# A Genuine Caption Contest (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [July 19, 2020, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731 "2020-07-19T04:15:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 127
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2021, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2523 "2021-01-25T02:14:45Z")
We claim this pointy land for Catatonia! ---
**Author:** ![Quondam\_Mechanic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quondam_mechanic/32/3404_2.png) [@Quondam\_Mechanic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quondam_Mechanic)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2021, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2524 "2021-01-25T04:10:50Z")
Wait, what kind of flag is _that_, Felix? Felix?? FELIX, YOU’VE GOT A TAIL! ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.winston_oboogie/32/2945_2.png) [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Winston_OBoogie)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2021, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2525 "2021-01-25T04:14:38Z")
CATS IN SPACE! (Space…space…) ---
**Author:** ![Bonum\_Legatum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bonum_legatum/32/6183_2.png) [@Bonum\_Legatum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonum_Legatum)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2021, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2526 "2021-01-25T10:52:32Z")
Stars are seen in the background. The shadows line up. Proof this is a real picture. WAKE UP SHEEPLE! ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2021, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2527 "2021-01-25T14:16:03Z")
The mystic secrets of ancient Egyptian Bastronomy revealed ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.winston_oboogie/32/2945_2.png) [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Winston_OBoogie)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2528 "2021-01-25T18:48:43Z")
Now that we have conquered the pyramids of Mars, we are going to come home and EAT YOUR TOES! ---
**Author:** ![Bonum\_Legatum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bonum_legatum/32/6183_2.png) [@Bonum\_Legatum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonum_Legatum)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2021, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2529 "2021-01-25T20:49:34Z")
Houston, we have a problem. The kitty litter won’t stay put in zero-g. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2021, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2530 "2021-01-25T23:28:12Z")
This one made me laugh, so I think this round will have to go to **Elmer J. Fudd** : > [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > Why were cats revered by the ancient Egyptians? Ancient Catronauts. **Elmer** , you’re up. ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2531 "2021-01-26T01:05:43Z")
Thanks! [![](https://data.whicdn.com/images/45031920/original.jpg) ](https://data.whicdn.com/images/45031920/original.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2532 "2021-01-26T01:19:32Z")
“How do you like my space probes?” ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2533 "2021-01-26T01:44:26Z")
Agnes Moorhead had to agree to wear heavy makeup for her appearance in The Twilight Zone. ---
**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2534 "2021-01-26T01:57:34Z")
“Sorry, Commander, I can’t find a flat space on which to land!” _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**Author:** ![Bonum\_Legatum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bonum_legatum/32/6183_2.png) [@Bonum\_Legatum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonum_Legatum)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2535 "2021-01-26T11:46:08Z")
Millions were for conventional SETI without success – and then Judy came along. ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2536 "2021-01-26T12:10:32Z")
Early crossover concept for _Attack of the 50-ft Woman_ and _Invaders From Mars_ ---
**Author:** ![Bonum\_Legatum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bonum_legatum/32/6183_2.png) [@Bonum\_Legatum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonum_Legatum)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2537 "2021-01-26T14:11:00Z")
Missed the edit window. Millions were **spent** for SETI without success - and then Judi came along… ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.winston_oboogie/32/2945_2.png) [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Winston_OBoogie)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2538 "2021-01-26T20:14:15Z")
Space ships orbiting a heavenly body ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2539 "2021-01-26T22:37:46Z")
Glork, I thought we agreed not to get too close to Huranus! ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2540 "2021-01-27T01:30:51Z")
All great, but the winner is: > [@Bicycle\_Bill](#): > > “Sorry, Commander, I can’t find a flat space on which to land!” Here’s a quick tutorial on how to insert an image. **If you are using Internet Explorer, then you will need to follow these steps to copy the link of the image :** 1. Right-click on the **image**. 2. Choose Properties. 3. Find the Address ( **URL** ) 4. Highlight the whole **URL** by holding left-click and dragging your cursor. 5. Right-click on it and select **Copy** or use the shortcut key Ctrl+C. 6. Paste the address on a separate line in your reply. ---
**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2541 "2021-01-27T06:52:19Z")
See what you can make out of this one… [![](https://www.risasinmas.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ejecucion-diferente-rsm-600x469.jpg) ](https://www.risasinmas.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ejecucion-diferente-rsm-600x469.jpg) _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2542 "2021-01-27T07:56:39Z")
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