# 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:** 459
**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 10, 2024, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9167 "2024-02-10T08:13:46Z")
“Okay, between his drums, his video game, and KFC, he’ll be busy for the next hour at least. I just popped a Viagra, darlin’ … let’s use it!” ---
**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 10, 2024, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9168 "2024-02-10T11:24:44Z")
“And now I will perform the 15-minute drum solo from ‘In a Gadda Da Vida.’” “Son, you don’t…” “SHHHH! It starts out quiet and I don’t want you to miss the subtlety!” ---
**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:** [February 10, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9169 "2024-02-10T18:06:22Z")
My parents really cared about me and my health. They were always asking “what the Hell’s wrong with you?” ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2024, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9170 "2024-02-10T19:01:05Z")
I had my doubts about selecting this image but you all have stepped up and added some hilarious captions. It’s tough to decide— I’m choosing the first to post: > [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > “Son, you can’t live in our basement anymore. We need a dungeon for our Friday night sex orgies.” You’re up, @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 11, 2024, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9171 "2024-02-11T01:48:05Z")
Thanks! [![](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/35/56/fc/3556fcf563636bb1eab8b98dd190c4d5.gif) ](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/35/56/fc/3556fcf563636bb1eab8b98dd190c4d5.gif) ---
**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 11, 2024, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9172 "2024-02-11T02:26:36Z")
An old beach bum went surfin’ out one dark and windy day Upon the sand he rested as he went along his way When all at once a mighty herd of red-eyed steeds he saw Plowin’ through the ragged waves, and up the ocean’s draw Yippie-yi-oh, yippie-yi-eee Ghost riders in the sea ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2024, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9173 "2024-02-11T02:29:39Z")
Hey! How 'bout a nice Hawaiian Apocalypse? ---
**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:** [February 11, 2024, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9174 "2024-02-11T03:27:04Z")
In hindsight, it had been a bad idea to surf at Chincoteague during the Pony Swim. _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**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 11, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9175 "2024-02-11T15:45:51Z")
The Nazgul surfers were no match for Elrond’s magic. ---
**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:** [February 11, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9176 "2024-02-11T17:55:41Z")
Yet again, somebody shouts “are we men or are we mice?” and I get myself into these situations ---
**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:** [February 11, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9177 "2024-02-11T18:41:02Z")
“A well-a herd herd herd, the herd is the word…” (Although I think @Kent_Clark 's is better!) ---
**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 12, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9178 "2024-02-12T01:16:53Z")
Surfers: Hang Ten doesn’t apply to horses. They don’t have toes. Horses: Hold our oats. ---
**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 12, 2024, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9179 "2024-02-12T05:16:44Z")
The winner… > [@Kent\_Clark](#): > > An old beach bum went surfin’ out one dark and windy day > Upon the sand he rested as he went along his way > When all at once a mighty herd of red-eyed steeds he saw > Plowin’ through the ragged waves, and up the ocean’s draw > > Yippie-yi-oh, yippie-yi-eee > Ghost riders in the sea ---
**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 12, 2024, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9180 "2024-02-12T16:50:17Z")
Guess what else was going on this weekend. . . [![](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QAvAjJTUKIk/Uwujpkeqg3I/AAAAAAAAFP0/fCrMeqPwcOA/s1600/Joker-Rolling.jpg) ](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QAvAjJTUKIk/Uwujpkeqg3I/AAAAAAAAFP0/fCrMeqPwcOA/s1600/Joker-Rolling.jpg) ---
**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:** [February 12, 2024, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9181 "2024-02-12T16:54:49Z")
“Maximum Overdrive” has a surprisingly dedicated fan base. ---
**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 12, 2024, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9182 "2024-02-12T17:34:50Z")
Gotham will have a killer Mardi Gras. ---
**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 12, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9183 "2024-02-12T19:25:26Z")
When the parade organizers realized this float was commemorating a major criminal who killed hundreds of victims purely to set up wretched puns, they decided to staff it with dour senior citizens who complained about everything and had no reason to smile. ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2024, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9184 "2024-02-13T05:46:59Z")
The dark side of Renoir. ---
**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:** [February 13, 2024, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9185 "2024-02-13T05:55:10Z")
There was a boy A very strange enchanted boy They say he wandered very far, very far Over land and sea A little shy And sad of eye But very wise was he And then one day A magic day he passed my way And while we spoken of many things Fools and kings ---
**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 13, 2024, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9186 "2024-02-13T06:20:40Z")
It only takes a few idiots to ruin a Cesar Chavez Day parade. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731.md?page=458) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731.md?page=460)