Peeps Show V

The winning entry and 35 runners-up from the 2011 Washington Post Peeps Diorama Contest.

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WINNER: "Chilean CoPeepapo Mine Rescue"

This year's winning diorama, which depicts the dramatic <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/12/AR2010101206452.html" TARGET="_blank">rescue of 33 mine workers</a> in Copiapo, Chile, last October, is the work of Mary Jo Ondrejka from Reston; Bryn Metzdorf from Fairfax; and Margaret Hartka from Parkton, Md. A Peep version of miner Ariel Ticona meets his newborn daughter for the first time, while Peep Johnny Barrios Rojas is greeted by both his wife and mistress. | <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/2011-peeps-contest-winner-chilean-copeepapo-mine-rescue/2011/04/13/AFtGVrUD_video.html" TARGET="_blank">Video: More about this entry</a>

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The rock formation started as a cardboard box; the team added layers of papier-mache, spray insulation, and fleck stone spray paint, plus implanted details such as miniature seashells and faux gemstones. Two miners remain underground as another is hauled to safety.

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FINALIST: "TSA Agents Get a Peep Show" <br>This diorama was the work of a team of coworkers, led by LeElaine Comer, Kasey Wiedrich and Kristin Lawton, from Washington, with Ethan Geiling, Michelle Nguyuen, Kim Pate, Jane Hanley and Ida Rademacher. Peeps wait in line at airport security for <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/03/AR2010010301826.html" TARGET="_blank">patdowns and full-body scans</a>, as TSA Peeps watch from a screening room. | Video: More about this entry

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FINALIST: "Split Peep Soup Company"

Siblings Patsy Helmetag and Jean McCoy from Annapolis created this factory scene, in which chick Peeps are plucked, sliced and dropped into soup. | <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/2011-peeps-contest-finalist-split-peep-soup-company/2011/04/13/AFmFVrUD_video.html" TARGET="_blank">Video: More about this entry</a>

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FINALIST: "In Wake of Historic Storm, Repair Work Under Control, Peepco Spokesperson Says"

This diorama documents Pepco's troubles during <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/pepco-dominion-virginia-power-bge-work-to-turn-lights-back-on-after-snowstorm/2011/01/28/ABRed5Q_story.html" TARGET="_blank">this past winter's power outages</a>, and was created by Chris Schwartz, Brady Gordon and David Rosenblatt, from Washington; and Karin French, of Takoma Park. "We're on the side of the poor Peepco workers who are trying desperately to make the situation right," Schwartz says. "There was a lot of frustration with the power outage, but those folks weren't the ones causing the problem." | <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/2011-peeps-contest-finalist-peepco/2011/04/13/AFJKVrUD_video.html" TARGET="_blank">Video: More about this entry</a>

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FINALIST: "Escalator Collapse at Peepy Bottom"

Team members Elliot Seibert of Washington and Claudine Roshanian of Vienna chose Metro transit woes as the theme for this finalist diorama. The scene documents Metro's long delays, <a href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dr-gridlock/2011/02/metro_escalator_steps_collapse.html" TARGET="_blank">an escalator collapse</a> and a fire on the train tracks. | <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/2011-peeps-contest-finalist-escalator-collapse-at-peepy-bottom/2011/04/13/AFFym4UD_video.html" TARGET="_blank">Video: More about this entry</a>

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"Peep-Bunn-Tiki: The Secret of Easter Island"

Loretta Mestishen from Pottsville, Pa., created this tropical scene. The bunny Peeps wear necklaces of tiny shells and real grass skirts.

Courtesy of entrant

"Angry Peeps"

We received several variations on the <a href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/blog-post/2011/03/angry_birds_facebook_and_you_u.html" TARGET="_blank">Angry Birds</a> theme, but this one by Peter and Susan Hmel of Gaithersburg was our favorite.

