# 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:** 74
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1462 "2020-10-20T02:53:29Z")
I agree on _Scandanavian Gothic_, but it’s judge’s choice. ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1463 "2020-10-20T03:01:29Z")
> [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > Personally, I thought nothing could top _Scandanavian Gothic_ . I was not aware of the phenomenon, but the label in itself had a powerful evocative flair that I enjoyed. On the other hand, I agree there must be a certain bias (at least in my case) where the one posting the picture expects a specific response and tends to overlook certain reactions. > [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > I agree on _Scandanavian Gothic_ , but it’s judge’s choice. For the sake of the game, please post the next picture because **needscoffee** seems to be missing and you are the runner-up. ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1464 "2020-10-20T03:12:20Z")
> [@PlaceboTarget](#): > > I was not aware of the phenomenon, but the label in itself had a powerful evocative flair that I enjoyed. _American Gothic_ by Grant Wood may not be as iconic outside of the US. [![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c7726d3815512843c24ce73/1563994819810-S0F00QN1B1IJHHH27UK3/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kMtuniT_y7-RqOPhb9z9lN17gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z5QPOohDIaIeljMHgDF5CVlOqpeNLcJ80NK65_fV7S1UYNfDfhRX1ghseKgIfLGLditzvKHpES7e-LeLdlHNCarNtaSsYFyFGUm_eZioT9-3g/image-asset.jpeg) ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c7726d3815512843c24ce73/1563994819810-S0F00QN1B1IJHHH27UK3/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kMtuniT_y7-RqOPhb9z9lN17gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z5QPOohDIaIeljMHgDF5CVlOqpeNLcJ80NK65_fV7S1UYNfDfhRX1ghseKgIfLGLditzvKHpES7e-LeLdlHNCarNtaSsYFyFGUm_eZioT9-3g/image-asset.jpeg) ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1465 "2020-10-20T03:56:48Z")
I’m here, give me a minute. Thanks! I thought Gothic would be the winner, too! ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1466 "2020-10-20T03:58:14Z")
Strange, I didn’t see the post announcing the winner - sorry for the delay! ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1467 "2020-10-20T03:59:42Z")
[![](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/strange-history-posture.jpg) ](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/strange-history-posture.jpg) ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1468 "2020-10-20T04:01:58Z")
“Someday, little statuette, I’ll have a waist size smaller than yours.” ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1469 "2020-10-20T04:06:56Z")
Prior to the invention of the see-through minidress, beauty contest competitors had to take unusual measures for the judges. ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1470 "2020-10-20T04:08:13Z")
You gotta show some spine to win this contest! ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1471 "2020-10-20T04:10:03Z")
“Pretty young Jenny Henshaw, middle, is Miss Ribcage 1952. She is flanked by first runner-up Heather McDonnell, left, and second runner-up Debbie Conway, right.” ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1472 "2020-10-20T04:28:21Z")
“Oh! I thought you said do I ‘want to appear in an x-_rated_ film.’” ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1473 "2020-10-20T05:01:16Z")
_It’s a small comfort, but at least Betty Lou was voted “Miss Ankylosing Spondylosis” at the Inner Beauty Pageant._ ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1474 "2020-10-20T05:10:30Z")
"Promotional consideration provided by Kodak x-ray film. Kodak x-ray film–let it bring out the inner you." ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1475 "2020-10-20T06:05:20Z")
Observer: “Gee fellas, y’know, I wanted to meet a girl not because of her looks, but because of what she has on the inside. Now that I’ve seen it, I’m not so sure.” ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1476 "2020-10-20T06:33:10Z")
_Candidates were thoroughly tested before they could join Captain Kirk’s crew._ ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1477 "2020-10-20T08:28:29Z")
_The finalists of the beauty pageant were neck in neck until the judges decided to use more objective methods._ ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1478 "2020-10-20T09:48:43Z")
The prototypes of see-thru clothing were a bit too good. ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 11:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1479 "2020-10-20T11:12:36Z")
_Probably not the best people to promote the use x-ray vision instead of visible light._ ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1480 "2020-10-20T13:07:54Z")
Yes, they’re peaches, and no bones about it. ---
**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:** [October 20, 2020, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-1/915731/1481 "2020-10-20T14:33:18Z")
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