# 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:** 269
**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:** [January 30, 2022, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5367 "2022-01-30T13:42:29Z")
Nice! The winner… > [@Bonum\_Legatum](#): > > I don’t know about you Mabel, but these Charles Atlas exercises are tougher than I expected. Go for it, 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:** [January 30, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5368 "2022-01-30T17:17:41Z")
In the "spirit of the staircase: We must, we must, we must develop our bust! . . . . . . We’ve class, we’ve class, we must develop our elbow! ---
**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:** [January 30, 2022, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5369 "2022-01-30T17:20:44Z")
Bring back this design! Infuriate the prudes. [![](https://i.imgur.com/dT9qCuA.jpeg) ](https://i.imgur.com/dT9qCuA.jpeg) ---
**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:** [January 30, 2022, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5370 "2022-01-30T21:30:06Z")
Washington D.C. quickly fell to the archangel invasion. ---
**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:** [January 30, 2022, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5371 "2022-01-30T22:16:09Z")
Where J. Giles got the inspiration for Centerfold ---
**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:** [January 30, 2022, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5372 "2022-01-30T22:56:07Z")
I think they’ve taken liberties with Lady Liberty. ---
**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:** [January 30, 2022, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5373 "2022-01-30T22:57:32Z")
Commemorating the afterparty at the Continental Congress. ---
**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:** [January 30, 2022, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5374 "2022-01-30T22:57:42Z")
My cunt tree 'tis of thee… ---
**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:** [January 30, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5375 "2022-01-30T22:59:05Z")
Capitol rioters sure were a lot better looking back in the day. ---
**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:** [January 31, 2022, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5376 "2022-01-31T14:20:48Z")
i am going to select this one early because I’ll be away preparing for the snowfall that’s predicted mid-week. So many good captions - but, to me, this one stood out: > [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > Capitol rioters sure were a lot better looking back in the day. Take it away Elmer J. Fudd. ---
**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:** [January 31, 2022, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5377 "2022-01-31T15:21:11Z")
Thanks! [![](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Lc9MuNPbL.jpg) ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Lc9MuNPbL.jpg) ---
**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:** [January 31, 2022, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5378 "2022-01-31T17:06:51Z")
If Lincoln had cable, he’d still be President. ---
**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:** [January 31, 2022, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5379 "2022-01-31T17:34:38Z")
“It’s the only way I can get through _Our American Cousin_.” ---
**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:** [January 31, 2022, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5380 "2022-01-31T23:40:45Z")
I’m all set. Bring on the Zouaves! ---
**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:** [January 31, 2022, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5381 "2022-01-31T23:52:29Z")
“I don’t know when they’re going to invent football, but I’m ready for when they do.” ---
**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:** [February 1, 2022, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5382 "2022-02-01T03:16:40Z")
For scoring and seven (burp) beers ago… ---
**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:** [February 1, 2022, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5383 "2022-02-01T12:17:06Z")
“Are you sure this campaign poster will bring in the Milwaukee vote?” President Lincoln briefly considered changing the troops’ “hardtack and coffee” rations to something they could consume while on the march. ---
**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:** [February 1, 2022, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5384 "2022-02-01T18:14:56Z")
The first one out of the gate really cracked me up: > [@Kent\_Clark](#): > > If Lincoln had cable, he’d still be President. Your turn, @Kent_Clark ---
**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:** [February 1, 2022, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5385 "2022-02-01T21:00:52Z")
Thanks. Let’s see. I don’t think we’ve done one like this in awhile. [![](https://purrfectcatbreeds.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/teaching-a-cat-tricks-1210x642.jpg?ezimgfmt=rs:819x435/rscb1/ng:webp/ngcb1) ](https://purrfectcatbreeds.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/teaching-a-cat-tricks-1210x642.jpg?ezimgfmt=rs:819x435/rscb1/ng:webp/ngcb1) ---
**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:** [February 1, 2022, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5386 "2022-02-01T23:18:31Z")
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