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Viral Contests, Votes, and Charity | New York City News
Viral online contests like “Super Mom” or “Toddler of the Year” promise life-changing prizes and charity donations, but come with hidden complexities. Participants can enter for free and vote daily, but paying for extra votes can boost chances—though the company claims resets are meant to level the field, not push spending. Celebrities lend their names for promotion, and some hopefuls, like artists Jimmy Aponte and Muse Pane, were drawn in by prestige and cash prizes—only to later regret the opaque rules and multi-round structure. Behind the scenes, Colossal, the company running these events…
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