# 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:** 58
**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:** [November 3, 2024, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1141 "2024-11-03T14:41:44Z")
You’ve heard, I trust, of the Scarlet Pimpernel? I’m his cousin, the Chartreuse Pâtissier. ---
**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:** [November 3, 2024, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1142 "2024-11-03T17:27:04Z")
Little known is that bandleader Guy Lombardo got the inspiration for his name from this painting of Renaissance era musician Guy Lime Bardeaux. ---
**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:** [November 3, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1143 "2024-11-03T22:17:43Z")
I really admired @Elmer_J.Fudd ’s creative entry - worthy of a ‘ **Highly Commended** award. But I could so easily imagine the tone of voice the Bard would use for this line: > [@knoodler](#): > > Would you like a slice of envy pie? @knoodler wins. ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2024, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1144 "2024-11-04T00:30:45Z")
Thanks **Ferris**! [![](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SA7-VaZSmDw/WZh66W6Ss9I/AAAAAAACyF8/DOwftDV8TjwhaQTBSeRqCiJOUbCM-2eogCLcBGAs/s1600/strange-medical-instruments-9.jpg) ](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SA7-VaZSmDw/WZh66W6Ss9I/AAAAAAACyF8/DOwftDV8TjwhaQTBSeRqCiJOUbCM-2eogCLcBGAs/s1600/strange-medical-instruments-9.jpg) ---
**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:** [November 4, 2024, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1145 "2024-11-04T00:37:56Z")
Tanning beds have come a long way since 1958. ---
**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:** [November 4, 2024, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1146 "2024-11-04T00:40:21Z")
Maxwell Smart’s predecessor’s Daybed of Silence. ---
**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:** [November 4, 2024, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1147 "2024-11-04T00:47:27Z")
The Acme Corp. returned to human testing after the coyote retired. ---
**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:** [November 4, 2024, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1148 "2024-11-04T00:51:46Z")
Conrad Hilton at the testing of the first portable hotel room. ---
**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:** [November 4, 2024, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1149 "2024-11-04T00:56:30Z")
“But will the astronaut really need an escape pod? How much weight does it add to the capsule?” ---
**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:** [November 4, 2024, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1150 "2024-11-04T01:14:40Z")
3D print me like one of your French girls ---
**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:** [November 4, 2024, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1151 "2024-11-04T01:26:51Z")
Like the aqua-car, submersible futons were a short-lived fad of the 50’s. ---
**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:** [November 4, 2024, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1152 "2024-11-04T03:18:51Z")
Mr. Vanderbilt tests a new sales rep to see if he can _really_ handle the pressure of cold calling. ---
**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:** [November 4, 2024, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1153 "2024-11-04T11:54:46Z")
“This capsule can survive a nuclear hit and ensure the safety of its occupant.” “Yes professor, but won’t the occupant be emerging into a desert of radioactive waste?” “I wasn’t tasked for long-term planning.” ---
**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:** [November 4, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1154 "2024-11-04T14:42:41Z")
Ma Bell’s new phone booth was expected to revolutionize phone sex. ---
**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:** [November 4, 2024, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1155 "2024-11-04T15:43:02Z")
Well, Jerry, have you hit your sales target for today? No? I’m afraid it’s back in the capsule for you then. ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2024, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1156 "2024-11-04T20:19:12Z")
All great captions! Some I was looking for: “Can you hear me now?” “It’s from God. He says we should allow girls at Welton.” “It’s a collect call from Mr Floyd, for Mrs Floyd. Should we accept the charges?” The first is the best: > [@Spoons](#): > > Tanning beds have come a long way since 1958. You’re up, @Spoons! ---
**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:** [November 5, 2024, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1157 "2024-11-05T02:58:49Z")
Thanks! Let’s stick with the old-timey feel: [![](https://imgcdn.stablediffusionweb.com/2024/4/18/242bf3c7-bf3b-49f4-a6b1-6a96dfd1c1c6.jpg) ](https://imgcdn.stablediffusionweb.com/2024/4/18/242bf3c7-bf3b-49f4-a6b1-6a96dfd1c1c6.jpg) ---
**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:** [November 5, 2024, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1158 "2024-11-05T03:04:17Z")
“Doesn’t do anything, that’s the beauty of it.” ---
**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:** [November 5, 2024, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1159 "2024-11-05T03:48:28Z")
“Pretty simple - you put yer votin’ paper _here_, turn this handle _here_ - an’ it gets counted fer yer in no more than a couple o’ minutes!” ---
**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:** [November 5, 2024, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-genuine-caption-contest-part-2/1003717/1160 "2024-11-05T04:15:22Z")
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