# A Genuine Caption Contest (Part 1)

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731>\
**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\
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**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:** [November 16, 2021, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4947 "2021-11-16T18:30:12Z")

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Thanks!  
New one:  
[![](https://i.imgur.com/MxC4X2Z.png) ](https://i.imgur.com/MxC4X2Z.png)

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**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:** [November 16, 2021, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4948 "2021-11-16T18:34:51Z")

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Preschool of the DAMNED!

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**Author:** ![Lumpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lumpy/32/446_2.png) [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\
**Post date:** [November 16, 2021, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4949 "2021-11-16T19:29:31Z")

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They were warned about sitting too close to the television…

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**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:** [November 16, 2021, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4950 "2021-11-16T21:04:37Z")

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Now Timmy, you _know_ what **Knowed\_Out** said about going to the off-leash park. Stay with us.

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**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:** [November 16, 2021, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4951 "2021-11-16T21:23:25Z")

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Skeletor’s Kindergarten Class

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**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:** [November 17, 2021, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4952 "2021-11-17T02:41:36Z")

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The Ring Wraiths were taught at an early age to retain formation.

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**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:** [November 17, 2021, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4953 "2021-11-17T16:50:35Z")

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Awwww. Preschool zombies are SO cute.

The anti-vaxxers are getting really desperate with their claims about aftereffects.

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**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:** [November 17, 2021, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4954 "2021-11-17T16:55:48Z")

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“If you behave, you can all have a soul with your Graham crackers and milk today.”

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**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:** [November 17, 2021, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4955 "2021-11-17T18:40:20Z")

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Winner is @Dr.Winston_OBoogie with

> [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](#):
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> Preschool of the DAMNED!

Should the doctor become unable to fulfill his duties or become ineligible due to scandal from his past, runner-up is @Elmer_J.Fudd with

> [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#):
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> “If you behave, you can all have a soul with your Graham crackers and milk today.”

All yours, @Dr.Winston_OBoogie!

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**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:** [November 17, 2021, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4956 "2021-11-17T20:22:05Z")

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Thursday is the day poor Turkey has to die…

[![](http://www.hannahandhusband.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/julia-child-turkey-1.jpg) ](http://www.hannahandhusband.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/julia-child-turkey-1.jpg)

(It’s actually not showing up immediately for me - hows about y’all?)

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**Author:** ![Lumpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lumpy/32/446_2.png) [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2021, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4957 "2021-11-17T20:36:09Z")

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> [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](#):
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> Thursday is the day poor Turkey has to die…
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> [http://www.hannahandhusband.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/julia-child-turkey-1.jpg](http://www.hannahandhusband.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/julia-child-turkey-1.jpg)
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> (It’s actually not showing up immediately for me - hows about y’all?)

I’m trying quoting…

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**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:** [November 17, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4958 "2021-11-17T20:57:25Z")

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I can see it, but I have to click on the empty frame in order to do so. Might work for others.

In play:

Julia Child has found a new dance partner.

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**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:** [November 17, 2021, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4959 "2021-11-17T21:12:39Z")

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Before starting the recipe, I’d like to show you an exercise that does wonders for those flabby arms.

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**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:** [November 17, 2021, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4960 "2021-11-17T21:37:41Z")

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Did you ever know that you’re my hero  
And everything I would like to be?  
I can fly higher than an eagle  
For you are the wind beneath my wings

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**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:** [November 17, 2021, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4961 "2021-11-17T21:52:22Z")

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“As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could co-host.”

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**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:** [November 18, 2021, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4962 "2021-11-18T00:49:26Z")

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“Now, some of you may have been expecting a baking episode when you saw the title “Angel Food”…”

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**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:** [November 18, 2021, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4963 "2021-11-18T01:43:33Z")

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“Hey! Look at me, everybody! I’m a turkey! Howdy, howdy, howdy!”

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**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:** [November 18, 2021, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4964 "2021-11-18T01:48:26Z")

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The front view of The Greatest Muppet Act of all Time.

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**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:** [November 18, 2021, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4965 "2021-11-18T01:52:13Z")

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I think this is the right image:  
[https://www.chicagonow.com/intellectual-chicago-suburbs/files/2016/02/julia\_turkey\_tx800.jpg](https://www.chicagonow.com/intellectual-chicago-suburbs/files/2016/02/julia_turkey_tx800.jpg)

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**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:** [November 18, 2021, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/4966 "2021-11-18T02:31:33Z")

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“Now, for those of you who prefer the turkey cooked hobo style, stuff the posterior end of the turkey over the top of a freshly opened can of malt liquor, and place inside a fully burning trash can fire for 45 minutes.”

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