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September 30, 2008

Heather Locklear's mug shot

 

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(AP photo)

Not as scary as some celebrity mug shots we've seen, but Heather Locklear's is right up there. Leave your humorous caption for this photo as a comment below. See what others have already said about this photo and try to be even more clever.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (10)
Categories: Celebrities
        

September 29, 2008

Caption Call Recap: Week of Sept. 22

Welcome to Caption Call Recap, a look back at last week's funniest submitted captions. Leave a comment and let us know if we completely missed the mark or if you've got a better caption for any of these photos.

pamela anderson pam anderson fashion show vivienne westwood plastic date

 

We had to do a double take when we saw this AP photo of Pamela Anderson. She took this "date" to the Vivienne Westwood show at London's Fashion Week. Think this guy has more personality than Tommy Lee?

Pamela Anderson and Marcel Marceau unveil a new dating service just for mimes.
Submitted by Patti

 

 

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The McCain-Palin supporter in this Getty Images photo sports a set of wax lips in response to comments in the presidentail campaign about putting lipstick on various animals. Not sure if lipstick looks sillier on a pig, pitbull or this woman. 

Mick Jagger's daughter waits for her dad to arrive at BWI.
Submitted by Chad

 

oktoberfest woman with many beers

 

We know it's just the scale of this Getty Images photo that makes this beer wench look like she's got gigantic man hands, but it's still a funny photo.

If you think it's Lowenbrau to balance 8 beers on her boobs without Frothingslosh, you should see what Heidi's Heineken do.
Submitted by Phyllis Reinhard

 

 

world's leggiest woman shortest man

 


We wonder if these two knew each other before posing together to publicize the latest "Guinness Book of World Records" release in London. (AP photo)

Austin Powers latest nemisises - Dr. Eva and Shinny-She.
Submitted by Larry Yungk

 

 

 

 

michael phelps cereal endorsement


Michael Phelps is still riding high on a publicity wave from his Olympic glory, which includes a parade this weekend in Towson. But his expression in this AP photo makes us think he may just want to take a break.

After polishing off these four boxes of food, Michael Phelps waits impatiently for more breakfast.
Submitted by Chad

 

I'm really ticked because they told me the next round of boxes will feature my MOTHER!
Submitted by Kim

ernest hemingway cat cuba

 

Try your hand at leaving a caption for any of these photos or today's entry of a kitty waiting to use the typewriter.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 1:20 PM | | Comments (0)
Categories: Caption Call Recap contest
        

I iz ready 2 rite mah novel nao

 

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(AP photo)

Meow. Leave a funny caption for this kitten as a comment below. See what's already been said about her first before leaving your catty remarks. (If you're not up on your lolcat speak, put the blog headline though this online translator)

Remember to check back later today for the Caption Call Recap, a look back at the week's funniest captions, to see if yours made the cut. And stop back tomorrow for a fresh new photo to flex your funny bone on.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (24)
Categories: Animals
        

September 26, 2008

Michael Phelps: My face on a Rice Krispies Treats box is better than Wheaties any day

 

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(AP photo)

Leave your funny caption for this pensive photo of Michael Phelps as a comment below. Read up on what others have said about him and be even funnier. While you're at it, check out President Bush eyeing up Phelps' gold medals and post a funny caption there, too.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (19)
Categories: Athletes, Celebrities
        

September 25, 2008

These two got passed up for Guinness Book of World Records' "oddest couple"

 

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(AP photo)

Write a funny caption for this leggy blond and her companion and submit it as a comment below. Check out what's already been said about them before leaving your caption.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (16)
Categories: Odd stuff, Random people
        

September 24, 2008

She'd be the perfect date if it wasn't for the man hands

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(Getty Images)

Leave your funny caption for this photo as a caption below. See what others have already said about her, then try your hand (or incredibly large hand, in the case of this gal) at topping them. While you're at it, check in on some of the other weird people who have been unsuspecting Caption Call subjects.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (15)
Categories: Odd stuff, Random people
        

September 23, 2008

This Sarah Palin supporter took the lipstick thing too far

 

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(Getty Images)

Leave your funny caption for this woman's odd lips as a comment below. See what's been said about her first before leaving your comment, and check out the other political scenes that have been featured in Caption Call, including this lipstick model in waiting.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (14)
Categories: Odd stuff, Politicians, Random people
        

September 22, 2008

Caption Call Recap: Week of Sept. 15

Thanks for another fun week here at Caption Call. Here's a look back at the best of last week's captions.

singing baby gorilla with mother

 

 

The baby gorilla in this AP photo gets comfy while sitting on its mother's back. Mom seems less than impressed.

