Kevin Siers: You Write The Caption

The Sept. 24 Cartoon Caption Winner

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The winner:

"Your HillRaisers are now Lost Boys."

-- George S. Evdemon, Indian Land, SC

The runners-up:

"Who'd you think was behind your campaign -- Tinker-Bill?"

-- Steve LaDue, Fort Mill

Hillary gets a visit from the Ghost of Universal Healthcare Past.

-- Steven Meckler, Charlotte

"Did you ever hear of Neverland?"

-- Frank Estro, Charlotte

"Ok, Mr. Clinton, eight more years in the White House coming up!"

-- David A. Kost, Fort Mill

Thank you for all your entries.  Here's a selection of some of the other better lines we received this week:

"Float like a butterfly, sting like me!"

"Click your heels and repeat after me: There's no place like the White House!"

"I'm a fairy godmother, not a miracle worker!"

"Ok, I'm a fairy tale! So was 'I never had sex with that woman.' "

"Why not cast the same spell on the voters?  It worked on Bill!"

"Do you really think that you are going to the ball?"

"Mr. Bush, your wish to leave a memorable legacy has been granted."

"Glass slippers aren't for stomping on opponents."

"Didn't get your wish?  Hsu me."

"Now remember, when the clock strikes mid-night on Nov. 5, 2008, you will turn back into a far-left, military-bashing, liberal."

Want to discuss the winners?  Got another caption to add to the list?  Want to judge these yourself, and let us know your favorites?  Feel free to click on the little blue "Comments" link just below this post to share your views on any of this.

Your New Challenge: Sept. 24, 2007

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Welcome to You Write the Caption, the Charlotte Observer cartoon caption contest, an opportunity to test your wit and win a prize. Each Monday, Observer editorial cartoonist Kevin Siers will post a political cartoon that needs a caption and invite readers to write one.  To learn more about our contest and see our caption writing guidelines, please click here.

Enter as many times as you wish.  To submit your caption on-line, just click here to e-mail us!  Please include your mailing address and daytime phone number. To mail your caption to the Observer, address it to You Write the Caption, Editorial Department, The Charlotte Observer, P.O. Box 30308, Charlotte, NC 28230-0308.  Submissions must reach us by noon, Thursday, Sept. 27.

We'll post the winner's name and caption and the runners-up here Friday and publish them in the Observer next Monday.  The winning writer will be mailed the original cartoon art with the caption added.

For a discussion about last week's winners, please see the "Comments" section below the previous post.

Good luck, and have fun!

The Sept. 17 Cartoon Caption Winner!

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The winner:

"I thought you were trying to distance yourself from the incumbent."

-- Daniel Ericson of Matthews

The runners-up:

"Scientists combined our DNA and that's what they got."

-- Ken Dowd of Charlotte

"He's stuffed with a lot of corn, but there's definitely no sage in him."

-- Carolyn Hudson, Columbia, SC

"These candidates are all starting to look alike!"

-- Phil Triece of Wilmington

"These third parties are always dead meat in November!"

-- submitted, with variations, from multiple readers

Thank you for all your entries. Here's a selection of some of the other better lines we received this week:

"Watch out for him..i think he's backed by a big special interest group."

"I'm not worried.  He'll put everyone to sleep."

"I see O.J. is back in the news!"

"Wow, Ralph Nadar has not aged well."

"He must not be a politician -- his hand's not out!"

"Eating an opposing candidate may be a good way to thin the pack!"

"No he's not from a new party, he's Hillary's new go to guy on heath care".

"Fred Thompson looks a lot better on TV!"

"Who let in the Libertarian?"

"No, Mr. President, we called you a 'Lame Duck'!"

"So we're agreed...Neither of us will stick out our neck as far as he does in November..."

“You’re not supposed to show your true colors until after the election!”

"Ssshh, voters...."

"Let me introduce you to the Panthers' new mascot."

"I didn't know Ross Perot was running again."

"Yes, we have a North Carolina turkey as one of our candidates."

“He represents the ‘No Opinions'!"

"Don’t look now, but the war-hawks have raised their ugly heads again."

"Independent candidates make me nervous."

Want to discuss the winners?  Got another caption to add to the list?  Want to judge these yourself, and let us know your favorites?  Feel free to click on the little blue "Comments" link just below this post to share your views on any of this.

Your New Challenge: Sept. 17, 2007

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Welcome to You Write the Caption, the Charlotte Observer cartoon caption contest, an opportunity to test your wit and win a prize. Each Monday, Observer editorial cartoonist Kevin Siers will post a political cartoon that needs a caption and invite readers to write one.  To learn more about our contest and see our caption writing guidelines, please click here.

Enter as many times as you wish.  To submit your caption on-line, just click here to e-mail us!  Please include your mailing address and daytime phone number. To mail your caption to the Observer, address it to You Write the Caption, Editorial Department, The Charlotte Observer, P.O. Box 30308, Charlotte, NC 28230-0308.  Submissions must reach us by noon, Thursday, Sept. 20.

We'll post the winner's name and caption and the runners-up here Friday and publish them in the Observer next Monday.  The winning writer will be mailed the original cartoon art with the caption added.

For a discussion about last week's winners, please see the "Comments" section below the previous post.

