# 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:** 57
**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:** [September 28, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1122 "2020-09-28T21:40:17Z")
“Okay, we’re ready. Somebody hold my beer.” ---
**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:** [September 28, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1123 "2020-09-28T22:08:41Z")
Prior to the invention of the wind tunnel, automobile designers and manufacturers had to come up with other innovative ways to test the aerodynamics of their designs. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1124 "2020-09-29T00:57:10Z")
Just after taking off for the first time, Bob realized he had no idea how to land the thing. ---
**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:** [September 29, 2020, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1125 "2020-09-29T03:05:09Z")
When Ford introduced its Zodiac line of airgliding cars, the Virgo bounced back like a horizontal yoyo and demolished the Elk’s Club. Angry members of the Order of the Wapiti descended upon Detroit, and the line was immediately discontinued. ---
**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:** [September 29, 2020, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1126 "2020-09-29T03:05:45Z")
So, darling, could you explain to me again why we don’t need a propeller or anything? ---
**Author:** ![PlaceboTarget](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/placebotarget/32/1073_2.png) [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1127 "2020-09-29T17:23:49Z")
_The Little Prince almost didn’t get rescued that summer._ ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1128 "2020-09-29T17:38:38Z")
> [@Quondam\_Mechanic](#): > > So, darling, could you explain to me again why we don’t need a propeller or anything? - The need for a propeller is just media spin. ---
**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:** [September 29, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1129 "2020-09-29T17:48:39Z")
Extra points if you hit the dormer! ---
**Author:** ![PlaceboTarget](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/placebotarget/32/1073_2.png) [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1130 "2020-09-29T18:34:14Z")
_How to plan a zero anxiety, kid-free vacation._ ---
**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:** [September 29, 2020, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1131 "2020-09-29T18:37:04Z")
Let’s roll, Kato! ---
**Author:** ![PlaceboTarget](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/placebotarget/32/1073_2.png) [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1132 "2020-09-29T18:46:36Z")
_Kids all over the world held their breath as they watched the launch of Sid the Science Kid._ ---
**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:** [September 29, 2020, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1133 "2020-09-29T21:10:55Z")
Hey, Ward, was Eddie telling us the truth when he said this was the future of automobile travel? ---
**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:** [September 29, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1134 "2020-09-29T21:55:24Z")
This was a tough. I thought they were all funny, but I usually give the edge to the sickest ones. And today that was: > [@running\_coach](#): > > Jim went through several families before perfecting the take-off technique. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1135 "2020-09-29T21:59:25Z")
Good thing I didn’t go with the _first_ version. Here ya go, all. [![](https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/5f6312940848a_AM2xJgi__700.jpg) ](https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/5f6312940848a_AM2xJgi__700.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:** [September 29, 2020, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1136 "2020-09-29T22:02:36Z")
Get out of our litter box NOW, two-legger! ---
**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:** [September 29, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1137 "2020-09-29T22:08:56Z")
The only thing more embarrassing than dying on the toilet, is being eaten by your cats before your body is discovered. ---
**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:** [September 29, 2020, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1138 "2020-09-29T22:12:45Z")
“One false move, human, and we shred all your paper.” ---
**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:** [September 29, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1139 "2020-09-29T22:17:00Z")
“Sure, the paper is advertised as being ‘kitteny-soft,’ but we _strongly_ recommend that you don’t get any funny ideas.” ---
**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:** [September 29, 2020, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1140 "2020-09-29T22:30:18Z")
_WE SMELL TUNA!_ (I have to add this sentence because Discord doesn’t think the above is a complete sentence.) ---
**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:** [September 29, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1141 "2020-09-29T23:07:02Z")
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