Hey maaaa, i'm gonna ride wif dad
Submitted by Karen

 

 

 

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From the moment Sarah Palin got into the political hot seat, her bespectacled looks had her drawing comparisons to "Saturday Night Live" alum Tina Fey. So who else would the show call to play the Republican VP candidate in their season premiere? (AP photo)

The makeup crew did an incredible job on Michael Phelps for this sketch.
Submitted by Witt

 

wall street trader



Ok, we know the economy isn't a laughing matter, but the guy in this Getty Images picture could be upset about any number of things. You Caption Callers are much to clever to take every picture literally.

This fantasy leaguer is regretting his decision to start Carson Palmer over Aaron Rodgers.
Submitted by Chad

 

 

hillary clinton deadpan expression

We wonder what was really going through Hillary Clinton's mind when this Getty Images photo was snapped. Regardless, her lack of expression is priceless.

Are you kidding? Sarah Palin has invited me to go moose-hunting? Submitted by Patti

And then it hit her. She would really miss Amy Pohler's portrayal of her on SNL.
Submitted by David Meads

 

upside down house germany

 

This upside down house, complete with furnishings, has become a local tourist attraction in Germany. We'd stop if we were driving by that on the street. (Getty Images)

Dorothy's house crashes in Oz narrowling missing the Wicked Witch of the East. Her cousin's Fanny Mae and Freddy Mac were not as lucky.
Submitted by Matthew

 

pamela anderson fashion show date

 

 

If these captions didn't give you a laugh, leave a funny caption for today's picture of Pamela Anderson and her unusual date.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 12:55 PM | | Comments (1)
Categories: Caption Call Recap contest
        

Pamela Anderson's plastic entourage

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(AP photo)

Pamela Anderson seems to have attracted an unusual suitor these days. Leave a funny caption for this awkward celebrity moment as a caption below. (Or any of these other funny celebrities.) Read up on what's already been said about this picture before posting your caption.

Check back this afternoon for the weekly Caption Call Recap to see if your submissions won the contest for funniest photo caption.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (26)
Categories: Celebrities, Odd stuff
        

September 19, 2008

The housing market is on its head, but this is too literal

 

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(Getty Images)

Leave your funny caption for this photograph of an unusual house as a comment below, and you may make the cut for our weekly Caption Call Recap of the best funny captions. Check back Monday to see if you've won.

See what's already been said about this picture before leaving your caption.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (12)
Categories: Odd stuff
        

September 18, 2008

Hillary Clinton's agoraphobia takes hold

 

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(Getty Images)

Write a funny caption for Hillary Clinton's awkward moment and submit it as a comment below. See what's already been said about her deadpan expression, as well as check out these other funny photos of politicians.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (19)
Categories: Politicians
        

September 17, 2008

Oh no, there goes my 401(k)

 

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(Getty Images)

We know the recent problems with the economy and the stock market aren't funny, but sometimes the best way to cope with things is through laughter. Leave a funny caption for this perplexed trader as a comment below. See what others have said about him and try to be funnier.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (16)
Categories: Random people
        

September 16, 2008

Take your Tina Fey glasses and go back to Alaska

 

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(AP photo)

Since "Saturday Night Live" took some jabs at Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton, it's your turn to get in the punches on their portrayal of these political women. Leave a funny caption for this photo as a comment below. See these other captions (which we're sure will include more Tina Fey-Sarah Palin comparisons) before leaving yours.

And while you're at it, see the other politicians and celebrities that have been featured previously in Caption Call.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (15)
Categories: Celebrities, Politicians
        

September 15, 2008

Caption Call Recap: Week of Sept. 8

Welcome to another week of Caption Call Recap, where we rewind and showcase last week's funniest captions. See if your captions made the cut and tickled our funny bone.

 jack black wnba basketball game

 

Jack Black has turned into one of those crazy sports team super fans. In this AP photo he's cheering at a WNBA game in Los Angeles. 

Alas poor Yurick.....honey are you sure this is how Olivier landed the part?
Submitted by Larry Yungk

And that was the last time Jack Nicholson would let Jack Black have his tickets.
Submitted by CW

 

 

 

 

 

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While the MTV Video Music Awards is known for its shocking performances, it looks in this Getty Images photo that Christina Aguilera was more shocked (as in a light socket) by her dancing than the routine was shocking.

Organizers make the mistake of holding a Hurricane Gustav benefit concert while the storm makes landfall.
Submitted by Chad

 

asterix and obelix france football soccer


We here at Caption Call don't know much about French cartoon characters Asterix and Obelix, but you guys got it right away. The guys in this Getty Images picture are watching a football game, which probably means soccer.

