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      Brandon Schadt on November 3, 2011

      You guys are the latest in a long line of homegrown Kentucky ingenuity. Regardless of the final tally (this is one hell of a tall hurdle), this project has garnered you and the Commonwealth hundreds of thousands of dollars in well-deserved free media. Nice work.

      Nonetheless, here's hoping a benefactor is waiting in the wings to make up the difference on Monday morning.

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      lhalter on November 2, 2011

      Kentucky is beyond Kick Ass. Disagree, and I've got a can of whoop ass with your name on it! The world already knows we are the real deal, but I sure would like the opportunity to rub their little faces in it. ;) I've just increased my pledge and you should too!

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      Brian Endicott on October 31, 2011

      Just increased my pledge! Hope you make it! Wish I could pledge more!

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      Kentucky for Kentucky on October 28, 2011

      You Kick Ass Jeff!

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      Jeffery Shaw on October 28, 2011

      Just doubled mine!

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      Kentucky for Kentucky on October 27, 2011

      We need everybody to increase their pledge and get their people to pledge too. Kentucky!

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      Jeffery Shaw on October 27, 2011

      Somebody has increased their pledge! :0)

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      Jeffery Shaw on October 7, 2011

      Who's gonna be # 500!?!

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      martin bryant on September 26, 2011

      DRAFT MAXMO All commenters should weigh in to support DRAFT MAXMO. A campaign within a campaign

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      carl wagoner on September 26, 2011

      Forget about George Clooney. Whit Hiler is the dreamiest

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      martin bryant on September 26, 2011

      As a large potential donor to this project I will forgo my reward in lieu of MaxMo being in the commercial. That kid is beyond cute!!!!! The draft MaxMo campaign has begun.

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      MaxMo on September 26, 2011

      This little Louisvillian wants nothing more than to see this awesome commercial while watching his beloved Detroit Lions kick some a$$ in the Super Bowl!

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      Christine Powell on September 26, 2011

      I'm an Indiana girl through and thru (living in Kentucky), so if I think this is awesome and donated to it, all you Kentuckians out there should be embarrased if you don't! Go Kentucky! :)

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      Emily Wilcox on September 19, 2011

      I LOVE THIS COMMONWEALTH

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      Tim Cothron on September 17, 2011

      Greetings from the Valley of the Sun (Phoenix, AZ)! I love this idea and hope it catches on! Vive Kentucky!

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      Allan Courtney on September 16, 2011

      I guess the commenter who complained about the use of the word ass is okay with the use of 'the motherf*cking Kentucky Derby' then?

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      Amy B on September 15, 2011

      Will we still get our t-shirt if you don't reach your goal? Or can we buy the t-shirts later? I really want one! :)

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      Stephanie Lother Hembroff on September 15, 2011

      I think that you would get more backers if you didn't use the word "ass"...not trying to be a prude (I'm a backer!), but being from Kentucky and knowing how conservative the state is...I just think that is something you should consider.

      Good luck!

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      Jeffery Shaw on September 15, 2011

      Need....more...rich kick ass Kentuckians!

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      Teresa Conway on September 14, 2011

      This is AWESOME!! I'm all about this and threw down a Benjamin to prove it! Come on KY. Show ur Bluegrass pride!!

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      Marci Blankenbaker on September 14, 2011

      I'm living in exile in the much-less-kick ass state of OHIO, and I made my pledge. C'mon fellow exiles, show your bluegrass pride!

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      Go Frankfort on September 14, 2011

      Go Frankfort is on-board!!!! www.gofrankfort.org

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      Brian Endicott on September 14, 2011

      I'm on board and have contributed!!! Let's do this Kentucky!

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      Seth Brewer on September 11, 2011

      I just kicked $50 worth of ass and you should too!

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      Leslie Trapp on September 10, 2011

      kick ass kentuckians for a kick ass kentucky 2012 super bowl commercial!

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      Sarah Wylie A VanMeter on September 9, 2011

      Yeah! This thing should have 4,000 backers by now... C'mon KY!!

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      Jeffery Shaw on September 9, 2011

      Need...more...kick ass Kentuckians!

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      Sommer Torabi on September 8, 2011

      Yeah! Kentucky kicks ass!

