Kevin Siers: You Write The Caption

The November 19 Cartoon Caption Winner!

Click image to enlarge.

The winner:

"Over 75 served!"

-- Doug Cox of Albemarle

The runners-up:

" And deliver us from corporate influence."

-- Tony DiDonato, Locust, NC

"The locals sent him with a note that said, "To your future health and well-being'!"

-- Steve Stoeckel, Charlotte

"I bet he's thankful for angioplasty."

-- Paul Barnett, Pineville

"Wouldst thou want fries with that?"

-- Noel Bankhead, Indian Trail

Thank you for all your entries.  As usual, feel free to discuss any of this in our "Comments" section.  Just click the blue link below this post and add your observations, criticisms or additional captions!

Here's a selection of some of the other captions we received for this cartoon:

"The Governor hand-picked him to head up his healthy lifestyle task force."

"Nice of George to join us, but tell him his initial is on upside down."

"Here's pilgrim's progress in action"

"I think 'McGiving' has a nice ring to it."

"Would you like to lead us in the McPrayer?"

"These natives may dress oddly, but I hear their everyday meals are super-sized!"

"I wonder if he brought the McRib back?"

"This meal is going to be Big, Mac. "

"Finally my prayers were answered!"

"He's a nice fellow ... just a little standish-offish."

"I told you we should have closed the borders as soon as we got here."

"I don't know who he is. I understand he came over on the Macflower."

"He promised to bring something called Turkey McNuggets."

"He's a bit odd, but the children certainly are addicted to him."

"I think we need stronger immigration laws."

"Thanksgiving is a Happy Meal!"

Please join us again Monday, Dec. 3, for a new captionless cartoon challenge!

Holiday Break

You Write the Caption is taking a short break for the Thanksgiving holiday.  We'll be posting the winners of last week's challenge Friday, Nov. 30,  and a new captionless cartoon Monday, Dec. 3.  Thanks.

Your New Challenge: Nov. 19, 2007

Click image to enlarge.

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, Nov. 22.

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

You Write the Caption will be taking a short break for the holiday.  We'll post the winner's name and caption and the runners-up in two weeks.  The winning writer will be mailed the original cartoon art with the caption added.

Good luck, and have fun!

The Nov. 12 Cartoon Caption Winner!

Click image to enlarge.

The winner:

"Why torture one when we can 'hang ten'!"

-- Kenneth Irving of Kannapolis

The runners-up:

"I thought I'd be prepared when it all leaks out!"

-- Suzanne Estro, Charlotte

"We could call it Simulated Surfing."

-- Jay Alexander, Charlotte

"We don't torture?  Ok, boss, then I'm on board!"

-- Loyd Dillon, Charlotte

"After looking into waterboarding further, I have concluded it is totally awesome!"

-- Steve Meckler, Charlotte

Thank you for all your entries.  As usual, feel free to discuss any of this in our "Comments" section.  Just click the blue link below this post and add your observations, criticisms or additional captions!

Here's a selection of some of the other lines we received this week:

"So where's Annette, I mean, Ann Coulter?"

"Everybody needs a hobby!"

"One person's torture is another person's extreme sport.  Kowabunga! "

"It's called spin, Dick."

"Look Dick!  George personalized my waterboard."

"Hanging out with you for the next fourteen months? Now that's torture!!"

"It's almost as fun as hanging ten!"

"It was a little gnarly in those confirmation hearings."

"I hear you can teach boarding techniques."

"I just know everything's above board!"

"They may find MY brand more appealing!"

"I tried out your waterboard and don't see why there was such a big fuss."

"I've never been water boarding but I'm anxious to try it out"

"Water boarding is only painful if your not any good at it."

“I don’t see what the Dems were complaining about -- riding the board was tough but I wouldn’t call it torture!”

"Well, of course, you and the President deserve a fair trial.  After all this country does have a constitution."

"You're right Dick, waterboarding is definitely not torture."

"Relax, this is used only for FAKE drownings.  If you want to know how to use REAL drowinings to kill people, you need to talk to Ted Kennedy."

