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A look at the standout entries from The Washington Post's annual Peeps Show diorama competition.
1. Up!
The 2010 winner of The Washington Post's contest was this creative take on the Pixar movie, renamed "EEP!", featuring Peep characters and balloon sculptures crafted from Peeps. Created by Michael Chirlin and Veronica Ettle from Arlington, Virginia.
2. West Side Story
The climactic moment from the Broadway musical-turned-film "Peep Side Story" was a joint effort by Stacey Rathbun from Arlington, Virginia, and Maree Martinez and Nick Johnson of Greenwich, Connecticut. The street lamp, a functional book light, added a unique touch. This entry was a semifinalist in The Washington Post's 2010 contest.
3. Inception
Titled "Inpeeption," by Leonard Bailey and Gabriel Winston-Bailey, this diorama earned a runner-up spot in The Washington Post's 2011 competition.
4. The King's Speech
Another standout from The Washington Post's 2011 contest, "The King's Peep" by Carolyn Prince Racich and Claudia Tielking, recreated the Oscar-winning film using royal marshmallow bunnies. The diorama's dual-barreled design stayed remarkably true to the movie.
5. Black Swan
Jesse Willard and Megan Walline chose another Oscar-winning film for their 2011 entry, "Black Peep," which secured a runner-up position in The Washington Post's competition.
6. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Timeless classics always shine. Abigail Bathrick and Caroline Chen's entry, "P.E.E.P.: The Easter-Terrestrial," wowed audiences three decades after the movie's original release.
7. Silence of the Lambs
This rendition, aptly titled "Silence of the Peeps," showcases FBI agent Clarice Starling interrogating Hannibal Lecter through protective glass. Crafted by Sadea Ramsay, this diorama earned a runner-up spot in The Washington Post's 2011 contest.
8. The Wizard of Oz
Titled "The Peep Behind the Curtain," Karen Roberts and Ali Nabavi's diorama brings the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz to life. While the giant head is likely not marshmallow, the creativity shines through.
9. The Grapes of Wrath
The diorama "The Peeps of Wrath" draws inspiration from either John Steinbeck's novel or its 1940 film adaptation, which won multiple Oscars. The inclusion of the movie poster suggests the latter, making it eligible for this list. Diane Page's creation was a runner-up in The Washington Post's 2009 competition.
10. Thelma and Louise
The 1991 movie Thelma and Louise, which earned an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, inspired the candy-themed diorama "Peeps on the Run." Karen Schroll's creation secured a runner-up position in The Washington Post's 2009 contest. The addition of Barbie sunglasses adds a delightful detail!
11. Camelot
The 1967 film adaptation of the Broadway musical, which claimed three Academy Awards, was reimagined in Peep form for the 2009 diorama competition. Titled "Peepsalot," Kari Cannistraro's creation utilized an extensive array of craft materials.
12. WALL*E
"PEEP*E" was crafted by Michael Chirlin and Veronica Ettle for the 2009 Washington Post contest. The scene depicts the robot PEEP*E revealing a sprout he planted in a boot to Eve.
13. Amadeus
The 1984 Mozart biopic Amadeus, which won eight Oscars, inspired "Peepadeus," a semifinalist in the 2008 Washington Post diorama contest. Designed by Sarah Hoff and Jack Hsu, it features a triptych showcasing key moments from the film.
14. No Country for Old Men
Megan Walline's 2008 semifinalist entry, "No Country for Old Peeps," stands out as one of the most graphic dioramas in that year's competition.
15. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Karen and Mike Wolf-Branigin's "Crouching Tiger, Peeping Dragon" reached the semifinals in the 2008 contest. While the strings are visible in the Peeps version, it’s a fitting nod to the original film where they were also present.
Bonus: Mommie Dearest
Kathye Hamilton's "Mommie Peepest: No More Wire Hangers" was crafted for The Washington Post's inaugural diorama contest in 2007. This Peep parody of the 1981 film Mommie Dearest captures everything from Faye Dunaway’s iconic makeup to the rubber duck, despite the movie winning five Razzies instead of Oscars.
