Me with a stickblender, singing Johnny Cash
Monday, January 16, 2012 I can tell you one thing: if anyone ever does a Google search for kitchen appliances and Johnny Cash, I can rest assured that my blog will rank prominently.
You deserve some background. Kenmore has invited me to their Kenmore Live Studio in Chicago this coming weekend for a Blogger Summit to check out some of their latest innovations for the home. As part of this, they're giving the good citizens of the internet (remember when the term was netizens? wow, what was your AOL address back then?) a chance to win Kenmore gift cards ($25, $50 and $100) for submitting innovative ways to use everyday appliances to complete day-to-day chores. In their words, "what is your most unusual, yet practical, use of a common household appliance?"
Need a bad example? Watch this video. I think I scored ok on the innovation front, but pretty much failed in the "yet practical" department.
No matter... all the more chances for you to win. There are only a few rules:
- Submission must be in video form. For now, just upload to YouTube or something and post your link in the comments. If you're chosen for the next round, you will need the original file handy (preferably in Quicktime).
- Unless the appliance is Kenmore, make sure the brand isn't visible (tape works wonders).
- Submit it here by Wednesday, Jan 18 by 6pm PST.
- This is for US residents only (sorry Canada, you know I totally dig you still!)
Psst... I think you have a really good chance of winning. This is a short turnaround contest, which means fewer entries than you probably think. Turn that camera on and submit something, anything! Go! Go! Go!
Reader Comments (15)
You win, the end.
I want to grow up and become you.
Do. Not. Quit. Your. Day job.
Johnny Cash is probably honored.
That was awesome.
Hey Jim, Great video! Look forward to meeting you in Chicago next weekend!
ALL'S I have to say is...you best be singin' "A Boy NAMED SUE" LOL ...the end. Stickblenders rule btw...love ya xxooxx
Dammit. You're so cool! Ugh..
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That was surprisingly good! Whoda thunk a wire wisk could replace a geetar pick! Not bad singing either!
I'm not even submitting any of my entries. I surrender.
Loved it!! See u there.
Bwahahahahahaha! Good one!
Beautiful! Nicely done!
Hey, I embedded this video in my post for Friday. (Does that sound like total spam?) I'm serious. I hope it's okay if I share your talent with the world. See you in Chicago.
Hilarious. My video pales in comparison.
Steph