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Otto_Harper

(775 posts)
Tue Dec 17, 2024, 01:25 PM Dec 17

A lighthearted caption "contest"

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!

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A lighthearted caption "contest" (Original Post) Otto_Harper Dec 17 OP
My caption EYESORE 9001 Dec 17 #1
"I asked for Legos for Christmas"... ultralite001 Dec 17 #2
The manual says that it can cut the grass, clear snow or invade another neighborhood. Otto_Harper Dec 17 #3
can be destroyed by a cat rurallib Dec 17 #4
Caption: A Reject from Pacific Rim Intractable Dec 17 #5
''This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine ... '' Donkees Dec 18 #6
"Where's that damn screwdriver?" red dog 1 Dec 18 #7
Thanks Otto_Harper Dec 18 #8
I wish I could rec it 1,000 times. red dog 1 Dec 18 #9
They said he could do all kinds of things Figarosmom Dec 19 #10
He asked if he could use the bathroom. hay rick Dec 19 #11

Donkees

(32,445 posts)
6. ''This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine ... ''
Wed Dec 18, 2024, 06:34 AM
Dec 18
''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

(29,546 posts)
7. "Where's that damn screwdriver?"
Wed Dec 18, 2024, 08:16 PM
Dec 18

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

Otto_Harper

(775 posts)
8. Thanks
Wed Dec 18, 2024, 10:55 PM
Dec 18

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

Figarosmom

(3,303 posts)
10. They said he could do all kinds of things
Thu Dec 19, 2024, 12:03 AM
Dec 19

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


He does have rhythm.

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