Just sent this to some of my best friends. Thought it could be interesting to share here. I'd obviously share results.

Dearest Friends,

Someone just gave me four tickets to the Giants game tomorrow evening.

Rather than choose amongst my friends, I want to hold a contest. The three winners get tickets. More importantly, winners get to hang with the other winners.

The contest: whoever sends me the most creative or interesting thing wins. Supper vague - so let me give some examples:

OK submissions: a poem you like, an article I should read, a recipe I should try. Good submissions: an essay you wrote, an idea you had, a picture you drew, an experience you gave me. Great submissions: something completely different that surprises me.

Details: -No recycling old materials. Must be created specifically for this contest. -Deadline tomorrow at noon (24 hours). -Winners announced tomorrow at 2pm. -Share with friends if you want - Anyone can submit. -If you don't want your creation shared - let me know. Otherwise, I plan on sharing results with this email thread after.

This idea will undoubtedly cause some of you to roll your eyes. Even if that's the case, just send something simple (an essay I should read) - if everyone else rolls their eyes and does nothing, you'll win.

Best, -L (email in prof)