# A Genuine Caption Contest (Part 2)

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717>\
**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\
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**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 30, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3621 "2025-08-30T17:09:21Z")

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We named him Schroedinger the first time he closed his eyes.

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**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2025, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3622 "2025-08-30T18:04:34Z")

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> [@IMadeLem0nade](#):
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> ‘he’s right behind me, isn’t he’

Take it away, @IMadeLem0nade.

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**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\
**Post date:** [September 1, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3623 "2025-09-01T14:43:09Z")

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It’s been over 24 hours, this thread is open to submissions.

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**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:** [September 1, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3624 "2025-09-01T16:06:43Z")

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“Hey, let’s see you try to hide against a snowbank!”

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**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 1, 2025, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3625 "2025-09-01T16:47:31Z")

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> [@knoodler](#):
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> this thread is open to submissions.

Do we like groups of animals?

[![](https://i.natgeofe.com/n/54654531-8a80-4e71-9e04-ed682594cf42/STOCK_MF4128_DSF1707.jpg) ](https://i.natgeofe.com/n/54654531-8a80-4e71-9e04-ed682594cf42/STOCK_MF4128_DSF1707.jpg)

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**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 1, 2025, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3626 "2025-09-01T17:55:41Z")

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When AI isn’t sure whether you want bats or cats.

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**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:** [September 1, 2025, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3627 "2025-09-01T21:17:33Z")

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“…and turn and turn - and poop on his car…_now!_”

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**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\
**Post date:** [September 1, 2025, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3628 "2025-09-01T21:34:48Z")

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The lesser-used Cat Signal, for when the Caped Crusader is on vacation.

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**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 2, 2025, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3629 "2025-09-02T12:50:20Z")

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We cry out to the Great Cat Spirit for we are o’er-ridden with mice!

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**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 2, 2025, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3630 "2025-09-02T13:19:01Z")

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When birds discover Monty Python.

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**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 2, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3631 "2025-09-02T21:06:02Z")

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Congratulations to @Ferris for managing to capture the essence of birds AND cats with a single line. Go forth and post again, sir!

> [@Ferris](#):
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> “…and turn and turn - and poop on his car…_now!_”

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**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:** [September 2, 2025, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3632 "2025-09-02T22:47:55Z")

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Thanks, @Kent_Clark !

No animals, no AI weirdness. Going old school again:

[![](https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/media/media/69a62e0d-3a5c-45fe-9b42-ec67fb4f5d02.jpg) ](https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/media/media/69a62e0d-3a5c-45fe-9b42-ec67fb4f5d02.jpg)

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**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:** [September 2, 2025, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3633 "2025-09-02T22:55:16Z")

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“And the first thing we’ll do when you’re made emperor of Texas, Mr. Burr, is outlaw peanut butter so no one will sound funny when they say your name.”

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**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\
**Post date:** [September 2, 2025, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3634 "2025-09-02T22:57:34Z")

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Agreed. You’ll take Micah Parsons, and give up Kenny Clark and two first-round picks.

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**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 2, 2025, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3635 "2025-09-02T23:49:59Z")

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“You, sir, are a graceful loser. I never thought you’d live up to your promise to dress like a leprechaun for a fortnight when your Knickerbockers lost their latest round of stoolball.”

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**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:** [September 3, 2025, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3636 "2025-09-03T01:03:07Z")

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Hey Aaron, in 125 years you’ll have a descendant named Bill. Pass these jokes about Philadelphia on to him. I fucking hate that place.

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**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\
**Post date:** [September 3, 2025, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3637 "2025-09-03T05:57:12Z")

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Welcome to the White Pants Brigade.

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**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:** [September 3, 2025, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3638 "2025-09-03T06:16:59Z")

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The first episode of _Deal or No Deal_ was surprisingly formal in nature.

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**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 3, 2025, 10:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3639 "2025-09-03T10:45:15Z")

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“Which one is Ghent?”

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**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 3, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/3640 "2025-09-03T16:06:53Z")

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You put your right hand in,  
You take your right hand out,  
You put your right hand in,  
And you shake it all about.

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