My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2020-09-16
“Have you met my ex?”
“Skip to the end. I want to see how this turns out.”
(Winning caption: “I think the only thing you’re terrified of right now is commitment.” – Jason Tolbert)
(Second Place: “Oh great. What if it rains?” – Keith Huie, a fellow member of Beth’s Facebook group. Yea Keith!)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #725
“If you make this shot I’ll be pretty pleased.”
(Winning caption: “I’m just saying, after this haircut, it’s difficult to trust you.” – Emily Shallcross, Northampton, Mass.)
Brainstorming
My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2020-09-09
“I was too charming.”
“Sure it’s cheaper, but crowd-sorcery is a dark art.”
“Never dress for the job you want.”
(Winning caption: “I’m a victim of outsorcery.” – Gary Borislow)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #724
“You said my character would evolve.”
(Winning caption: “To Archaeopteryx, spelled just like it sounds.” – David Norcross, Melrose, Mass.
(Second Place: “I couldn’t put it down. In fact, I couldn’t pick it up.” – Jeff Sawyer, Whitefield, N.H. Yay Jeff! – a fellow member of Beth’s Facebook Group.)
Effective Communication
My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2020-09-02
“Dump him.”
“My white trash container is already full.”
“Are you sure you want to delete these items?”
(Winning caption: “I finally got him to put his trash in bags.” – Sam Skoronski)
(Third Place: “My divorce lawyer says I’ll probably get half.” – Richard G. Marcil – Yea Richard! – a fellow member of Beth’s Facebook group.)
My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2020-08-26
“Duck! That’s my wife’s lawyer.”
(Winning caption: “Damn. They lawyered up.” – John Soby )
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #723
“Mind the lead singer – we can’t afford to lose another horn player.”
(Winning caption: “We should be able to finish the album today, as long as no one rings the doorbell.” – Jonathan Havel, Queens, N.Y.)
But Eisenhower Said …
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #722
“Never get between a baby grand and its mother.”
(Winning caption: “The piano’s in tune, but the house is a little flat.” – Walter Gray, Middleton, Wis.)
Business / IT Roadmap
My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2020-08-19
“I haven’t been sleeping well. The covers are too small.”
“The neighbors are beginning to suspect the real source of the novel virus.”
“Once upon a time I realized happily ever after is bullshit.”
(Winning caption: “This is the last time I self publish.” – Chuck A. Stetson)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #721
“That’s enough literature and gender studies, Dad. Can we do math next?”
(Winning caption: “I’m starting to regret that haircut.” – Erin Gormley, Buffalo, N.Y.)
My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2020-08-12
“I had the burrito dream again.”
“Hey, where’s our picnic basket?”
“Yelp.”
(Winning caption: “We’re safe, he’s dying out there.” – Michael Holmes – Yea! Another win for Michael!)
Ugly Look
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #720
“Remember 2016. Cubs, I mean – remember the Cubs.”
(Winning caption: “Do you struggle endlessly through here often?” – Dennis Michael Burke, Phoenix, Ariz.)
Eeek, a mouse!
My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2020-08-05
“The foie gras is now ethically raised. Since the stay-at-home orders, we haven’t had to fatten their livers.”
“Today’s special is especially fresh, abducted just this morning.”
“In space no one can hear your entree scream.”
(Winning caption: “And the catch of the day is a guy named Fred.” – Joe Ayella)
(Runner Up: “Would you like to see our children’s menu? They’re free range.” – Michael Holmes – Another score for Micheal!)
