The Week's contest: Tortoise birthday
This week’s question: A Seychelles giant tortoise named Jonathan recently turned 191. Despite being the world’s oldest living land animal, he still has a "keen" appetite and a "good libido," said a veterinarian. In seven or fewer words, come up with a thoughtful birthday card message for Jonathan.
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THE WINNER: Have you thought of running for president?
Julie Schwerin, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
SECOND PLACE: Congratulations, Keith Richards is jealous
Valerie Belcher, Chicago, Illinois
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THIRD PLACE: “OK, OK, You Win!” Signed, the hare
Daniel Hicks, Randolph, Massachusetts
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Party like it’s 1899
Ken Kellam III, Dallas, Texas
Keep on creepin’ on!
Ramona Rush, Lexington, Kentucky
Buying your birthday candles prevented a recession!
John Parry, Eldersburg, Maryland
You don't look a day over Neolithic!
Rebecca Burgan, Grass Valley, California
Living La Dolce Vita since 1832
Janine Witte, Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Congratulations, you outlasted the hare again
Joel Nelson, Goleta, California
They say 191 is the new 150!
Kenneth Burgan, Grass Valley, California
One-nine-one, stopped by none
Vipin Khera, Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Wishing you more food, love, and centuries
Donna Reece, Oakwood, Ohio
Girls are ready for slow and steady
Ron Hicks, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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