I recently entered a craft competition. The idea was supposed to be inspired by the company's kitchen products. I was pleased with my entry which was really professional and also in the photo I showed their product being used. On top of that, I actually came up with a bloody good idea for a future product.
The results were announced. The winners were okay, but I noticed a couple of things: 1. they didn't bother to mention the company product. 2. They (3 out of 4) copied the company style (which is a bit edgy, risque) ie. nothing to do with kitchen products, but plenty of tits etc on show 3. they had a sob story (I made this while I was supporting my mum through chemo etc)
It may be they just picked the winners out of a hat, in which case of course IABU. But I do have a sob story (just don't feel like sharing it with the world, and anyway didn't think it was relevant) my photo actually showed their product being used; and forgive me if I didn't see how creating a BDSM diorama would add to the challenge.
If it had actually included something to do with the products (spatula spanking? Licking whipped cream?) I could understand, but we're literally talking nipple tassels and ball gags.
It felt like they had an agenda to promote the edgiest, most subversive 'winner' ? I wish I'd known because I could have crafted some really interesting stuff with some whips and a feather duster!