We’re spending state money on this? Wanted: South Dakota’s Most Romantic Couple
My jaw dropped when I saw this one. You have got to be kidding me.
This might just beat any number of the idiotic promotions that are done in conjunction with the Department of Health. At least this one doesn’t include “the Healthy Hunter workout.”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 15, 2008
CONTACT: Mary Lehecka Nelson, 773-3301Wanted: Made in South Dakota’s Most Romantic Couple
PIERRE — Getting hit with cupid’s arrow could pay off in more ways than one this Valentine’s Day as Made in South Dakota searches for the most romantic couple in the state.
By sharing their romantic story, the winning couple will receive a night at one of three South Dakota bed and breakfast establishments listed on the site and a Made in South Dakota gift basket. The winner may opt for a $200 gift certificate redeemable at www.madeinsouthdakota.com instead of the get-away package.
“We thought it would be fun to let people tell their romantic stories,” said Alice Wright, Made in South Dakota Coordinator. “Whether you had a romantic proposal, a romantic vacation or you’re one of the lucky ones that has a romantic spouse every day of the year, we want to hear about it,” she said.
Participants are asked to submit their stories through the form on www.madeinsouthdakota.com. Entries should be limited to 500 words or less and must be submitted by Feb. 3, 2008.
The stories will then be posted on the site and the voting will be open to the public. Voting will take place Feb. 4-12, 2008 on the Made in South Dakota Web site, and the winning couple will be announced Feb. 13.
For contest rules, more information and entry options, visit www.madeinsouthdakota.com.
The time to release this one was NOT during legislative session when legislators are picking over budget items, searching for pennies in the midst of spending measures popping up left and right and being denied one by one.
That being said, I don’t think I want to read any of the Ft. Pierre stories. Too many submissions with pickup trucks.
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Comments
No romance, no nooky; no nooky, no babies; no babies, no joy — sounds like a perfectly pro-life initiative to me! (Plus, Erin & I just entered, so vote for us in February! Think of it — give us a vacation, and you’ll all get a nice weekend with no baloney from the Madville Times!)
And to think the lovely Mrs. PP was out here in Pierre today…I could have prompted her to enter you two in the contest…
Are convicted felons like Ted K. eligible to enter? Seriuosly, this is pretty sad that we have State employees earning our hard-earned money to run contests like this? Makes me think we have too many State employees.
Mr. Rex, the clown who came up with this was the governor. It’s in his press release. He wants to shut down our small rural school districts but he’s willing to finance a bullcrap publicity stunt like this. Is there a way to recall Rounds before he embarrasses us any further?
Oh please. What’s the matter with you people? It’s just a marketing tool. I’ve seen variations of this in other states. What’s the big deal?
Did the legislature appropriate money for this or are this silliness paid for with tourism money? I signed PP and Sibby up, btw
Give me a break!
A cutsie little promotion that cost $200 (I know it’s hard for you macho men to understand) might actually draw some attention to made in SD products. I can’t believe I or anyone else is commenting on this.
I wonder if any gay couples will enter this?