I grew up listening to Abba and have always wanted to see Mamma Mia! We’ve been to a few places where it was playing but my husband thinks it’s “gay – not that there’s anything wrong with that” so I’ve never been able to yet. Some day, maybe!

Mom Central has just informed me that Pond’s (yes, the skin care Pond’s) has partnered with the big screen remake of Mamma Mia!, starting Meryl Streep and coming to theaters this summer, to host a pretty darn cool contest. Women 40 and older (aw, how sad for me!) are invited to form a singing trio to perform their own take on the classics “Mamma Mia” or “Dancing Queen” and submit videos of their performances via the Pond’s website, which also houses music and lyrics you can download to rehearse. It’s like American Idol for grown ups, but designed for amateur karaoke enthusiasts who just love the music from Mamma Mia! Add two friends and a digital camera recorder, and you’re in business! The winners of the contest will win a lavish trip to London to live the life of three Dynamos at the world premiere of Mamma Mia! Check out the Pond’s site for more information by clicking here.

I’d love to see all of the entries for this competition. I bet it would be hilarious!