Runner up: “Harvey Wallbanger and a cracker?” – Carol Lasky, Boston, MA, a fellow member of Beth’s Facebook group. Yea Carol!
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #732
“I must recuse myself, your Honor. I sleep with the defendant.”
(Winning caption: “Where were you between the hours of beddy-bye and nighty-night?” Richard Marcil, Macomb, Mich. Yay Richard! – a fellow member of Beth’s Facebook group.)
Vote
My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2020-10-28
“This delivery is a stretch.”
“Always lyft with your beak, not your back.”
(Winning caption: “Heavier, yes, but they tip.” – Frank Sheldon)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #731
“Dig faster – November 3 is almost here.”
(Winning caption: “During next week’s session, we’ll have you paint yourself into a corner.” – Brian McAndrew, Port Weller, Ont.)
My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2020-10-21
“You call this scary? Waynesboro PTA meeting, cake walk vs. bake sale vote, March 1992 – that was scary.”
“The swing vote looks dead.”
“The debate – that was scary.”
(Winning caption: “Stop screaming and pick one!” – George Rsoborough )
(2nd place: “I’m done being scared of old, white men.” – Keith Huie, a fellow member of Beth’s Facebook group. Yea Keith!)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #730
“Your peers won’t like these results but the world will beat a path to your door.”
(Winning caption: “And, when you get hungry, the cafeteria is to your right, left, left, right, left, straight, right, straight, left, and then you push on the big lever.” – Michael Moran, Evanston, Ill.)
Halloween Decoration
Inclusivity Screening
My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2020-10-14
“I love a good mystery.”
“Dibs on their mail-in ballots.”
“We have stiff rules.”
(Winning caption: “Maybe we should start a Beyond Help section.” – Benjamin Gunn
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #729
“The prince took the purple reign fly.”
(Winning caption: “We can’t be overthrown, but we can be swayed.” – Steven Wiwczaryk, Rohnert Park, Calif.)
(Second place: “We’ll show those Ottomans.” – Alex Bryce, Perth, Australia, a fellow member of Beth’s Facebook group.)
(Third place: “How long can we maintain this balance of power?” – Carol Lasky, Boston, Mass., a fellow member of Beth’s Facebook group.)
Yea Alex and Carol!
Fear of Change
My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2020-10-07
“I reckon we better get the doggies out of these low clouds.”
“Them sideburns gettin’ close to mutton chops, Clem. Flock’s gettin’ jittery.”
“I don’t care who you waltzed with, get that jumbuck out of your tucker bag.”
(Winning caption: “I lost count. And I feel tired.” – Erik Brady)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #728
“It’s just me at this address. Are all census-takers this dedicated?”
(Winning caption: “Thank you for agreeing to meet remotely.” – John Watters, Appleton, Wis.)
(Runner-up: “Relax, take off your shoe.” – Eric Simkin, Torrance, Calif., a fellow member of Beth’s Facebook group)
WebEx
My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2020-09-30
“I watched the debate too. I’m not hopping mad though, just hopping disillusioned.”
“A giant turtle went by while you were napping.”
“It’s just a fondue pot, melted Velveeta. I haven’t seen your velveteen friend.”
(Winning caption: “We’re gonna need a bigger hat.” – Marc Seigel)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #727
“Ironically, rent is less astronomical on AOC’s asteroid than in her district.”
(Winning caption: “It’s the closest you’ll get to Manhattan in your price range.” – Luke Warrington, Los Angeles, Calif..)
Start Coding
My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2020-09-23
“Who’s a good boy?”
“Who let me out?”
“What do bitches really want?”
(Winning caption: “When are you coming home?” – Steve Spetseris)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #726
“I warned you not to swat the little ones.”
(Winning caption: “To be fair, Martha, you did just kill one of their kids.” – Joe Wehry, Queens, N.Y.)
