> > > This is not a joke. I'm entirely serious.
> >
> > There is no way you're going to convince me that you're *entirely* serious. Maybe partly serious, or only half-joking, or something like that, but certainly not *entirely* serious.
>
> I'm serious enough that if anyone comes forth with a legitimate claim to the prize, I will absolutely award it.
>
> Is it that outrageous? Just the marketing hook I'd get for RinkWorks is worth more than the cost of a bathtub mat plus shipping.

Oh, it's not outrageous at all. It's just silly enough that I don't see how you could not be joking at least a little bit... and I believe that you're serious enough to award the prize. I just believe there's at least a *little* bit of silliness going on that voids the claim of being *entirely* serious. ;-}