Tuesday, March 12, 2013
A Ricky Martin the Metal Chicken Game / Contest!
So, as those of you who’ve been around here for awhile may know, we’ve been taking Ricky Martin the Metal Chicken with us when we travel. (Ricky Martin the Metal Chicken also enjoys visitors.)
The problem is that Ricky Martin is somewhat large and definitely unwieldy, and not easy to take places.
I decided I wanted a smaller metal chicken we could more easily take places. As in, something that might fit in my camera bag.
Thus, I found Yardbirds. And placed an order for siblings for Ricky Martin the Metal Chicken.
Yes, siblings, plural.
One of these adorable hatchlings will travel with us for our weekend trips, and when we walk and see things of interest. (Never fear, Ricky Martin the Metal Chicken will still travel on the trips where we visit people.)
The other one, will go to someone else. Maybe you!
Here’s what you have to do.
You must comment (here!) about what you would do with one of Ricky Martin the Metal Chicken’s siblings.
The winner will be chosen by me (and perhaps Michael), and go where we think this teeny metal chicken will have the best home.
Additionally, I am lousy and giving things names. (Which is why his furriness is named Kat.) So, some other random (as yet to be determined) prize will be given to the person who comes up with the best name for Ricky Martin’s younger sibling.
This contest will remain open until I decide it is closed.
And remember: I am completely and totally open to bribery.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:53 pm
Me choose Me! We have a top 10 things to do in our new home state (tri-state area) and would love to take Bon1 or Bon2 around. Yes that’s right, I’ve named them Bon – you know, shake your Bon-Bon? Get it? I slay myself.
March 12th, 2013 at 5:54 pm
PLUS – we have prior experience photographing Mr. Potato Head and Ken and Barbie going on our vacations. We can submit a portfolio if that would be helpful.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:00 pm
Well, OBVIOUSLY Marc Anthony needs a smaller sibling to make his life complete! Because sad Marc Anthony is sad on the back patio, with no one to keep him company. LONELY.
Also? The name of Ricky’s little brother should obviously be Ángel Fernández.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:39 pm
Well, you probably shouldn’t give him to me, as I would take Julio over to Taiwan and photograph him in front of various stinky tofu vendors, including the best one in Taipei. Also, I’d introduce him to about, and that might traumatized him for life.
As opposed to you. You’ll totally try balut with me, right?
Right?
March 12th, 2013 at 6:41 pm
That’ s introduce him to BALUT – stupid iPhone autocorrect.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:14 pm
First off, his name is Mac G. (Metal Automaton Chicken Guy).
If he hung out with me, I’d endeavor to photograph him on various film sets. Possibly even with famous people. (Take that Reeking Nasty soy curds!)
March 12th, 2013 at 8:27 pm
Being the observant one, I saw that you are totally open to bribes. This is excellent news, as I am totally open to bribing you. I believe we can work out a bribing scenario that will benefit both of us and land young Eric Clapton in the best of all possible homes.
March 12th, 2013 at 8:37 pm
Dean Martin. BTW, this post is the 5th google return for “Ricky Martin”. Okay, so yo don’t like Dean, how about Egerton?
March 12th, 2013 at 9:02 pm
Stacy, I think I’d like to see that portfolio. Just to check for quality.
Janiece, would Ricky Martin’s younger sibling get to see the world with you and then go back and relate is adventures to Marc Anthony?
JTS, you’ve pretty much found the perfect way to put yourself in last place.
Nathan, neither is much of an automaton. What kinds of people would he (or she) get to meet? Please drop some names.
Vince–let’s talk.
Steve – I actually kinda like Dean Martin for a name. And the google return for Ricky Martin frightens me.
March 12th, 2013 at 9:50 pm
TheHusband, ThePinkThing, and I will be driving from MD to San Francisco this summer. I’m sure Chick Jones would LOVE to join us on our trip.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:02 pm
I have been drinking in celebration of W’s birthday, so this is probably not the best time to try to talk you into giving me one of your metal babies. However, I will be going back to Germany and most likely having a weekend in Moscow this summer. Your metal grandbaby could go to the heart of the Kremlin! I would also love him and squeeze him and call him George.
March 12th, 2013 at 11:25 pm
Nathan, neither is much of an automaton. What kinds of people would he (or she) get to meet? Please drop some names.
Well, I’m up for two movies right now…waiting to see which one gets a greenlight. One would have Taylor Lautner and some hot chicks (to be named). The other would have Joan Allen, Anthony Lapaglia and the possibility of set visits from Stephen King.
I’m pretty sure Gene, my parking coordinator would also be happy to pose.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:14 am
Janiece, would Ricky Martin’s younger sibling get to see the world with you and then go back and relate is adventures to Marc Anthony?
WITH PICTURES. And ALL OVER THE U.S. A sampling from February/March: Columbus, OH; Orlando, FL; Falls Church, VA; Bellevue, WA; and Chicago, IL. What an education for young Georgie R.R. Martin.
March 14th, 2013 at 6:20 pm
My travels are not exciting lately, although I suppose young Inigo Montoya would enjoy having his pic taken with knights in shining armor and ladies in medieval cleavage.
March 14th, 2013 at 8:41 pm
I’m pretty sure metal chickens prefer metal chickens in medieval cleavage.
March 15th, 2013 at 8:04 am
Nathan, just so you know, JTS is completely torpedoing your chances with his suggestions. :)
March 15th, 2013 at 1:52 pm
Don’t worry Michelle. If I go out to lunch with Mac G and JTS, I plan to have a box of peeps with me to substitute for anything nasty.
March 18th, 2013 at 10:22 am
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March 18th, 2013 at 10:24 am
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March 18th, 2013 at 10:41 am
Hmmm…a name for Ricky Martin’s sibling…I will take a poll of the Powers children today after they get out of musical practice and let you know the results ASAP! :) What fun! Way to brighten our Monday! :)
March 23rd, 2013 at 7:43 pm
I definitely cannot compete with the awesome entries you’ve already gotten, but I’ll be highly amused to see who wins. I just wanted to mention that those sibling hatchlings are adorable! I have to go visit the site you got them from now!