The Big Wicked Online Pageant

Two years ago, Beth Coffey (may her blog R.I.P.) hosted The Big Wicked Online Pageant, a blog event conceived by Bubs (aka Joe the Cop) with the help of Beth and Dale. Although the "first annual" pageant turned out to be a big hit among bloggers, it died after that first year.

Well, get ready for a Hallowe'en miracle, kids. We've resurrected TBWOP. It's alive! IT'S ALIVE!!

The pageant is a great way to connect with blogfriends, new and old, and is open to all of you guys and ghouls who wish to participate.

The Big Wicked Online Pageant Rules:

• Scan a photo from your Halloween past. (Ideally, the photos should be from your childhood but we'll take what you've got.)

• Post it to your blog on Friday, October 29.

• Once you post your photo, email me the URL to that specific post.

• I'll post a link to every participant's blog by Saturday afternoon.

I've also added a new wrinkle this year. Although the main goal of this pageant is to have some fun and get to know other bloggers, every pageant has to have a winner, right? At least that's what all the stage moms I know say. So, once you've seen all the participants' photos, come back and vote for your favorite. You can either cast your vote in the comments section or send it via email. Please don't be a monster and vote for yourself.

The pageant king or queen will not only win bragging rights, but also a special treat from me: a Halloween mix CD! (And it won't have "Thriller" on it because, seriously, who doesn't already own that?)

I will probably offer up a pic of my own, but I'll remove myself from the competition. Besides, I doubt I have a better pic than the one I used last time.

Now, go warm up your scanners and scare up those old photos!