Kevin Graham's Jester hat -- Winner!

This is an impressive week in that its the first that an inanimate object has ever won the Top Ramen Award.  Kevin Graham himself had a remarkably productive week for Search.  After a business decision wrecked havoc on the entire VC system, Kevin swooped in and prevented cascading damage at break-neck speed.

He also managed a maintenance window that involved Search with precision and attention to detail.  Although all of that quick thinking and hard work made Kevin look good, it didn't flatter, bribe or otherwise pay homage to Search. 

In stark contrast, Kevin's Jester Hat makes Kevin look good everyday.  Adding a fresh breath of levity and taking the edge off meeting with systems, Kevin's Hat makes all of systems look approachable, friendly, and fun. 

Although Kevin's Hat didn't directly do anything for Search, it always signalled a friendly "Hello!" whenever Search came to call.  It contains, in its very fibers, the spirit of what it is to be a true Top Ramen Champion.

Here's to you, Kevin Graham's Jester Hat, may all who walk by you feel the spirit of the Ramen.

Note:  Kevin Graham serves as Hat Model only and is not yet a winner.  However, as the Hat needs a model to attend the January Winner's Feast, Kevin has been granted a special, non-transferable dispensation by the Top Ramen Awards committee to attend

Dan Wierenga -- Winner!

Dan Wierenga wins this week for being the first contestant to bribe the judging panel.  Not that it was a good bribe.  A couple pieces of candy spread out amongst 5 people is really a crappy bribe.  But we wanted to set a precedence here - that bribes are not only "OK" - they're encouraged!

Perhaps in the future, contestants will consider larger bribes (such as beverages, lunches, cash or vehicles).  The sky's the limit here now that Dan punched through the glass ceiling of ethics that was holding everyone back.

Way to go Dan and thanks for setting a valuable precedent!

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Sometimes its nice to see the Ramen in the cloud...

Marc Riddle -- Winner!

Marc wins this week for a myriad of reasons.  First, Karl was going to win for not coming in when he had swine flu.  But, we couldn't imagine Karl taking the lead in the Ooodles of Noodles contest.... 

However, Marc sits next to him.  So that was a plus.  Marc also sits next to a big column. That makes it easy to put up the "Congratulations" sign.  He also had a Baby somewhat recently....  And he is mostly helpful and has good hygeine.  Add it all together - and you have this weeks most deserved winner!  Congrats Marc!

Chenille Hollis -- Winner!

Chenille wins this week for excelling in two areas.  First, she handed out pay checks to people.  Second, we didn't have to move the "Congratulations" sign and we are low on tape.  Congrats Chenille!  Your check disbursement abilities and seat selection are unrivaled!