Friday--May 18th, 2007

It was one of the first official barbecues of the summer season when this man made a surprise and ultimately succesful entry into the AOTD competition. Three Diet Cokes were good enough for the first victory of the summer 2007 season. His face in this photo reflects his clear determination to take home the prize. Pulling alone into first place:




Merkle!!

Saturday--April 7th, 2007

Everyone can use a good shot of Domino's Pizza every now and then. Its a good thing that this guy doesn't live within their delivery zone, cuz it means he acts as provider and delivery man for not one, not two, but three large and delicious, cheesey, gooey, flowing, magnificient pizzas. His second time registering on the big board:



Ken (in stunning profile against the Oklahoma sky)!!

Saturday--March 24th, 2007

Pulling into his first tie for the lead is the man with both the plan and the questionably unmatched love for Sonic:



Diamond!

Monday--March 19th, 2007

Ken has not been vicious in the fight, but do not forget him, lest he destroy you all. For a vicious plate of Thai Taste Spring Rolls:




Ken R. Johnson!!

Monday--March 5th, 2007

After Monday's last minute outburst of AOTD fire, tensions were running high in the Waterfront Place Hotel. After Diamond was determined to be Sunday's winner, Monday's winner managed to squeak in a package of Ritz Bitz Cheese Sandiwches before sudden and drastic measures had to be taken. Following the example of My Lai, the AOTD Committee took the drastic step of declaring a 24 hour cease-fire, effectively killing that day's competition to save the goal of free stuff for all. Monday's historic winner and now tied for the lead:



Gersh!?!

Sunday--March 4th, 2007

Sunday was an explosive and record setting day in the AOTD universe. A day which will live in infamy. A day which began slowly, with a king size Twix, continued lightly with a king size Hershey's Almond and suddenly and dangerously escalated, including two Diet Cokes, a sleeve of Pringles, a bag of Snickers, and a bag of chocolate Pepperidge Farm cookies. The winner, after such an explosion remained:



An action shot of <> (on the right)!

Saturday--March 3rd, 2007

Some days require alot, some much less. Saturday was not a day that took an enormous amount of effort or time, but every AOTD counts as a one in the AOTD column. Saturday's undisputed victor in his all-time classic pose:



Diamond!

Friday--March 2nd, 2007

Friday's competition gave an edge to certain individuals who were given the privilege of riding with the AOTD committee to the JV/Novice National Championship. In the end, two delightful big cookies won the award a fourth time for:



Gersh!!

Thursday--March 1st, 2007

Merkle fired, Diamond fired. At the end, today's AOTD serves as a reminder to us all about the power of love over violence. Rather than conducting a long and drawn out argument with his partner, one competitor chose to rise above, run to the pit, and return with three additional Diet Sodas. Cracking the 5 win barrier:



Merkle!!

Monday--February 26th, 2007

Most AOTD wins have come from pre-made foodstuffs, particularly those at the University of Rochester. But this should lead no one to conclude that handmade goods aren't strongly in contention. For a collection of goodies most noted for the Mandel Bread, Monday's winner:



The Side-Gersh!

Thursday--February 22nd, 2007

Lots of people talk a big talk when it comes to AOTD. Lots of people can also walk the walk, but one man brings it hard when he says that he's about to bring it. On Thursday, for instance, he brought two more Diet Rockstars, making them the drink of the week. That man is, of course:



<>

Wednesday--February 21st, 2007

It would be hard to top the fantasticness of Tuesday's AOTD challenge, but two things became clear on Wednesday. Diet Rockstar is firmly entrenched in AOTD culture and this man is on a run for the championship. His first award:



Dhairya

Tuesday--February 20th, 2007

A record day for the AOTD committee. Not only were entries at an all time high, they were explosively combative. Not winning, but deserving of mention, are a Diet Coke and two cheeseburgers. How could two cheeseburgers not attain victory on cheeseburger day you ask? After finding out that his initial ham and cheese omelette offering was not in the lead, the winner set back out into the melted tundra to add a Diet Coke and 2 Diet Rockstars. A second time winner today:



<>!!

Monday--February 19th, 2007

On the night of a debate meeting, you should never underestimate the impact of a Diet Coke. Or even the impact of a Diet Coke for one's wife.




Merkle taking his total to 5!

Saturday--February 17th, 2007

He outbid the leader late in the day to surge only one AOTD behind in the all time competition. Large bag of Sun Chips and a Diet Coke wins the AOTD for:



Gershowitz!

Friday--February 16th, 2007

Taking everyone to the house. Doubling up on second place. For another perfectly timed Diet Soda:



The Square Root of Merk.

Thursday--February 15th, 2007

With a very sneaky but well played win and taking the all-time lead with three AOTD awards. For a Diet Dr. Pepper:





The Merk!

Saturday--February 10th, 2007

Had he paid for it, this would be a hella strong win. But, in fact, he simply delivered it from the Ponderosa buffet. For a strictly delish Chicken Fried Steak sandwich:




<>!!!!

Thursday--February 8th, 2007

Tying for the lead with 2 aweome of the day wins, for yet another ice-cold and delicious Diet Coke:



Merky-merk!!

Monday--February 5th, 2007

For a FULL-SIZE BAG of Lay's Barbecue Chips and a Diet Coke:

The first second time winner of Awesome of the Day:




Gersh!!

Saturday--February 3rd, 2007

Yesterday's inaugural Awesome of the Day featured 2 WINNERS:

First, for a delightful bag of Doritos and a Diet Coke--




Merkle!!


For a tasty snack and yet another Diet Coke--




Don Corle-Gersh!!