Buford is holding something in his hand reciting the following riddle.

I started with three and felt a need
to cut one off and so I did the deed.

To my dismay it fell to the floor,
and in my hand I then had four.

Cutting another, I did contrive,
and in my hand I then had five.

Name for me these growing things,
and bask in the glory a correct answer brings!

The answer is

He's cutting corners off of a piece of paper.

The winner is

Cliff "Cliffhanger" Dearing
President
Dearing Design