Both Wendy's Restaurants and FTD Florists are represented in the annual Mascots Gone Wild competition.
Submitted by Pie Snelson

And, while it's long, this internal memo cracked us up:

 

Dear Harry and Barry,
I'm so sorry you weren't able to make it to work today because you both were sick. But I'm glad to see that you were healthy enough to have your photo taken and posted on Caption Call. I hope you're healthy enough to start looking for a new job tomorrow. Best of luck!
The boss
Submitted by Harry and Barry's Employer

 

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We couldn't resist letting you guys sound off on all of these politicans talking about putting listick on pit bulls and pigs (where's PETA when you need them) so we used this poor spotted pig as sacrificial lamb. Sorry, dude. (Getty Images)

I NO NEEDZ LIPSTIKS.... I AR ALREDIE BEUTIFAL
Submitted by Reality Check

"That'll do Barack. That'll do."
Submitted by Matthew

 

 

man kissing inflatable deer football soccer fan

More crazy European football (read: soccer) fans. 'Nuff said. (Getty Images)

What a stupid place to put the air plug on this thing.
Submitted by Dan

 

 

 

 baby gorilla chimp

Don't be discouarged if your captions didn't make the cut. Leave a funny caption for this photo of a scene-stealing chimp.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 1:30 PM | | Comments (0)
Categories: Caption Call Recap contest
        

Amy the gorilla was a camera hog from a young age

 

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(AP photo)

Write a funny caption for this attention-loving gorilla and leave it as a caption below. Check out what others have said about the picture first, and see other weird and funny animals that have been featured in Caption Call.

Stop back later this afternoon for our weekly Caption Call Recap of the best captions of the week, and get in your last few caption jabs before we make the final cuts.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (18)
Categories: Animals
        

September 12, 2008

Brett had found his soulmate, but no one could break it to him that she was inflatable

 

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(Getty Images)

Words can't describe how weird this picture is, but hopefully you can come up with a funny caption for it. Leave your best funny caption as a comment below. See what's already been said about these lovebirds before posting your caption. The best caption will earn a spot in our Caption Call Recap, which gives a bit of Internet celebrity to the funniest captions of the week.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (12)
Categories: Odd stuff, Random people
        

September 11, 2008

Like putting lipstick on a pig

 

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(Getty Images)

This pig must be a little scared with the Barack Obama "lipstick on a pig" controversy. Leave your best funny photo caption for this little guy as a comment below. Read what's already been said about him before submitting your own hilarious caption. 

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:11 AM | | Comments (27)
Categories: Animals
        

September 10, 2008

Norway's version of "The Odd Couple"

 

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(Getty Images)

Wonder if these guys hired a stylist to look this good...

Leave your funny photo caption as a comment below. Check out what others have already written and try to be even funnier.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (34)
Categories: Odd stuff, Random people
        

September 9, 2008

And you thought Christina Aguilera's hair in the "Lady Marmalade" video was out of control

 

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(Getty Images)

Who could forget that horse mane she called hair in that video? Leave your funny caption for this photo of Christina Aguilera as a caption below. To get inspiration from other stars at this weekend's MTV Video Music Awards, check out these photos. See what's already been said about her and then try your best at submitting a funny comment.

And don't forget about the other celebrities who have been subject to Caption Call ridicule, including Jack Black's new hair.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (13)
Categories: Celebrities
        

September 8, 2008

Caption Call Recap: Week of Sept. 1

It was a short week with the holiday here at Caption Call, so only four photos for you to leave funny captions for. Let's reflect on the best captions of the past week.

cal ripken jr wearing tampa bay rays jersey

 

 

Cal Ripken Jr. was wearing a Tampa Bay Rays jersey as he was throwing out the first pitch at a recent game there to announce a deal between the team and Ripken Baseball for a minor league team. (AP photo)

Hmm, I wonder if Brett Favre's advice was on the money.
Submitted by Arbee

 

 

 

 

 

abraham lincoln delegate republican national convention


It was a good week for funny politics photos with the Democratic and Republican National Conventions back-to-back. In this Chicago Tribune photo, a Republican delegate dressed as Abe Lincoln takes in the festivities. We couldn't pick just one funny caption, so here are the best (including a two-fer from Quinn)

IM ONLY HERE CAUSE MCCAIN AND I WERE IN THE SAME KINDERGARTEN CLASS TOGETHER BACK IN THE EARLY 1800's
Submitted by Robert

Abe was not happy about having to wear an ID tag after his initial attempt to pass security was mistaken as a very cheap bribe of $5.01
Submitted by Quinn

This photo was taken just seconds before a John Wilkes Booth impersonator entered the convention.
(Also) Submitted by Quinn

 

 cindy mccain president george bush h.w. bush republican national convention

Gotta love the peanut gallery at these party conventions. Cindy McCain and the elder President Bush are caught in an unusual and awkward situation in this AP photo.

