# 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:** 258
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5141 "2026-06-24T19:09:30Z")
> [@Tatterdemalion](#): > > Looking for the rest of the 7th cavalry? Sorry, haven’t seen them. Winner Winner! Your turn! ---
**Author:** ![Tatterdemalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/43a26b/32.png) [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5142 "2026-06-24T19:37:14Z")
Thanks. Let’s see what we can do with this. [![](https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.hindustantimes.com%2Fimg%2F2022%2F11%2F14%2F1600x900%2Felephant-showering-tv-reporter-with-kisses-viral_1668426889329_1668426896633_1668426896633.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=49c0d2a7e697b9c108b61b7a8636d70a7464c0b3b22a678f5da52ac7fb1fc192) ](https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.hindustantimes.com%2Fimg%2F2022%2F11%2F14%2F1600x900%2Felephant-showering-tv-reporter-with-kisses-viral_1668426889329_1668426896633_1668426896633.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=49c0d2a7e697b9c108b61b7a8636d70a7464c0b3b22a678f5da52ac7fb1fc192) ---
**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:** [June 24, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5143 "2026-06-24T20:04:58Z")
You can pick your friends, you can pick your nose, but only elephants can pick a friend’s nose. ---
**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:** [June 24, 2026, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5144 "2026-06-24T20:05:53Z")
“John, I’m here with the elephant pack, and they appear to have accepted me into their tribe.” ---
**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:** [June 24, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5145 "2026-06-24T21:21:15Z")
Elephant-human mind melds also help alleviate congested sinuses. ---
**Author:** ![billy-jack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac91a4/32.png) [@billy-jack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billy-jack)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5146 "2026-06-24T21:44:58Z")
It’s not that nose that is the problem. It is the nose probing his rear end. Next time, you can bet that he will wear pants. ---
**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:** [June 25, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5147 "2026-06-25T00:15:25Z")
JoJo the elephant artist was so skilled he could draw a face accurately just by feeling it. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5148 "2026-06-25T00:17:30Z")
The Elephant decided he wanted to a reverse Blind Men and the Elephant. ---
**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:** [June 25, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5149 "2026-06-25T19:38:25Z")
“… and that’s pretty much the whole story. Reporting from the zoo, I’m John Merrick.” ---
**Author:** ![Tatterdemalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/43a26b/32.png) [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5150 "2026-06-25T19:51:29Z")
> [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](#): > > You can pick your friends, you can pick your nose, but only elephants can pick a friend’s nose. So true, so true. @Dr.Winston_OBoogie you’re up next. ---
**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:** [June 25, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5151 "2026-06-25T21:03:03Z")
Thank you! Staying with elephants,… [![](https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/fun-funny-scene-wildlife-elephant-sitting-tropical-beach-fancy-alcohol-drink-travel-vacation-holiday-209720962.jpg) ](https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/fun-funny-scene-wildlife-elephant-sitting-tropical-beach-fancy-alcohol-drink-travel-vacation-holiday-209720962.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:** [June 25, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5152 "2026-06-25T21:11:35Z")
The ad campaign didn’t sell much cocktail mixer, but _everybody_ north of 15 stone wants to know where to get that chair ---
**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:** [June 25, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5153 "2026-06-25T22:05:46Z")
“I’ll never forget that sunset at the beach” ---
**Author:** ![billy-jack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac91a4/32.png) [@billy-jack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billy-jack)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5154 "2026-06-25T22:42:08Z")
Voiceover: “A life like this can be yours. Just let Dewey, Cheathem, and Howe represent you in your lawsuits against all of your next door neighbors. You don’t even need a reason to sue – Dewey, Cheatem, and Howe will make one up for you. Don’t forget – that is Dewey, Cheathem, and Howe. Call the number on the bottom of your screen.” ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5155 "2026-06-25T23:27:23Z")
A Republican on a dream holiday. ---
**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:** [June 25, 2026, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5156 "2026-06-25T23:40:56Z")
Elvin may not need a straw, but you do. Don’t be caught without a Tropicali Straw on your next vacation! ---
**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:** [June 26, 2026, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5157 "2026-06-26T12:16:53Z")
He trains circus ringmasters. He passed on being the spokesman for Planters’ Peanuts. He doesn’t need to flap his ears to fly. He is… the most interesting elephant in the world. ---
**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:** [June 27, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5158 "2026-06-27T15:31:10Z")
We have a winner! > [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > The ad campaign didn’t sell much cocktail mixer, but _everybody_ north of 15 stone wants to know where to get that chair Elmer, you’re 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:** [June 27, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5159 "2026-06-27T20:19:18Z")
Thanks! Sorry I keep dipping into the rancid pool that is mid-century men’s magazines, but every illustration is a mystery I’m not willing to read the story to solve. [![](https://creativepro.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/default/files/story_images/20120309SAWG_fg15.jpg) ](https://creativepro.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/default/files/story_images/20120309SAWG_fg15.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/5160 "2026-06-27T22:12:13Z")
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