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WINNERS! Here's who won our Yo La Tengo haiku contest!

POSTED: Friday, January 14, 2011, 8:00 AM

Filed Under: Music | Win Show

Counting counts! First of all, we're like to say thank you to everybody who participated in the contest. For the first time ever, I believe, every single entry adhered to the proper syllabic restrictions of the haiku form. In that way, you are all winners. In another, more real way, only Ben and Jaime P. are winners, since we liked their poems best and are awarding them each a pair of tickets to see Yo La Tengo at the Troc on Thursday, Jan. 20.

black jersey coffee needs sugar with bloody bite a sweet sanguine squeeze —Ben

Lost our gravity Floating in the Summer Sun We don't miss the ground —Jaime P

Thanks for playing!

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WIN TICKETS: Yo La Tengo @ the Troc 1/20

POSTED: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 5:00 PM

Filed Under: Music | Win Show

The rumors are true. We're giving away two pairs of tickets to go see Yo La Tengo with William Tyler at the Troc next Thursday, Jan. 20. How can you win? Write a haiku about or inspired by the band. We'll pick the winners on Friday sometime. And we count syllables, so do it right, poets!

MarcH

Posted 2011-01-12 14:48:11

A Worrying Thing
How Some Jellyfish are Born
Today is the Day

catreen

Posted 2011-01-12 16:01:31

hear the heart beating
as one while i drive off in
my little honda

VulcanMike

Posted 2011-01-12 16:21:26

Me -- nothing to say,
You -- in your autumn sweater.
We could slip away.

unclejason

Posted 2011-01-12 19:40:58

Georgia and Ira
continue to prove to me
you can have it all

Jesse D

Posted 2011-01-13 10:55:47

Let's ride the tiger
It's not a Boardwalk coaster
Hoboken, high five!

Jaime P.

Posted 2011-01-13 22:35:51

Lost our gravity
Floating in the Summer Sun
We don't miss the ground

ben

Posted 2011-01-14 04:11:24

homeless melodies
drift past main streams to ears of
fans, their hobo kin

black jersey coffee
needs sugar with bloody bite
a sweet sanguine squeeze

Georgian drums humbly
beating as one, on our sleeves
we can hear the heart

michael schudlcik

Posted 2011-01-14 18:58:51

my friend mark's sister		
georgia, ira and james play
at the troc next week

Alli

Posted 2011-01-19 00:25:30

beach party tonight
fire cast a shadow around
ashes on the ground

Sarah

Posted 2011-01-19 00:41:03

not much, friday night
i like drifting through the air
we could slip away

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GET GLEEKED: Win a copy of Glee: The Complete First Season — WE HAVE A WINNER!

POSTED: Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 7:58 PM

Filed Under: Win

Aw, remember Coach Ken??

Hi, Gleeks! Since you're probably down in the dumps about the lack of new Glee episodes lately, we're here to give you something to do till your favorite nerds are back to keep you company on Tuesday nights. We've got a seven-disc Glee: The Complete First Season set to give away — it includes all 22 eps, plus more than two hours of special features (full-length audition pieces, "Bite Their Style: Dress Like Your Favorite Gleek," etc.). Oh, and just for funsies, we've also got a Season One Glee: The Music CD to throw into the mix. To win, write a haiku in the comments about or inspired by Glee. To get you started we have written a couple very stupid ones (this is a challenge for you to put our poetry to shame): Glee: It's like taking the "It Gets Better" campaign and reversing it. Ms. Pillsbury, your voice is like chipmunks chewing on other chipmunks. Thigh-slimming track pants And a mean streak like Perez: That's how Sue sees it. We'll announce the winner tomorrow at 5! [UPDATE, 5:05 p.m., Dec. 22]: Congratulations to CritMass reader Alex, who not only made us laugh, but actually seems to know what a haiku is! Unlike most of the Internet! Congrats, Alex, and thanks to everyone who submitted. Remember, 5-7-5!

noriko

Posted 2010-12-21 20:49:36

Glee is like the motivator to act cool in front of people
but then glee make it obviously & completely insane.

Cee

Posted 2010-12-21 21:22:06

I love Rachel but I think this could happen. :)
Here it goes:
Santana to Rachel: "Seriously, Berry. Look at yourself! I know that every girl has a right to be ugly. ItÂ´s alright. But you? You clearly abused the privilege!"

Lydia

Posted 2010-12-21 22:06:42

Dear Sue, you should realize that any similarities between you and a human are totally coincidential!

