This is probably not something you've thought about, but maybe you should. You could win a case of maple syrup!Mrs. Butterworth's is having a Guess Mrs. Butterworth's First Name contest. If you guess the name, you win enough maple syrup to drown a small town plus $500.
The only thing I don't get is whether she actually has a first name already and we have to guess what it is or if she doesn't have a first name and they're going to pick the best name to use in future ads. Either way, it will be cool to see a name you came up with used in TV commercials, eh? She's been around for a while, so I really doubt her first name is something like Kelly or Jennifer or Lindsey or Britney. I'm gonna go with Beatrice. Yeah, Beatrice Butterworth sounds about right.
Here are a few commercials from over the years to give you some ideas.
In the 80s she had a real old lady voice.
More recently, her voice makes her sound more like she's a youthful 63.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-08-2009 @ 5:53PM
laura said...
that was fun, I think I guessed a good one!
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5-08-2009 @ 6:01PM
Nacho said...
Oddly enough, her actual first name is Jemima.
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5-08-2009 @ 11:10PM
MCW said...
From the official rules: A winner will be chosen "...based on creativity and adherence to theme".
So, it appears that there is no actual first name, and they want you to make one up, like I did before reading the rules ;)
I think I have a good one, and a good explanation why, but I can't tell it, because you might be able to improve on it, since it's made up and all.
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5-08-2009 @ 11:23PM
Tim Miller said...
I guessed Maple. By the way don't steal my guess.
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5-08-2009 @ 11:29PM
bruce said...
My submissions:
Shaniqua Butterworth
Roshanda Butterworth
Laquisha Butterworth
Bonifa Butterworth
Mo'Nique Butterworth
Latrice Butterworth
Porsha Butterworth
Lashonda Butterworth
Precious Mercedes Butterworth
Akeesha Butterworth
Naleeya Butterworth
Shanice Butterworth
Alaysia Butterworth
Kalima Butterworth
Mo'Chelle Butterworth
Malonda Butterworth
Jazmyne Butterworth
Desiree Butterworth
ShaNayNay Butterworth
Lafonda Butterworth
Chantelle-Jaquenda Butterworth
I'm gonna win, it's in the bag!
And I'm not a racist so don't call me one in a lame attempt to make yourself feel better about my brilliant submissions and inevitable victory. Lose with some dignity.
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5-09-2009 @ 5:18AM
Anita said...
hmm, yes, you're correct. Your name choice doesn't seem racist at all. * eyeroll *
5-10-2009 @ 4:53PM
Stephen Dravis said...
I know the authors of things like this probably never read the comments (at least, for their sake, I hope they don't), but if you could make one minor correction to indicate that the winner will receive enough 'table syrup' or 'pancake syrup' or 'corn syrup flavored to taste a little bit like maple syrup' that would be helpful.
The fine folks at Butterworth/Jemima Inc. don't make maple syrup. The only thing 'Log Cabiny' about that industry is the deceptive image one of the brands uses on its bottles.
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5-14-2009 @ 4:10PM
MrsButterworth said...
Hello my dears! It's me, Mrs. Butterworth.
Don't forget to not only guess here but also enter your guess on my website for a chance to win $500 and a year's supply of yours truly: http://bit.ly/yMHpT
And while you are on your computer, do stop by and say hello to me on Twitter (http://bit.ly/fVYJw) and Facebook (http://bit.ly/Gjlv2)!
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