# 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:** 228
**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:** [September 25, 2021, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4546 "2021-09-25T13:25:03Z")
Runner-up goes to: > [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > Hey! I remember that episode of _Star Trek_ ! but our winner is: > [@Bonum\_Legatum](#): > > Sorry Benji, after Hollywood is done with you all that’s left is to host children’s parties. Take it away, BL! ---
**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:** [September 25, 2021, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4547 "2021-09-25T15:48:03Z")
Thank you. I used that as a caption earlier, but I guess that it is a better fit a picture with two dogs. Autumn is here! The leaves have fell. The days are shorter. And it’s cold as - usual. [![](https://i.imgur.com/co2Yv5W.jpeg) ](https://i.imgur.com/co2Yv5W.jpeg) ---
**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:** [September 25, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4548 "2021-09-25T16:44:28Z")
The leafhound uses its natural camouflage as its waits for the neighbor’s cat. ---
**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:** [September 25, 2021, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4549 "2021-09-25T20:24:43Z")
“How long was I out?” ---
**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:** [September 25, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4550 "2021-09-25T20:47:09Z")
Where’s Waldo’s dog? ---
**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:** [September 25, 2021, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4551 "2021-09-25T21:35:05Z")
Leaf me alone. ---
**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:** [September 26, 2021, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4552 "2021-09-26T01:33:30Z")
Lesson 34 in “How not to be seen” ---
**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:** [September 26, 2021, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4553 "2021-09-26T18:29:42Z")
So THAT’S why it’s called a dogwood. I was a hard choice but: > [@Kent\_Clark](#): > > Where’s Waldo’s dog? Gets the nod. ---
**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:** [September 26, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4554 "2021-09-26T21:03:48Z")
Thanks, @Bonum_Legatum. Now let’s mix things up a little. [![](https://dangerousminds.net/content/uploads/images/derbysdfsdfffssss.jpg) ](https://dangerousminds.net/content/uploads/images/derbysdfsdfffssss.jpg) ---
**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:** [September 26, 2021, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4555 "2021-09-26T21:20:25Z")
Holly GoBiteMe and Tess of the DerbyWheels recreate _Whatever Happened to Baby Jane_ at United Skates of America Arena tonight at 8! ---
**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:** [September 26, 2021, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4556 "2021-09-26T21:43:58Z")
♬ Oh, I got a brand new pair of roller skates You’re gonna need some brand new teeth… ♬ ---
**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:** [September 27, 2021, 10:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4557 "2021-09-27T10:35:52Z")
Star Trek: Red Shirt. Roller Derby: Striped Shirt. “Could you adjust the tension on my right skate hon.” (What a cheap team, we have to share the ONE roller skate key.) ---
**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:** [September 27, 2021, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4558 "2021-09-27T12:26:11Z")
Roller Mambo! ---
**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:** [September 27, 2021, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4559 "2021-09-27T12:26:50Z")
Rock-Em, Sock-Em Roller Derby Babes! now from Mattel ---
**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:** [September 27, 2021, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4560 "2021-09-27T12:27:18Z")
When Roller Clones collide. ---
**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:** [September 28, 2021, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4561 "2021-09-28T00:26:51Z")
Some inspired suggestions here. Despite my affection for hippie novelty songs and schlocky movies featuring aging stars, the edge goes to @Prof.Pepperwinkle for capturing the mindless toy-like entertainment of the sport. > [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > Rock-Em, Sock-Em Roller Derby Babes! now from Mattel Go get 'em, Prof! ---
**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:** [September 28, 2021, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4562 "2021-09-28T02:45:33Z")
Righto! [https://fotosolution.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/fotosolution-We-Portray-People’s-Dreams-And-Thoughts-In-Surreal-Portraits-08-768x1011.jpg](https://fotosolution.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/fotosolution-We-Portray-People%E2%80%99s-Dreams-And-Thoughts-In-Surreal-Portraits-08-768x1011.jpg) ---
**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:** [September 28, 2021, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4563 "2021-09-28T03:22:14Z")
As a hair style, the “Volcanic Medusa” never really caught on. ---
**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:** [September 28, 2021, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4564 "2021-09-28T03:24:00Z")
OK, dude, I admit it, she’s beautiful, but c’mon – she’s a volcano goddess, fergoshsakes. ---
**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:** [September 28, 2021, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4565 "2021-09-28T04:55:50Z")
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