Video: Hundreds Line Up for Charmin(R) Open Auditions to Work in Times Square for $10,000 Salary --Holiday Job-Seekers Showcase Their Love-of-the-Loo in Hopes of Working in the Charmin Restrooms

NEW YORK, Nov 05, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Today, Charmin, America's favorite toilet paper brand, held open auditions in NYC as part of a national job search to find five outgoing and enthusiastic people to work in Times Square at the Charmin Restrooms this holiday season for a salary of $10,000 each! Beginning at 8 AM, hundreds of holiday-job-hopefuls lined up to take part in the "potty-pandemonium," each trying to convince judges that they enjoy going to the bathroom so much -- whether it be to catch up on reading or just enjoy some "me time" -- they never want to leave.

To view the Interactive Player, go to: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/player/40617-charmin-enjoy-the-go/ Between Monday, November 23, when they will be announced at the opening ceremony, and December 31, 2009, the five chosen "Charmin Ambassadors" will interact with hundreds of thousands of restroom guests and share their experiences with the world. During the six weeks the restrooms are open, the five "Charmin Ambassadors" will reveal exclusive, behind-the-scenes news by writing and updating blogs and content on Charmin-branded Web sites and popular social media sites, and capturing family-friendly video footage in the space and surrounding areas.

The Charmin Restrooms are returning to New York City for the fourth consecutive year to provide tourists and locals alike with a "relief refuge" and momentary respite from the holiday rush. The 20 clean, deluxe, ADA compliant, family-friendly and fully-staffed restrooms are just like those you'd find at home, and offer a highly engaging and interactive Charmin experience with additional luxuries such as: stroller parking; baby changing stations; seating and a family photo area.

"This holiday season, Charmin wanted to offer five job-seekers a unique opportunity to make $10,000 while having a little fun in the process," said Jacques Hagopian, brand manager for Charmin. "We're thrilled to see so many interested candidates from all across the country come to New York City to audition and look forward to introducing the five Ambassadors to the world on November 23 at the opening of the Restrooms in Times Square." Open auditions are held today, Thursday, November 5, from 10 AM - 6 PM at New York City's Hilton Hotel on 53rd Street and 6th Avenue. The first 1,000 candidates are guaranteed an audition. Call-backs, for select candidates invited to attend, will be held on Friday, November 6. Judges will be asking candidates to explain why they "enjoy the go" and why they should be selected as a "Charmin Ambassador." The winners will be announced at the opening day for the Charmin Restrooms on Monday, November 23.

For more details about the "Charmin Ambassador" job opportunity and the open auditions, visit www.EnjoyTheGo.com.

About Charmin Charmin has been America's most popular toilet paper for more than 25 years. In the U.S., P&G offers Charmin Ultra Soft and Charmin Ultra Strong - super premium two-ply toilet paper; Charmin Basic - a one-ply toilet paper; Charmin Plus Lotion with Aloe & E; and Charmin Freshmates - flushable wet wipes. For more information on Charmin, visit http://www.charmin.com/.

About Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) Four billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world.

The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers(R), Tide(R), Ariel(R), Always(R), Whisper(R), Pantene(R), Mach3(R), Bounty(R), Dawn(R), Gain(R), Pringles(R), Charmin(R), Downy(R), Lenor(R), Iams(R), Crest(R), Oral-B(R), Actonel(R), Duracell(R), Olay(R), Head & Shoulders(R), Wella(R), Gillette(R), Braun(R) and Fusion(R). The P&G community includes approximately 135,000 employees working in about 80 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

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