“Not much, just watering the Esmeralda.”
(Winning caption: “Like I would date a guy from Notre Dame.”)
Employee Engagement
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #587
“The ceiling headlamps are a nice touch.”
(Winning caption: “I didn’t get it at first, either. Then it hits you.”)
Quality
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #586
“Illegal aliens suck.”
(Winning caption: “I have a feeling they are going to treat us like dirt.”)
Anticipation
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #585
“Do me a favor, wish for more toaster strudel.”
(Winning caption: “Make a different wish—your bagel is really stuck.”)
Opinion
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #584
“The refugees from hurricane Dolly are here.”
(Winning caption: “Hold on, the Senate Committee on Women’s Health is getting out.”)
Sloppy work
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #583
“He suggested that we show tolerance for opposing ideas.”
(Winning caption: “You should probably pass if they offer stock options.”)
Harvey small business relief
My subversive entry: Inside Higher Ed caption contest, September 2017
“No need to post Suppressing Opposing Ideas hours. Those are 24/7.”
(Winning caption: “Dean Smith stood like that all day, thinking his policy
about faculty transparency had been a horrible, horrible mistake.”)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #582
“I’m finally ready for commitment. Will you be my peloton?”
(Winning caption: “It was green when I went through it.”)
My loser entry: San Diego Union Tribune caption contest, August 18, 2017
“I’ve given up on traditional politics. Voting straight Garden Party from now on.”
(Winning caption: “Great disguise, General Lee!”)
My loser entry: The Times-Tribune caption contest, August 20, 2017
“I’m sorry Johnny. I can’t let Suzy out of the box until she apologizes for her white privilege.”
(Winning caption: “Johnny, please return to your milk crate,
we are ready to begin today’s lesson on managing operating budgets.”)
My loser entry: Linn’s Stamp News caption contest for September 2017
“Camp Swampy teamwork at its best! I distract Sarge
while Killer sneaks Miss Buxley past the sentries.”
(Winning caption: “The joke’s on Sarge. I’ve been intercepting
his discharge papers for the last 67 years!”)
My loser entry: Neowin.net caption contest August 2017
(Samsung mobile chief announcing the new Galaxy Note8)
“Do early adapters know about shrinkage?”
(Winning caption: Not posted. Neowin appears to have
discontinued their caption contest without picking a winner.)
Strike three
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #581
“Not mine. Might be Joseph’s.”
(Winning caption: “Not a commandment. Just a suggestion.”)
