Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, October 10, 1993                   TAG: 9310100137
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C-1   EDITION: METRO 
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. . . AND THE SYMBOL DIVINERS ARE . . .

"Used often at company picnics, church socials, and community events: Warning. Pinheads To hear some classic entries that didn't make the cuts, call 981-0100 or 382-0200 and press 7810. often monopolize this microphone." Kimberly Isaksson-Kaylor of Troutville.

"This is highly technical, but if you invert the drawing, you will clearly see that the three lines to the right represent Shamy's brain waves. The circle with the double-edged drumsticks (representing the thought process) revolves to the right, striking said waves, resulting in a very small idea, (shown by the single upright line). This Shamyism should be a horrible example to all would-be columnists." Edgerley Schmich, Salem.

"Food critic code for, `The food's a little heavy here. Hey, look! It bent my fork!' " or "The symbol for Prince's new DNA" or "For viewers of satellite TV, the petri dish channel logo." John McCrady, Salem. (Sorry, one prize).

"Sumo wrestler crossing." Rob E. Rouse Jr., Roanoke.

"Amoebas twirling batons while crossing the street." Rives Elliot, Roanoke.

"Don't put your gerbil in the electric blender." Jason Scott, Blacksburg.

"It's a sign telling elephants that if the circus tent should catch on fire, they should head directly toward the bleachers, stomping on everyone as they go." Hunter Atkinson, Roanoke.

"Warning: Marching band attack zone." Barbara L. Green, Elliston.

"Three lines and a stick." Racheal, from Ms Duncan's second grade class, Preston Park School, Roanoke.

"As the mother of two teenaged boys, one of whom drives a bright red Dodge Daytona BOOM box, it took me precisely two seconds to decipher your symbol. It stands for CAUTION: DANGEROUS BASS AHEAD. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION IN APPROACHING AREA. Serious auditory or geological damage may occur." Marilyn R. Albert, Pearisburg.

"The thing has just got to be the Energizer Bunny lost in space. Please leave him there." Lawna Hurd, Pulaski.

"Two-way Calumet baking powder-can walkie-talkies in solar-powered vehicles prohibited in this area." Doug Graham, Salem.

"It's a bowling ball reproducing by cellular mitosis, the two little blobs connected are the nucleus of the ball separating. The lines are random protein chains which serve as building blocks for the new ball." Bob Christenson, Roanoke.

"This is a warning sign for solar-powered jingle bells. All reindeer and elves with pacemakers are asked to fly around this area." Kathy Shaw, Hardy.

"An overturned wheelchair can disrupt the signal coming into your antennae." Elliot Stewart, Radford.

"If you turn the symbol so that the three lines are on the bottom, you can clearly see Pac-Man choking on a bone and rolling down a flight of stairs." Brian Sutton, Roanoke.

"The Lexington Venetian Kayak and Glockenspiel Co. Inc. New summer fun in your backyard pool! Bring the beauty and romance of Venice into your life! Our circular kayak will provide many hours of healthful exercise while you cruise your own pool, using our patented double paddles, and pausing to use these same paddles to play the easily mounted glockenspiel as you drift by. A handy pamphlet (waterproof) is enclosed, showing several easy-to-play tunes such as `O Sole Mio' and `Mademoiselle from Armentiers" and other appropriate songs for your Venetian kayak. (A smaller model is available for bathtub fun). Please call early, as supplies are limited." Edna Pickral, Lexington.

Thanks to all who entered.

To the rest: Stay tuned. A new contest could erupt at any moment.

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