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This picture reminds us of a Three Stooges gag gone bad. Write a funny caption for this geek and his borg and submit it as a comment below. The best captions will earn a spot in our weekly Caption Call Recap contest, published on Monday afternoon.

If you think this guy's weird for playing games with a robot, read about this Baltimore man who got a tattoo of Twitter's "fail whale" icon. We must admit, the Natty Boh dudes on the tattoo was a nice touch.

For those robot fans out there, mosey over to our InsideEd blog and check in a robotics competition in D.C. featuring local schools. There's even a pretty cool video there of the technowarriors.

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President Barack Obama has a really big shoe ... you know, like Ed Sullivan? Really big show? We hope you get the joke. We realized it's been a while since we've given you a crack at the new president. He's a bit more difficult to catch in funny moment than his presidential predecessor Dubya.

Write a better caption to go with this photo and leave it as a comment below. We know you guys are more clever than we are, so have at it! Write some gems.

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Creepy eyes run in the family it seems between this baby lemur and his, umm, stuffed mother. Write us a funny caption and post it as a comment below. And if you haven't been to see the new Unleashed blog (formerly Mutts) for animal lovers, check it out here.

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The puppy named Bossa Nova in this Getty Images photo is relaxing at a dog hotel in Sydney, Australia. We wonder how comfortable those numbered boxes could really be for sleeping quarters.

Monty hosts the new Animal Planet series on dog training, "Let's Learn to Heel!"
Submitted by Patti

Welcome to Sprockets. I am your host, Dieter. Before we begin, would you like to touch my monkey?
Submitted by D'oh! (We're a sucker for Schprockets references, D'oh...however did you know? Now is the time on Caption Call where we dance!)

We realize it's a bit hard to tell that it's Michael Phelps in the pool in this AP photo, but we don't have the rights to publish the photo of him with a marijuana pipe. Your captions were still quite funny just the same.

The camera crew from Kelloggs was conspicuously absent. Guess they didn't think Michael's performance was so Grrrrreeaaaaaat.
Submitted by HarryH

Inside Edition catches Michael Phelps bogarting the chlorine.
Submitted by Mary Pat Hyland

This cow statue was part of a Chinese New Year celebration in Taipei. What do you think he thought he was going to find by peeking in like that? Guess that's what your funny captions are for. (AP photo)

Beef on Rick
Submitted by Cait (I could really go for a beef on weck about now, but what would a beef on Rick be?)

You seen the Minotaur lately? He's been sick and lost a lot of weight.
Submitted by Jim

"Hey! I found my contact lens!"
Submitted by D.Keefer

We're glad everyone could take the humor in this AP picture and set it aside from last week's awful chimp attack. Here, Hollywood chimp trainer Sid Yost gets some kisses from two of his chimpanzees.

You lied Sam, human lips do not taste like bananas!
Submitted by D

"When I asked my friend what his sisters looked like, he answered, 'They're very nice.' So I get set up for a blind date. But truthfully, although they're not really lookers, they are very nice."
Submitted by Pie Snelson

Blindfold now removed, Merv DePerv comes to the sudden realization that the threesome he had been promised in the chatroom is not going to live up to expectations.
Submitted by D'oh! (You have no idea how hard this caption made us laugh, and how big a fool we looked like to our coworkers in the process. Kudos!)

New York Fashion Week usually brings about some pretty amusing clothing designs, but this year we were lucky enough to find a few candid shots of models getting ready for the show. The model in this AP photo is getting ready to show Erin Fetherson's fall 2009 collection.

When Harry & Ron tried to prepare Hermione for the Miss Hogwarts Contest, she suggested they just use a summoning spell to get Jose Eber there FAST!
Submitted by Phyllis Reinhard

Since none of this year's Oscars red carpet looks were too attrocious, we decided to pull a guaranteed fashion flop from the archives: Bjork's swan dress. Check out what people have said about her outfit and leave your own funny caption.

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Turns out that models are human after all. What's this girl freaked out about? Write us a funny caption and submit it as a comment below. While you're here, check out this photo gallery if you want to see models falling down and other funny scenes from New York Fashion Week.

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Wherever Michael Phelps goes lately, there seems to be someone looking for the money shot. Can't the guy just practice in peace? Now that the South Carolina sheriff has decided not to charge him over that bong photo controversy, maybe his life will return back to as normal as it can be for an Olympic phenom.

Anywho, write us a funny caption for this photo and submit it as a comment below. Try to keep it clean ... this is a family blog, after all.

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Last week was quite the week for Caption Call. Welcome to readers of other baltimoresun.com blogs Charm City Moms, Ring Posts and Z on TV who helped get the word out there about how fun Caption Call can be. Let's keep up that momentum.

