Thanks for a funny week of clever captions, everyone. Without further delay, here are the week's best. Feel free to chime in if you think we missed the boat and want to nominate the best.

First off, when did helmets like this come into vogue? Apparently, the Spanish birdkeeper in this Getty Images photo wants to start a new trend.

Exhibit A: Bill's pickup technique in the later charge of transporting young gulls across state lines.
Submitted by Anonymous (I wish they would have put their name to receive credit they deserve)

There were some real gems for this AP photo of seagulls duking it out at a Wyoming landfill. And thanks to edmund for keeping alive the methane jokes that have dominated other captions.

E-Harmony failed to mention THIS side of her personality. Submitted by Chuxter98

These big piggies in this Getty Images photo are actually environmental activists in the Netherlands protesting a hog farm. Creative but creepy way to attract attention.

Do these hats make us look weird?
Submitted by Shorts23

So many fabulous captions on this Getty Images photo of a fencing lesson at an Australian retirement community. They were so good, we're going to call out two captioners for excellence.

Seniors revert back to pre-Wii games after severe storms knock out electricity. Submitted by Jennifer

Do you feel lucky today, punk? Or do you want to rethink canceling bingo? Submitted by Ann Marie

The feline in this Getty Images photo is actually the stationmaster of a Japanese train station. I wonder if she gets paid in catnip?

"Y--M--C--A!" (you can hang out with all the strays!) Submitted by trina

As always, keep checking back each weekday for a new photo to inspire your funny bone. Today's photo of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton has so many possibilities.

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There are plenty of odd pictures of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama solo on the campaign trail, but here's a two-for-one! Come up with a humorous caption for this photo and post it as a comment below. Read others' comments before leaving yours; duplicates won't be posted.

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This is for all of you lolcat fans out there. Leave your silliest (and perhaps intentionally misspelled) captions for this picture as a comment below. Size up the competition before posting; duplicates won't be posted.

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Wouldn't want to mess with this gal. Leave your funniest caption for this photo as a comment below. Check out the competition of what captions have previously been posted here.

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Yeah, we don't get it either. Leave us your funny captions for these piggies as a comment below. Check out these other captions and trump the competition.

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We're not trying to go for a bird-themed week here at Caption Call; this picture was just to good to pass up. Leave your funny caption as a comment below. See what others have already said about this photo and top them.

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Caption Call's second week has yielded some really funny captions. Thanks to everyone who participated.

So many possibilities with this really weird AP photo of a South Korean protest against genetically modified corn.

An exhausted runner takes a quick breather during the Orville Redenbacher 5k. Submitted by CW

And an honorable mention to reward the research this one probably took: Chan-wook Park, who had a hit with "Oldboy", failed to follow through with his next movie, "Cornboy." Submitted by Jim

The caption winner for this Getty Images photo of John McCain on the campaign trail gets bonus points for playing off news of wife Cindy McCain's extravagant credit card bill.

"225,000 in credit card debt? Cindeeeeee! You've got some splaining to do!" Submitted by Renee Thomas

 It's always really fun to imagine what animals would be saying if they could talk, but the captions on this AP photo were priceless (and not too sparing on the Flipper and Lassie references).

Excuse me sir. I'm looking for a tree or a fireplug.
Submitted by oracle pyle

Honorable mention: Cesar Millan's techniques sure are getting more unorthodox. Submitted by Chad

Outdoor music festivals are always abundant with crazy fans enjoying the scene. Wonder how many times this woman has been to Bonnarroo? (AP photo)

Cher appears at Woodstock re-union without any make-up. Wow, If I could turn back time.....
Submitted by Jeff Wellman

This AP photo of Barack Obama testing out his bumper car skills in August 2007 is an oldie but a classic test of what politicians will do on the trail.

Fist bumps and bumper cars. How cool is Barack Obama?!? Submitted by CK

Check back each weekday for another photo to caption and next Monday for a recap. Maybe next week your caption will be picked as the funniest and you'll get a little slice of Internet fame. 

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We know your wheels have been turning all weekend, waiting for another picture. Well, here you go. Post your funny caption to this unusual picture as a comment below. Check out what others have said; we can't publish duplicate captions.

