Winners Of 1st Annual "Mouthy" Awards

Post date: Nov 20, 2012 12:55:39 AM

Winners Of 1st Annual Mouthy Awards - 2012

Am pleased to announce the winners of my 1st Annual Mouthy Awards - 2012. The contest was aimed at letting you name several pieces of my art. This art series was a bit on the political side and the responses to them were as divided as the recent election. Unlike the election, where there was only one winner, you were all winners for participating. Hope that you got out an voted or you are disqualified from entering the next "MOUTHY AWARDS".

Many comments I received were not in the best of taste, neither to each candidate, party or many directed towards me. My rules in the contest coincided with the constitutional "freedom of speech" we have in this wonderful United States of America and so I accept each opinion openly and graciously. Had intended to put many of the comments received on my Blog, but made the decision to only announce the winners for naming a specific piece of art. We all suffered enough from the horrific campaigns by both parties and need no more negativity. That is not to say that there were not interesting and posing comments, but we all welcome the relief from not answering our phones every 15 minutes, being barraged with all those TV and internet ads or political confrontations with friends and foes.

This is what you all vied for, but the independent panel, without my influence, made the final selections as to the winner for naming each piece of art.

Here are the winners for each piece and relevant comments in regards to the piece by the winner. When posted on my Blog initially, the art piece, suggested title and winner will be posted. Have shipped the "Mouthy Award" to the winners and have requested they send me a photo of them with their "Mouthy" and will update my Blog, when and if I receive the photo.

Winner For Art Piece No. 1

The winner for naming the first piece of art is Scot Troter. His submitted title for the piece was "Genius Problem Solver Obama". Below are his comments in regards to the piece:

Obama is a pure genius. Obama is a problem solver. He has now come up with an invention that will revolutionize child rearing. It is called the "Obama Harness". No longer will you need child seats that can harm children if not installed properly. And children cannot be 'forgotten' in the back of the car because now they are right out front so they can be watched. This invention also revolutionizes 'clean energy'. This, as yet, untapped new energy source is clean if a fecal matter filter (diaper) is installed. Now if your child says, "Mom I'm bored" simply install the Obama Harness and go for a leisurely ride through the park. This will also solve the problem of childhood obesity. Genius!

I would urge you call the piece: "Genius Problem Solver Obama".

Respectfully submitted by:

Scot Troter

The jury noted the creativity of thought, avoidance of political bickering and wondered how many kids the individual had and if perhaps he was an industrial design engineer or in the advertising business.

Winner For Art Piece No. 2

The winner for naming the second piece of art is Anonymous. (As mentioned in the rules of the contest, would not identify an individual if they chose not to be identified.) The submitted title for the piece was "Beware Ladies". Below are the received comment in regards to the piece:

Your art piece reminds me of my recent and seemingly, never ending divorce and child custody hearings. Everyone seems to know better than you, what is best for your children. The legal system, government, educators and know-it-all psychologists want to dictate how you should raise them and what morals and values they should be taught. If you go along with their ideals, they reward you with a few cookies and ease up on the harassment. They forget and don't acknowledge that they are your kids not theirs. Suspect my ex will be voting for Obama hoping that the government will pay his alimony and child support and replace his parental obligations with some new social program. Look out ladies! This guy only wants your vote. He reminds me of the man I married. All those promises and now where is he when we, our family, need him?

If you pass my views on, please don't use my name. It has been hard enough getting back up on my feet again and out there. Don't need any more advice. I would simply call your art "Beware Ladies".

You always like stirring the pot. Would be interested in what you've gotten from others and if my ex responded. Know you refuse to get involved in our issues. The kids send their love and hope you stop by when you come down our way.

(Anonymous)

The jury noted that this entry realistically expressed the views of many women out there concerned about women's issues. We were not pro one candidate or the other, but felt this lady brought up many points confronting females outside of birth control and abortion. We also became aware that this individual had relinquished he professional standings to raise her family and is now having to also battle her previous professional organization for reinstatement.

Winner For Art Piece No. 3

The winner for naming the third piece of art is Pat Donegan. The submitted title for the piece was "Cheap Republican Game Show". Below are the received comments in regards to the piece:

Expected more from you than this cheap shot. Just proves why Democrats control things in Hollywood.

The jury noted and commented, that again, responses were equally biased along political views. Jokingly, they wondered if I was ever brave enough to invite all these various individuals to the same social event. Must admit, I did try it on a few occasions, but learned that it was easier to deal with an individual rather than competing groups. The sad part of that is that if you are trying to raise funds or awareness about certain ongoing issues, that the animosity and rivalry overtakes a cause and those that need support or financing are left out in the cold. Unfortunately, many have not learned that when you are fortunate to have received, then without any strings, you pass a portion of good unto others with no strings attached.

Winner For Art Piece No. 4

The winner for naming the fourth piece of art is Bob Lucas. The submitted title for the piece was "The Dream Team". Below are the received comments in regards to the piece:

Name it "The Dream Team". You know those politicians can't resist all that jiggling or putting their hand under a men's room toilet partition. They want us to believe that the NFL is the number one sport in the US, but baby it is all about sex. You got Van Jones in drag, wondering if he's drank enough red black bull, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, slick-lipped and needing her ceiling painted, Sandra Fluke, trying to decide if peanut butter, K-Y or free pills will make her day. And then there's the boy, POTUS, wondering why he needs to eat broccoli or admit he was born in Australia and would love to get into an ARulesFootball scrum with these honeys. They are all sickos and all they want to do is play games with us. My mother never believed any of my lies. Am I suppose to believe theirs and let them have all the fun at my expense?

The jury noted most males made sexual comments in regards to this piece while the females commented about how women were being used in both campaigns. They felt as if he was more equal in chastising both parties compared to most others. They also wondered if the label "sicko", might also be applied here.

Winner For Art Piece No. 5

The winner for naming the fifth piece of art is Scott Baird. His submitted title for this piece was "The Hill-Billy Blues". Mr. Baird participated in all phases of the contest and only submitted possible titles and no comments on any of the pieces. The selection committee addressed this issue when naming him the winner for giving a title to the fifth and last piece of the contest.

The jury noted, that although Mr. Baird submitted no comments, many intuitive meanings could be drawn from his title. They agreed that sometimes, the fewest words said, the more effective in getting one's point across.

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Again would like to thank all of you who participated. Was surprised that a few of you would put yourself out there and go out on a limb. Taught me that I may not know all of you as well as I think. Am sure in a way, that it must have been somewhat of a task to be involved and wonder, at times, what next? Just be thankful that there isn't another presidential election until 2016. That should give you plenty of time to change your email address or figure out how to block receiving messages.

Would also like to thank the Selection Committee (Luis Ortega, Tomo Horvat, Mary Stevenson, Shahzad Hani Awad, Frank K. Jennings, Esq., Sarah H. Daniels, M.D., Isaac Kaplan, Michael Chang and Charlene Watts.). Their one comment to me after the entire process was completed was, "you sure know a lot of strange and different people".

Until the next "MOUTHY AWARDS",

JOHN MICHAEL dodig