Photo by Wendy Yang - THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Ok, the deadline for your cartoon caption entries has come and gone. While the judges collect those and crawl off into their Fortress of Solitude to ponder all the pizza puns, here's a little something to tide everyone over. I was intrigued this morning by the photo of the young man with the megaphone at the Bank of America protest yesterday. The story tells us he was saying, "No more coal!" But let's improve reality: What COULD he be saying? Leave your suggestions in the comments section below. No judging (unless you want to judge each other), no prizes -- let's just have a little fun with this one.
If you give me a job, I will stop yelling!
Posted by: Grant Cates | November 16, 2011 at 12:41 PM
"Myn owne John Poynz, sins ye delight to know, The cause why that homeward I me drawe: And fle the presse of courts wher so they goo: Rather than to live thrall, under the awe Of lordly lokes, wrappid within my cloke: To will and lust lerning to set a lawe; It is not for bicawse I skorne and moke The power of them, to whome fortune hath lent Charge over us, of Right, to strike the stroke: But true it is that I have alwayes ment Lesse to estime them then the common sort, Of owteward thinges, that judge in their entent. Withowte regarde what doeth inward resort. I grant some tyme that of glory the fyer Doth touch my hert; me list not to report Blame by honor, and honor to desire, But how may I this honor now attayne. That cannot dy the color blake a lyer?"
Posted by: Brandon | November 16, 2011 at 12:41 PM
"I-am-an idiot! I-am-an idiot!"
Posted by: Tom | November 16, 2011 at 12:43 PM
I ate Taco Bell last night!!! Let me fart in your gas tank!!!
Posted by: Nosebleed Fan | November 16, 2011 at 02:32 PM
This megaphone was not "Made in China"!
Posted by: suzanne & co. | November 16, 2011 at 04:08 PM
My college education got me this megaphone!
Posted by: frank | November 16, 2011 at 04:27 PM
I have the freedom to shout stupid things through this megaphone.
Posted by: Jack | November 16, 2011 at 04:37 PM
Help! My parents rented out their basement while I was otherwise occupied.
Posted by: Scott Tredwell | November 16, 2011 at 06:13 PM
"Hey! We're outta toilet paper behind the little boys' room!"
Posted by: Mike | November 16, 2011 at 08:41 PM
“100 bottles of greed on the Wallstreet, 100 bottles of greed, take one down, others abound, 99 bottles of greed on the Wallstreet.”
Kyle
Posted by: Kyle Taylor | November 16, 2011 at 09:28 PM
"I could use a bailout when I get arrested!"
Posted by: Carolyn | November 16, 2011 at 10:55 PM
Does anyone know who owns the pit bull who's teeth are occupying my tie-dyed t-shirted friend's groin?
Posted by: Bird | November 17, 2011 at 03:11 PM
"I just saved 15% on my car insurance!"
Posted by: Linda | November 18, 2011 at 08:40 AM
Can you hear me now?
Posted by: Justin | November 18, 2011 at 08:59 AM
Amplify Tryon Street.
Posted by: D.Cox | November 18, 2011 at 10:44 AM
This Champions Sports 6 to 10-watt megaphone offers an 600-yard range. It includes an adjustable volume control and a wrist strap. Requires 8 AA batteries (not included). Country Of Origin: China
Posted by: D.Cox | November 18, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Justin, yours had me LOL!
Posted by: frank | November 18, 2011 at 02:54 PM
Hello! Did anybody lose a megaphone?
Posted by: Phil Mastroianni | November 27, 2011 at 09:11 PM