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8-Year-Old May Lose AC/DC Prize Due to Error

At some point in our young lives, we were told "life isn't fair." For the majority, that phrase accompanied a lesson about not being able to stay up late or wondering why we didn't get some shiny new toy. For eight-year-old Josh Bowman, learning that lesson means potentially getting hosed out of an AC/DC fan's dream prize because of a computer error.

Bowman is one of three finalists in the "Ultimate AC/DC Fan Experience" contest, the winner of which will get two tickets to each of the band's Canadian shows, first-class train tickets, hotel accommodations, photographer passes and the band's full catalog. Each entrant had to write a paragraph on why they loved the band and once they were selected, the finalists each submitted a one-minute video to be judged by their fellow fans. Two days into the voting, Bowman had a 20 percent lead over the next competitor but there was a problem: only two of the three videos were posted online.

The company running the contest, Sympatico/MSN, decided to correct the error by wiping out all the votes and extending the contest by another two days. Now, with the vote ending Sunday night, Bowman is behind by 16 percent and as he tells the Toronto Star, "it's not fair."

His mom, Lydia, is also upset with the decision. "I just think that they're teaching Joshua especially that you don't need to be accountable and you don't need to follow the rules," she said. "I'm not trying to teach my son he needs to win. If you asked him, he would say, 'You don't always win.' My issue is that you need to stand up when someone's not being fair to you." Spokesperson Jacqueline Michelis disagrees, saying "The contest has been run fairly and legally."

All little Josh wants to do is get to see AC/DC. "I like what they do on the stage because it's cool," he said. Unfortunately, it's unclear if he understands what songs like 'Love at First Feel,' 'Givin' the Dog a Bone' or 'Sink the Pink' are really about. To see the videos and vote, click here.

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tyler

that bitch should off call that dame police

August 06 2009 at 10:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lmonaghanr

they made the error pay the price give all three of them the prize

July 28 2009 at 7:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
genelord

AC/DC should send him an autographed guitar and award the grand prize to the runner-up. I loved the band at a very young age but common sense says the lad should not attend a concert for a few years! Rock on!!!

July 26 2009 at 7:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
genelord

I loved AC/DC at 8 years old as well. However, I would have never been allow to attend a concert. The band should send him an autographed guitar and give the prize to the second place entry.

July 26 2009 at 7:20 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
moonfairy77777

my kid is 19 and he saw ac/dc this year. At 5 and 6 he was walking around singing their songs. It is very possible the 8 year old loves them

July 25 2009 at 2:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
moonfairy77777

My son is 19 and he saw AC DC this year, but this kid was walking around singing AC/DC songs when he was 4 and 5. It is really possible the kids loves ac/dc mine did.

July 25 2009 at 2:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
baddawg123

hell...ime 49 years old and ime not sure what those songs are about either.it would help if i could understand what he is singing ! lol...but they ROCK !

July 25 2009 at 3:59 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Becky

The kid looked like he was reading mom's script. Dale's video deserves to win!

July 24 2009 at 10:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Brian Donaldson

I am a big AC/DC fan but I wouldn't let my 8 year old go to their concert(s).



Are you kidding?

However, I still want a mistress for Christmas.......

July 24 2009 at 9:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Dave

now that's jacked, He won faily and they want to change the rules because an 8 year old won.

July 24 2009 at 9:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply