# 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:** 450
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2024, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8987 "2024-01-04T03:26:35Z")
“Here comes the endangered condor into the power lines!” ---
**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 4, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8988 "2024-01-04T19:37:24Z")
Now does Master understand that the Law of Physics is NOT negotiable during a free-fall? ---
**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 4, 2024, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8989 "2024-01-04T22:03:03Z")
Although @Slithy_Tove correctly noted the source, I thought Knoodler better captured the essence of Alex with > [@knoodler](#): > > “Here comes the endangered condor into the power lines!” ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2024, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8990 "2024-01-05T03:46:50Z")
Thanks Dr.! [![](https://piximus.net/media2/59973/funny-and-strange-things-on-the-subway-1.jpg) ](https://piximus.net/media2/59973/funny-and-strange-things-on-the-subway-1.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 5, 2024, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8991 "2024-01-05T04:55:08Z")
Sorry about the kidney, but you can’t say Petula Clark didn’t try to warn you. ---
**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 5, 2024, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8992 "2024-01-05T11:55:59Z")
After Alpha Phi Alpha were forced to eliminate spanking from their hazing rituals, they got more creative. ---
**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 5, 2024, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8993 "2024-01-05T13:42:20Z")
“I think you’re right - the best way to enjoy this amber ale is in a bathtub full of ice riding on a subway train.” ---
**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 5, 2024, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8994 "2024-01-05T17:52:13Z")
The hereditary title “Captain of Ark Fleet Ship B” carries some unusual perks. ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2024, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8995 "2024-01-06T15:50:16Z")
They all make me laugh (especially the “Downtown” reference) but I’m giving this to @Lumpy for the very deep pull with Golgafrinchan reference. (Yes, I had to look it up.) ---
**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 6, 2024, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8996 "2024-01-06T18:47:37Z")
Thanks @knoodler! Lessee… what to post? [![](https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.pXXn5S7XUg_crGXYiih8FgHaFu?rs=1&pid=ImgDetMain) ](https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.pXXn5S7XUg_crGXYiih8FgHaFu?rs=1&pid=ImgDetMain) ---
**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 6, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8997 "2024-01-06T21:04:42Z")
Brains. The miracle new head filler. Try some today. ---
**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 6, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8998 "2024-01-06T21:23:14Z")
I hear about 50% evil. ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2024, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/8999 "2024-01-06T22:59:47Z")
Early ancestor of Scott Summers, aka, Cyclops. ---
**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 6, 2024, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9000 "2024-01-06T23:55:31Z")
Wait… I thought Godzilla loses in the end. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2024, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9001 "2024-01-07T04:12:41Z")
_Thanks @knoodler! Lessee… what to post?_ ---
**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 12, 2024, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9002 "2024-01-12T17:54:39Z")
@Lumpy We’re stalled ---
**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 12, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9003 "2024-01-12T18:35:34Z")
Sorry, completely forgot I won the round. Okay, up next: [![](https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.xyi-sN24cPEPbV2fiI9nowHaFk) ](https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.xyi-sN24cPEPbV2fiI9nowHaFk) ---
**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 12, 2024, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9004 "2024-01-12T18:53:27Z")
No @Lumpy you won the last round and posted the gorilla picture. You need to choose the caption winner. ---
**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 12, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9005 "2024-01-12T19:04:13Z")
Duh, my brain fog today is no joke. Okay, upon refreshing my memory I was tickled by: > [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > I hear about 50% evil. ---
**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 12, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9006 "2024-01-12T19:30:59Z")
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