# 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:** 180
**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 11, 2021, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3586 "2021-05-11T22:07:59Z")
Five sets a night on the Reeperbahn was tiring. ---
**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 11, 2021, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3587 "2021-05-11T22:45:34Z")
Count Bibendum and his Orchestra _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**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 12, 2021, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3588 "2021-05-12T01:56:02Z")
And look who rolled in to play for all you folks tonight! ---
**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 12, 2021, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3589 "2021-05-12T16:11:56Z")
> [@Bicycle\_Bill](#): > > Count Bibendum and his Orchestra This wins, because I never knew the Michelin Man actually had a name. > [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > Five sets a night on the Reeperbahn was tiring. Honorable mention for teaching me something new and working in the pun. ---
**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 12, 2021, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3590 "2021-05-12T19:58:54Z")
I’ll sneak one in: The band sounded flat. ---
**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 13, 2021, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3591 "2021-05-13T03:01:54Z")
Like they say at all the beauty pageants, “If the winner is unable to execute her duties, then the first runner-up will take over.” Since I’m still having problems getting pictures to post dependably, I’ll step aside and let Elmer\_J.Fudd take over for me. _ **-“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:** [May 13, 2021, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3592 "2021-05-13T04:05:01Z")
Thanks, Bill. [![](https://pm1.narvii.com/6044/0f86054d064b4997ee047cc367cc6c11a8f2bfba_hq.jpg) ](https://pm1.narvii.com/6044/0f86054d064b4997ee047cc367cc6c11a8f2bfba_hq.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:** [May 13, 2021, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3593 "2021-05-13T06:05:33Z")
Finally! A way to keep unwanted grizzly bears out of the art gallery! ---
**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 13, 2021, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3594 "2021-05-13T06:15:01Z")
Danny really enjoys his Bearcolounger. ---
**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 13, 2021, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3595 "2021-05-13T06:16:09Z")
“Once I get the flat screen installed in his butt, I’ll be all set.” ---
**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 13, 2021, 10:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3596 "2021-05-13T10:27:07Z")
_Look for the bear necessities_ _The simple bear necessities_ _Forget about your worries and your strife_ ---
**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 13, 2021, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3597 "2021-05-13T10:28:12Z")
His next home renovation is a jacuzzi stuffed inside a sperm whale. ---
**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 13, 2021, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3598 "2021-05-13T13:17:50Z")
“…they don’t smell THAT bad on the inside.” _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**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 13, 2021, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3599 "2021-05-13T13:44:58Z")
The white one’s in the library for when I’m feeling bipolar. ---
**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 13, 2021, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3600 "2021-05-13T14:04:39Z")
“Can you really live inside a bear?” “It’s barely possible.” ---
**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 13, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3601 "2021-05-13T21:24:28Z")
Well what would YOU do if it happened to YOU? You couldn’t say “Skat!” ’cause that wouldn’t be right. You couldn’t shout “Scram!” ’cause that isn’t polite. A host has to put up with all kinds of pests, for a host, above all, must be nice to his guests. ---
**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 14, 2021, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3602 "2021-05-14T03:51:18Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > The white one’s in the library for when I’m feeling bipolar. 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 14, 2021, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3603 "2021-05-14T12:22:08Z")
Thanks! And now: [![](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/17th-century-oil-on-canvas-flemish-painting-the-art-workshop-1670-for-sale-picture-8/f_18483/1550505660034/thumb_MG_2501_1024_master.jpg?width=768) ](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/17th-century-oil-on-canvas-flemish-painting-the-art-workshop-1670-for-sale-picture-8/f_18483/1550505660034/thumb_MG_2501_1024_master.jpg?width=768) ---
**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 14, 2021, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3604 "2021-05-14T12:29:09Z")
Columbus”s plan to travel from Tomorrowland to Bear Country by circumnavigating the globe was met with skepticism by the Anaheim city council. ---
**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 14, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3605 "2021-05-14T15:26:28Z")
Amerigo Vespucci definitively mapped exactly **where** in the woods the bears shit. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731.md?page=179) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731.md?page=181)