“I’m prescribing sour cream and chives.”
(Winning caption: “Well, sir, we found you a donor. There’s a kid having a garage sale in New Jersey.” – James Blow, Sydney, Australia)
Happy Halloween 2023
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #872
“Sorry I was late. I hit every traffic light on the way here.”
(Winning caption: “We have plenty of time to catch the ark.” – Autumn Crockford, Hermosa Beach, Calif.)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #871
“Eenie meenie chili beanie, the spirits are about to text.”
(Winning caption: “Now for the most toxic ingredient of all—social media.” – Andrew Welhouse, Salt Lake City, Utah)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #870
“It’s a good-luck talisman in hopes of balancing our family budget.”
(Winning caption: “Of course, we’ll place it higher if it’s a girl.” – Jerrold E. Fink, Highland Park, Ill.)
Columbus Day 2023
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #869
“You clowns remind me of my younger days as a carnival prize.”
(Winning caption: “You’re probably wondering how I asked you here today . . .” – Eric Law, Methuen, Mass.)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #868
“The screams, doc, I can’t handle the screams.”
(Winning caption: “I wake up right before I hit the sidewalk” – Ken Park, San Francisco, Calif.)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #867
“The cute lumberjack said he’s taking me out.”
(Winning caption: “A bow tie? And look ridiculous?” – Noel Baebler, Richmond, Va.)
(Third Place: “It confuses the dogs.” – George Forgie, Austin, Texas – Yay George!)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #866
“The Climate Committee says I’ve changed.”
(Winning caption: “One more round and I’ll call it a day.” – Myron Carlson, Grantsburg, Wis.)
Wishing All a Joyous Labor Day 2023
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #865
“It heard that the big dipper is full of kibble. It’ll be back when it’s full.”
(Winning caption: “It’s moments like this that I’m reminded just how insignificant my owner is.” – Joe Wieder, Brooklyn, N.Y.)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #864
“First time at dinner theater?”
(Winning caption: “Just tell them why you’ve chosen to run.” – Matt Hindman, Tulsa, Okla.)
(Third Place: “It’ll be over before you know it.” – Paul Nesja, Mount Horeb, Wis. – Local Man does it again!)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #863
“If you could be any infographic, what infographic would you be, and why?”
(Winning caption: “It’s not ‘my friend’—it’s a desk lamp.” – Chris Schlekat, Durham, N.C.)
(Third Place: ““Tell me about a time you were bent out of shape.” – Carol Lasky, Boston, Mass. – Carol does it Again!)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #862
“This is depressing. Let’s try the rose-colored glasses.”
(Winning caption: “He’s still orange.” – Eric Simkin, Torrance, Calif. – Yay Eric!)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #861
“Them varmints is askin’ fer trouble. This here’s a lawn darts town.”
(Winning caption: “Things get more interesting at noon.” – Brandon Lawniczak, Mill Valley, Calif.)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #860
“We’re about to get trashed by locals.”
(Winning caption: “They fly all this way just to say they ate in the Hamptons.” – Victor Chongchua, Honolulu, Hawaii)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #859
“We proved it! The cost of “free shipping” is included in the price.”
(Winning caption: “I have nothing left to prove.” – Colin Mills, Boston, Mass.)
(Third place: “I always leave a little room for doubt.” – Carol Lasky, Boston, Mass.)
Congratulations Colin and Carol! The first ever Mother and Son finalists in the same contest in NYCC history!
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #858
“I’m packing.”
(Winning caption: “It just depends on what you’re looking for—unconditional adoration or soul-crushing disregard.” Rebecca Wiseman Lee, Martinez, Calif.)
Wishing All a Happy and Safe Independence Day 2023
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