# 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:** 178
**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:** [May 8, 2021, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3546 "2021-05-08T18:14:17Z")
They shouldn’t have let it leak that Roddy McDowell was the judge. ---
**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:** [May 8, 2021, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3547 "2021-05-08T18:19:39Z")
Gary Owens, you kinky bastard! ---
**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:** [May 8, 2021, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3548 "2021-05-08T20:00:35Z")
“And now _Gorilla Face_ fans, which one of these gorgeous semi-simians should keep her mask on?” ---
**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:** [May 8, 2021, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3549 "2021-05-08T20:15:00Z")
The interview process for a Dian Fossey internship was rather humiliating. ---
**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:** [May 8, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3550 "2021-05-08T20:31:23Z")
The pilot episode for _The Masked Singer_ lacked a little something. ---
**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:** [May 8, 2021, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3551 "2021-05-08T20:32:03Z")
_Yes, number 5 is the gorilla your dreams!_ ---
**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:** [May 8, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3552 "2021-05-08T22:40:31Z")
Zira used her prize money from the pageant to go to college. ---
**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:** [May 9, 2021, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3553 "2021-05-09T05:55:11Z")
“Annnd … number 13 wins!” “Pants and a turtleneck up against bikinis and short-shorts? Fixed! Fixed!” ---
**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:** [May 9, 2021, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3554 "2021-05-09T05:58:13Z")
“And first prize goes to the gorilla my dreams…” ---
**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:** [May 9, 2021, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3555 "2021-05-09T15:00:03Z")
Not an entry: I hate to admit this, but I actually know who the winner was. She won a part as an ape in _Battle for the Planet of the Apes_. I was an Apes nerd in Junior High. ---
**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:** [May 9, 2021, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3556 "2021-05-09T17:16:06Z")
> [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > Not an entry: I hate to admit this, but I actually know who the winner was… That’s great! Which ape-gal won? ---
**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:** [May 9, 2021, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3557 "2021-05-09T18:12:07Z")
> [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > I hate to admit this, but I actually know who the winner was. [This site](https://uselessinformation.org/the-most-beautiful-ape-in-the-world-contest/) says #2 was the beauty contest winner. I have to give our award for best caption to @Prof.Pepperwinkle for: > [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > Yes, number 5 is the gorilla your dreams! (Sorry, @Spoons, the prof beat you to it) 2nd place, should the winner be unable to fulfill the role or get caught up in a sex scandal, is @Elmer_J.Fudd with > [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > They shouldn’t have let it leak that Roddy McDowell was the judge. You’re up, @Prof.Pepperwinkle! ---
**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:** [May 9, 2021, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3558 "2021-05-09T20:06:09Z")
I won with THAT old tired joke? Oh, well… Here we go… [![](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/goats-in-street-twitter.jpg?quality=85&w=1200&h=628&crop=1) ](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/goats-in-street-twitter.jpg?quality=85&w=1200&h=628&crop=1) ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_stainless_steel_rat/32/5727_2.png) [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2021, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3559 "2021-05-09T20:20:29Z")
The rebellion began when the Impala God called his followers into the streets… ---
**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:** [May 9, 2021, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3560 "2021-05-09T20:42:31Z")
Pamplona’s Running of the Goats never draws much of a crowd. ---
**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:** [May 9, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3561 "2021-05-09T21:24:50Z")
Another stampede. Whatever. ---
**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:** [May 9, 2021, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3562 "2021-05-09T22:27:11Z")
"I suppose you’re wondering why I’ve called you all here… " _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**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:** [May 10, 2021, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3563 "2021-05-10T00:22:35Z")
Monaco’s attempt at brand extension failed with the _Grand Prix Des Chevres_ ---
**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:** [May 10, 2021, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3564 "2021-05-10T00:56:54Z")
The Great Goat Stampede of 2020 had to be postponed when the stoplight wouldn’t change to green. ---
**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:** [May 10, 2021, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3565 "2021-05-10T10:54:48Z")
Little known fact: Goats are right-hand drive. He’s got your goat. And his goat, and her goat, and their goat… Residents of the new subdivision didn’t realize that the adjacent goat ranch was grandfathered in. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731.md?page=177) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731.md?page=179)