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Friday, March 19, 2010

Artsy / Mercury You Design the Mercury Cover: The MEGA Poll!

Posted by Wm.™ Steven Humphrey on Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 2:40 PM

AS STATED YESTERDAY, Portland artist Andrew Zubko (he of "Batman vs. Shark" fame) has agreed to design a Mercury cover featuring elements decided upon by YOU, the Blogtown reader! In yesterday's post, we asked you to suggest a subject for the painting, something the subject would hold, and something the subject was either riding, fighting or hugging. Today we'll vote on each of these elements, and the top winner in each poll will be what Andrew will eventually turn into THE MOST AMAZING MERCURY COVER SINCE THAT ONE WITH A HOT BIKINI CHICK HOLDING A TROUT!!
So let's get to voting!

The Subject of the Painting Should Be...


The Thing the Subject is Holding Should Be...


Either Riding, Fighting, or Hugging a...


Andrew gets final say about how he depicts the context of these results, but regardless, it will certainly be AMAZING. Thanks for voting, and look for YOUR cover on the Mercury within a few weeks!

 

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I voted for Morrisey eating a hamburger fighting a pug, all to spite Ezra, but my Morrisey vote was NOT RECOGNIZED.
Posted by Alison Hallett on March 19, 2010 at 3:19 PM · Report
2
Come on Betty White Riding a T Rex Eating a Hamburger, WE CAN DO THIS!!!
Posted by scrappers on March 19, 2010 at 3:29 PM · Report
3
OBAMA WITH FLAMING CHAINSAW VS. SPACE STATION

ITS A METAPHOR. A METAPHOR!
Posted by Commenty Colin on March 19, 2010 at 3:31 PM · Report
4
Was hoping for Jesus holding an AK 47 fighting Glenn Beck. Alas, I will settle for a giant crocodile with razors strapped to its claws. Sigh.
Posted by Blarg! on March 19, 2010 at 3:35 PM · Report
5
Anything fat-Shatner would be hilarious. Just like TJ Hooker!
Posted by TSW on March 19, 2010 at 3:40 PM · Report
6
Eric Estrada hamburger sunset

OBEY MY DOG!
Posted by BlackedOut on March 19, 2010 at 3:49 PM · Report
7
Oden with a AK vs. the space station.

Fuck you, you vote for anything else.
Posted by Kyle! on March 19, 2010 at 3:51 PM · Report
8
I am disappointed in the Mercury that Betty White is the only woman out of 16 options. But I am impressed with the readers of the Mercury that she is winning!
Posted by nickeyrobo on March 19, 2010 at 3:57 PM · Report
9
Randy Leonard--Flaming Chainsaw--Giant Lobster
Posted by Bronch O'Humphrey on March 19, 2010 at 3:58 PM · Report
10
I am disappointed in Nickeyrobo for not nominating any more women, since Blogtown readers were the only people doing the nominating. BURRRN!
Posted by Wm. Steven Humphrey on March 19, 2010 at 4:00 PM · Report
11
OBAMATRON
Posted by Kurt on March 19, 2010 at 4:01 PM · Report
12
Betty White, Flaming Chainsaw, Pug! YESSSSSSS!
Posted by Patrick A. Coleman on March 19, 2010 at 4:01 PM · Report
13
Betty White wielding a Big Gulp, fighting or riding* John Ritter!

*or both? http://ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=1755&picno=3…
Posted by ROM on March 19, 2010 at 4:09 PM · Report
14
Seriously Fat Shatner holding a Big Gulp battling the international space station. How can you people not be with me in this?

I take it Tom Sellek a sandwich and a waterfall is out of the question.
Posted by Beer Batter on March 19, 2010 at 4:18 PM · Report
15
I nominated Sarah Mirk. Where the hell is she on this poll?
Posted by Graham on March 19, 2010 at 4:18 PM · Report
16
@Graham - When asked for comment on her exclusion from the final round of voting, Sarah said ""Ehhhhhhhhhhhh..."
Posted by Reymont on March 19, 2010 at 4:25 PM · Report
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Vote Moz!
Posted by Blanders on March 19, 2010 at 4:39 PM · Report
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http://estradacheeseburgersunset.tumblr.co…
Posted by BlackedOut on March 19, 2010 at 4:53 PM · Report
19
Can't we just go with the chick with the trout again?

I voted for Ted Danson, battle axe, space station.
Posted by Blabby on March 19, 2010 at 4:57 PM · Report
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I want to see Transformer Obama Holding a sawed off Shotgun Riding on a T-Rex. I'm envisioning him towering over Health Insurance Companies.
Posted by Chali on March 19, 2010 at 5:03 PM · Report
21
No Towelie? No merkin? No Angkor Wat??? That's it, Portland Mercury, this is the last straw! I renounce you! From now on, I'll be going to the Asian Reporter for my news...
Posted by Tommy on March 19, 2010 at 5:29 PM · Report
22
Viking with a skull head holding a cupcake and riding John Ritter.
Posted by Dr. Something on March 19, 2010 at 7:03 PM · Report
23
seconding BlackedOut! OMG OMG OMG please pick estrada cheeseburger sunset. I wanna be the Merc cover! I've already done all your work for you! http://estradacheeseburgersunset.tumblr.co… !
Posted by librarianjess on March 19, 2010 at 8:39 PM · Report
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Long term I think betty white would be a shame. She is more of an internet meme than something relevant to Portland.
Posted by Rusty! on March 20, 2010 at 12:50 AM · Report
25
Betty White is "an Internet meme"? Are you just hatched? She is awesome, all over the world.
Posted by Edie Bex on April 15, 2010 at 10:18 AM · Report
26
Wow, John Ritter got the most decisive win. A fitting tribute, I think.
Posted by Cole on April 15, 2010 at 8:56 PM · Report

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