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This year's winning diorama, which depicts the <a href='http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/12/AR2010101206452.html'>dramatic rescue of 33 mine workers</a> in Copiapo, Chile, last October, is the work of Mary Jo Ondrejka from Reston; Bryn Metzdorf from Fairfax; and Margaret Hartka from Parkton, Md. A Peep version of miner Ariel Ticona meets his newborn daughter for the first time, while Peep Johnny Barrios Rojas is greeted by both his wife and mistress. | <a href='http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/2011-peeps-contest-winner-chilean-copeepapo-mine-rescue/2011/04/13/AFtGVrUD_video.html'>Video: More about this entry</a>

WINNER: "Chilean CoPeepapo Mine Rescue"

This year's winning diorama, which depicts the dramatic rescue of 33 mine workers in Copiapo, Chile, last October, is the work of Mary Jo Ondrejka from Reston; Bryn Metzdorf from Fairfax; and Margaret Hartka from Parkton, Md. A Peep version of miner Ariel Ticona meets his newborn daughter for the first time, while Peep Johnny Barrios Rojas is greeted by both his wife and mistress. | Video: More about this entry

Deb Lindsey / For The Washington Post

"Cherry Blossom Peeps"

Katie Behr-Szustakowski from Arlington and Alexandra Sandlin from Vienna depict <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/gog/cherry-blossom-festival-2011/index.html" TARGET="_blank">Washington's annual rite of spring</a>. Peeps in paddleboats circle the Tidal Basin as tourist Peeps look on from the Jefferson Memorial (which features working illumination).

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"Peep Place Fish Co."

Patrick Hulse, 16, from Fairfax Station, was inspired to create this diorama of the <a href="http://www.pikeplacemarket.org" TARGET="_blank">Pike Place market</a> after a family trip to Seattle.

Patrick Hulse

"Peepcake Wars"

Chris Ammerman and Brian Ammerman of Gainesville, Va., used candy buttons and modeling clay to create the cupcakes in this scene.

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"Pat Down the Bunny: An Average Day at PWI-O'Hare"

We couldn't resist showing another detailed airport security scene, this one by Suzanne Brown from Spotsylvania, Va., with Jennifer Throneburg, Sandi Holliday, Theresa Mechem, Dina Gray, Rebecca Olvera, Dan Korb, Jeff Bell and Ray Rozycki.

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"Peep Paw with Globe"

Katie Burkhardt from Chesterfield, Va., took inspiration from M.C. Escher's "<a href="http://www.google.com/images?q=m.c.+escher+%22hand+with+globe%22&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=840" TARGET="_blank">Hand with Globe</a>." The paw is made of clay, paint and colored sugar; the wood circle is decorated with acrylic paint and a flattened Peep.

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"Peeps in Purgatory"

Phyllis Mayes, who was a 2010 finalist for her "<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/peeps-show-iv/2010/03/26/AFoDO7LD_gallery.html#photo=2" TARGET="_blank">Creating a Masterpeeps</a>" diorama, went back to the arts for her entry this year. The Silver Spring resident's <a href="http://www.google.com/images?q=Hieronymus+Bosch&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=840" TARGET="_blank">Hieronymus Bosch</a>-inspired creation features Peeps, clay and twigs.

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"Vincent Van Peep's Starry Night"

MaryLea Harris from Fairfax also drew inspiration from a classic work of art -- here, her take on Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night."

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"Peep Purloins Priceless Paintings"

Elly Zupko from Baltimore recreated the <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/20/AR2010052000880.html" TARGET="_blank">May 2010 theft</a> from the Musee d'Art Moderne in Paris. Security guards are unaware as a sneaky Peep makes off with masterpieces -- each altered to include Peeps.

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"Inpeeption"

Leonard Bailey and Gabriel Winston-Bailey from Takoma Park took inspiration from the movie "<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/inception,1158861.html" TARGET="_blank">Inception</a>."

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"The King's Peep"

Carolyn Prince Racich and Claudia Tielking from McLean portray a scene from "<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/the-kings-speech,1162190.html" TARGET="_blank">The King's Speech</a>."

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"Black Peep"

Jesse Willard and Megan Walline from Washington created one of several riffs on "<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/black-swan,1169493.html" TARGET="_blank">Black Swan</a>."

