# 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 **Page:** 303
### Author: ![Slithy\_Tove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slithy_tove/32/18248_2.png) [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove) #### Post date: [June 7, 2022, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6047 "2022-06-07T14:52:27Z")
> [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > Producer: “I said get me Sammy Cahn! NOT Sammy and Khan!” Your turn. Just don’t make it a half Nelson Riddle ---
### 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: [June 7, 2022, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6048 "2022-06-07T15:01:24Z")
[![](https://theinvisibleagent.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/telstar.jpg) ](https://theinvisibleagent.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/telstar.jpg) ---
### 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: [June 7, 2022, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6049 "2022-06-07T15:33:25Z")
“My grandson Joey windexed the Kyber crystal that destroyed Alderaan.” ---
### 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: [June 7, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6050 "2022-06-07T16:20:52Z")
One of the lost Doctor Who episodes: “Attack of the Mechonoids”. ---
### Author: ![Slithy\_Tove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slithy_tove/32/18248_2.png) [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove) #### Post date: [June 7, 2022, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6051 "2022-06-07T16:43:15Z")
We took R2D2 out for ice cream and gently explained to him that, although we love him very much, we’re not his natural mommy and daddy, but that he’s the result of a moment of mad passion between Eleanor Roosevelt and Telstar. ---
### Author: ![boson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boson/32/11407_2.png) [@boson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boson) #### Post date: [June 7, 2022, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6052 "2022-06-07T23:52:27Z")
For her third attempt to satisfy the science fair requirements for her belated and long anticipated high school graduation, Virginia explains the bomb she plans to ignite if she doesn’t get her diploma. ---
### 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: [June 8, 2022, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6053 "2022-06-08T01:12:52Z")
nm… … ---
### 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: [June 8, 2022, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6054 "2022-06-08T01:50:40Z")
Captain Kirk’s mother had more luck negotiating with Nomad than Scotty did. ---
### 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: [June 8, 2022, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6055 "2022-06-08T15:31:52Z")
And THIS is supposed to make telephone calls more convenient? You stupid scientists, I’ll never be able to hold this receiver up to my ear! _Reading: One day, international calling will be as convenient as local calls._ Thinking: HMPH. And I bet my children will still forget to call me on Mother’s Day. ---
### 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: [June 8, 2022, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6056 "2022-06-08T15:34:32Z")
The winner! > [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > “My grandson Joey windexed the Kyber crystal that destroyed Alderaan.” ---
### 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: [June 8, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6057 "2022-06-08T16:34:31Z")
Thanks Elmer. Continuing with Star Wars themery… [![](https://akns-images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2012419/BatmanVsVaderCrop.jpg?fit=around%7C424:540&output-quality=90&crop=424:540;center,top) ](https://akns-images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2012419/BatmanVsVaderCrop.jpg?fit=around%7C424:540&output-quality=90&crop=424:540;center,top) ---
### 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: [June 8, 2022, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6058 "2022-06-08T16:49:43Z")
Leia and Luke are just fine, thanks for asking. What’s Robin up to these days? ---
### 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: [June 8, 2022, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6059 "2022-06-08T16:56:25Z")
Orphans Anonymous really needs to rethink their sponsor assignments. ---
### 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: [June 8, 2022, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6060 "2022-06-08T17:14:08Z")
“Let’s see if you’re prepared for the Force.” ---
### 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: [June 8, 2022, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6061 "2022-06-08T17:15:58Z")
“Is that your lightsaber, or are you just happy to see me?” ---
### 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: [June 8, 2022, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6062 "2022-06-08T20:00:37Z")
All right, you spare the Earth and I give you Harley Quinn’s phone number. ---
### 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: [June 8, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6063 "2022-06-08T20:01:17Z")
Subway: Meet Fresh ---
### 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: [June 8, 2022, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6064 "2022-06-08T20:04:53Z")
“I see even millionaire Bruce Wayne can’t afford to gas up the Batmobile anymore.” ---
### 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: [June 8, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6065 "2022-06-08T20:18:54Z")
Apparently, the new remake of _The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3_ is a joint Disney/Warner production. ---
### Author: ![boson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boson/32/11407_2.png) [@boson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boson) #### Post date: [June 8, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6066 "2022-06-08T22:17:39Z")
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