# 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:** 182
**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 17, 2021, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3626 "2021-05-17T01:29:29Z")
Shore hope them _Twilight Zone_ fellers come back here afore too long. I’m gettin’ tired. ---
**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 17, 2021, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3627 "2021-05-17T04:37:24Z")
This is what happens if you fall asleep around a bunch of smart ass sheep. ---
**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 17, 2021, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3628 "2021-05-17T16:46:55Z")
That was tough, and Elmer almost took it with the last entry, but @Northern Piper waiting for Godog, even without a picture, appealed to my artistic side (such as it is). Go ahead and post, Piper!! ---
**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 17, 2021, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3629 "2021-05-17T19:39:56Z")
**Northern Piper** got in touch with me, with a photo he’d like to post for the next round. Here it is: [https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51186730645\_9190fb027f\_c.jpg](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51186730645_9190fb027f_c.jpg) ---
**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 17, 2021, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3630 "2021-05-17T20:01:23Z")
_Here we go gathering Nuts in May 🎵_ ---
**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 17, 2021, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3631 "2021-05-17T20:01:51Z")
_You’d think at these prices they could manage to keep the floor looking nicer than this!_ ---
**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 17, 2021, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3632 "2021-05-17T20:09:36Z")
“Note to self: remind the cashier that I ate one on my way to the checkout.” ---
**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 17, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3633 "2021-05-17T20:13:47Z")
_Why do I always get the cart with the squeaky wheel?_ ---
**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 17, 2021, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3634 "2021-05-17T20:35:09Z")
You realize you still have to pay for the ones you ate while you were shopping. ---
**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 17, 2021, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3635 "2021-05-17T20:55:18Z")
"Mine are bigger. “I beg your pardon?” “My nuts. They’re bigger. Nuts can be really sensuous, don’t you think?” “No, nuts are sensual. Squirrels are sensuous.” ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2021, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3636 "2021-05-17T21:33:27Z")
Yay @Spoons ! Thanks! ---
**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 17, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3637 "2021-05-17T21:59:51Z")
They’re a little pricier here, but they do such a nice job of cleaning off the cupules… ---
**Author:** ![FastDan1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fastdan1/32/427_2.png) [@FastDan1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FastDan1)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2021, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3638 "2021-05-17T22:01:30Z")
Nuts - check More nuts - check Extra nuts - check I think that’s everything. ---
**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 17, 2021, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3639 "2021-05-17T23:03:04Z")
“Police were called to the supermarket today. Apparently, a shopper went nuts in the market…” ---
**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 18, 2021, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3640 "2021-05-18T11:37:59Z")
“Hi, I’m Chip. I am a recovering gas huffer. I used to suck lawn mowers dry.” ---
**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 18, 2021, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3641 "2021-05-18T12:25:42Z")
Rupert is about to find out that the store has a strict masking policy. Never mind paper or plastic, I’m going to bury them anyway. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2021, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3642 "2021-05-18T20:25:37Z")
And the envelope please… **Spoons**! For: > [@](#): > > “Note to self: remind the cashier that I ate one on my way to the checkout.” (and no, not for posting for me; that’s the one I chuckled at the most. Lots of chuckles, but not fair to mention who else.) ---
**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 18, 2021, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3643 "2021-05-18T22:58:05Z")
Thanks, **Northern Piper**! Okay, let’s see what you folks can do with this: [https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51187491687\_fccf0f2942\_m.jpg](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51187491687_fccf0f2942_m.jpg) ---
**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 18, 2021, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3644 "2021-05-18T23:08:45Z")
Life hack for Ms Letourneau: It’s legal for a teacher to date a second grade student if she just holds him back a year…ten times. ---
**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 19, 2021, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/3645 "2021-05-19T00:44:20Z")
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