Behind the Contest

Do you remember reality television when it first started out on channels like MTV and VH1? Think back to before The Hills, Flavor of Love, and Sweet 16. Think back to Behind the Music.

I was a big fan of Behind the Music. Do you remember the show’s catch phrase? “You think you know, but you have no idea.” It was brilliant. Each week, viewers were given a behind the scenes look at the lives of music celebrities from the likes of Britney and the Spice Girls to Run-DMC and Guns N'Roses.

As we approach the half-way mark in the Where’s Wenda? Contest, I realized how similar my beloved show and our giveaway are. These similarities can be summed up using the show's infamous line:

You think you know, but you have no idea.

Here is my behind the scenes look at the Where in the World is Wenda? Contest:

1. Wenda cannot be slowed down
As you have probably figured out by now, Wenda resides in two locations, with the Three Bay B Chicks and with Hot Chocolate Caramel Mocha. On the west coast, most of Wenda’s touring is engineered by a three person commenting force. However, in the great state of Louisiana, Wenda’s wanderings are the result of one fabulous and solo blogger, Stesha.

At first glance, you might think, sure, Wenda is a lot of commenting for one person, but it can be done. However, what if you were pregnant, around 8 months to be exact, with twins, and on bed rest? It might make things a bit more complex.

In every sense of the word, Stesha just may be the world’s most perfect Clicker. Her commitment to the blogosphere is pure. Case in point: Stesha visits her OB weekly and brings her laptop. How else would she be able to release comments on her blog during the contest in a timely manner? During last week’s appointment, her battery ran low and it looked as if a stall in the contest might occur. Never fear, dear readers, Stesha is a resourceful woman. While at the doctor’s office, she asked if she could use the office computer to approve comments. Are you picturing a very pregnant woman requesting that the staff move aside so that she may blog? Needless to say, the contest delay was averted.

2. Wenda comments 24 hours a day
Although Stesha has 2 ½ times more children than I do, we both are doing our best to ensure that each day, when the bloggers of the world log on in the morning, comments from Wenda are waiting for them. In order to accomplish this small feat, sleep has been virtually eliminated from our routine.

3. Wenda is a wanted woman
Over the past few days, many bloggers have embraced the Where’s Wenda? concept. She has been invited to spend time on The Avenue, to yoga, for a mocha, and to join a birthday party. It is all quite lovely.

Our SITSta has really taken on a life of her own. Wenda-Watchers are popping up here, there, almost everywhere. We thank you for giving our contest so much love!

Wenda has been so many places that we think it is high time that she start sharing some of the photos from her blog tour. Maybe tomorrow...

-Francesca