[Brendan Beary]

Still trying to navigate my way round the site, but I've not seen any mention of this contest; has it shown up on anyone's radar? Deadline only a couple weeks off.

http://www.measurepress.com/measure/...-parody-award/

[Maryann Corbett]

I thought I remembered saying something about it, and it appears I did--here--but I'm sure people will appreciate the reminder, Brendan, so thanks.

[John Whitworth]

Dammit, I've entered it, so people must have told me about it.

[Brendan Beary]

Sorry for the duplication of effort, Maryann. Clearly I just didn't go back far enough into the archives to track down your post.

[Roger Slater]

Thanks, Brendan. I didn't recall the earlier notice, and I'm sure others needed a reminder as well, so I'm very glad you posted.

[FOsen]

My reaction was at a slight variation to John's:

Dammit, I've entered it, so quit telling people about it.

[W.F. Lantry]

Originally Posted by Roger Slater

Thanks, Brendan. I didn't recall the earlier notice, and I'm sure others needed a reminder as well, so I'm very glad you posted.

Yes, thank you, Brendan. I too missed the first reading of this one.

Best,

Bill

[Brendan Beary]

For anyone who hasn't heard the news via other media, congratulations are in order for Melissa Balmain and Gail White for making Finalist status! (If Messrs. Ancarrow, Alexander, or Buchheit are members, my apologies for an unintended slight.) Announcement as follows:

The 2012
X.J. Kennedy Parody Award

We'd like to thank all of those who submitted to Measure's inaugural X.J. Kennedy Parody Contest. We had a huge number of inventive, funny entries, and we're pleased with the enthusiasm with which the contest seems to have been received. The winner and four finalists are listed below, and their work will appear in Volume 7, Issue 2 of Measure, which should be out in early winter.

The deadline for next year's contest is March 1, 2013. The winner will receive $500, and both the winner and finalists will be published in an upcoming issue of Measure.

Winner:
Walter Ancarrow for "Sea Dirge"

Finalists:
Mike Alexander for "Imitations in Hell"
Melissa Balmain for "Al Gore's Ode on Global Warming"
Paul Buchheit for "The Reagan"
Gail White for "Annabel Lee"

Congratulations, and thanks to everyone who participated!

[Catherine Chandler]

Congratulations to the winner and finalists!