# 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:** 275
**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 20, 2022, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5487 "2022-02-20T16:24:30Z")
Thank you, although I have to say I thought that the song reference was MUCH better. In the parking lot… [![Imgur](https://i.imgur.com/eOGxmED.jpeg "Found a fossil in the parking lot of a pet store") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/eOGxmED) ---
**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 20, 2022, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5488 "2022-02-20T17:55:58Z")
Carbon 14 analysis indicates the dig dates back to the year 1998. ---
**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 20, 2022, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5489 "2022-02-20T19:47:48Z")
Now THAT’s hard data! ---
**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 20, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5490 "2022-02-20T19:48:05Z")
The Return of the Landline ---
**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 21, 2022, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5491 "2022-02-21T02:02:34Z")
_Homo flipphonus_ could be identified by its distinctive feet. ---
**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 21, 2022, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5492 "2022-02-21T18:18:06Z")
“Hello, this is Rachael from cardmember services. Hello, this is Rachael from cardmember services. Hello, this is Rachael from cardmember services. (You know, I don’t think they’re ever going to answer their phone.)” > [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > Carbon 14 analysis indicates the dig dates back to the year 1998. The reference to Carbon 14 analysis did it for me. 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:** [February 21, 2022, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5493 "2022-02-21T21:22:19Z")
Thanks! [![](https://static01.nyt.com/images/2015/02/27/arts/27PULPDRUNKGALLERY3/27PULPDRUNKGALLERY3-superJumbo.jpg) ](https://static01.nyt.com/images/2015/02/27/arts/27PULPDRUNKGALLERY3/27PULPDRUNKGALLERY3-superJumbo.jpg) ---
**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 21, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5494 "2022-02-21T21:28:03Z")
(With apologies to everyone.) She carries a pig, I drive a cop car. Together we fight crime. Wait ma’am, it was just a joke. We weren’t really going to invite hamlet to a luau. ---
**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 21, 2022, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5495 "2022-02-21T22:12:45Z")
Pam, Pam, The Piper’s Daughter, Stole A Pig And Ran From The Slaughter. ---
**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 22, 2022, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5496 "2022-02-22T15:21:50Z")
Rene Russo stars in _Pig_. ---
**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:** [February 23, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5497 "2022-02-23T18:34:03Z")
It’s a slow crime day when you catch somebody transporting a minor across state lines and it’s a pig. ---
**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 23, 2022, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5498 "2022-02-23T18:37:05Z")
Sorry. I forgot about this thread, but I’m glad that gave @Knowed_Out a chance to post the winner: > [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > It’s a slow crime day when you catch somebody transporting a minor across state lines and it’s a pig. ---
**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:** [February 24, 2022, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5499 "2022-02-24T13:21:34Z")
Thanks Elmer. Let’s have more fun with animals! [![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4DIH19XoAAZK08.jpg) ](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4DIH19XoAAZK08.jpg) ---
**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 24, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5500 "2022-02-24T15:40:58Z")
I see you fell for the giraffe decoy again. ---
**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 24, 2022, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5501 "2022-02-24T15:58:29Z")
It’s box lunch day at the zoo. ---
**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 25, 2022, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5502 "2022-02-25T18:11:18Z")
Are you troubled by a spotty complexion? ---
**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:** [February 25, 2022, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5503 "2022-02-25T18:35:00Z")
> [@Bonum\_Legatum](#): > > I see you fell for the giraffe decoy again. If I said I put a lot into this, I’d be lion. Take it away Bonum! ---
**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 25, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5504 "2022-02-25T19:00:11Z")
There’s got to be a yuppie joke in here somewhere: [![Imgur](https://i.imgur.com/IpPcuTe.jpeg "Remember as days get colder animals are attracted to the warmth of cars so check...") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/IpPcuTe) ---
**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:** [February 25, 2022, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5505 "2022-02-25T19:05:41Z")
BMW. The car preferred by the moovers and shakers. ---
**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:** [February 25, 2022, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/5506 "2022-02-25T19:19:22Z")
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