Shannon

Posted 2010-12-21 22:37:32

I donÂ´t think that you are a fool, Finn. But what is my opinion against hundreds of others. -Quinn

BrittanyÂ´s biggest fan :D

Posted 2010-12-21 23:25:23

She wants to be a star.
She wants all that fame.
Rachel Barbra Berry is her name.

Jose C

Posted 2010-12-22 00:35:42

In her free time, Sue compares animal butt's with schuester's hair

Jose C

Posted 2010-12-22 00:39:12

Go on wolf, you can blow all that you want, but Schuester's hair won't move, just like the hair of that girly looking Justin Bieber

Jose C

Posted 2010-12-22 00:46:27

Rachel, you're voice is like the angel's.. when you're quiet

Seal Nantos

Posted 2010-12-22 13:18:54

Puck, Finn and Mike Chang
There's no way you're in high school.
But yous look real good.

Melissa M

Posted 2010-12-22 13:21:11

How I love thee, Glee
For you I'd gladly take a
Slushie in the face

Alex

Posted 2010-12-22 16:23:23

Gleeks suck at haiku, 
Apparently
So do I

Or:
I used to believe
Hell was a fictional place
Glee sure showed me, huh?

Ok, for real:
Stop making me laugh
I don't want to like you, Glee
Great, now I'm crying

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POSTED: Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 12:00 PM

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WINNER: And the Usher tickets go to ...

POSTED: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 3:03 PM

Filed Under: Music | Win

eurweb.com

I'm waiting for you, Kaila!

The deadline to win Usher/Trey Songz tour tickets has passed, and we have a winner. Congratulations to Kaila, who won with the following haiku:

There goes my baby He's able to move mountains Enticed by his spell

Look for an email with ticket information soon. And thanks to everyone who played along.

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WIN: Usher and Trey Songz tickets

POSTED: Tuesday, November 23, 2010, 5:45 PM

Filed Under: Music | Win

Usher's been having a pretty good 2010. His latest album, Raymond v. Raymond, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, and this past Sunday he took home two American Music Awards for Best Soul & R&B artist and album. So chances are when he rolls into Philly next month with Trey Songz for his OMG Tour, he'll put on quite a show — a show that one of you will see for free, because we have a pair of tickets to give away! If you're able to make it to the Wells Fargo Center on Wed., Dec. 16, and submit the best haiku about or inspired by Usher, the tickets are all yours. To give you plenty of time, we'll accept entries up until Monday at noon. At that point we'll put up a post about the winner and contact whomever that person is with their ticket information. So be sure to include the email address you access the most when you submit your haiku. Ok, go!

michael barmash

Posted 2010-11-23 13:22:58

Usher sings songs in
The style of r and b
So does trey songz yuuup

Jason Miller

Posted 2010-11-24 11:33:09

The dancefloor is packed / Disc jockey got us falling in love/ Uplifting beats with Usher's voice

Dorlisa

Posted 2010-11-28 12:29:43

He won't let us down
Live performing is his thing
"King" of R and B

Angie

Posted 2010-11-28 13:22:44

Gave us Confessions
Stood through media's attacks
Battle within him

Kaila

Posted 2010-11-28 17:16:02

There goes my baby
He's able to move mountains
Enticed by his spell

Denise

Posted 2010-11-28 21:26:19

Now at thirty two
Still puts out number one hits
He's beaten the odds

Posted 2010-11-29 17:38:23

Aww! How did I miss this contest h( only six entries too. Who ended up being the lucky winner?

Josh Middleton

Posted 2010-11-30 10:07:25

Sorry, Anonymous. We posted the winner today. Check it out!

Cristina Roman

Posted 2010-12-13 01:57:27

I love u so much i grow up around ur music... u made me realize the difference between life and love and i would really love 2 win this ticz love u Usher

Dani

Posted 2011-01-20 07:59:58

My good friend hayley loves you and your music playes your music all the time when she puts her iPod on your music is all I hear she dances to your music all the time it has been her dream since I can remember to meet you or go to one of your concerts I hooe she wins this it would be amazing for her 

Your amazing to everyone your music is amazing x x

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WIN: A Conan t-shirt

POSTED: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 7:30 PM

Filed Under: Win

You'd look so hot in that

To promote his new late night show on TBS, Conan O'Brien sent me this lovely little number in the mail today. Gray's just not my color, though, so I thought I'd give it away. It's a size large and it's really soft. Who wants it? Be the first to comment with the word "fire crotch" and I'll email you for your address ASAP. Wait a minute ... what's that peeking out from the side? Oh, it's our latest issue. Find a copy in an orange bin on a street corner near you.

Matt

Posted 2010-10-28 16:36:25

fire crotch!

Posted 2010-10-28 16:49:37

fire crotch!

