The Look - A Photo Contest for Parents
There is a tactic used by parents that has existed since the dawn of time. For those who have perfected it, one might call it a super power of sorts, capable of stopping kids cold in their tracks. It’s one of those skills that strikes fear in the hearts of little ones gone astray, yet it doesn’t involve laying a finger on the naive offspring bent on testing his limits. What is this ancient art form of discipline without a word or touch? The Look.
All parents are endowed with this power, yet few have mastered it. I want to find the sensei with the eyes of steel; the master of optical discipline; the parent with the most intimidating look on the planet. You know, the look that might even make the kids a little damp in the drawers.
Something along these lines, only better:
Do you have a look that will stop the kids (or your spouse) cold?
Take a picture of yourself with the best “look” you’ve got. Feel free to doctor it up - this is supposed to be fun (for us parents anyway) - and send me an e-mail entry at jeremy at discoveringdad dot net.
(if you have a website or blog, include your URL with the entry and I’ll post a link to it too:-))
Entries will be accepted until Thursday, July 31, 2008.
I’ll post all the entries on Friday, August 1, 2008, so we can all have some fun over the weekend voting.
The Master of Optical Discipline
will be crowned on Monday, August 4, 2008.
Tell your friends and spread the word - I can’t wait to see your photos!
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Comment by Mr Lady on 27 July 2008:
OH HELL YES.
Mr Ladys latest discovery was..Rate the Hate the So Awesome We Need Equipment Edition
Comment by Chicky Chicky Baby on 27 July 2008:
Hell, I’ve been perfecting that look since I was twelve. I learned from the master - My mom.
Chicky Chicky Babys latest discovery was..Ask me a question and I’ll tell you no lies. Unless you want me to.
Comment by Tyler @ Building Camelot on 27 July 2008:
I’m not nearly tough enough to pull this one off…no one in my house takes me seriously
Comment by NukeDad on 27 July 2008:
I got my Masters in The Look, with a minor in Scowls. I’m on it.
NukeDads latest discovery was..What If The Baddest Dude In The House Was A Chick?
Comment by Jeremy on 27 July 2008:
Tyler - you could show them a different side of you. Take a crazy picture when you just wake up in the morning, or after you’ve been cutting the grass or something. Give it your best shot - it will be fun!
Comment by John on 27 July 2008:
Haha, excellent idea for a contest. I have a look, but my son just laughs at me and continues about his business.
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Comment by Will on 27 July 2008:
Yes, yes I do. Sent.
Wills latest discovery was..Baby’s First Interent
Comment by Sarcastic Mom on 28 July 2008:
I’m going to have to enter this… but there is just NO way anyone is going to beat Mr. Lady.
Sarcastic Moms latest discovery was..Weekly Winners July 20-26
Comment by Ed (zoesdad) on 28 July 2008:
I, like Tyler, am not very menacing. I’ll have to see what I can do.
Comment by Sarah on 28 July 2008:
I am not a parent but have been a nanny on and off for years. I have a look. I shall have to remaster it for a picture here! LOL
Sarahs latest discovery was..7/27 Low/High
Comment by Jeremy on 28 July 2008:
Remember - nice people go postal at times too
Every parent has “the look” - feel free to use this as an opportunity to improve yours and capture it on film!
Comment by BusyDad on 28 July 2008:
I have a “call the social worker” look, but if you wait 10 seconds, I just start cracking up. I’ll see if I can capture it without actual inspiration on hand.
BusyDads latest discovery was..Always Late
Comment by Lisa on 28 July 2008:
Having been raised with a visual language and now having American Sign Language in my home… I got millions of Looks!
See if I can get one submitted!
Lisas latest discovery was..Why I’m Not An Interpreter
Comment by VegasDad on 29 July 2008:
I definitely need to do this. I’ve mastered it this week.
Comment by Jeremy on 30 July 2008:
Getting some hilarious and scary photos from people! This is going to be fun - get your entry in by Thursday night!
Comment by Jenny, Bloggess on 31 July 2008:
Love this idea. Sadly, my meanest look is one that apparently says “I’m a doormat! Kick me in the shins!” No one needs that.
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Comment by Sarcastic Mom on 31 July 2008:
Getting ready to send you mine right now!
Sarcastic Moms latest discovery was..You can be the man behind my curtain, folks.
Comment by Julie N on 1 August 2008:
My “Look” was mastered before the kids came along!
I’m so in!
Julie Ns latest discovery was..One Stop Shop - CoolSavings.com
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