If you've got a law degree and a few hours to spare, by all means enjoy reading the Official Rules. But our lawyers insist we say, "The contest is subject to the Official Rules."
The entertaining but unofficial version:
- You gotta be a U.S. resident and 18 years old to enter (or age of majority in your state). NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY to enter or win; void where prohibited.
- Contest starts 12:01 a.m. (PST) on October 5, 2007 and ends 11:59 p.m. (PST) on December 5, 2007.
- Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received.
- You must leave a caption with your photo entry. A great caption could definitely tip the scales in favor of one picture over another.
- We know, we know – humor is subjective. But it’s our contest, so if we think your photo is more offensive than amusing, we’re takin’ it down. Now behave! Not all submissions will make it to the entries gallery.
- Smuggy says, "Put me in the photo for real. No Photoshopping!"
- If you win, but we are unable to contact you via the e-mail address you gave us, the prize goes to the next guy. So if you don’t hear from us, check the website for the list of winners or send us an email. See Official Rules for more details.
- Yeah, we're handing out Smuggy stickers, and we want to see Smuggy in a cool, unusual, outrageous spot - but please, don't put Smuggy where he doesn't belong, or will get you, or us in trouble!
- One (1) Grand prize winner will receive an expenses-paid weekend trip for two to California’s Napa Valley!! Prize includes airfare, lodging, and meals. Details.
- One (1) 2nd place winner will receive a $200 Amazon gift certificate. One (1) 3rd place winner will receive a $100 Amazon gift certificate. One (1) 4th place winner will receive a $75 Amazon gift certificate. One (1) 5th place winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift certificate.
- To pick the winning photo, the judges will weigh the following criteria:
- 30% Emotional impact. Did it make us laugh out loud? Weep like schoolgirls? Wet our pants? If so, you might be a winner.
- 25% Treatment of the contest theme. Thinking beyond the obvious will earn you big points.
- 20% Photograph quality. Don’t worry; we’re not impressed by moody lighting or fancy angles, so you don’t have to be a professional photographer to win. But if it comes down to a tie, we might consider the quality of the photo to make a decision.
- 15% Most creative, original, and interesting entries. If your photo looks like every other entry or resembles one of those schmaltzy motivational posters hanging in your boss’ office, go back and try again.
- 10% Caption. Write something smart, brief and clean. Then start licking your chops, because you could win a tasty prize.
- Sponsor: SmugMug, Inc., 67 E. Evelyn Ave Ste #8, Mountain View, CA 94041.