Andy Malinky -- Winner!

Andy is proud to grab the Top Ramen for the first time

Andy Malinky wins for being the first to quickly and firmly respond "No" to Peter Wheresyourhousekeys offer to go sky-diving.
"Why jump out of a perfectly good plane?"  Responded Andy.  We couldn't agree more.  Sky Diving out of perfectly good planes seems rather pointless.  Andy did indicate that if he were in a completely faulty plane (one which was currently in the process of falling out of the sky on its own accord) he would not have a problem at all with jumping out of it.

This is exactly the kind of sense and sensibililty that typifies all Top Ramen Winners, and why Andy deserves the prize.

Andy, keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars!

Noel Casim -- Winner!

Noel takes a stunning self portrait.

Noel Casim wins the Top Ramen award because he was going to Mountain View, Ca.  and, even though Dave was also going, Noel is more well-liked.

Jim Zarley - Winner!

Jim Zarley (on right) is delighted by being named the Top Ramen winner!

Jim cruises easily to the top of the potential winners list by once again taking the wheel of the mighty vessel that is ValueClick!  With a surprise announcement last Friday, Jim breathed new life and vitality into the entire ValueClick family.  More importantly, he did it with just the right amount of cool headed verve and "Rat Pack" style that typifies all Top Ramen Winners.

Jim probably didn't expect that the honor of being appointed CEO for the second time would be quickly eclipsed by the greater honor of receiving the coveted Top Ramen Award!

Congrats, Jim, on a job well done!

John Wier - Winner!

John Wier, takin' it easy!

Why does John win?  First, every letter in "Wier" is also in "Winner."  Second, he has sat next to or near Search for well over a year now and has never yelled at, thrown things at, complained, openly mocked, sniggered, bumped, brusied  or in any way harm the people of Search.

This is no small accomplishment.

A man this easy to get along with has clearly taken the phrase "Take it easy" to heart.  Congrats John!

Chad McCormack - Winner!

Chad McCormack - Largest Winner Yet!

Chad pulls in the Top Ramen award for the week for two (2) stellar reasons.  First, he has been here for "God Knows How Long"* and has never scheduled a meeting.  As we all know, meetings are intended to be the pinnacle of productivity, but seldom are.  The Top Ramen Award, in contrast, was intended to be a mediocre award, but is now the pinnacle of Human achievement. (see link at top of page).  By not scheduling meetings, he inadvertently triggered a self submission into the Top Ramen Contest.  Because it was inadvertent and not scheduled - clearly, he won. 

The second reason is that Chad is the largest non-threatening person most of us have ever met.  Lets keep it that way by congratulating him all week!

*The phrase "God Knows How Long" refers to the fact that nobody knows how long he has been here - but God clearly does.  It is not to be confused with the statement "God knows Howie Long", which, though true, is inapplicable in this context.

Travels of the Zephyr Cup!

And why there was no winner last week.  First the pics:

The Zephyr Cup makes the SF skyline look good!

The Zephyr Cup, chillin' at the Golden Gate Bridge

Thanks Adam Gunn for the great pics!  There was no winner last week because the Zephyr Cup was on Holiday.  It should be Inter-Officed to us by the end of the week.

Adam Gunn -- Winner!

Adam Gunn, looking uncomfortable.

Adam was the hand's down winner this week for being a largely convenient excuse to send the Top Ramen Award to San Francisco.  Adam probably did something worthwhile last week to win the award, but since we don't really interact with him, we don't know.  We do know he is a nice guy and works in San Francisco.

Speaking of San Francisco, this would be a great opportunity for Adam to get a snapshot of the Zephyr Cup and he in San Francisco that can go on our Facebook group page!  Adam and the cup on the Golden Gate Bridge.  Adam and the Cup on one of those curvy San Francisco streets.  Or on a street car.  Or at Fisherman's Wharf.  Or in China Town.  Or even getting mugged in Oakland!

So, Adam, grab a friend and a camera and hit the town!  Oh, and Congrats on a location well-picked!