“I saw where you parked.”
(Winning caption: “Are you here about the sublet?” Dana Rosen-Perez, Westfield, N.J.)
Taxes
My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2019-04-10
“You interrupted my butt toning exercises for this?”
(Winning caption: “Well, you’re sure not that man’s best friend.” – Adrian Alcala)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #658
“You were more fun without the lid.”
(Winning caption: We had a good run, Ted, but I simply don’t have the counter space.” – Ben Bynum, Queens, N.Y.)
Childish
My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2019-04-03
“The Osundairo brothers couldn’t be here. Also, Granma thinks there must be a better way to jump-start your acting career. “
(Winning caption: “But first, some guilt.” – Alan Leo)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #657
“I know about you and Ms. Princess.”
(Winning caption: “Want to go for a w-a-l-k?” Dawn Mockler, Fredericton, N.B.)
April Fool 2019
My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2019-03-27
“You’ve almost got it. One more time … Throw out your hands, stick out your tush, hands on your hips, give us a push …”
(Winning caption: “Wow. Tough cloud.” – George Daniels)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #656
“It’s his way of bragging about his giant slalom.”
(Winning caption: “He gets so dramatic when I lower the thermostat.” David Scollard, Wilbraham, Mass.)
March Madness
My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2019-03-20
“I had no idea my advocacy for polite discussion would be so controversial.”
(Winning caption: “It’s casualty Friday.” Paul Nesja)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #655
“The song was nice, but I only accept payment in diamonds or gold.”
(Winning caption: “Who is ‘coming around the mountain,’ John? Could it be your mother?” Russ McKinney, Philadelphia, Pa.)
Wishing everyone a safe and joyous St. Patrick’s Day 2019
My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2019-03-13
“The award for best portrayal of toxic masculinity goes to …”
(Winning caption: “This year we’re letting the prize select the winner” – David Reid)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #654
“Socialism isn’t the solution, but you’re getting warmer.”
(Winning caption: “I guarantee in twelve hours we’ll see a completely different side of my opponent.” Alan Winick, Westport, Conn.)
Punch Cards
My loser entry: Cartoon Collections caption contest 2019-03-06
“That’s funny, I suddenly need to use the bathroom too.”
(Winning caption: “I liked the couch better where is was.” – Kathy Wrobel-Cornell)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #653
“If this is locally grown why is it rotating clockwise?”
(Winning caption: “Before you go, describe the iceberg salad.” Adam Santiago, New York City)
Great Programmers
