Oh, why not ...

Despite being a reserved leader, I have my sheep-like qualities. One of which is, like most sheep, I am talentless when it comes to Photoshop, Gimp and the like. As my Sb sibs have all done this to some degree, I though I might give this a shot ... the Stranger Fruit banner competition. All very simple: design a 576 x 70 masthead that doesn't feature hot pink and gain my eternal gratitude, the knowledge that you prevented me looking like a complete amateur compared to my sibs, and mad props from me.

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...that doesn't feature hot pink...

Your fellow Sciencebloggers are all very disappointed in this choice...

By afarensis (not verified) on 18 Apr 2006 #permalink

The PersonalDNA Test pegged me as an "Encouraging Analyst" who should, "try to embrace the imaginative, creative part of your personality more often." Taking that to heart, I dowloaded a demo of Adobe Illustrator and tried my hand at putting a banner together. It's 100% pink and possum free.

By Sean Storrs (not verified) on 19 Apr 2006 #permalink