Caption Contest
And the winner of the 'contest to pick a contest idea' was... ME!!! Yeah, apparently my proposal to have a caption contest was the overall favorite. So I'll be keeping the copy of the book (at least for now... I'll probably give it away later).
Anyway, now on to the real contest. I've selected an image. The challenge is to think up a caption or accompanying text for the image. Or, if you're so inclined, you can photoshop the image. I don't mind. Just do something creative with it using whatever tools you have at hand (either words or an image editor). But if you photoshop the image, you'll need to upload it to a web server (such as one of the free image hosting sites) so we all can see it.
The prize will be a copy of A Treasury of Deception by Michael Farquhar ("Liars, Misleaders, Hoodwinkers, and the Extraordinary True Stories of History's Greatest Hoaxes, Fakes, and Frauds"). (I promise I won't award the book to myself in this contest.)
Here's the image:
I'll decide who the winner is on Dec. 20.
Anyway, now on to the real contest. I've selected an image. The challenge is to think up a caption or accompanying text for the image. Or, if you're so inclined, you can photoshop the image. I don't mind. Just do something creative with it using whatever tools you have at hand (either words or an image editor). But if you photoshop the image, you'll need to upload it to a web server (such as one of the free image hosting sites) so we all can see it.
The prize will be a copy of A Treasury of Deception by Michael Farquhar ("Liars, Misleaders, Hoodwinkers, and the Extraordinary True Stories of History's Greatest Hoaxes, Fakes, and Frauds"). (I promise I won't award the book to myself in this contest.)
Here's the image:
I'll decide who the winner is on Dec. 20.
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Categories: Miscellaneous Posted by Alex on Thu Dec 15, 2005 |
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The children knew at once that the grass wasn't going to be greener on the other side of this fence.
Posted by trident87 on Thu Dec 15, 2005 at 11:07 PM
GOLIATH VS. MEDUSA--coming soon to theaters.
Posted by Citizen Premier on Thu Dec 15, 2005 at 11:39 PM
To be honest, though, I don't think this image lends itself to many possiblities...
Posted by Citizen Premier on Thu Dec 15, 2005 at 11:41 PM
The Teacher is saying
'You see what taking drugs does for you? This person is obviously stoned.'
Posted by Sharruma on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 12:06 AM
'You see what taking drugs does for you? This person is obviously stoned.'
Or he's saying
'And this is one of Rodin's most famous scultures, 'Man hit by golf ball.'
Posted by Sharruma on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 12:59 AM
'And this is one of Rodin's most famous scultures, 'Man hit by golf ball.'
"We'd be learning the writing styles of Michael Farquhar right now, but NOOOO, Alex had to keep the book for himself!"
lol
Posted by Mike on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 03:57 AM
lol
"I'm inclided to think that this marketing gimmick for homeopathic kidney stone relief won't turn out to be phenomenal success."
Posted by VL on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 06:01 AM
Plaster dummy: guaranteed to keep children absent-minded
Posted by Enrique on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 08:22 AM
I don't know, Citizen. A group of kids, obviously bored to tears, gathered around a ten-foot statue of a naked man, while some guy in a 19th-century outfit is pointing something out to them. I figured there had to be comedic possibilities there.
Posted by The Curator in San Diego on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 08:28 AM
So when I pull this lever the the stone giant will be catapulted on to that small plinth over yonder, and this should demonstrate why cranes where invented.
Posted by Iridium on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 08:41 AM
Posted by Darren Crauthers on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 08:55 AM
And here children, we can plainly see the effects of Botox abuse on the goddess Aphrodite.
Posted by Charybdis on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 08:56 AM
Twelve years after his death, the line of mourners paying their last respects to Andre the Giant is dwindling down.
Posted by Chris Carlisle on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 09:19 AM
Man with tie:"You there, young man. You with the finger in the ear. It's not polite to stare at dead giants...uh, feet. Please focus on me."
Posted by Patrick on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 10:52 AM
new cane and tie $35.00
field trip admission to a museum $100
trying to explain to a bunch of kids why a petrified giant is touching himself
....PRICLESS
Posted by kieran on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 10:54 AM
field trip admission to a museum $100
trying to explain to a bunch of kids why a petrified giant is touching himself
....PRICLESS
Can we enter in more than one caption? Or just one, and we can change it from time to time?
Alex Boese IS The Cardiff Giant IN "The Display at Farmer's MURDER"!
Posted by Yaanu on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 10:57 AM
Alex Boese IS The Cardiff Giant IN "The Display at Farmer's MURDER"!
Now, little Johnny, what did I tell you about bringing your mama's sex toys to school for science projects???
Posted by X on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 12:14 PM
"...And this is what God does to those who self-abuse. Now, on to the 7th circle."
Posted by Seano on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 12:16 PM
Ooh, good one Seano.
Posted by Charybdis on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 12:28 PM
Archaeologists and art students alike ponder the identity of the sculptor of the Adonis Di Milo.
Posted by Yvonne on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 12:29 PM
THIS Week on "Extreme Nip & Tuck": Fixing Michaelangelo's Mistakes!
Posted by Jeremy Osborn on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 12:47 PM
"Tickle, Tickle, Tickle"
Posted by MtgAceSooner on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 01:57 PM
The statue is saying
'If you'd been on display 24 hours a day for the last 8 weeks, you'd be dying for a pee too!'
Posted by Sharruma on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 03:10 PM
'If you'd been on display 24 hours a day for the last 8 weeks, you'd be dying for a pee too!'
caption: Petrified Man on Exhibit at Big Wells, Texas Museum
Posted by Fernando on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 03:23 PM
Well spotted Billy, the hoax is NO penis is that large.
Posted by Dave on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 04:39 PM
:) my contest entry, photoshopped with a caption
Posted by Tony Pax on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 04:44 PM
Note to self: Your naked body is crumbling away as a group of snot-nosed kids stare at you over a white picket fence. Next time you wish for immortality, be more specific.
Posted by Rochelle on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 04:50 PM
"Don't touch the sculpture, Niles."
"But <u>he's</u> touching <u>him</u>self!"
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Posted by The Scotsman on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 04:59 PM
"But <u>he's</u> touching <u>him</u>self!"
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You see, children, when I was a boy, our nearest neighbor was 12 miles away. I had no friends, but chewing gum was plentiful. We had to be resourceful in those days!
Posted by Bill Rock on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 07:24 PM
Little boy says, "See, I TOLD you we needed more bathroom breaks during gym class!"
Posted by Crazygirl on Fri Dec 16, 2005 at 08:37 PM
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