Popular Card Caption Writing Contest Names Grand Prize Winner CLEVELAND, July 29
CLEVELAND, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- When all was said and done,
approximately 60,000 people thought they were funny, and while many did prove
it, only one could end up laughing last. American Greetings Corporation (NYSE:
AM) today announced that Clinton Griffiths of Derby, KS has been awarded the
grand prize in the Think You're Funny? Prove It! caption writing contest in
conjunction with the release of their newest line of funny photo cards, Fun
Pix.
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Griffiths submitted copy for a picture of two young boys looking down into
the kid's potties they are sitting on. The image resonated with Griffiths, who
recently became a father. Inspired by the trials of new parenthood and caring
for his seven-month old son, Colton, his caption read, "Sorry your card is
late. Dooty called. Happy Belated Birthday."
"I was shocked and delighted to find out I was the winner. My wife Mary
Beth didn't believe me at first," Griffiths said. "I've always enjoyed looking
at funny photos and thinking of humorous captions to go with them. Those are
my favorite types of cards to give family and friends."
Griffiths, 28, works at Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, KS as a
communication specialist.
The deadline to submit entries was May 11, and by that time plenty of
participants had taken the opportunity to show just how strong a funny bone
they had. Participants could submit a card caption for three separate funny
images. In addition to the image which Griffiths chose, there was also a
curious dog playing with a rubber ducky and a shot of three elderly people
(two men and one woman) sitting on a bench as one man had his arm around the
woman, she was holding hands with the other behind his back.
The judging was completed by a team at American Greetings, who looked at
many factors in deciding the ultimate winner.
"We received a lot of very funny ideas to choose from," said Mindy
Johnston, assistant product manager at American Greetings, who was part of the
team reviewing the entries. "When we judged the submissions we looked at many
things, but mainly it came down to whether or not the joke that was submitted
would translate to a final card, and then, who came up with the funniest
idea."
Griffiths is awarded the grand prize of $1,000.00. Two runners-up will
have their concepts posted on AmericanGreetings.com and will also receive one-
year memberships to the site.
About American Greetings Corporation
American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) is one of the world's largest
manufacturers of social expression products. Along with greeting cards, its
product lines include gift wrap, party goods, stationery, calendars, ornaments
and electronic greetings. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings
generates annual revenue of approximately $1.8 billion. For more information
on the Company, visit http://corporate.americangreetings.com .
SOURCE American Greetings Corporation
