I think the reason the Twins turned in such a lackadasical performance tonight is anticipation of the JOE MAUER SIDEBURN CONTEST. And can you blame them? I thought not. The buzz has been building for weeks, and Bravo is in talks with Batgirl over turning it into a reality show. Someday, we'll look back on these humble beginnings with nostaglia--remember when the JOE MAUER SIDEBURN CONTEST was pure and innocent and all about growing great sideburns? Before it got too commercial? Ah, those were the days.

Well, my friend, those days are now.

To help in your voting, please see this week's Sports Illustrated cover, cewarly released to coincide with the JMSC.

Batgirl is surprised to report there was only ONE entry in the CREATIVE EXPRESSION competition. But the entry itself is a clear winner, as you'll see below.

Congratulations to SON OF K-BRO for his victory! SON OF K-BRO has earned the people's ovation and fame forever! SON OF K-BRO, the people salute you!

As for ACTUAL SIDEBURNS, please see the wonderful entries below. Batgirl is very grateful to all of you for showing your support for JOE MAUER and the JOE MAUER SIDEBURN COMPETITION. You are all winners in Batgirl's book.

Please note: These are your fellow Batlings. They will be reading these comments and they have given of themselves to appear on the INTERNET for public display. Any comments about their appearances other than as pertains to sideburns, no matter how complimentary, shall be deleted poste haste.

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BatNote: Batgirl will be off-line for the next ten days or so. RD and Infield will be filling in. BG will be BODSHC through Sunday, then Goober will take over. Please give him all of the honors and respect accorded to the office.

Posted by Batgirl at August 1, 2006 09:33 PM