# A Genuine Caption Contest (Part 2) **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [July 4, 2024, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717 "2024-07-04T12:49:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 17
**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:** [August 3, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/321 "2024-08-03T16:37:55Z")
Jesus of Cable. He died for your sims. ---
**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:** [August 3, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/322 "2024-08-03T16:51:43Z")
I hear you singing in the wire. I can hear you thru the whine And the Wichita Lineman Has lost his fucking mind ---
**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:** [August 3, 2024, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/323 "2024-08-03T17:07:42Z")
Cable worshipping reached its peak in the 90s when satellite technology emerged, but there are still Orthodox temples devoted to the Wire Messiah. ---
**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:** [August 3, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/324 "2024-08-03T18:21:07Z")
Is there too much order in your life? Has neatness got you down? Are you unfulfilled by being able to easily trace plug to appliance? Well, it’s time to get some stress in your life! Dead Pitchmen Products presents: The Tangler!! Call now! 1-800-INKNOTS Operators are desperately trying to figure out which headset is theirs! ---
**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:** [August 3, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/325 "2024-08-03T18:31:16Z")
And I’m still not getting any bass out of my left speaker’s woofer… ---
**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:** [August 3, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/326 "2024-08-03T18:41:30Z")
Circuit City attempts a comeback. ---
**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:** [August 3, 2024, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/327 "2024-08-03T18:51:39Z")
1. Connect grey wire “A” to grey wire “C”. 2. Connect Grey wire"V" to grey wire"P". 3. Splice together grey wire “T” to grey wires “N” and “B” where they cross under grey wire “M”. 4. Tie grey wire “Z” to grey wire “W” while simultaneously cutting grey wire “U”. 5. Successful connections are indicated by the grey light emitted from the grey bulb at the end of grey wire “H”. ---
**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:** [August 3, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/328 "2024-08-03T18:57:48Z")
Ernestine snaps after one too many ringy-dingys. ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/329 "2024-08-03T20:18:02Z")
Executives at Oncor: Hold my beer. ---
**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:** [August 3, 2024, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/330 "2024-08-03T23:28:50Z")
This is the part no one considers before they decide to cancel their cable TV subscriptions. _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**Author:** ![Ferris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ferris/32/11573_2.png) [@Ferris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferris)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2024, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/331 "2024-08-04T00:43:17Z")
“Are you calling from the phone with the problem, sir? If so, I’ll need you to first find the black wire that connects…” _click!_ ---
**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:** [August 4, 2024, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/332 "2024-08-04T01:02:56Z")
“Listen carefully. To disarm the bomb you’ll have to cut the wires in this exact order. First, find the blue and white striped wire. . .” ---
**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:** [August 4, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/333 "2024-08-04T16:32:14Z")
All great captions! I’m going to give this one to @Lumpy. Take it away! ---
**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:** [August 4, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/334 "2024-08-04T20:55:24Z")
[![](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e1/fb/e5/e1fbe58650ade665a967155fb579d44f.jpg) ](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e1/fb/e5/e1fbe58650ade665a967155fb579d44f.jpg) ---
**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:** [August 4, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/335 "2024-08-04T21:11:22Z")
🎶 CopterPug, CopterPug Just look at - the hole he dug Not too deep, not too wide Just enough - for him to hide Look out! Here comes the CopterPug! 🎶 ---
**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:** [August 4, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/336 "2024-08-04T21:13:21Z")
A dog that’s not afraid to fly, gotta give him props. ---
**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:** [August 4, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/337 "2024-08-04T21:15:46Z")
Santa tests a prototype reindeer replacement. ---
**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:** [August 4, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/338 "2024-08-04T21:21:21Z")
“I’ll believe that when pugs fly!” ---
**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:** [August 4, 2024, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/339 "2024-08-04T21:26:34Z")
> [@Kent\_Clark](#): > > “I’ll believe that when pugs fly!” - Not an entry: Pug spray [![](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710BqK8QKSL._AC_SL1500_.jpg) ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710BqK8QKSL._AC_SL1500_.jpg) nae ---
**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:** [August 4, 2024, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/340 "2024-08-04T21:33:49Z")
We’re Pug Patrol Nowhere to go Suburban robots that monitor reality Common stock We work around the clock We shove the poles in the holes [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717.md?page=16) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717.md?page=18)