Lio Look-Alike Contest: Vote for the Finalists!

After six weeks and an amazing influx of entries from Lio fans all across the country, Lio creator Mark Tatulli has hand-picked his favorite entries for the Lio Look-Alike Contest finals!

Hey, everyone! Mark Tatulli here. First and foremost, let me extend my deepest thanks to all of those who entered the first-ever Lio Look-Alike Contest! Seeing so much enthusiasm for the strip has been a blast. I've enjoyed seeing all of the creative ways fans staged their photos - many with props, homemade costumes, and of course, Lio's trademark spiked hairdo. Each and every contestant photo brought a smile to my face. With so many great entries, narrowing it down to just six was incredibly tough!

About the finalists: These six contestants nailed it, right down to their inclusion of the hometown newspaper. They've got the look, but what's more, each of them really captured the spirit of Lio. It was a tough field of competitors, but these six (in no particular order) rose above the rest:

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And lest I forget, I have to give honorable mention to one more entry. Had this been a Lio's Dad Look-Alike Contest, this contestant would have won, hands down:

Well, it doesn't get any easier from here, but at least my part of the judging is done. Now it's your turn! Which of the six finalists should win the first-ever Lio Look-Alike Contest? Vote now!

MT

Thanks again to all of the participants. Don't forget to place your vote, and then come back here September 28 to see the winner!

Comments

[Cecilia]

Clearly, Contestant E (the cute baby with the skeleton) should be the winner, hands down!

[monkeyBear]

I think that Letter B looks like Lio the best. Dont you?

[Architeuthis]

Yeah, I'm predicting a win for the baby, even though it did not get my vote.
Would be nice to have higher resolution images...

[Lily]

Contestant B gots the outfit down to the purple pants, he got my vote. Look at that face next to the real Lio.

[Meneeshka]

I like A.

[Alma]

I vote for Contestant E, adorable.

[Marc Stiles]

I vote for A.
Moco

[Wendy]

Baby is cute but doesn't look like Lio. And this is a Lio look a like contest or isn't it.

[Wendy]

And by the way....how did a dog get into the contest?

[Selena]

I think the baby should win. aww he's so cute^_^

[Boo]

I think the baby definitely looks the part. Very creative. I vote him!

[Nathan]

I think "E" IS THE BEST

[Rangi Carroll]

D is the man!

He's only an inch short of a nine inch punk rock nail

and he looks completely in character.

Everyone else pretty much look gromed and manicured.

THe baby with a skeleton is not a good look.

[Rose]

A and C made me smile like Lio does.
D and B had nice details
and sorry watching adults dress kids up as things is as annoying as people who do the same with animals. (at least the 'Lio' dog wasn't forced into people clothing)

[Earl Nissen]

I like candidate A

[sees]

comparing the baby to dressing up an animal is ridiculous....the baby is adorable!

[beef welington]

you guys are all ridonkulously wrong, the dog is by far the best lio look alike. hes got my vote.

[Lily]

Someone oviously needs some glasses.....LOL (Beef)

[Tom McDonald]

A takes the cake.

[Joy]

Yeah, the dog is great! Now THAT'S creative. And look, even as a baby Lio handled that skeleton!!! It looks like he's either choking it or cuddling it... either way he's one brave lil cookie!

[jaimeelyn]

of course contestant E no doubt

[Brittany]

(Contestant E) He is such a cutieee :)

[s. mcdonald]

A is the Champ!

[Ted Kerin]

B for the hair alone, and for best props.

E is a strong second, for the sheer audacity of his parents posing a baby with a skeleton. Now those are some parents with real values and priorities! This kid could actually become Lio someday.

Also, gotta say I am crazy about the Lio's Dad photo. Awesome! If it's not too late, Mark should retroactively create a special prize for him.

[Watson]

D !!!!! Great Talent Humor kid!!!!!!!!