# 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:** 468
**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:** [March 8, 2024, 8:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9347 "2024-03-08T08:29:13Z")
The Joker is looking more miffed than wild. ---
**Author:** ![iamatractorboy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iamatractorboy/32/21261_2.png) [@iamatractorboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamatractorboy)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2024, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9348 "2024-03-08T08:44:41Z")
I said come dressed IN a suit! ---
**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:** [March 8, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9349 "2024-03-08T13:13:44Z")
This deck is stacked! ---
**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:** [March 8, 2024, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9350 "2024-03-08T13:54:15Z")
I wanted to play “52 Pickup” but I was only able to pick up thirteen. ---
**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:** [March 8, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9351 "2024-03-08T18:57:13Z")
As you exit the aircraft, you may wonder at the uniform you’ve been issued. But remember: as United States paratroopers, surprise is your greatest weapon! ---
**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:** [March 9, 2024, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9352 "2024-03-09T01:31:40Z")
Okay, @Slithy_Tove you win for best non sequitor that somehow works. > [@Slithy\_Tove](#): > > As you exit the aircraft, you may wonder at the uniform you’ve been issued. But remember: as United States paratroopers, surprise is your greatest weapon! ---
**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:** [March 9, 2024, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9353 "2024-03-09T01:59:46Z")
Thanks! [![](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qBrQYtOMUXk/YKW5VzhxRfI/AAAAAAAAdvk/tEiORpbdka49lqEiKgaP946zbflwzC-GgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1976/kashmir-giants%2B%25287%2529.jpg) ](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qBrQYtOMUXk/YKW5VzhxRfI/AAAAAAAAdvk/tEiORpbdka49lqEiKgaP946zbflwzC-GgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1976/kashmir-giants%2B%25287%2529.jpg) ---
**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:** [March 9, 2024, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9354 "2024-03-09T03:58:21Z")
Turns out the Asians have their own version of lawn jockeys. ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2024, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9355 "2024-03-09T06:38:36Z")
Finally Reginald understood the true meaning of “irony.” ---
**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:** [March 9, 2024, 10:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9356 "2024-03-09T10:08:28Z")
“Dr. Livingston I presume?” “They call me Cuddles here.” ---
**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:** [March 9, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9357 "2024-03-09T13:13:54Z")
Raji, allow me to introduce you to Ackley, the Dead Colonist. ---
**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:** [March 9, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9358 "2024-03-09T14:55:02Z")
The Ahuja Brothers were the most popular ventriloquism act on the entire subcontinent. ---
**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:** [March 10, 2024, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9359 "2024-03-10T01:56:02Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > Raji, allow me to introduce you to Ackley, the Dead Colonist. You’re on, @Prof.Pepperwinkle ---
**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:** [March 10, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9360 "2024-03-10T13:55:29Z")
Gracias. It’s March. We’re gonna go with… [![](https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/funny-man-gets-blown-away-storm-facial-expression-holding-to-lamp-post-heavy-ist-blowing-flying-127030571.jpg) ](https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/funny-man-gets-blown-away-storm-facial-expression-holding-to-lamp-post-heavy-ist-blowing-flying-127030571.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:** [March 10, 2024, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9361 "2024-03-10T16:24:57Z")
“I’m just goin’ along as I please Breezin’ along with the breeze” ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2024, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9362 "2024-03-10T18:01:24Z")
It was at this moment Duncan discovered hurricanes could exceed Category 5. ---
**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:** [March 11, 2024, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9363 "2024-03-11T01:05:09Z")
After seeing the initial cut for _1941_, Steven Spielberg decided the opening needed to be punched up. ---
**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:** [March 11, 2024, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9364 "2024-03-11T03:39:24Z")
At least I’m not the guy at the next lamppost after what just rolled out of my trouser leg. ---
**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:** [March 11, 2024, 8:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9365 "2024-03-11T08:56:42Z")
CNN weatherman auditions have started in earnest… ---
**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:** [March 11, 2024, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9366 "2024-03-11T10:37:08Z")
When Henry was hired on as an extra for the _Wizard of Oz_ remake, he didn’t know which scene until it was too late. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731.md?page=467) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731.md?page=469)