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This one's too easy, but it's one of those fun politician moments of Democrat Barack Obama. Have at it! Submit your best funny caption as a comment below. Check out what captions others have submitted; duplicates won't be posted.

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You're never too old to rock out, apparently. Submit your best caption for this comical photo as a comment below. Check out what others have said first; we don't post dupilicates (no matter how funny they are).

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Only in nature. Leave your clever captions to this photo as a comment below. Check out what other people have said about this crazy picture; duplicates won't be reposted.

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Ok, so we got the most obvious (and not really funny) caption out of the way in the headline. We know you've got more creativity than that, anyway. Leave your best caption as a comment to this post. See what's already been said about John McCain in this photo; duplicates will not be posted.

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Thanks for helping make Caption Call's first week so full of participation and funny. As promised, here's a recap of what we've selected as the week's most clever captions. Browse the other entries to see what may not have made the cut.

While there were many entries about flatulence, kisses and duck faces, this caption is great for this AP photo of President Bush at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation:

"While Al Gore was inventing the internet, I was inventing more important things like the human beat box."
Submitted by Kevin Richardson

You'd never guess it, but this Getty Images photo was taken at an anti-tobacco awareness campaign in India.   

"Where's My hat Ma?"
Submitted by Phyllis Reinhard

Former presidential contender Hillary Clinton flashed a surprisingly upbeat mug in this Getty Images photo the day she announced she was suspending her campaign.

"Because presidential nominee candidates can only be in one place at a time, hundreds of cardboard cutouts are sent around the country in place of the actual candidates. Unfortunately, the 'Excited Hillary' was accidentally shipped to the location of her concession speech. "
Submitted by Sibyl

Again, this Getty Images photo of a protester at a Los Angeles gas station drew lots of flatulence jokes, along with some Elvis comparisons.

"Will catch criminals for gas"
Submitted by Marleen May

No word on who won this exhibition before the start of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Los Angeles. (AP photo)  

"Sumo school entrance exam: seems like these kids are getting younger every year."
Submitted by AKS 

Thanks to everyone who played. Check back each weekday for another photo to caption and next Monday for a recap.

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What do you think that creepy ear of corn is up to? Leave your most creative funny caption as a comment to this entry. Remember to keep it clean. Check out what others have said about this pic; duplicate entries won't be posted.

Check back for a recap of last week's winning captions and see if your funnies made the cut.

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Your turn. Come up with a side-splitting caption for this photo. Remember, the best captions will be highlighted in a recap this Monday, so you've got one last crack at the week's photos. Repeat captions won't be published, so check out the competition to see if your caption is funnier.

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What is this guy doing? You tell us. Post your witty caption for this crazy gas pump guy as a comment below. Check out what other people have said first; duplicate captions won't be posted.

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Come up with your most humorous caption for this photo of Hillary Clinton. Keep it clean. The best one will be republished in our weekly recap. Browse the other captions before submitting yours; duplicates will not be posted.

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Submit your most entertaining caption as a comment. At the end of the week, we'll choose the best one and post it in our recap. Browse the other captions before submitting yours; duplicates will not be posted.

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Submit your most entertaining funny caption as a comment. At the end of the week, we'll choose the best one and post it in our recap. See what others have said about this photo.

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The cliche goes like this: A picture's worth a thousand words. But most of the time, the best words are the funny ones you come up with yourself when you look at a picture. The images may not be intended to make you laugh, but a little creativity can go a long way.

Welcome to Caption Call, a new feature here at baltimoresun.com where you can share those caption quips with our Web readers.

Here's how it works: Each weekday, we'll post a new photo. Mull it over, come up with something clever and then use the handy "Post a Comment" function at the bottom of the post. Keep it humorous, but also keep it clean. Imagine that the people in the photo had a speech bubble over their head -- what would they be saying or thinking?

The most clever and humorous captions will be pulled out and reposted with your user name in our weekly recap. See, it's a chance for you to get a little bit of Web celebrity or at least compete with your friends.

If you need some inspiration, check out the "Most Recent Comments" section to the right and see if you can top them. The great experiment that is Caption Call won't work unless you contribute. Submit your captions no matter how silly you think they are -- that's the point!

Check out our first entry -- this picture of President Bush -- and keep the captions coming.

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