Win a friggin' 8gb iPod Nano!

by That Kind of Girl on February 1, 2010

GUYS! It has already been established that I am unambiguously the worst dancer in the continental United States. Here’s where you profit from it.

NTKOG #102: The kind of loyal blogger who is so appreciative of her (badass) readers that she showers them in gifts beyond her means.

I am: broke.

I am not: above peddling my physical charms (ha!) for the masses to earn said gifts.

The Scene: Agganis Arena, Friday night, watching the Terriers men’s hockey team facecrush UMass. Near the end of the second interval, my favorite moment of the games: the dance-off for an iPod! I won one of these with my STELLAR flailings a few months back, during a not-so-packed basketball game, and — though this is totally pathetic to admit — I was hungry for another victory.

I will not confirm that I practiced my most horrifying dance moves before the match, nor that I donned my trusty fedora for extra stand-out effect. And any rumors that I deliberately sneaked into a less populated area of the stands so the camera would have an easier time finding me? Are vulgar. And, um, accurate.

I danced my spastic heart out and the camera found me right away — not that I knew because I was watching the jumbotron, oh no, I could just hear the difference in the crowd the moment I popped up on the screen.

The biggest proof that I truly am the worst dancer in the world? Not that the whole student section was on their feet shrieking and guffawing for my dancing skills — not that the camera shook from the cameraman’s laughter — not that the universe has given me not one but two iPods just to stop me from dancing. The real proof is that none of this surprises me.

I don’t know if 5,361 people have ever laughed at you — at you — while you just kept rocking your middle-schooler heart out, but I was doing it for you, guys. I was doing it for you.

HOW TO WIN A FRIGGIN’ iPOD NANO

Details: Brand new red 8gig iPod Nano — one of the sexy new ones with the big screens; gets radio and shoots video as well. Comes with earbuds and USB 2.0 cable. Although, full disclosure, BC alumni: it does have “Go Terriers! www.agganisarena.com” engraved on the back. But, dude, free iPod. Just pop for a cover if it bugs you.

How To Get Entries: For the sake of my Excel headache, please leave a separate comment for each entry type. And make sure all comments have a valid email address attached so I can get in touch with you if you win. Giveaway open to international readers as well (let’s be pen pals! mail me foreign candy!).

One Entry: Leave a comment telling me a song I should download on my own (very old) iPod.

Two Entries: Follow me in your RSS reader, then comment to let me know. If you were already following me, just comment to let me know that as well!

Two Entries: Tweet a link to this giveaway, then comment here with the URL. Maybe something along the lines of: “Win a friggin’ 8gig iPod Nano from @WhatKindOfGirl. Dude, how are you not clicking this link aready?! http://notthatkindofgirl.net”. Or, y’know, a less Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle phrasing…

Three Entries: Become a fan of my blog on Facebook by clicking here and hitting subscribe. Comment here to let me know you did it.

Five Entries: Blog about this giveaway, then comment here with the URL. (And total bonus point if the entry includes an awesome pic of you too being a terrible dancer.)

Giveaway ends at NOON on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12!

That way, you can get your cute red iPod in the mail right after the Valentine’s Day chocolate high wears off. So spread the word! Tell your friends and fam! I’ll be busy updating my resume to include “two-time award-winning dancer”…

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{ 294 comments… read them below or add one }

¡Z! February 1, 2010 at 8:11 pm

One song huh? How’bout the greatest rock’nroll love song ever produced?

Since I’ve Been Loving Ü by Led Zepplin.

xoxoxoxoxoxoxooxcoxoxo¡Z!

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¡Z! February 1, 2010 at 8:13 pm

And…..am already following as suggested by my guRRRRRRRRlfriend Lilu….with Google Blogger….

xoxoxoxoxoxo¡Z!

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Julie Q February 1, 2010 at 8:16 pm

Trying to think of the most random song I can within 1 second, I came up with Oasis ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’. I could see that being a dance song.. lol. sweet contest!

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chellie_d February 1, 2010 at 8:29 pm

I’d suggest adding anything by Sunny Day Real Estate, but I’m listening to Waffle right now, so let’s go with that. And yes, I do follow you using Bloglines RSS feed!

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scooter February 1, 2010 at 8:34 pm

so you need to get belle and sebastian- step into my office, baby..i randomly picked the album that it was on and now its my #1 played song via itunes

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scooter February 1, 2010 at 8:34 pm

i follow you already via rss :)

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scooter February 1, 2010 at 8:39 pm
scooter February 1, 2010 at 8:44 pm

just started following you on facebook

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Mom February 1, 2010 at 8:53 pm

Dear, how is the winner chosen: by song title, wit, good looks, or nepotism? Just wondering.

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Kristy February 1, 2010 at 9:13 pm

“fucken awesome” by Spiderbait

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwzWajyWzsw

An aussie band, will make you want to dance like a maniac again!

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Kristy February 1, 2010 at 9:19 pm

I don’t do RSS reader but I just added you yesterday to my “favourites” (so old skool!) so surely that counts! I found your blog from livitluvit and this is actually the 1st time I’ve read your blog! And I might win something! Cool! I like your blog already!

I’m a blogger from Australia, though I haven’t blogged properly for a year after a big break up and a move across continents. I’ve found new love and about to move to another continent so I will be blogging again in a couple of months when I’m on the go again and have exciting things to write about.

Keep dancin!

Kristy

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chellie_d February 1, 2010 at 9:39 pm

Ooh, I just thought of something else. I was never much of a dance music person *really* but here I am in my late thirties enjoying electro. Go figure. But if you like this kind of thing, the best recommendation I can make is that you check out Fear of Tigers. And the best part of all is that he’s made his debut album available for free download. You can get the link via his Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/fearoftigers. The songs I completely adore are “Adventures of Pippi Longstrump” and “Sirkka”. Seriously, they are just completely wondrous danceable riots.