But for now, let's look back at the funniest captions from the past week. And as a warning, there were so many quality captions this week we are going to highlight more than usual. Keep it coming!

Being a native of Buffalo, we're always excited for anything that has to do with chicken wings. This Getty Images photo comes to us courtesy of Wing Bowl 2009, a recent competitive eating event held in Philadelphia. Not the most ideal place for a wing eating competition, but who are we to judge?

At the nearby oyster eating contest, the girls found the contestants more attentive.
Submitted by Larry Yungk

George, trying to ignore the taunts of the devil girls, was relieved when seconds later a group of scantily clad angel girls appeared at his other shoulder with words of encouragement...
Submitted by D.Keefer

I know times are tough, but it's hard to believe that Rachel Ray (second devil-ette from the left) would have to take another job
Submitted by dkh735

M.I.A.'s crazy fashion sense can do no wrong by us ... until we saw her in this getup at the Grammys. Gotta give the girl credit for bearing it all at nine months pregnant. And congratulations to her and her baby boy, born over the weekend. (AP photo)

ON HER DUE DATE!!!!! the guy in the tux is an OB-GYN in disguise.
Submitted by Vince Schuman

No one in the corner can waddle like us...waddle like us...waddle like us. No one in the corner can waddle like us...waddle like us...wadda, waddle like us.
Submitted by Abraham George (Congrats on the first-time win, Abraham!)

I got my mind on her tummy and her tummy on my mind
Submitted by Dave to the P

After the sensation caused by last year's Westiminster winner, Uno the beagle, it was unlikely another dog would live up to the hype. In this AP photo, a miniature poodle named Dolly primps backstage.

No Doc, not the molar. Check the canine.
Submitted by Pie Snelson

The gatorpoo (Florida's most popular canine breed) is preened at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Princess Snapsalot of Sarasota (seen above) won best in breed.
Submitted by Mary Pat Hyland (We hate those designer breeds, Mary Pat. Nice caption!)

Nuther kitteh pleez!
Submitted by Jennifer Palmer (Welcome to Caption Call, Jennifer!)

We must confess ... as a youngster, we used to watch pro wrestling. The winning captions on this AP photo of Mickey Rourke are based mostly on some classic wrestling catch phrases, so we hope you still find them funny.

If ya' smeeeeelelelelel, what the ROURKE is drinking!!!!!!
Submitted by AMC (We also got a similar caption from Rich, so you both get credit)

and that's the bottom line cause stone mickey said so
Submitted by paul meade

"After I finish off this bottle I'm going to bust it over my own head. That's how hardcore I am. Cactus Jack? Who's he, anyway?"
Submitted by James

Either Joaquin Phoenix has gone off the deep end, or he's going to be putting out a Borat-style movie and the joke's on all of us. Regardless, he made for some pretty good (or just awkwardly fabulous) TV on Letterman last week. And you guys had a field day poking fun of him in this AP photo.
 
He's Joaquin in a Whisker Wonderland.
Submitted by Larry Yungk (You had us belly laughing with that one, Larry! Well done!)

Hey I did not know that Phoenix was the newest member of ZZ Top, I thought he was going hip hop.
Submitted by D

Letterman beams as Phoenix properly instructs the audience on how to perform the Subway commercial....5....5 dollar...5 dollar foot long!!!
Submitted by GMan (If you look closely, GMan, he's only doing one hand of the footlong shuffle, as I've come to calling that dance move)

Dave welcomes the great, great-granson of one of the Smith Brothers of cough drop fame.
Submitted by D.Dean

David Letterman interviews Joaquin Phoenix...or is it Tony Clifton...or Clifton's brother? Didn't know he had one. Or is it Bob Zmuda? Wait a minute! Is that really Andy Kauffman? Is he still alive?
Submitted by Attila the Hon

And the hits just keep on coming. Try your hand at today's picture of a dog who appears confused on which door to choose. Help him out with a funny caption?

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Crazy bum chic is the new black, apparently, given news of Ryan Adams' unlikely engagement to Mandy Moore and Joaquin Phoenix's odd appearance on Late Show with David Letterman. Maybe it's all just a publicity stunt; he does have a movie coming out, after all, and hip-hop career to promote. Whatever you think is going on with Phoenix, he does sure make for good jokes! Write us a funny caption for this pic of him on Letterman and submit it as a comment below. Check out what's already been said and be even funnier; the best captions will earn a spot in our weekly Caption Call Recap contest.

Weigh in on Phoenix's latest and weirdest appearance (and watch it, too!) here on our Z on TV blog.

