Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Otto_Harper

(775 posts)
Wed Dec 18, 2024, 02:15 PM Dec 18

Today's Lighthearted Caption Contest

Following up on the posting from yesterday, here is an installment for today:

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 by step 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 try 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.


My example caption

Sam, Are you SURE this is the Air BnB you booked?
3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Today's Lighthearted Caption Contest (Original Post) Otto_Harper Dec 18 OP
"This new White House makeover reminds me of something..." Think. Again. Dec 18 #1
Visit the Gothic Cathedral Bed & Breakfast! red dog 1 Dec 18 #2
The realtor says its a fixer-upper and we could get it real cheap Otto_Harper Dec 18 #3
Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»Today's Lighthearted Capt...