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Dewitt Boron February 1, 2010 at 9:45 pm

hi

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Annette February 1, 2010 at 10:23 pm

Excellent. I need one these!

1. Download “Don’t Feel Like Dancin’” by Scissor Sisters. Which will ironically make you want to dance. Especially if you’ve seen this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTeZPHPKdps

2. I follow you in my RSS feed. Someone linked to you on Jezebel and I”ve been following ever since.

3. I think I became a fan on Facebook.

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sandyb February 1, 2010 at 10:39 pm

Ok, I just HAD to jump on this band wagon! (although I don’t need an iPod, but thank you!) I just wanted to say that I am really impressed with some of the music suggestions on here. (being married to a song writer myself, I’m a music geek by association, so…) Way to go on this contest, my friend! Enjoying the comments here!

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Krista February 1, 2010 at 11:00 pm

I am following you on Facebook! Just found your blog courtesy of LiLu’s tweet, and it’s great!

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Miss Karla February 1, 2010 at 11:08 pm

I am following you via your mother and that was not listed as an option (unfairly).

I think you should download “simply the best” by Tina Turner because it is Bennetts theme song.

They are craigs listing the seats behind you as “learn to win a nano, seat complete with mentor” and charging for it.

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Tara February 1, 2010 at 11:16 pm

I am, of course, a follower!

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Tara February 1, 2010 at 11:19 pm

Download Love Today by Mika. I love this song and when I listen to it, it gets stuck in my head all day.

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Tara February 1, 2010 at 11:22 pm

Anddd I am now following you on the FB as well.

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seven February 2, 2010 at 1:17 am

“Little Sack of Sugar” by Elizabeth Mitchell. It makes my heart happy every time I hear it.

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seven February 2, 2010 at 1:18 am

Also: I already subscribe. WIN!

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Carrie February 2, 2010 at 1:47 am

I’ve added you on Facebook! And I’m about to blog about you. (that link is coming) That’s all of them!

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Carrie February 2, 2010 at 2:20 am
Terri P. February 2, 2010 at 2:33 am

You should really DL any song by the Modern Skirts but if I had to pick one, I’d suggest “Seventeen Dirty Magazines” from their Catalogue of Generous Men CD.

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Terri P. February 2, 2010 at 2:34 am

I follow you via a reader.

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Terri P. February 2, 2010 at 2:36 am
Terri P. February 2, 2010 at 2:38 am

I’m now a fan of your blog on Facebook.

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Nancy J February 2, 2010 at 3:18 am

You should download “The Calculation” by Regina Spektor

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Marissa February 2, 2010 at 4:17 am

You’ve been in my Google reader for a while now.

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Marissa February 2, 2010 at 4:18 am

Just did the facebook following thing.

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Marissa February 2, 2010 at 4:20 am

As far as songs go, you should definitely check out “Evaporate” by Chris Ayer (it’s the song that got me hooked on his music). And you can download it for free from iTunes U.

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littlemsblogger February 2, 2010 at 7:34 am

I am follower and have been for awhile.

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littlemsblogger February 2, 2010 at 7:37 am

Song: Bablyon – David Gray (give me a break, early a.m. when posting this)

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Emma February 2, 2010 at 8:17 am

I’m already with Pod, but definitely definitely get home by edward sharpe and the magnetic zeros, ambling alp by yeasayer and deli by the deloreans! and srsly, ANYTHING by florence and the machine

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Krystyna February 2, 2010 at 9:01 am

You should download “Remember the Mountain Bed” by Billy Bragg and Wilco!

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Krystyna February 2, 2010 at 9:01 am

I’m following you in my Google Reader. :)

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Krystyna February 2, 2010 at 9:04 am

I’m a fan of yours on Facebook!

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Tricia February 2, 2010 at 9:23 am

I know I’m such a swooner-lover, but “I’ve Got a Crush on You” by Frank Sintatra (no Barbara!)

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Tricia February 2, 2010 at 9:24 am

Let’s see . . . I am already following you as you well know (stalker-much?)

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Tricia February 2, 2010 at 9:25 am

Annnnnd, I already am a fan of your blog via FB . . . what else, lovah?

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Tricia February 2, 2010 at 9:28 am

Oh, and I suppose I may very well just blog about this little thing as well.

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corgimas February 2, 2010 at 10:42 am

I am following you……..

in google reader

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corgimas February 2, 2010 at 10:43 am

Song: Our house by madness……..
how can you go wrong???

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Michael February 2, 2010 at 10:45 am

There’s nothing like singing along to The King in the shower, I find! Are ipods waterproof?

“Viva Las Vegas” by Elvis Presley.

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Michael February 2, 2010 at 10:59 am

I admit it. I follow you, a complete stranger, in my rss reader. Now try saying rss out loud with an irish accent!

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Kendra February 2, 2010 at 11:05 am
Dana February 2, 2010 at 12:06 pm

I’m giving you four… the more you listen to them, the more they make you happy. these songs follow me – I wake up with these as earworms allllllll the tiiiiime.

Rogue Wave – Lake Michigan
The XX – heart skipped a beat
Hot Chip – One life stand
Vampire Weekend – Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa

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Noah February 2, 2010 at 12:37 pm

You should download “Ghost at the Foot of the Bed” by Soltero. He’s not in boston anymore, but he’s still fantastic.

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Teresa February 2, 2010 at 12:42 pm

You should download “Resurrection Fern” by Iron and Wine. Good mellow tune, perfect for lulling one to sleep.

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