March 2011 Wins
Here's your March 2011 wins. It's good to see that everyone's not a complete failure.
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Rugby Kick Jackpot
Stuart Tinner hit the jackpot when he destroyed the Crossbar Challenge on his first try, winning himself a cool 250,000 pounds or 404,975 US dollars. It's about time someone finally stuck it to professional sports and their impossible halftime games.
The Stars On Facebook
Altoids are calling out all of the stars on Facebook. We bet you're the Like-A-Lot. Come on, you know you want to like it.
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Salt & Stone Natural Skincare Collection
Salt & Stone occupies the increasingly rare space where performance body care and luxury fragrance genuinely overlap. Founded in Los Angeles by former professional snowboarder Nima Jalali, the brand was born from years spent battling sun, wind, cold, and altitude, resulting in a collection of body-care essentials designed to work as hard as they smell good. Its formulas combine naturally derived actives from the sea and mountains with sophisticated, gender-neutral scent profiles that extend across deodorants, body washes, lotions, oils, creams, and mists, creating a layered ritual rather than a collection of standalone products. Signature fragrances like Santal & Vetiver, Bergamot & Hinoki, and Black Rose & Oud feel more akin to niche perfumery than traditional grooming products, while ingredients such as niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, seaweed extracts, spirulina, and prebiotics keep the focus firmly on skin health. The result is a brand that treats daily body care less like maintenance and more like a sensory ritual built for people who demand equal parts wellness, performance, and scent.
Presented by Salt & Stone.
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CURREX RunPro Insoles
The CURREX RUNPRO proves that one of the most effective running upgrades isn't a new pair of shoes. It is what goes inside them. Developed by German sports scientists and backed by biomechanical research, the performance insole is engineered to improve comfort, stability, and efficiency with every stride. Flexible arch support, a deep decoupled heel cup, and shock-absorbing rebound cushioning work together to reduce fatigue while promoting better power transfer and a more secure fit across a wide range of running shoes. As the top aftermarket insole in U.S. specialty run stores and a leader in Europe, the RUNPRO offers a science-driven way to get more out of every mile.
Presented by CURREX.
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Rock
Oh baby, Goliath better be ready to tango on April 16, 2011 because it's the beginning of the 2011 NBA Playoffs starring yours truly, the Rock.
Orange Power
Tropicana is demonstrating how the natural energy of oranges can make beautiful sparks.
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It's Called A Manwich
Some things just aren't manly enough to talk about while eating a Manwhich. On the other hand, ripping out mass amounts of weights and underage bear wrestling are.
Wilkins Coffee Muppets
In the late 1950's, Jim Henson produced some slightly morbid muppet commercials for Wilkins Coffee with the sole message "Drink our coffee, or die." They meant business.
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Nike Ava X
Running has become more than training for the next finish line. It's sunrise run clubs, destination marathons, and post-run coffee stops that turn a workout into a community. From early coffee meetups in Austin to race weekends across the country, Nike's Ava X is built for the lifestyle surrounding every mile. A lightweight textile upper with synthetic leather accents delivers breathable comfort in a sleek, packable silhouette, while a Cushlon 3.0 midsole provides soft, responsive cushioning for everything from recovery walks to morning shakeout runs. A supportive fit and durable outsole with textured grip round out a sneaker designed to move effortlessly between the run, the café, and wherever the rest of the day leads.
Presented by Nike.
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Nike Air Force 1 Vibram
The Air Force 1 has spent more than four decades proving it belongs almost anywhere. Now Nike takes the iconic silhouette back to one of the ideas that helped shape it. Originally inspired in part by the Nike Approach hiking boot, Bruce Kilgore's legendary design returns with a rugged update featuring a durable textile upper and a Vibram outsole built to tackle terrain beyond the pavement. Nike Air cushioning preserves the everyday comfort that made the AF1 a cultural icon, while the trail-ready sole adds dependable traction for mountain hikes, weekend escapes, and everything in between. It is a fitting evolution for Nike's best-selling sneaker, reminding us that the Air Force 1 has always been built to explore beyond the court.
Presented by Nike.
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Mentos Traffic
Dragee is once again channeling the fresh, positive mentos way of life to walk across the busy street unscathed. Maybe he should start eating Tic-Tacs.
Giant Wooden Xylophone
To showcase Japan's NTT Docomo's Touch Wood phone, a giant wooden xylophone was constructed in the woods of Kyushu, Japan to play Bach's Cantana 147 with a wooden ball. Are you sensing a theme?