Your New Challenge: Nov. 12, 2007

Click image to enlarge.

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, Nov. 15.

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

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.

Good luck, and have fun!

The Nov. 5 Cartoon Caption Winner!

Click image to enlarge.

The winner:

"His bark is worse than my bite!"

-- John Biggers of Matthews

The runners-up:

"Just don't make any sudden moves to the right."

-- Brent Sheppard, Morganton

"He'll quiet down if you roll over and play dead."

-- Laura Major, Charlotte

"The only ones he's ever bitten were the North Carolinians who elected him senator!"

-- Alton Vaughn, Waxhaw

"Say hello to my little friend!"

-- submitted separately by "Scarface" fans Frank Estro, Charlotte, Nick Baughn, Charlotte, and Kevin Honeycutt, Boca Raton, FL

Thank you for all your entries.  As usual, feel free to discuss any of this in our "Comments" section.  Just click the blue link below this post and add your observations, criticisms or additional captions!

Here's a selection of some of the other better lines we received this week:

"He's not House trained-- but he did spend a little time in the Senate!"

"Like looking in a mirror, huh?"

"He specializes in personal injury."

"Beware!  His Barack is worse than his bite!"

"His wife is worse than his bite."

"Better back off – his leash is not as short as your husband’s…"

"And to think four years ago he was just a lap dog…"

"Nothing personal. He just resents not being the Alpha male."

"He won't hurt you.  He hates to mess up his hair."

"It's a dog-eat-dog world!"

Your New Challenge: Nov. 5, 2007

Click image to enlarge.

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, Nov. 8.

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

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.

Don't forget the McClatchy Newspapers Washington Bureau's Cartoon Caption Contest, featuring cartoons, in rotation, from McClatchy's stable of editorial cartoonists.

Good luck, and have fun!

The Oct. 29 Cartoon Caption Winner!

Click image to enlarge.

The winner:

"I'm not a Washington Irving insider."

-- Noel Bankhead of Indian Trail, NC

The runners-up:

"Yeah, I'm the Headless Darkhorseman."

-- Brandon Ward, Denver, NC

"Hillary’s carving me up in the polls so I came in here to get lit."

-- Kenneth Irving, Kannapolis

"Now do you believe I can change the face of politics?"

-- Chasity Hill, Charlotte

"Hello, I’m Al Gourd."

-- Woody Schaefer, Denver, CO

Thank you for all your entries.  As usual, feel free to discuss any of this in our "Comments" section.  Just click the blue link below this post and add your observations, criticisms or additional captions!

We had a bunch of wonderful captions this week.  Here's a selection of some of the other better lines:

"Actually, running a scary, empty-headed campaign can be quite effective!"

"Just getting a head start before we get smashed at the polls."

"Given the culture of fear, the timing seemed right to switch from Halloween to politics."

"The Democrats are all getting candy -- I got Iraq."

"Ichabod Crane might be strong on education, but he's soft on crime."

"Figured I'd get a cheaper haircut.  BIG mistake!"

"In last night's presidential debate, they carved me a new one."

"At least I don't have to worry about MY running mate shooting me in the face."

"Well, you got your witch, your clown, your pirate. I figure, why not?"

"At least there are no skeletons in my closet!"

“The others have their hearts on their sleeves!”

“Chick or Cheat?”

"I should have gone to John Edward's hairdresser."

“One brainless freak.  Two empty beers.  A lonely bar.  Sounds like George Bush’s retirement story.” 

"Well yessir, my promises ARE just like my head...empty."

“Hillary, Obama and John walk into a bar. The bartender says,  Hey, you can’t bring that dummy in here……”

“If you don’t like this face, I can provide another one.”

"Just give me some money, and I can get ahead!"

"I"m riding the 'dark horse' this election."

"So vote for me, John Edwards - I’m headless, sleepy, AND hollow!"

"When I said we'd have to cut where it hurts, I meant........"

"I was going to dress up as Ron Paul, but I didn't want the 'who are you supposed to be' questions all night!"

Please join us here again Monday for a new You Write the Caption challenge!