No Mr. President! Your son is wrong! It is the internet sir, not the internets.
Submitted by Lisa Jones

 

 

unity democratic national convention delegate

 

Delegates' hats (like this delegate from Margaritaville) have more pieces of flare on them than the apron of a Chotchkie's waitress (remember "Office Space"?) The Democrat in this AP photo seems to be confused by her hat, or at least whether it's on her head straight.

For the first time in its history, political disagreements throw the Red Hat Ladies Society into chaos.
Submitted by Patti

Madam you are a Dem, but you have thought enough. I am sorting you to the House of HUFFLEPUFF.
Submitted by Pie Snelson

 

 

jack black wnba actor basketball game


Take another stab at having your clever caption featured in next week's Caption Call Recap with this photo of actor Jack Black's odd hairpiece.

 

Posted by Liz Hacken at 2:05 PM | | Comments (0)
Categories: Caption Call Recap contest
        

Jack Black uses method acting for his latest role: plush hair plug transplant recipient

 

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(AP photo)

Jack Black's always pretty crazy, but what's he doing here? Leave your funny caption for this Jack Black photo as a comment below. Read what others have said about him already and be more clever.

For some inspiration, check out these other celebrities in awkaward and weird situations featured previously in Caption Call.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (16)
Categories: Celebrities
        

September 5, 2008

Unity appears to be a puzzling concept for this political delegate

 

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(AP photo)

Nice to see the political types can cut loose and show off their style at the recent national party conventions. Leave a funny caption for this photo as comment below. See what's already been said about her.

In case you missed out on the fun, take a look back through photos at the Democratic National Convention and Republican National Convention.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (12)
Categories: Politicians, Random people
        

September 4, 2008

Cindy McCain to President George H.W. Bush: Ohhh you blinked first

 

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(AP photo)

What are Cindy McCain and the elder President Bush talking about? Leave your funny caption for this scene from the peanut gallery at the Republican National Convention as a comment below. Read up on the competition before posting your hilarious caption. 

If you're interested, click here for more photos from this week's RNC.

Be sure to check out which other presidential hopefuls and political figures have been featured in previous Caption Call photos.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (19)
Categories: Politicians
        

September 3, 2008

I wish this speech didn't take four score and seven years to sit through

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 (Chicago Tribune photo)

Leave your funny caption for this Abraham Lincoln impersonator as a comment below. The funniest captions will be featured in our Caption Call Recap next week. See what others have already said about Abe and be more clever.

Check out which other politicians (real ones, not impostors) have been caught in silly moments worthy of Caption Call.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (26)
Categories: Politicians, Random people
        

September 2, 2008

Caption Call Recap: Week of Aug. 25

Caption Call is back after a long weekend with our recap of last week's funniest captions. See if your best work made the cut.

 missouri state fair kid with bird on arm

 

Gotta love the craziness of a state fair. The kid in this AP photo was volunteering to be a tree at a bird demonstration at the Missouri State Fair.

Don't worry; everyone gets nervous on their first day of Jack Hanna Training School.
Submitted by Witt

 

 

henry winkler fonz bronze

 

Some celebrities get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Now Henry Winkler's got that, and a bronze statue in Milwaukee. Congratulations, Fonz. (AP photo)

Why is Henry Winkler unveiling a Christopher Walken statue?
Submitted by John L

 

 

 

four eared cat yoda

 

 

 

This cat named Yoda may not be as popular as fat cat Prince Chunk, but he's developing quite an Internet following because of his four ears. (AP photo)

Following the cancellation of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Salem begins to show the effects of hard drug use.
Submitted by Chad

 

 

 

 

 

hillary clinton pantsuits democratic national convention

 

Hillary Clinton's pantsuits constantly made news on the campaign trail, but in this Getty Images photo, they're getting attention even when she's not wearing them.

Due to an acronym-related mistake, Designer News Channel set up shop in the wrong convention hall.
Submitted by Gabe Villani

 

 

democratic national convention delegate flamingo hat

 

This Florida delegate to the Democratic National Convention had to know he'd get attention for wearing a getup like that. And to the caption winner Bob: We hope your wife didn't cancel your vacation. (AP photo)

When Bob's wife canceled their summer vacation in order to attend the DNC, he went to extremes to spite her.
Submitted by Bob

 

 

 

 

cal ripken jr. orioles wearing rays jersey

 

In case you missed us not having a photo to caption on Monday, check out today's Caption Call of Cal Ripken Jr.'s new jersey.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 12:35 PM | | Comments (0)
Categories: Caption Call Recap contest
        

Cal Ripken Jr. comes out of retirement for a new team

 

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(AP photo)

Caption Cal (Ripken Jr., that is) in this Caption Call photo by leaving your hilarious caption as a comment below. See what others have already said about the Hall of Famer before leaving your caption.

Check back later today for the Caption Call Recap of the best of last week's weird and funny captions.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (32)
Categories: Athletes, Celebrities
        
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