... party package for five from Red Box! What, you think we can afford to give out a shiny new Nintendo Wii? Of course not. But seriously, an evening spent at Red Box playing the Wii with four of your friends is almost as good as owning a Wii, except for the part where you have to wake up the next morning Wii-less and feeling empty inside.

We'll get to the contest mechanics soon, but first, let me tell you how much I love the Wii. I've only tried it out a few times (at the Red Box Wii Night and at Philos's brother's "bachelor party"--in quotes because a bachelor party without a stripper isn't a real bachelor party), but I already love it to bits. It's the most innovative gaming console ever, and the Wiimote makes everything feels more fun. Plus I kick ass at Wii Tennis. Well, maybe not, but at least I kicked Philos's ass.

Red Box has been around for quite a while as a karaoke place, which means that I never gave much of a crap about it. But now, the Wii is available in their rooms for just an additional 99 pesos per head. Now I'm considering throwing a Wii party at Red Box for my next birthday.

You can throw your own Wii party too if you win our contest (sponsored by Red Box and GeiserMaclang). All you have to do is leave a comment telling us which Wii game character you are and why before November 15, 2008. Be sure to include your real email address with your comment so that we can contact you later. The funniest commenter wins a Wii party package for five people.

This contest is open to anyone who has four friends and can get to Red Box (branches in Greenbelt and Trinoma). Just like our last contest, members of the Chicken Mafia blog team along with their family members and girlfriends and pets can't win... sorry, Chewie (that's Lizzy's new puppy).

Tired of "contests" that don't let you win anything? Here's a real contest brought to you by Bratpack and GeiserMaclang.

Joining is easy. Just post a funny story involving you and a bag in the comments section here on or before November 14, 2008. Be sure to include your real email address with your comment so that we can contact you later. The person with the best story will get one of these three bags from Bratpack:

JanSport

A Backpack that is well loved by many, which evolved into a modern hippie bag. JanSport is largely associated with contemporary art and supports one's artistic individuality.

Hedgren

A bag intended for the young female urban achiever. Hedgren bags manifests that real style never shouts.

Timbuktu

One of the premium laptop/messenger bags out in the market today. It is made of sturdy materials which make it a perfect companion for traveling outdoors and in wear and tear situations.

This contest is open to anyone willing to go all the way to Makati to claim the prize. If you can't or don't want to do that but still want to share your story, please say so in your comment.

To avoid conflict of interest, members of the Chicken Mafia blog team along with their family members and girlfriends and pets can't win the contest.

Saw this on Real Time With Bill Maher last week.

I don't know what to say about it, so let's have a caption contest. Yay! Post your captions below.

Today's guest bloggers are violent alien robots created by Lizz... coming soon on AngryRobotsAttack.com.

L-Robot and I successfully infiltrated a meatsack gathering last Thursday evening. The pitiful creatures were all excited about a huge outdoor art gallery with pretty art billboards. I didn't know much about meatsack art, so I was confused for a while.

Fortunately, with the help of my superior electronic brain, I didn't stay confused for long. I soon realized that things in meatsack art aren't necessarily real. Deceitful meatsacks!

After more eavesdropping, I learned that their art billboards are part of an effort to save the planet. Save the planet? Ha! I understand now! Those "art billboards" are actually cleverly disguised defense shields put up by meatsacks in a futile attempt to slow our invasion!

The Manila Outdoor Gallery Art Route is the largest outdoor art gallery in Asia. Look for the giant art billboards along EDSA and North Luzon Expressway. See http://www.outdoorartgallery.com.ph/ for more information.

Please make up your mind.

Also, what is an eco-friendly biotechnology?

I saw these in the wine section of a supermarket.

Tall horse? If a giraffe is a tall horse, can we call Oprah a fat cow?

You'll only understand those signs if you're somewhat familiar with the doctrines and practices of various Christian denominations. And even if you can understand them, they're probably not funny at all.

But instead of complaining about how unfunny I am, why not try to do better? Head over to the Church Sign Generator, make some signs, and post them here.

"No preservatives, No artificial colouring n flavouring, No essence"

If the cakes don't have the essence of cakes, are they cakes?

October 21, 2008 update: I just passed by the stall again and it seems they're now out of business!