# 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:** 486
**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:** [May 17, 2024, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9707 "2024-05-17T16:55:11Z")
“When do you think we should tell her she’s adopted?” ---
**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:** [May 18, 2024, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9708 "2024-05-18T01:07:34Z")
Just the right combination of pathos and absurdity. Take it away @Lumpy > [@Lumpy](#): > > “When do you think we should tell her she’s adopted?” ---
**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:** [May 18, 2024, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9709 "2024-05-18T02:27:13Z")
Continuing our ruminant-themed pictures: [![](https://www.agromasters.gr/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cow-brushes.jpg) ](https://www.agromasters.gr/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cow-brushes.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:** [May 18, 2024, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9710 "2024-05-18T02:32:30Z")
“Wearing her curlers while grocery shopping. What a cow!” ---
**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:** [May 18, 2024, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9711 "2024-05-18T02:51:06Z")
🎶Workin’ at the cow wash!🎶 ---
**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:** [May 18, 2024, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9712 "2024-05-18T13:22:48Z")
Buffin’ Bossy ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9713 "2024-05-18T17:37:09Z")
A little to the right… ---
**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:** [May 18, 2024, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9714 "2024-05-18T17:38:46Z")
She didn’t enjoy the wax cycle as much. ---
**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:** [May 21, 2024, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9715 "2024-05-21T02:46:05Z")
@Lumpy ahem ---
**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:** [May 21, 2024, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9716 "2024-05-21T15:29:29Z")
Sorry, been busy/exhausted taking care of things while my brother was out of town. > [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](#): > > 🎶Workin’ at the cow wash!🎶 Take it way Dr. ---
**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:** [May 21, 2024, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9717 "2024-05-21T19:10:05Z")
Thank you! Next picture: [![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ebba76471be322ffa2b4c4/1679649666465-5XVI71W2FYPE9HVE0OTD/unsplash-image-hGKXqee3Zxw.jpg?format=2500w) ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ebba76471be322ffa2b4c4/1679649666465-5XVI71W2FYPE9HVE0OTD/unsplash-image-hGKXqee3Zxw.jpg?format=2500w) ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2024, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9718 "2024-05-21T19:13:41Z")
Don’t ever take sides with anyone against the family again. Ever. ---
**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:** [May 21, 2024, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9719 "2024-05-21T19:13:53Z")
“When I was your age the only thing we had to eat was tough, stringy jackrabbits. And not only did we have to chase them down but then we had to fight mountain lions for the carcass!” ---
**Author:** ![Humans](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/dfb087/32.png) [@Humans](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Humans)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9720 "2024-05-21T19:43:18Z")
“When you realize your role model has dog breath.” ---
**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:** [May 21, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9721 "2024-05-21T20:20:23Z")
(Going dark here) “The governor needs you for an emotional support animal. Unfortunately, she supports herself emotionally by killing things.” ---
**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:** [May 21, 2024, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9722 "2024-05-21T21:02:25Z")
“It’s time someone gave you the straight dope, kid. We don’t _all_ go to heaven.” ---
**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:** [May 21, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9723 "2024-05-21T21:35:45Z")
“No, _you_ blink first!” ---
**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:** [May 21, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9724 "2024-05-21T21:52:32Z")
'Sup, pup? Never trust anyone completely. Remember, you are a son of a bitch. ---
**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:** [May 21, 2024, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9725 "2024-05-21T22:03:50Z")
Momma just hung her head and said, son Papa was a rolling stone Wherever he laid his hat was his home And when he died, all he left us was alone ---
**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:** [May 22, 2024, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/9726 "2024-05-22T22:23:02Z")
> [@knoodler](#): > > Don’t ever take sides with anyone against the family again. Ever How often is the first reply the best? Got another one here. @knoodler , you’re up! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731.md?page=485) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731.md?page=487)