Good luck, and have fun!

The Sept. 10 Cartoon Caption Winner!

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The winner:

"Go for the Democrats -- they taste just like chicken!"

-- Don Vallance of Indian Trail

The runners-up:

"I've switched from hammerhead to knucklehead."

-- Carolyn Hudson, Columbia, SC

"I figure with so many people testing the waters, I might as well take advantage!"

-- Daniel Hill, Huntersville

"It's really quite simple. You go around in circles and watch everyone panic."

-- Ronald Hester, Boone, NC

"I just ate an oil executive and look what I found in his pocket!"

-- Bill Warren, Mooresville

Thank you for all your entries. Here's a selection of some of the other better lines we received this week:

"It's just what the Republicans need...a candidate with no strings attached!"

"Candidates for '08 are great for de bait!"

"If we wear a little disguise, swim beneath the surface of truth, voters will believe anything."

"Hungry?  It won't take long to attract a group of mudslingers!"

"I'm just filling in for Karl Rove."

"If I name him Fred, we'll eat like kings."   

"With all the lawyers running, they'll never notice me."

"The funny part is that they think they're choosing between an elephant and a donkey."

"Karl Rove taught me this trick."

"Quite frankly, I'm surprised they come back to swim every four years."

"The heck with professional courtesy, I crave a lobbyist!"

"Remember, we don't eat politicians, it's a professioinal courtesy."

"Once you look beyond the professional courtesy thing, those journalist are quite tasty."

"By the time they realize he can't walk on water it's way too late!"

Want to discuss the winners?  Got another caption to add to the list?  Want to judge these yourself, and let us know your favorites?  Feel free to click on the little blue "Comments" link just below this post to share your views on any of this.

Your New Challenge: Sept. 10, 2007

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Welcome to You Write the Caption, the Charlotte Observer cartoon caption contest, an opportunity to test your wit and win a prize. Each Monday, Observer editorial cartoonist Kevin Siers will post a political cartoon that needs a caption and invite readers to write one.  To learn more about our contest and see our caption writing guidelines, please click here.

Enter as many times as you wish.  To submit your caption on-line, just click here to e-mail us!  Please include your mailing address and daytime phone number. To mail your caption to the Observer, address it to You Write the Caption, Editorial Department, The Charlotte Observer, P.O. Box 30308, Charlotte, NC 28230-0308.  Submissions must reach us by noon, Thursday, Sept. 13.

We'll post the winner's name and caption and the runners-up here Friday afternoon and publish them in the Observer next Monday.  The winning writer will be mailed the original cartoon art with the caption added.

For a discussion about last week's winners, please see the "Comments" section below the previous post.

Good luck, and have fun!

The Sept. 3 Cartoon Caption Winner!

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The winner:

"Load me up quick, here comes another first-time home buyer!"

-- Rob Mundt of Concord

The runners-up:

"And if anyone asks, we're just a normal couple from Charlotte who enjoy a 3-hour water fight in their front yard."

-- Noel Bankhead, Indian Trail

"It's getting tougher every year to win Yard of the Month!"

-- William Owens, Marvin, NC

"Remember, we're not watering our lawn, we're defending our property."   

-- Charles Randall, Cherryville

"I'll stop when they pry this from my cold, wet fingers!"

-- submitted, with variations, from many readers

Thank you for all your entries.  Here's a selection of some of the other better lines we received this week:

"Leave the gun.  Take the Canna Lilies!" -- my personal favorite, but, I know, a little obscure . . . k.s.

"That'll teach him to call 311 on me!"

"This really drains me emotionally."

"The grass is having a blast."

"Make my day, CMUD!"

"As far as I know, there is no restriction on watering people."

"Time to reload.  I've just about got the front lawn covered."

"It worked on the Wicked Witch. It might just work on your mother!"

"Patrols everywhere!!...  We're losing the lawn fast!!... Keep the water coming!"

"The water cops are here!  Get the silencer!"

"Fine for watering $100 ... squirt gun $19.99 ... making the dirty rat dance ... PRICELESS !!!"

"Edna, are we odd or even?"

"If you're not with me, then you're against me!!!"

Want to discuss the winners?  Got another caption to add to the list?  Want to judge these yourself, and let us know your favorites?  Feel free to click on the little blue "Comments" link just below this post to share your views on any of this.

Your New Challenge: Sept. 3, 2007

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Welcome to You Write the Caption, the Charlotte Observer cartoon caption contest, an opportunity to test your wit and win a prize. Each Monday, Observer editorial cartoonist Kevin Siers will post a political cartoon that needs a caption and invite readers to write one.  To learn more about our contest and see our caption writing guidelines, please click here.

Enter as many times as you wish.  To submit your caption on-line, just click here to e-mail us!  Please include your mailing address and daytime phone number. To mail your caption to the Observer, address it to You Write the Caption, Editorial Department, The Charlotte Observer, P.O. Box 30308, Charlotte, NC 28230-0308.  Submissions must reach us by noon, Thursday, Sept. 6.

We'll post the winner's name and caption and the runners-up here Friday afternoon and publish them in the Observer next Monday.  The winning writer will be mailed the original cartoon art with the caption added.

Good luck, and have fun!