# 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:** 260
**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:** [December 28, 2021, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5187 "2021-12-28T17:21:36Z")
“Wait, you mean New Year’s Day is over?” “It’s February 22nd, sir” ---
**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:** [December 28, 2021, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5188 "2021-12-28T18:12:27Z")
Take 'em down to Macy’s and sell 'em as mannequins. ---
**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:** [December 28, 2021, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5189 "2021-12-28T20:08:11Z")
Right, I think I remember, I was saying something or other about an old acquaintance when the lights went out… ---
**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:** [December 28, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5190 "2021-12-28T20:31:45Z")
“We’re gonna need a bigger broom.” ---
**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:** [December 28, 2021, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5191 "2021-12-28T21:51:57Z")
Wake up, Ma’am - it’s almost midnight. ---
**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:** [December 28, 2021, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5192 "2021-12-28T22:32:11Z")
“Cristina, I’d like to introduce you to a young aspiring Congressman, Madison Cawthorn.” ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5193 "2021-12-29T00:08:36Z")
Did you know they’re getting divorced? Here’s a rather odd video about how he claims they met. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/W71Aa4JKZMU/maxresdefault.jpg "Was Madison Cawthorn's Marriage a Russian Setup?") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W71Aa4JKZMU) ---
**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:** [December 29, 2021, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5194 "2021-12-29T02:27:17Z")
“I’m sorry, the other 96 members of your party left and said you would be responsible for the check.” ---
**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:** [December 29, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5195 "2021-12-29T16:17:13Z")
Crime photographer Arthur “Weegee” Fellig captured this view of the infamous “New Year’s Rubout” in 1934. ---
**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:** [December 29, 2021, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5196 "2021-12-29T23:35:14Z")
It’s time to flip a coin, because I couldn’t decide between these two: > [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > “Wait, you mean New Year’s Day is over?” > > “It’s February 22nd, sir” > [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > “We’re gonna need a bigger broom.” And the coin gives it to … **The\_Stainless\_Steel Rat**! Congratulations, @The_Stainless_Steel_Rat , and it’s your turn to post a picture. ---
**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:** [December 30, 2021, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5197 "2021-12-30T00:06:29Z")
My thanks, Spoons, I rather liked Kent Clark’s entry but will do my best. And since we’ve just completed the holiday season with conspicuous consumption of food, here’s one that should be of interest: [https://i.insider.com/5de5458479d75708d05552d8?width=700&format=jpeg&auto=webp](https://i.insider.com/5de5458479d75708d05552d8?width=700&format=jpeg&auto=webp) ---
**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:** [December 30, 2021, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5198 "2021-12-30T00:07:04Z")
Oops, can’t get the picture to appear, you need to click it. ---
**Author:** ![Oly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oly/32/8255_2.png) [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2021, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5199 "2021-12-30T02:32:22Z")
The Burgermeister may be gone ‘til next Christmas, but the Meisterburger is always in season. ---
**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:** [December 30, 2021, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5200 "2021-12-30T03:25:04Z")
“Here’s your appetizer, Ms. O’Donnell.” ---
**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:** [December 30, 2021, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5201 "2021-12-30T03:31:36Z")
“And the complimentary knife is for when we have to open your chest to massage your heart to restart it.” ---
**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:** [December 30, 2021, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5202 "2021-12-30T03:40:24Z")
“You want a diet coke with that?” ---
**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:** [December 30, 2021, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5203 "2021-12-30T05:34:59Z")
“And if you finish it in 30 minutes, we’ll give you a free sundae for dessert.” ---
**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:** [December 30, 2021, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5204 "2021-12-30T12:11:12Z")
One Baby Burger with a Small Fry coming up. ---
**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:** [December 31, 2021, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5205 "2021-12-31T00:35:50Z")
Again apologies for not being able to display the picture, but thanks for the grins and giggles from your answers. And the winner is… > [@Kent\_Clark](#): > > “And the complimentary knife is for when we have to open your chest to massage your heart to restart it.” Take it away, KC! ---
**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:** [December 31, 2021, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5206 "2021-12-31T01:30:15Z")
{Burp} Thanks for the approbation, **Rat.** Now that we’ve coverd gluttony, let’s go on to another of the seven deadly sins, Sloth. [![](https://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Sloth-relaxing-facebook.jpg) ](https://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Sloth-relaxing-facebook.jpg) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731.md?page=259) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731.md?page=261)