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September 01, 2006

The Zune Haiku Awards

I'm very please to announce the Zune Haiku Awards. Since you are all winners in my book ;), I decided to make multiple categories for winners. Maybe it's because the VMAs just wrapped up. Maybe I'm just a little giddy for the weekend, and for Bumbershoot. There will be a Zune Haiku Contest Best in Show Award, receiving 10 stickers. All other category winners will receive 5 stickers.

Anyways, without further ado: 

The Zune Haiku Contest Best In Show Award:

Winner: Nate

Your stinkin' racoon
made off with my brand new zune
He'll be my hat soon

(image made by me)

Congratulations Nate! You made the best Zune Haiku I've ever seen. You'll be receiving 10 stickers.

The Zune Haiku Contest Persistence Pays Award

Winner: Harvey

Submitting 9 Zune Haikus to the Zune Haiku contest, Our friend Harvey from Zunerama wins the Persistence Pays Award. He even has a Haiku to explain the rules of a Haiku!

First, five syllables;
Then seven in the next line;
And five in the last.

The Zune Haiku Contest Not Even Close to a Haiku Award

Winner: greenfly360

Greenfly's Zune Haiku:

Zune Rocks
Or somethin'

Wow. Not even close to the 5-7-5 arrangement of a Haiku. But you're still a winner, and you'll be getting stickers. Check your email.

The Zune Haiku Contest Troll Haiku Award

winner: Steve

Bill sucks at hardware
How long will they lose money
Before they shut down

Innovative use of the word "sucks" ;) You win some stickers.

The Zune Haiku Contest Best Mention of Another Haiku Poet Award:

Winner: Robin Nixon, of http://zunearmy.com

Zunerama you
Seem to really want to win
A free Zune sticker

I'm with Harvey, you guys get my vote.

Ok that's it'.

Thanks to everyone who participated. I always knew you're a creative bunch.

 |  Friday, September 01, 2006 2:47 PM  |  19 Comments

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# September 01, 2006

Alijah Green

on zuneamry.com who is that singing that song i would love to find out thanks
# September 01, 2006

Allen

So sad I am late; Thirty Zune stickers already on their way; It really ruins my day. :(
# September 01, 2006

Harvey

I'm deeply honored. They'll look great on my bumper, those cool Zune stickers. Thanks Cesar!!
# September 01, 2006

Nate

Thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
# September 01, 2006

Robin Nixon

I got some stickers Just for some silly haiku Cesar I like you! ( Alijah... ) She's Regina Spektor I see you like her music And so here's her URL ( http://www.reginaspektor.com ) Cesar what have you done to us - we're all talking like 5-7-5 now! ( http://zunearmy.com )
# September 01, 2006

Ali

Ahh, so that's how you get a zune, eh? You make a hat from the racoon that made off with it? Awesome. See you at bumbershoot
# September 02, 2006

Cooper

Hey guys, if you missed out here there is another chance to win some spify Zune stickers going on over at www.zuneinfo.com So if still after some stickers have a crack at it over there. -Cooper
# September 03, 2006

Woody56292

Waiting for my Zune. cranking out a brand new tune. Coming out very soon? ^^ delayed entry. can I still get a sticker? =)
# September 03, 2006

Robin Nixon

Oh no more nonsense Haiku error messages Should be in Vista! http://www.strangeplaces.net/weirdthings/haiku.html
# September 03, 2006

woody56292

so.... got any new news on zune, Cesar? we are dying for more info. throw us a bone. at least a pic? =P
# September 05, 2006

greenfly360

ha ha thats amesome. I cannot wait to get the zune. Also regina spektor rules. BYE THANKS
# September 05, 2006

Woody56292

wow I just caught up watching my artists of the month videos off of xbox live marketplace, and I just realized.... Audioslave actually has music I like. =O it has been so long since I have found a good song. "Original fire" was actually great! sorry just wanted to add my 2 cents. Go listen to it if you haven't heard it yet.
# September 06, 2006

marlow

getting bored now with the lack of zune news. seriously losing interest. New ipod's on Sept. 12th might just take me away from the Zune if any more 'leeks' dont come out i.e. final design cos that thing on FCC cant be it (how big/ thick is it!!!)
# September 06, 2006

Woody56292

MS isn't stupid. They will release some news before or on the 12th. ( probably the day before ) Unless they release a new video ipod, they really can't compete with zune news. I am personally hoping they release itunes video store and airport express video streamer.
# September 07, 2006

tip

are you still working for MS? I don't see any update for 8 days.
# September 07, 2006

Woody56292

He is just saving up for a huge update on the 11th. ( right Cesar? ) =P
# September 07, 2006

tip

i am sure.. Zune project stopped and this guy got fired...
# September 08, 2006

itsgreen

Bet they are close to launching the damned thing.
# December 11, 2006

Zune Insider

And now, the winners of the pointless fun Zune swag giveaway contest . The Sir-mix-a-lot-Zune Tribute

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