I’ve heard from quite a few people who are taking part in this contest, and many of you were pleading for me to give more time to complete your masterpieces. Unfortunately, if we give it any more time, we’ll have forgotten what we were doing.
I’ve received submissions in every way imaginable. Some have been emailed, some have come through iChat, some were links, some were commented in the article. I need to sort all this out and make sure I have everyone’s FINAL draft. From some people I’ve got seven or eight different versions. So here’s the rule: You have until December 1 at 5:00 PM California time. At that time, I’ll put together a post of all the submissions I have. To make sure I don’t miss any, your submission must be sent to me at dearthair@hooniverse.com with “Coat of Arms” in the subject line. So you’ve got a few days left for your final polish.
Now, the prize you’re all fighting for is pretty glorious. I’m giving away a Hooque to the winner (unless, you know, the winner is the creator of the Hooque, in which case she can substitute for a piece of Hoonimerch). If you haven’t seen them, here’s the prototype:

(The logo will actually be smaller and professionally produced, but it’s there to give you an idea of what we’re talking about.) Clearly, anyone worth their salt would want one of these seriously beautiful hats, available in several styles (I think; Amber can jump in and correct me if I’m wrong). It will be custom made to fit your head, so it’s actually worth competing. So remember. December 1 is your deadline.