# 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:** 350
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6987 "2022-11-30T16:23:56Z")
In recognition of some sort of big sporting event going on halfway around the world: [![](https://external-preview.redd.it/JujZTPqN9yjCH3GeaCy-IGhlQfcHymOLTNFb_aTfK2k.jpg?auto=webp&s=7ffc7a22fb0f919d6d174104c46b3b7182376bc5) ](https://external-preview.redd.it/JujZTPqN9yjCH3GeaCy-IGhlQfcHymOLTNFb_aTfK2k.jpg?auto=webp&s=7ffc7a22fb0f919d6d174104c46b3b7182376bc5) ---
**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 30, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6988 "2022-11-30T16:34:55Z")
The striker for the orange team drew a yellow card for illegally assisting another player to reach the ball. ---
**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 30, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6989 "2022-11-30T16:50:45Z")
Always wear your World Cup. “To the moon, Alvin!” Drop kick me Jesus. ---
**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 30, 2022, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6990 "2022-11-30T18:29:25Z")
_GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONAD!_ (For the stupid AI asking if it’s a complete sentence) ---
**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 30, 2022, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6991 "2022-11-30T21:17:16Z")
World Cup host country Qatar’s team’s frustration at being in last place has caused a few players to go barking mad. ---
**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 30, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6992 "2022-11-30T21:28:31Z")
“You’re kicking the wrong ball, Bobby!” ---
**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 2, 2022, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6993 "2022-12-02T01:50:09Z")
Charlie Brown had been dying to kick the philosophizing smartass with the blanket in the nuts; and for once Lucy wasn’t there to pull Linus out of the way. ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2022, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6994 "2022-12-02T03:29:40Z")
> [@Kent\_Clark](#): > > The striker for the orange team drew a yellow card for illegally assisting another player to reach the ball. Rules are rules! You’re up, @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:** [December 2, 2022, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6995 "2022-12-02T03:59:57Z")
And the big sporting event halfway around the world continues [![](https://the18.com/sites/default/files/styles/x-large_square__4_3_/public/feature-images/20201222-The18-Image-FC-Santa-Claus.jpg?itok=8ztTz39h) ](https://the18.com/sites/default/files/styles/x-large_square__4_3_/public/feature-images/20201222-The18-Image-FC-Santa-Claus.jpg?itok=8ztTz39h) ---
**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 2, 2022, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6996 "2022-12-02T04:04:58Z")
Although North Pole FC has a young and enthusiastic team, FIFA has ruled that they must remove their hats in order to play. ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2022, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6997 "2022-12-02T14:31:04Z")
_He sees you when you’re playing He knows if you’re real lame He knows when you’ve been smacked in the balls 'Cause it’s all part of the game_ ---
**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 2, 2022, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6998 "2022-12-02T14:32:31Z")
Only naughty children who hate Christmas would want to defeat this team. Is that what you are? ---
**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 2, 2022, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/6999 "2022-12-02T14:41:24Z")
The Christmas Town team looked formidable…until they found out their opponent was fielding a team with ten giant bipedal rabbits and a ringer who miraculously came off the DL in three days. ---
**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 2, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/7000 "2022-12-02T22:35:32Z")
People are concerned that Iceland’s soccer team may be largely imported. ---
**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 3, 2022, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/7001 "2022-12-03T04:20:11Z")
A Christmas soccer song that’s ripped from the headlines! I’m passing the ball to @knoodler > [@knoodler](#): > > He sees you when you’re playing > He knows if you’re real lame > He knows when you’ve been smacked in the balls > 'Cause it’s all part of the game ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/7002 "2022-12-04T07:56:56Z")
Thanks for the recognition but I’ll have to pass this time. Blame poor Wi-Fi ---
**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 4, 2022, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/7003 "2022-12-04T22:13:58Z")
By the power vested in me, I declare @Knowed_Out to be the true heir in the line of succession, and call on him to continue the line. > [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > Only naughty children who hate Christmas would want to defeat this team. Is that what you are? ---
**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 5, 2022, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/7004 "2022-12-05T02:43:35Z")
'Tis the season. [![](https://ah.gamblingzion.com/uploads/bfi_thumb/Screen-Shot-2015-12-10-at-10.19.17-pm-mjc8em1d6aoj42eeh0nfbd9qqyzwc0qyx2xbjlhaso.png) ](https://ah.gamblingzion.com/uploads/bfi_thumb/Screen-Shot-2015-12-10-at-10.19.17-pm-mjc8em1d6aoj42eeh0nfbd9qqyzwc0qyx2xbjlhaso.png) ---
**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 5, 2022, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/7005 "2022-12-05T03:20:55Z")
Traditional urinalysis was a little complicated… ---
**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 5, 2022, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/7006 "2022-12-05T14:35:29Z")
This was the punnishment for the naughty children who won the soccer game. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731.md?page=349) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731.md?page=351)