# 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:** 449
**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2024, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8967 "2024-01-01T20:09:58Z")
And if go to . . . THIS website . . . we can watch the Hallmark channel and everyone will still think we’re working. _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**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 1, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8968 "2024-01-01T21:54:05Z")
Lou, remember to send everyone on the team “Congratulations On Your Scientific Breakthrough” cards. ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2024, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8969 "2024-01-01T22:25:38Z")
You’d think by now Hallmark would provide screens for all their employees. ---
**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 1, 2024, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8970 "2024-01-01T22:30:36Z")
And the Hallmark Channel quality control associates meticulously examine each movie scene by scene looking for any deviation in the standard plot. ---
**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:** [January 2, 2024, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8971 "2024-01-02T22:56:45Z")
> [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > “This tiny Grinch-sized heart needs love. STAT!” - You’re the winner, @Knowed_Out! ---
**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 3, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8972 "2024-01-03T01:41:54Z")
(Keeps as straight a face as possible) [![](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/fe/58/27/fe58278da2b13eb4e85ca78a8eaff1d3.jpg) ](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/fe/58/27/fe58278da2b13eb4e85ca78a8eaff1d3.jpg) ---
**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 3, 2024, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8973 "2024-01-03T01:55:36Z")
Frosty the Snowman has been hired as a mascot by the LA Lakers. He’s great at his job … until the action heats up. ---
**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 3, 2024, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8974 "2024-01-03T02:28:23Z")
Where did you _think_ baby snowmen come from? ---
**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 3, 2024, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8975 "2024-01-03T03:26:41Z")
yes. Yes! YES!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY!!!¡!! ---
**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2024, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8976 "2024-01-03T04:17:32Z")
Did it feel good for you too? _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2024, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8977 "2024-01-03T04:22:44Z")
Screw up my pronouns and you’ll get a Frosty reception. ---
**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 3, 2024, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8978 "2024-01-03T05:25:50Z")
“Now can you stop calling me a snow_man_?” ---
**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:** [January 3, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8979 "2024-01-03T16:31:43Z")
Enter here, beloved innocents. Make thy proper obeyances and supplications. And I shall go forth and destroy those who offended thee. ---
**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 3, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8980 "2024-01-03T17:04:52Z")
[I really can’t see anyone topping Winston’s entry.] ---
**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 3, 2024, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8981 "2024-01-03T20:19:09Z")
I honestly can’t decide between these entries. They’re all funny. Slithy’s ominous entry is either invoking the Bible or Virgil. I’ll go with the Prof’s recommendation. > [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](#): > > yes. Yes! YES!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY!!!¡!! ---
**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 3, 2024, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8982 "2024-01-03T21:14:35Z")
Thank you, thank you. The inner 12-year-old wins again! [![](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNzVkNTk4ZTktZDAyMC00MWI4LWE0ZjItMjE4MTk5Y2JiODU3XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNDIyNjA2MTk@._V1_.jpg) ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNzVkNTk4ZTktZDAyMC00MWI4LWE0ZjItMjE4MTk5Y2JiODU3XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNDIyNjA2MTk@._V1_.jpg) ---
**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:** [January 3, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8983 "2024-01-03T21:54:25Z")
That’s right. Open your rot and get these horrorshow pishchas down your guttywuts. ---
**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 3, 2024, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8984 "2024-01-03T22:38:04Z")
Never mind, my lad. In a few short days, er, years, you’ll be ready to compete in the Alpine Olympic events again. ---
**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 4, 2024, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8985 "2024-01-04T00:33:12Z")
“I do hope you learned your lesson, sir. Do NOT ever again address me as ‘Reggie’!” ---
**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:** [January 4, 2024, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8986 "2024-01-04T00:49:07Z")
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