A lighthearted caption "contest"

[Otto_Harper]

Many years ago, one of the professional magazines I received included a full page devoted to a caption contest. They would print some photo from a bygone era and would solicit the readers to provide a suitable (usually humorous) caption.

As I followed the contest, I recognized that there were two types of captioners. Those who submitted very short captions which actually told a much larger story, and those who submitted rather lengthy "step bystep instructions for the use of the image" captions which actually limited the application and humor in the image.

With the year we've all been having, I have decided to tr something like that here. Folks may provide captions, or not,as they wish. If there is ongoing interest, I will undertake to do this on a quasi-regular basis.

So, to kick things off, here is my first submission. The caption I wouldput on it is:

Jim! Stop Tinkering Out There! Its Time For Dinner!

[EYESORE 9001]

1. My caption

‘There are more diplomatic ways to settle a dispute over a parking space, Bob.’

[ultralite001]

2. "I asked for Legos for Christmas"...

TIA

[Otto_Harper]

3. The manual says that it can cut the grass, clear snow or invade another neighborhood.

[rurallib]

4. can be destroyed by a cat

[Intractable]

5. Caption: A Reject from Pacific Rim

[Donkees]

6. ''This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine ... ''

''I will stomp my feet, and I will clap my hands and shout, shout
I will run around, and I'll jump off the ground and shout, shout
I will stomp my feet, and I will clap my hands and shout, shout
I will run around, I'll jump off the ground and shout, shout
… This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine''

[red dog 1]

7. "Where's that damn screwdriver?"

Thanks for posting this thread - I wish I could Rec it 100 times.
(I love Caption Contests)

[Otto_Harper]

8. Thanks

Not only do I appreciate the feedback, but this caption is one that I can identify with completely.

[red dog 1]

9. I wish I could rec it 1,000 times.

[Figarosmom]

10. They said he could do all kinds of things

But all he's been doing Is playing music and dancing.


He does have rhythm.

[hay rick]

11. He asked if he could use the bathroom.