Courtesy of entrant

"P.E.E.P.: The Easter-Terrestrial"

Abigail Bathrick from Alexandria and Caroline Chen from Woodbridge dipped into the classics for this Peeps version of "E.T."

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"Silence of the Peeps"

Sadea Ramsay from Alexandria takes on "Silence of the Lambs."

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"Spinal Peep"

Constantia Rioux from College Park, with Sean Eustis and Kevin Hollenbeck, created this diorama. "Spinal Peep's rise to the top of the rock charts was abruptly cut off when the band found itself lacking the financial resources to mount a legal battle against rival band Spinal Tap," Rioux told us in her entry.

Courtesy of entrant

"The Peep Behind the Curtain"

Karen Roberts and Ali Nabavi from Washington show a scene from "The Wizard of Oz."

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"Despicable Peep"

Michelle, Jack and Carling Ramsdell, from Burke, Va., depict a scene from "<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/despicable-me,1158804/critic-review.html" TARGET="_blank">Despicable Me</a>."

Courtesy of entrant

"Mayan Pro-peep-phecy: December 21, 2012"

In this diorama created by Leslie Brown of Charlottesville, with Lani Hoza, a meteor heads toward Earth as Mayan Peeps prepare for a sacrifice.

Courtesy of entrant

"The Very Hungry Catpeepillar"

Grace Knowlton from Silver Spring creates a page from a Peeps version of the famous children's book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."

Courtesy of entrant

"Apple's iPeep Release in Georgetown"

Inspired by the release of the <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/faster-forward/post/ipad-2-review-the-week-later-edition/2011/03/18/ABqerWr_blog.html" TARGET="_blank">iPad 2</a>, Jennifer Beyer from Washington and Stephanie Garback from Arlington created a Peep-themed version of the Georgetown Apple store.

Courtesy of entrant

"The Peeping Dead"

Attack of the zombies! Courtney, Marc and Mary Shaw from Arlington depict a scene with menacing undead Peeps.

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"The Mupeep Show"

Kathy Fraeman from Olney depicts the opening scene from "The Muppet Show." The diorama features working lights and 11 different "MuPeeps."

Courtesy of entrant

"The Peepstones"

Brad, Elizabeth, Lucy and Emily Vogt from Washington get the whole Flintstone family into the mix.

Courtesy of entrant

"Peep Hoarders"

Patrick Mudd of Washington gave us a Peeps take on A&E's "Hoarders."

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"Peeparazzi"

This homage to <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2011/02/14/VI2011021402181.html" TARGET="_blank">Lady Gaga's Grammy performance</a> is the work of K.C. Tydgat from Arlington; Scott Call from Alexandria; and Lauren Walinsky and Tyler Savoy from Washington.

Courtesy of entrant

"Exit Through the Peep Shop: Street Art by Just Borf"

"Peepsy and crew hit D.C. to film some street art in action," explains creator Heather Klemick of Washington.

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"Second Peep - At the Arcade"

Karen James from Reston; Kathleen Lyons from Washington; and Jennifer Storozuk from Ashburn drew inspiration from The Washington Post Magazine's weekly <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/secondglance" TARGET="_blank">Second Glance puzzle</a>.

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"Peepie Sheen Receives His Daily Transfusion of Fresh Tiger Blood"

Natalie and Bob Brown from Alexandria capitalize on Charlie Sheen's recent bount of quotability.

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"Spider-peep: Turn off the Dark (Call 911)"

Sarah Grady and Lynn West from Richmond, Va., recreate one of the mishaps that have plagued the Broadway musical "<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/07/AR2011020704088.html" TARGET="_blank">Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark</a>."

Courtesy of entrant

"Peeparing for the Flood"

Amy Billingham from Kensington and Rob Black and Lauren Emeritz from Washington have serious Peep skills -- they're the team behind last year's finalist "The Mad Hatter's Peep Party." This year, they put those skills to work on a Noah's Ark-themed diorama.

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