 | 2nd Annual Atlantic BT Egg Drop Contest Tension is running high here at the Atlantic BT Center across from Macy’s Crabtree Valley mall today. Competitors in the second annual Atlantic BT Egg Drop Contest are trying to inconspicuously walk by competitor desks where a variety of engineering, art and egg drop science is on display.Some egg drop engineering is similar.”Might be some high level egg drop espionage going on,” is how Atlantic BT’s founder summarized how similar shock absorbing devices got used on several devices. When this reporter asked Jon how he judged his chances he said, “We have to take it one drop at a time, but the Eggstinguisher is ready to take the punishment of multiple drops.” Rules established at Atlantic Business Technology’s Inaugural Egg Drop Contest are strictly enforced. “Do you see any rules violations,” Jon asked this reporter. Tensions are running high this year given the high bar set by Chutzpah and Monster Box last year. Watch Videos From Last Year or Pictures From Last Year’s Contest | ||
| Engineer/Designer/Artist | Odds | Concept | Egg Drop Entry |
| Billy Bonar | 3 to 1 | Pea Pods float to earth and so will Billy’s egg in this wind surfing pea pod design Last Year: Eggplane |  |
| Jon Jordan | 3 to 1 | Eggstinguisher is based on Jon’s motorcycle shock absorbers and his frustrated desire to land on the moon. | |
| Eileen Allen | 5 to 1 | Eileen’s Mr. Peanut is based on the science and art of peanuts. |  |
| Colin Butler | 4 to 1 | Colin based his design on the fact that even angry birds fly. |  |
| Andrew Wirtanen | 9 to 1 | Godfather’s Dream is based on Andrew’s love of the Godfather I, II and NOT III. |  |
| Will Haley | 10 to 1 | Will based his egg drop machine on artist Vollis Simpson’s Whirligig. |  |
| Brian Shirley | 4 to 1 | Brian’s design is based on his love of the aluminum foil. |  |
| Chris Duffy | Unavailable | Chris’s design, based on his junk drawer at home, is so secret it wasn’t available for pre-drop review. |  |
| Corey Brinkman | 3 to 1 | Corey’s Big Moo comes complete with aerodynamic udders and controversial shock absorption.Straw-Tastic from last year |  |
| Curtis Martin | 8 to 1 | Curtis believes presence of his favorite super hero should carry the day for his Christmas stocking approach. |  |
| Jamie Kahgee | 3 to 1 | Jamie’s collapsible tube is patent pending and sure to provide competition. |  |
| Addie Caulk | 4 to 1 | Addie’s “Stay Calm and Carry On” looks ready for heavy seas…floating is another matter. |  |
| John Procter | 5 to 1 | John’s unique flying hockey puck design is sure to copter down to earth gently (his story). |  |
| Adam Daniels | 7 to 1 | Adam’s design can protect the egg and clean your toilet. |  |
| Mike McTaggart | 0 | Mike’s egg of doom is such a secret it was unavailable for pre-drop review. | |
| What’s Next? Competitors will try and find some way to contain the unique combination of nerves, worry and concern between now and Atlantic BT’s 2nd Egg Drop Contest dropoff. I was impressed with the engineering prowess, artistic skill and crazy talent on display at Atlantic BT’s 2nd Egg Drop Contest.Before leaving the Atlantic BT Center I asked Creative Director Eileen Allen how it felt to be the only female competitor, “I’m not the only female competitor, Addie’s Carry On is competing too.” Bonne chance to all competitors in their droppings.* Odds are strictly for entertainment, please don’t bet and drive. Odds were determined by calling a secret number in Vegas and starting the conversation with, “the eggs are dropping again.” | |||
