Man, it’s been awhile, but Youtube user “childrenofiris” has posted another “Iris” video. It’s ominiously silent, save for the song. But who needs words? Garfield’s expressions say it all.

It seemed that the contest killed the “Iris” trend off, but I hoped that the contest would make “Iris” an internet-wide trend. So let this be a lesson: just because the contest is over, and just because the greatest possible “Iris” has already been made, that doesn’t mean there can’t be more of them. Keep them coming, internet!

And I’d like to see some shot for shot remakes of “President Brown” as well.

“Make Your Own Iris” contest winner Ignacio has officially given a victory speech. Watch below! Congrats again Ignacio, sweatshirt info coming soon.

Also, I’ve updated scottgairdner.com/iris with the entire story of “Iris”. Check it out!

After a busy month and 21 entries overall (!), I have selected a winner. Click below to find out who takes home the “Best In Iris” Award….

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That’s the end of the contest, gang! Thanks so much for all your entries. The winner will be announced after I go take a nap. Or whenever I get unlazy enough to post it.

But I’m curious… who do you guys think deserves it? All the entries are archived on this page, take a look around, let me know who you think should win. Stay tuned for my choice.

One thing’s for sure, my choice will not be this, a) because it was late, and b) well, you’ll figure out the other reason.

Perhaps the final entry, from Point and Shoot Films.

Jim Holmquist of LMU’s “Laser Squad Bravo” alerted me to the fact that there were Iris moments occuring long before video, or even the Goo Goo Dolls, existed. Here is a document of the very first Iris moment.

CLICK HERE