answers

Is anyone familiar with the web site Photography Laureates? [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2007 - 5 answers

What type of stories win the Toronto Star's short story contest? I mean, beyond what's in the Star's rules and guidelines -- does history show a bias towards a certain subject matter or style, etc.? The judges are from the Humber College creative writing program -- does that mean there are any types of writing that are especially in/out of favour?
posted on Nov 27, 2007 - 0 answers

Is there a online repository for ongoing consumer contests? [more inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2007 - 3 answers

Help me find debates with a clear winner. [more inside]
posted on Nov 17, 2007 - 25 answers

We have a krispy kreme donut eating contest in my office tomorrow. What can I expect if I actually manage to consume 24 donuts? [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2007 - 59 answers

Is there any kind of master list of Halo 3 promotions? [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2007 - 3 answers

The social justice non-profit I work for is currently participating in a contest run by Six Degrees. Basically, if we are one of the six non-profits that have the largest unique number of on-line donations (given to our organization through a specific link) we'll get grant that doubles the money we raised, up to $10,000. (In other words, we need to have the most givers, not raise the most cash.) Can you suggest any socially progressive/liberal/lefty blogs (along the lines of DailyKos or Turn Maine Blue) with decent readerships that might be willing to plug our group and help us gather donations? The contest ends on Sunday at 11:59 pm, and although we've pushed hard via emails, etc. with our own contacts and member base (we're currently in the top ten), we need to expand our reach quickly if we're going to end up in the top six.
posted on Sep 12, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm in Oregon. I run a website which generates moderate traffic. I would like to hold a group writing project in which I would award "prizes" to participants. (Prizes would include a Wii, and possibly gift certificates, etc.) I want to do this with minimal hassle, but within the bounds of the law. What do I need to be aware of? [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2007 - 5 answers

Help my dad win accolades for his photography. [more inside]
posted on Aug 19, 2007 - 8 answers

I want to go! The company is sponsiring "Yes, literally, bring an idea and we’ll buy lunch." However I have no idea to bring! Maybe some of you creative types could help me come up with one! [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2007 - 40 answers

Celebrating George W. Bush's birthday ironically - any ideas for party games, trivia questions or otherwise? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2007 - 32 answers

Help! I'm running a pie contest Sunday. I need pointers on how to set it up. [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2007 - 5 answers

My boss has challenged me to complete some sort of marathon workout at his gym. I'm not very athletic, but if I can finish, my boss will buy all his employees an expensive steak dinner. I need tips -- especially as to what/when to eat. The workout is at 8pm tonight. [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2007 - 23 answers

When companies sponsor contests to win a "lifetime supply" of their product, how do they decide what constitutes a lifetime supply? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2007 - 14 answers

I work for an NGO that is interested in holding a contest for developers and programmers to create a social networking widget. Does anyone know of how and where to advertise such a contest? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2007 - 14 answers

I have a pizza eating contest in a week. I'm going to need a serious plan if I'm going to vanquish this monster. [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2007 - 19 answers

Can you suggest any simple recipes that contain chocolate, but that aren't exactly dessert, and that aren't chili or mole? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2007 - 23 answers

What sort of online contest should I hold to give away a book of poetry? [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2007 - 9 answers

What are the most misogynist rap songs you have ever heard? See [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2007 - 56 answers

should i contest a moving violation? [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2007 - 27 answers

What are some memorable news stories this year that could be easily turned into company contest fodder, and how can I go about doing it? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2006 - 3 answers

Writers: How do you decide which writing contests to enter? [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2006 - 4 answers

Is it possible to tell if other people are using votebots or scripts in an online contest? [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2006 - 9 answers

Help me come up with a simple, awesome newspaper contest. [more inside]
posted on Aug 21, 2006 - 7 answers

Do contest winners lose money because of taxes? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2006 - 22 answers

Help me win a stupid contest with the following vague theme: Worst. Songs. Ever. [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2006 - 104 answers

So every Easter my family has an egg cracking contest using hardboiled eggs. You pair off with a partner, smash your eggs together, and whoever's egg does not crack goes on to the next round until you are left with one winner. My question is, why does only one egg break? They never both crack, no matter how they are smashed together. [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2006 - 33 answers

Does a "remix contest" blog exist? Are there any music production type websites that keep up with this stuff? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2006 - 10 answers

What the hell are these? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2005 - 33 answers

Every year at Christmas, my husband's family has a cooking contest. I don't expect to win, because Grandma is generally a lock. However, I'm a good sport and generally try to make a respectable showing. This year's theme is "appetizers with mint in them," and I am looking for tasty recipes. There's a catch though... [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2005 - 18 answers

If a company is holding a series of 24 raffles where they give away a prize, and you have 24 raffle tickets which can be used in any number of raffles you choose, do you have better odds entering one ticket per draw, or using them all in one draw? This is assuming that the number of other participants in the raffle is roughly the same from draw-to-draw.
posted on Oct 3, 2005 - 17 answers

I was looking for some coding ideas the other day, and I remembered the5k.org. But it's gone! The internet archive doesn't have the any of the entries. The original site of the movement seems to be abandoned as well. Is there another place I could find the entries?
posted on Sep 1, 2005 - 7 answers

Why do so many contests ask a stupid "skill-testing" question?
posted on Aug 24, 2005 - 11 answers

I know that some contests have cheats so you can usually win... Are there any ways to "cheat" on scratch off contests where there are two boxes to choose from? Specifically, Burger King's "Choose your Destiny" contest.
posted on May 18, 2005 - 5 answers

My company is considering sponsoring a website design contest for grades K-12, with an informational theme. (We're a public utility.) I'm trying to find out how many such contests we might be competing with. Where do teachers go to find contests/competitions like this for their students? So far, I know about ThinkQuest, Global Virtual Classroom, and CyberFair. In addition to these large national/international contests, are there any Midwest-area website competitions for kids/teens?
posted on Mar 6, 2005 - 1 answers

How can I contest a debit card charge from a bar if I don't have the receipt? [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2004 - 22 answers

Has anyone here ever won either the grand prize or a major prize from one of those "instant win" games on cereal boxes, candy bars, fast food promotions, or soda cans? Has anyone ever known someone who has won or known someone who knows someone? [More inside]
posted on Dec 17, 2004 - 36 answers

[scamfilter] Anybody ever heard of saprizo.com? [+]
posted on Dec 1, 2004 - 15 answers