Must I include any of the original lyrics in my chant?
Yes. You must begin your chant with "Beans, beans" but that's the only original lyric you need to include. Here is an example to get your creative juices flowing:
"Beans, beans have protein to spare
Call them a fruit? I won't even dare
They're a veggie that makes you grow up big and strong
And with beans on the table, your meal can't go wrong"
Does my chant need to follow the same rhythm or tempo as the original?
No. Get creative! Create a cool rap, sweet bean ballad or silly folk melody.
Remember that any element in your submission, including without limitation music, audio, speech/voiceovers, stills, video, supers, or other audiovisual materials used must be 1) entirely original, created and performed by you, and/or 2) be in the public domain (not copyrighted or licensed).
Also, submissions should not exceed 60 seconds in length and need to convey that beans are a vegetable.
I get an error message when I try to upload my video, help!
Please try submitting your video again. Please ensure that you have registered correctly and completed all of the required field boxes.
Who can I contact if I need additional help or assistance?
Please contact us if you need further help or assistance with your video submission.
For Bush's® Beans consumer product inquiries, please click here.
How many video entries can I submit?
You may submit up to five video submissions as long as the same submission is not uploaded more than once.
What format can videos be submitted in?
- Standard Video Formats include: AVI (Audio Video Interleave), MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group), RM (Real Media Format), MOV (QuickTime Movie), FLV (Flash Video)
- Open Source Video Formats include: OGG (Xiph.org Open-Source Format), MKV (Matroska Multimedia Container)
- Mobile Formats include: 3GP (cell phone video)
- Additional Handheld formats include: M4V (Apple iPod)
How long should my video be?
Videos should not exceed 60 seconds.
How silly or goofy can my video be?
We want to see your creativity! Just remember this is a schoolyard chant, so keep it clean. For more details, please read the Official Challenge rules.
Where can I find the Official Challenge rules?
To find the Official Challenge rules, click here.
Can children appear in the video?
Yes. Please note, every individual who appears in your video must sign the appropriate waiver. Semifinalists will be asked to show/return signed waivers.
Why doesn't my video appear instantly in the gallery?
We're likely reviewing your video to ensure it meets all of the requirements so it may take us a couple of days to post it. If you have additional questions, please contact us.
What types of beans can I refer to in my chant?
If you're looking for bean types, think about Baked, Refried, Pinto, Kidney, Black, Garbanzo, Cannellini and Great Northern. Exclude green beans.
Where can I mail my video if I'm having problems uploading it?
Please mail your submission to:
Magical Veggie Challenge, C/O Votigo, Inc.
5515 Doyle St., Suite 12
Emeryville, CA 94608
You must provide correct contact information, the name of your submission and enclose your submission in DVD video format only. Mail in entries must be postmarked by Dec. 12, 2008 and received by Dec. 19, 2008 to be considered.
When does the Challenge start and end?
The Magical Veggie Challenge starts Sept. 11, 2008 at 12:00:01 p.m. ET and ends Dec. 12, 2008 at 11:59:59 a.m. ET.
How will the entries be judged?
(#1) Originality of lyrics = 50%
(#2) Visual creativity = 20%
(#3) Adeptly referencing beans and their benefits = 15%
(#4) Friends/family involvement = 15%
When will the semifinalists be announced?
The five semifinalists will be announced on or around Dec. 29, 2008.
When does public voting begin and end?
The American public can vote for their favorite video on or around Dec. 29, 2008. Voting ends Jan. 23, 2009.
How many times can I vote?
One vote per person per day is permitted. A day is defined as 24 hours between 12:00:01 a.m. ET and 11:59:59 p.m. ET.
When will the winner be notified?
The winner will be selected and notified on or around Jan. 23, 2009 by phone, e-mail or mail. The winner must have provided all of their contact information when registering and must be able to attend the winner event on Feb. 18, 2009.
When is the winner event?
The winner event will be held in Times Square on Feb. 18, 2009 in New York City. The winner may invite three guests to accompany them (all minors, aged 17 or younger, must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). To be selected as the grand prize winner, the winner must be able to attend the event on Feb. 18, 2009.
How do I get a list of the five semifinalists and/or the grand prize winner?
Visit BeanChant.com after Feb. 18, 2009 or send a self-addressed, stamped, #10 envelope to: Katie Scott at Edelman, 63 floor, 200 East Randolph Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601. Requests must be received by March 15, 2009.
If I don't have a video camera, can I still enter?
Yes, we'd still like to read your original bean chant lyrics! By entering the Magical Veggie Challenge Lyrics Sweepstakes, you will not be eligible to win the grand prize of $5,000 and a trip to New York City. However, you could win a new video camera!
Check out our Sweepstakes for more details.
Are beans really a vegetable?
Yes, beans are categorized as a vegetable in the dietary recommendations of several government and health organizations, including the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid. The classification of beans as a vegetable is also generally accepted by food experts and horticulturalists.
What does "Beans. The Vegetable with More®" mean?
"Beans. The Vegetable with More" refers to the unique benefits that beans provide. Beans1 have more fiber and protein than any other vegetable. For more information on the health benefits of beans, visit VegetableWithMore.com.
1 And legumes. Source: USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (2.0) based on combined grams of fiber and protein for Reference Amount Customarily Consumed.
