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And the Winner Is....

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Congratulations to Answers in Genesis! You are now an award-winning institution, having become the proud recipient of the Upchucky Award, the second distinguished prize of that name, given by the National Center for Science Education to the most egregious, anti-science promoters of creationism, acting bravely in the face of all facts, logic and reason!

http://ncse.com/evolution/second-annual-upchucky-awards-announced

It was a tough field this year, what with the creationist teacher who branded crosses onto several of his students using a Tesla coil being in the running, but thanks to the lunacy of AiG's "Ark Encounters" project, supported with taxpayer money by the governor of Kentucky (stand proud, Kentuckians!) Ken Ham's brainchild pulled ahead and won. Its particular brand of crazy was, this year, just enough to make all rational folk throw up, if only just a little.

Thanks for the endless entertainment, AiG. I would say, "Keep up the good work," were you not an institution dedicated to spreading lies and deceit among a population that is already far-too gullible as it is. The shocking number of followers who take Mr. Ham seriously should speak for itself here.
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