“The passenger diversity program has some bugs.”
(Winning caption: “I hate going home. I have a million relatives.”- Jessica Misener, Ann Arbor, Mich. – Yay Jessica! – a fellow member of Beth’s Facebook group)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #856
“This may sound corny, but you’re really hot.”
(Winning caption: “You don’t have to say ‘Excuse me’ every single time.” – Rob Needham, Ann Arbor, Mich.)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #855
“If you want to merge, I’ll yield.”
(Winning caption: “I see they’ve redrawn the congressional-district line.” – Frank Poynton, Van Nuys, Calif.)
Happy Father’s Day 2023
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #854
“Your portfolio has taken a dive.”
(Winning caption: “It’s synch or swim.” – Andrew Workman, Renfrew, Scotland)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #853
“Prepare for boarding.”
(Winning caption: “All we need now is to find a port.” – Darren Shickle, Leeds, England)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #852
“Our heroes fought across the pond so that we can enjoy peace and pizza.”
(Winning caption: “And I thought mine was plain.” – Suzanne Westphal, Mill Valley, Calif.)
Memorial Day 2023
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #851
“You lead – we know that following the science doesn’t work.”
(Winning caption: “It’s an honor to work with a giant in the field.” – Nicole Chrolavicius, Burlington, Ont. – Nicole is on a roll!)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #850
“You’ll reap what you so badly deserve.”
(Winning caption: “Do you take last requests?” – Kurt Rossetti, San Rafael, Calif.)
(Second place: “It’s time you retire, Keith.” – Beth Lawler, Montclair, N.J. – Yea Beth!)
Happy Mother’s Day 2023
My loser entry: CartoonStock caption contest 03-2023
“Looking for the purrfect house?”
(Winning caption: “The seller is highly unmotivated.” – Carol Lasky)
(Runners Up include:
“The neighborhood is very quiet, especially now that all the birds are gone.”- Mark Strout
“The seller downsized to a pile of warm laundry.” – Nicole Chrolavicius
“It comes with some strings attached.” – Vincent Coca)
Yay Carol, Mark, Nicole, and Vincent! – Fellow members of Beth Lawler’s Facebook group.
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #849
“Cleanup needed in dressing room 4.”
(Winning caption: “I’ll take the jacket and the pants and the pants.” Yael Nobel, New York City)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #848
“Kohlrabi was their gateway plant. “
(Winning caption: “Look! The first Robinsons of spring.” – Alex Jones, Montreal, Quebec)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #847
“You look so happy. Let me guess – you just got blown.”
(Winning caption: “I couldn’t help but notice you from across the room.” – Devin Cortez, Phoenix, Ariz.)
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #846
“Let’s return the Ouija squeaky toy.”
(Winning caption: “Now I’m starting to believe the mailman’s side of the story.” – Kurt Markert, Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Happy Easter 2023
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #845
“I’m sorry to have to tell you, Johnny is very down-to-earth in class.”
(Winning caption: “What did you expect a financial wizard to look like?” – Tom King, Nipomo, Calif.)
April Fool’s Day 2023
My loser entry: New Yorker caption contest #844
“You need glasses.”
(Winning caption: “I’ll need to take a sample.” – Jessica Misener, Ann Arbor, Mich. – Yay Jessica!)
(Third Place: “We’ll both be feeling better in no time.” – Susan Gale Wickes, Richmond, Ind. Yay Susan!)
