# 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:** 233
**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 6, 2021, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4646 "2021-10-06T15:15:56Z")
Why you should never give long boring speeches to meetings of the Spineless Executives Association. ---
**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, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4648 "2021-10-06T15:18:32Z")
Sadly, accusations of Mr. Smyth being nothing but an empty suit were well founded. ---
**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 6, 2021, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4649 "2021-10-06T15:27:38Z")
You too can be totally unnecessary upper middle management with Burberry’s new executive package suit. Ass-kissing face, corporate hairstyle and manicured hands provided. All that’s required is you slipping this on and agreeing with everything the CEO says. No soul required. ---
**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, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4650 "2021-10-06T15:33:16Z")
The board of directors suspected there was a leak among their ranks. ---
**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 6, 2021, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4651 "2021-10-06T15:57:11Z")
The newest Marvel superhero—Flatman. ---
**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 6, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4652 "2021-10-06T16:03:28Z")
Deflated egos need a _pump-me-up._ ---
**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, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4653 "2021-10-06T16:12:28Z")
> [@Tibby](#): > > The newest Marvel superhero—Flatman. Er… [Flatman | Marvel Database | Fandom](https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Flatman) ---
**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 6, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4654 "2021-10-06T16:19:16Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > Er… [Flatman | Marvel Database | Fandom](https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Flatman) Where’s his cohort, Ribbon? ---
**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, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4655 "2021-10-06T16:41:36Z")
Judge Doom relaxes in chambers. ---
**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 6, 2021, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4656 "2021-10-06T20:27:38Z")
After being denied the promotion he had expected, Bob was deflated. ---
**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 6, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4657 "2021-10-06T20:31:35Z")
Why yes, I donated blood today. How did you know? The sumo wrestler was sincerely sorry that he didn’t notice Bob before he sat down. ---
**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 6, 2021, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4658 "2021-10-06T21:27:02Z")
> [@Bonum\_Legatum](#): > > Why yes, I donated blood today. How did you know? Always give 100%… Unless you’re giving blood. ---
**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 6, 2021, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4659 "2021-10-06T21:29:17Z")
_Looks like ivermectin has some side effects after all._ ---
**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, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4660 "2021-10-06T23:21:32Z")
“That’s an interesting idea, Bob. Why don’t we run you up the flagpole and see if anybody salutes?” ---
**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 7, 2021, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4661 "2021-10-07T16:05:10Z")
Lots of good ones, but I’m giving it to @Elmer_J.Fudd. > [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > “That’s an interesting idea, Bob. Why don’t we run you up the flagpole and see if anybody salutes?” Congrats! ---
**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 7, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4662 "2021-10-07T16:40:43Z")
Thanks! [![](https://funnymodo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1496488048_420_11-bizarre-inventions-you-wont-believe-actually-exist.jpg) ](https://funnymodo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1496488048_420_11-bizarre-inventions-you-wont-believe-actually-exist.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:** [October 7, 2021, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4663 "2021-10-07T16:51:50Z")
A School of Great Whites ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2021, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4664 "2021-10-07T16:55:09Z")
“JUST KEEP SWIMMING, JUST KEEP SWIMMING, ohgodohgodohgod JUST KEEP SWIMMING…” ---
**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 7, 2021, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4665 "2021-10-07T17:27:23Z")
We’ve got a floater! ---
**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 7, 2021, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4666 "2021-10-07T17:31:03Z")
It’s where they end up anyway, so just cut out the middleman! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731.md?page=232) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731.md?page=234)