# 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:** 129
**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 28, 2021, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2563 "2021-01-28T19:09:06Z")
We’ve all read about the Reign of Terror, but how many of us are aware of the even more frightening _Lane_ of Terror? ---
**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 29, 2021, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2564 "2021-01-29T02:22:51Z")
I was thinking this was winding down and it was time to choose a winner, but you folks are doing great. Keep at it!! _(although you DO realize this will make it tougher for me to pick just one? Maybe I’ll do a winner and runner-up…)_ _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**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 30, 2021, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2565 "2021-01-30T01:31:28Z")
So much for having to warm up, Professor. Have to give this one to Spoons, and on his first try… “If we don’t get a strike with the first guy, then you villagers have to decide who among you will pick up the spare.” I pass the torch to you. _ **-“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 30, 2021, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2566 "2021-01-30T02:26:32Z")
Thanks, **BB**! Okay, let’s see what you folks can do with this one: [![](https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2019/06/25/04/01/wedding-4297343_960_720.jpg) ](https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2019/06/25/04/01/wedding-4297343_960_720.jpg) ---
**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 30, 2021, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2567 "2021-01-30T04:15:57Z")
Training for the new Olympic event, pairs van pushing. ---
**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 30, 2021, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2568 "2021-01-30T04:43:40Z")
The short lived follow up to planking: fahrvergnugening. ---
**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 30, 2021, 6:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2569 "2021-01-30T06:37:00Z")
Back in the '80’s, _nothing_ would prevent Jennifer and Jason from making it to the Grateful Dead concert. ---
**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 30, 2021, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2570 "2021-01-30T12:01:29Z")
_“I **told** you you wouldn’t be able to help push if you sucked down helium and our van broke down! But do you listen?!?”_ ---
**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 30, 2021, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2571 "2021-01-30T12:04:04Z")
_Henry, that is NOT how you jump start it!_ ---
**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 30, 2021, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2572 "2021-01-30T14:37:43Z")
A husband and a 1967 VW Bus: Two appendages Jennifer could really have lived without. ---
**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 30, 2021, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2573 "2021-01-30T15:37:16Z")
“Tag! You’re it!” “Ken, stop with the #¥©%ing game AND HELP PUSH THIS #¥©%ING VAN!” ---
**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 30, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2574 "2021-01-30T15:39:29Z")
Peter, it’s great that you can fly, you can fly, you can fly. Can you fly to town and get a tow tuck out here? ---
**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 30, 2021, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2575 "2021-01-30T15:46:48Z")
1. My insurance company’s roadside assistance really sucks. 2. No dear, that is not what they mean by farfegnugen. ---
**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 30, 2021, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2576 "2021-01-30T17:16:54Z")
"I thought you said we were going to Vancouver for our honeymoon!’ “No, I said we were going to borrow Coover’s van for our honeymoon!” ---
**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 30, 2021, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2577 "2021-01-30T21:20:54Z")
Meanwhile, in Minnesota… ---
**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 31, 2021, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2578 "2021-01-31T03:43:19Z")
First of all, **needscoffee** is our runner-up: > [@needscoffee](#): > > Back in the '80’s, _nothing_ would prevent Jennifer and Jason from making it to the Grateful Dead concert. But I’ve gotta give this round’s prize to the **Professor** for this one: > [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > Henry, that is NOT how you jump start it! Looks like it’s your turn, **Professor**! ---
**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 31, 2021, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2579 "2021-01-31T13:26:18Z")
Huzzah! Next: [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Eudsr__xmHE/hqdefault.jpg) ](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Eudsr__xmHE/hqdefault.jpg) ---
**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 31, 2021, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2580 "2021-01-31T16:02:41Z")
“Whoooooo are you looking at?” _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**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 31, 2021, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2581 "2021-01-31T16:13:09Z")
You really don’t want to know what goes on at the Tootsie Pop testing facility. ---
**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 31, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/2582 "2021-01-31T18:04:25Z")
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