“Ironically, rent is less astronomical on AOC’s asteroid than in her district.”

(Winning caption: “It’s the closest you’ll get to Manhattan in your price range.” – Luke Warrington, Los Angeles, Calif..)

“I warned you not to swat the little ones.”

(Winning caption: “To be fair, Martha, you did just kill one of their kids.” – Joe Wehry, Queens, N.Y.)

“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.)

“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.)

“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.)

“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.)

“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.)

“Remember 2016. Cubs, I mean – remember the Cubs.”

(Winning caption: “Do you struggle endlessly through here often?” – Dennis Michael Burke, Phoenix, Ariz.)

“Rent is only eight quarters every fifteen minutes.”

(Winning caption: “Between you and me, the owner can’t unload this fast enough.” – Sean Kirk, Bellingham, Wash.)

“I’m not going anywhere with you wearing that ridiculous bandanna.”

(Winning caption: “I don’t need your approval. I just need you to tie the laces.” – Leila Cheikh, Sydney, Australia)