Kevin

Posted 2010-10-29 00:11:49

Fire Crotch!

Neal

Posted 2010-10-29 09:58:22

fire crotch

admin

Posted 2010-10-29 11:32:47

Fire crotch!

Nickypoo

Posted 2010-10-29 14:09:53

fire crotch

Justin

Posted 2010-11-07 04:29:57

fire crotch?

Just in case no one has seen this yet

Ryan

Posted 2010-11-10 03:08:33

"FIRE CROTCH" or crotch on fire?

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GET DISC'D: Win a copy of The Rocky Horror Glee Show CD

POSTED: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 4:30 PM

Filed Under: Mailbag | Win

Artie, you can stand!

So I've had this Rocky Horror Glee Show CD sitting on my desk for a minute, and while I was thiiiisclose to opening it and unleashing the power of the New Directions on my gloomy Tuesday, I thought better of it and decided one of you people should have it, instead. After all, if I were to draw a Venn diagram of people who love Rocky Horror and people who love Glee, I bet that middle part would be pretty huge. To win this promotional CD — including favorites like "Damn It, Janet," "Whatever Happened to Saturday Night?" and "Time Warp," just answer the following trivia question:

In the pilot episode of Glee, Will and Terri put together a puzzle of what painting?

E-mail your answers to carolyn.huckabay@citypaper.net for a chance to win. Hopefully this'll tide you over till the Rocky Horror-fied Glee ep airs next Tuesday. [UPDATE, 1:45 p.m.]: Congratulations to CritMass reader Melissa, who was the first to reply that the painting in question is American Gothic. Thanks for playing!

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GIVEAWAYS: Win FirstGlance Film Fest tickets

POSTED: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 7:39 PM

Filed Under: Movies | Win Film Fest

theromanticmovie.com

Michael Heneghan's The Romantic screens on Friday

The 13th annual FirstGlance Film Festival kicks off tomorrow night at The Franklin Institute. As we mentioned before, this year's fest is offering up more screenings than ever before — everything from full length features, shorts and documentaries. And we have a pair of tickets to give away for each of the following showtimes (click on the links to see what's playing):

Fri., Oct. 15 at 8 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 16 at 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 17 at 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.

To win tickets, all you have to do is be the first six to comment on this post, indicating which showtimes you prefer. It's first come, first serve, so be sure to indicate a second and third choice, too. From there I'll contact you with all the information you need to snatch your tickets at the events. Easy, breezy, beautiful: FirstGlance. Also, be sure to check our issue tomorrow for extra coverage and Critical Mass all week for film reviews.

KIM KELLY

Posted 2010-10-13 15:46:04

I'd prefer the Friday at 8pm to see The Romantic
2nd choice Sunday 7:00 (was on site but not in your list?)
3rd choice Saturday 7:45 for Midlife and Consent

Thank you :)

Ben

Posted 2010-10-13 15:53:18

Oh shoot, I just missed it. The only screening I can go to is the 8 pm Friday one, but it seems Kim got there first...

Sam Calhoun

Posted 2010-10-13 17:01:17

First Choice: Saturday at 3:30 Jesus Comes to Town
Second Choice: Saturday at 5
Third choice: Saturday at 7:45

Joshua Maxwell

Posted 2010-10-13 17:10:53

1st choice- Saturday 7:45
2nd choice- Friday @ 8pm

sue s.

Posted 2010-10-13 19:15:26

Love a contest I could win.

1. Sunday @ 3:30
2. Sunday @ 5

miss lilacs

Posted 2010-10-13 22:29:35

would love to go!  whenever!

miss lilacs

Posted 2010-10-13 22:32:46

me again! i would like to see the mountain movie! on sunday if possible :) thank you!

Jeff

Posted 2010-10-14 00:40:22

Anything on Sunday I would LOVE to attend!

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WIN TICKETS: Paranormal State at the Keswick

POSTED: Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 5:01 PM

Filed Under: TV | Win

I might have photoshopped this.

Wanna go see the live version of A&E's Paranormal State at the Keswick on Wednesday? Then you gotta write a haiku in the comments below! Make it about the show, or ghosts, or something kinda related. We'll pick our favorites tonight sometime. Please adhere to the 5-7-5 syllable structure, as these numbers have significance in the next realm. Case you don't know, Paranormal State is a TV show where Penn State alums go around talking to ghosts and hearing noises. The live version involves storytelling with the stars/creators, followed by a Q&A. I wrote about it in last week's paper. Wed., Oct. 13, 8 p.m., $24.50-$29.50, Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside, 215-572-7650, keswicktheatre.com.

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