# 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:** 232
**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:** [October 4, 2021, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4626 "2021-10-04T21:35:03Z")
Lasik surgery – the early years. ---
**Author:** ![Tibby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tibby/32/17030_2.png) [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2021, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4627 "2021-10-04T21:37:51Z")
This is our latest haute couture hat. We call it, _Le Birdcage_. ---
**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:** [October 5, 2021, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4628 "2021-10-05T01:37:25Z")
Is the agony worse like this, or like this? ---
**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:** [October 5, 2021, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4629 "2021-10-05T01:41:10Z")
Dr. Mengele demonstrates his new self-trepanning kit. ---
**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:** [October 5, 2021, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4630 "2021-10-05T01:44:49Z")
Once Dr. Smith perfected his invention, he planned to market it as a do-it-yourself home phrenology kit. ---
**Author:** ![Tibby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tibby/32/17030_2.png) [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2021, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4631 "2021-10-05T16:15:15Z")
[Clockwork Orange] _This must be a real horrorshow film if you’re so keen on my viddying it._ [/ Clockwork Orange] ---
**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:** [October 5, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4632 "2021-10-05T16:28:30Z")
I’m going to be away the rest of the day so I’m calling this one early. I have no idea why this one is funny, but I laughed my ass off: > [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > According to this, you’re a Pisces. ---
**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:** [October 5, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4633 "2021-10-05T18:02:50Z")
Thanks! [![](https://external-preview.redd.it/lo4bOHM2bGLvVCSZpgAEguUFKCHPy9W-fe7z1a694kc.jpg?width=510&auto=webp&s=f73f133ea638702de37be06510b173b10be5531e) ](https://external-preview.redd.it/lo4bOHM2bGLvVCSZpgAEguUFKCHPy9W-fe7z1a694kc.jpg?width=510&auto=webp&s=f73f133ea638702de37be06510b173b10be5531e) ---
**Author:** ![furryman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/furryman/32/99_2.png) [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2021, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4634 "2021-10-05T18:18:25Z")
Ever wondered what happened to Rainbow Raider? Click here to find out! ---
**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:** [October 5, 2021, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4635 "2021-10-05T18:42:17Z")
Lifesavers introducing their new mascot. The new action hero is a mashup of Bibendum, the Rainbow Coalition, and Hawkeye. ---
**Author:** ![Tibby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tibby/32/17030_2.png) [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2021, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4636 "2021-10-05T19:08:35Z")
Tommy Chong ran out of weed. Switched to acid. ---
**Author:** ![Tibby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tibby/32/17030_2.png) [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4637 "2021-10-05T19:10:45Z")
I’m Santa and I’m coming after the kids on my naughty list. ---
**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:** [October 5, 2021, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4638 "2021-10-05T19:42:54Z")
Yeah, that’s Grampa. He’s calling himself the Gay Avenger now. ---
**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:** [October 5, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4639 "2021-10-05T21:25:41Z")
Few wanted Cupid’s romantic interventions when he reached senior age, but he eventually found work in gay convalescent centers. ---
**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:** [October 5, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4640 "2021-10-05T21:36:08Z")
Surprisingly, the hobbits never realized that Gandalf was gay. ---
**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:** [October 6, 2021, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4641 "2021-10-06T00:56:37Z")
Rainbow Brite, the gender reassignment years. ---
**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:** [October 6, 2021, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4642 "2021-10-06T01:14:09Z")
Wilford Brimley’s new life on Antarea after the ending credits of _Cocoon_. ---
**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:** [October 6, 2021, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4643 "2021-10-06T01:54:43Z")
Lesson learned: Don’t be the first one to pass out at a party at Cheech’s place. ---
**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:** [October 6, 2021, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4644 "2021-10-06T12:49:10Z")
First off, kudos to **Kent** for: > [@Kent\_Clark](#): > > Rainbow Brite, the gender reassignment years. 'cause the guy at the Comicon convention called his outfit “Rambo Brite”. But the one I get the biggest chuckle over is: > [@needscoffee](#): > > Wilford Brimley’s new life on Antarea after the ending credits of _Cocoon_ . Take it away, **needscoffee**! ---
**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:** [October 6, 2021, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4645 "2021-10-06T15:06:15Z")
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