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Kentucky Waterfall. You might not be a Kentuckian, but you’d be stoked to see a crazy crowd funded Super Bowl commercial. A Super Bowl commercial for something other than junk food, beer, and automobiles. Your reward will be a big Kentucky born high five and a massive amount of Kentucky pride. Plus, your name scrolling on our website. The big bonus reward will be seeing the most epically kick ass commercial for the great state of Kentucky airing during the 2012 Super Bowl.

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Little Pioneer. You call Kentucky home, even if you don’t live here. Let’s show the world your incredible Commonwealth. Your reward is Kentucky pride and a kick ass Kentucky for Kentucky bumper sticker to put on your ‘87 Camero. The big bonus reward will be seeing the most epically kick ass commercial for the great state of Kentucky airing during the 2012 Super Bowl.

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Kentucky Proud. You know all the words to the My Old Kentucky Home-- or some of the first verse, or maybe just the chorus. Your face needs to be on a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Your reward for being awesome will be Kentucky pride and a sweet ass packet of Kentucky Bluegrass Seeds. Plus all rewards above. The big bonus reward will be seeing the most epically kick ass commercial for the great state of Kentucky airing during the 2012 Super Bowl.

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Kentucky Turtle Man or Woman. You probably have a tattoo of Kentucky somewhere on your body. You know how to do Turtle Man’s victory call. And snatching snapping turtles up by tail is how you spend your Saturdays. Your reward will be Kentucky pride and a “Kick Ass Kentuckian” t shirt. Plus all rewards above. The big bonus reward will be seeing the most epically kick ass commercial for the great state of Kentucky airing during the 2012 Super Bowl.

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Kick Ass Kentuckian. When you hear the word “Kentucky”, your heart starts to race. You only read books about Kentucky. You have urinated on both the welcome to Ohio and Tenenesse signs. Your reward will include Kentucky pride and we’re going to make you a kick ass Kentuckian on our Facebook page. One of the highest honors a Kentuckian can receive. Plus all rewards above. The big bonus reward will be seeing the most epically kick ass commercial for the great state of Kentucky airing during the 2012 Super Bowl.

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Kentucky Colonel-defender of the Commonwealth. If you hear someone make a joke about Kentucky, you smack them in the face. Kentucky loves you for that and considers you a defender or the Commonwealth. Your rewards include Kentucky pride, a Kentucky Colonel nomination, and kick ass Kentucky for Kentucky Colonel string tie. And a tubing adventure on the Elkorn Creek, lead by Colonel Gentleman Cakes VanMeter. Plus all rewards above. The big bonus reward will be seeing the most epically kick ass commercial for the great state of Kentucky airing during the 2012 Super Bowl.

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Daniel Boone Kin. Your roots are deeply planted in Kentucky soil. You are one with Kentucky. Two hearts beating as one. You can name and have been to all of the 120 Kentucky counties. Your rewards include; Kentucky pride and a Kentucky for Kentucky engraved mint julep cup. Plus all rewards above. The big bonus reward will be seeing the most epically kick ass commercial for the great state of Kentucky airing during the 2012 Super Bowl.

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Kentucky Love Child. You have Kentucky’s blessings. Kentucky has made you rich. You are stoked on seeing a Kentucky Super Bowl commercial and your ready to give back in a big way. Your rewards will include; Kentucky pride and a Kentucky proud dinner/pre-screening of our kick ass Kentucky Super Bowl commercial. You’ll see the spot before anyone else does. Plus all rewards above. The big bonus reward will be seeing the most epically kick ass commercial for the great state of Kentucky airing during the 2012 Super Bowl.

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Kentucky Derby Winner. You want everyone in the world to know just how much you love Kentucky. In exchange for $10,000 you’re going to receive massive amounts of Kentucky pride and you’re going to have a role in the Kentucky Super Bowl commercial. We’re going to get your pretty Kentucky face, where it belongs, in front of millions of people. Plus you get all the previous rewards above. You kick the most ass. The big bonus reward will be seeing the most epically kick ass commercial for the great state of Kentucky airing during the 2012 Super Bowl.

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A Kick Ass Commonwealth Since 1792.

We are believers, promoters, and producers for the great Commonwealth of Kentucky. We are Daniel Boone, Abraham Lincoln, Muhammad Ali and George Clooney. And we are proud of our Commonwealth.

So whether you're from Renfro Valley, Pikeville, Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Shelbyville, Corbin, Owensboro, Winchester, Bowling Green or any other of the hundreds of great towns or cities in Kentucky (or want to be a part of something big), come join us as we celebrate Kentucky's awesomeness.

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