Thanks to all the guys for participating in the first ever TheMuggo Writing Contest!
As a reminder, here are the stakes:
- The winner will receive:
- The pomp and circumstance of winning the first ever Muggo Writing Contest (priceless)
- A semi-handmade trophy that will be revealed shortly
- A $250 donation to the charity of the winner’s choice
- A 12-pack of beverage of the winner’s choice
- Finally, each competitor will receive the official TheMuggo coffee mug for their efforts
Without further ado, congratulations to the WINNER of TMWC!!
Final Standings
| Rank | Contestant | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Total Points |
| 1st | WINNER – Matt Kelley | 8 | 6 | 8 | 22 |
| T-2nd | Jim Herr | 5 | 8 | 5 | 18 |
| T-2nd | Kevin Mouillesseaux | 7 | 4 | 7 | 18 |
| T-4th | Adam Silver | 6 | 7 | 4 | 17 |
| T-4th | Ken Chestnutt | 4 | 6 | 7 | 17 |
| 6th | Sam Fleder | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| 7th | Carl Schreiber | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
| 8th | The Muggo |
WINNER: MATT KELLEY!!!
Matt started strong with his poem about teaching his son how to…um…relieve himself on the side of a highway. He was able to stay atop the leader board in Week 2, despite his 3rd place finish with his short story about being a pretty terrible valet. But in the end, his poetry skills were too strong. He won big again in Week 3 with his new solo hit single, “Diss Track“, available on iTunes in late 2019. A wire-to-wire winner, congratulations to Matt Kelley on his incredible performance!
Week 3 Results
| Place | Story/Author | Points | |
| 1st | “Diss Track” written by Matt Kelley |
32% | 8 |
| T-2nd | “The Poor Puppy…” written by Kevin Mouillesseaux |
16% | 7 |
| T-2nd | “Frisco, P.I.” written by Ken Chesnutt |
16% | 7 |
| 5th | “Pits In My Stomach” written by Jim Herr |
13% | 5 |
| 6th | “Where’d That Come From?” written by Adam Silver |
10% | 4 |
| T-7th | “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Ma Bell!” written by Carl Schreiber |
7% | 3 |
| T-7th | “Saved By The Mango” written by Sam Fleder |
7% | 3 |
| “‘Pizzas’ Will Ever Be A Panet” written by Sam Gapinski |
HUGE thanks to all of the great guys who participated in this contest!
Matt Kelley
Like Father, Like Son ; The Time I Stole A Car ; Diss Track ; Just A Hearer
Jim Herr
Ours ; Uber Deer ; Pits In My Stomach ; A Sheep In Wolf’s Clothing
Kevin Mouillesseaux
Fatherhood ; It Can Wait ; The Poor Puppy
Adam Silver
The Best Day ; Crastination ; Where’d That Come From?
Ken Chestnutt
Bottomless Pit ; Returns ; Frisco, PI
Sam Fleder
The Longest Nights ; Finally Free ; Saved By The Mango
Carl Schreiber
Love and Panic at Big Box ; The Manly Man’s Guide To Restroom Etiquette ; Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Ma Bell!
Special thanks to these two men who submitted a story for the My Greatest Fear topic:
Luke Wessler
What If I’m Wrong?
John Knowles
When It Rains, It Pours
You guys are all awesome! Enjoy your mugs.
Oh. Here’s what I wrote: The Kids Are Alright ; The Golden Rule Gone Wrong ; ‘Pizzas’ Will Ever Be A Planet ; Enough Is Enough
The Muggo. 