This week’s question: Hurricane Idalia caused flamingos to scatter far from their habitats in Florida and the Caribbean, with some birds appearing as far north as Ohio and Wisconsin. In seven words or fewer, come up with a welcome banner message that residents of colder climes could use to greet these unexpected visitors.
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THE WINNER: “Please Don’t Mate with Lawn Ornaments”
Barbara James, Bedford, Massachusetts
SECOND PLACE: “Sanctuary for Floridian Pinkos”
THIRD PLACE: “Stick Around, It’s Getting Warmer”
“When You Leave, Take Us with You”
“Help Us Celebrate Both Days of Summer!”
Bruce Carlson, Alexandria, Virginia
“We’ll Leave the Heat On for You”
“Let’s Flamingle”
Laurel Rose, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
“Just Ignore the Locals — They’re Plastic”
“We’ve Had Stranger Birds from Florida Visit”
“Free Leg Warmers!”
“Your Pink Will Soon Be Blue”
“Here Are The Keys, We’re Heading South”
“Welcome! Bring the Weather With You!”
Martin Ward, Aurora, Colorado
“We Love John Waters Here!”
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