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We haven't seen "The Wrestler" yet but definitely hope it lives up to all of the buzz and critical acclaim surrounding Mickey Rourke's performance. He's a bit quirky, but come on, he won't put down the champagne until AFTER the awards show? Write a funny caption for this picture and submit it as a comment below. See who else is nominated for a spot in our Caption Call Recap caption contest and outshine them with your hilarity.

Oh, and remember when Mickey Rourke was supposed to appear at WWE's WrestleMania? Brush up on the situation at the Ring Posts wrestling blog.

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Congratulations to Stump, the 10-year-old Sussex spaniel that took home Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show. Obviously, the dog pictured above isn't Stump, but he's pretty funny nontheless. Write a funny caption for the photo and submit it as a comment below. Check out the rest of the pack before sending in your caption. And while you're here, brush up on Westminster coverage with this extensive photo gallery of what went on in the ring and behind the scenes.

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You can't hold it against a very pregnant M.I.A. (of "Paper Planes" fame ... you remember, that song from "Slumdog Millionaire"?) for performing at the Grammys on her due date, but we can poke a little fun at her wardrobe choice. Write a funny caption for this photo (or for Lil Wayne's crazy expression) and submit it as a comment below. Read up on your competition before putting in your caption.

Check out other baltimoresun.com Grammys coverage, including photos from the red carpet and performers on stage.

To weigh in on a more serious (but still light-hearted) discussion on M.I.A.'s outfit, hop over to our Charm City Moms blog.

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This model, who apparently uses the same stylist as infamous prop comic Carrot Top, strutted the runway for John-Paul Gaultier's recent fall-winter collection in Paris. (AP photo)

He looks like he stole Jim Morrison's pants, Mr. Rogers' sweater, and sideshow Bob's hair.
Submitted by Dave to the P

Sports fans can be a bit wacky when pledging their undying allegiance to their team of choice. The Arizona Cardinals fans in this Getty Images photo seem to still be standing behind their team despite a Super Bowl loss.

Phyllis was absolutely aghast when Irma showed up wearing the exact same outfit...
Submitted by D.Keefer

Clearly this picture is from BEFORE the game. If after, the crests would be fallen.
Submitted by Larry Yungk

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow (what a surprise!) and now we're doomed with six more weeks of winter. Well, six weeks from Groundhog Day, so actually just five more. We try to take comfort in the little things, folks (AP photo)

By the power of Punxsutawney Phil, I have the power! Pux Phil and the Master of 6 More Weeks of Winter!
Submitted by D (Shameless He-Man references are most welcome, D)

"Put me down and unhand me, you beefy & leather-lunged fool! What do you think I am? The Vince Lombardi Trophy?"
Submitted by Attila the Hon

 
Who can't help but feel bad for this poor little puppy? It's actually getting a checkup after being rescued from Hurricane Ike-ravaged Texas. We hope it got reunited with its owner. (Getty Images)

This picture, taken by hidden camera, clearly shows the shame on the face of Roger Clemens' puppy, "Slider."
Submitted by D.Keefer

i thots this was the sPca...
Submitted by D'oh!

The garbage-can-clad protester in this Getty Images photo is raging against a trash-burning facility in Moscow. But we think garbage cans like this would scare away Baltimore's rat population, but probably only if the legs and arms were included.

Citing erratic behavior and dialated pupils, Baltimore Police have arrested Mr. Bin on suspicion of recycling cocaine.
Submitted by Andy

Spongebob's half brother, Plastic-Recycling-Container Bob Squarepants, is always getting into trouble. He's the green sheep of the family.
Submitted by Dave to the P

 
We've got to give special kudos to Caption Call regular Pie Snelson for bringin' it back and making a timely caption for our picture of Michael Phelps announcing his now-defunct Kelloggs endorsement deal after that incriminating bong photo. (AP photo)

"If Kellogg's is dropping me, I'm dropping them. They never did satisfy the munchies anyway. So good riddance."
Submitted by Pie Snelson

This gives us a good excuse to point out the little search box at the bottom of the blog's right-hand rail where you can search our archives for people and things we've mentioned in previous Caption Calls, in case you're looking for a particular type of photo to comment on.

As a Buffalo native, we've got a special place in our heart for a good chicken wing. But this guy's got it made! Put on your thinking cap and write us a funny caption for today's photo of a wing eater's paradise.

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Happy Monday, Caption Callers. We really wish we'd spent out weekend pigging out on some authentic Buffalo wings like our dude in today's picture. Write a funny caption for this photo and submit it as a comment below. Read up on the competition before chewing them up and spitting them out. And check back later this afternoon for our Caption Call Recap, the best of the funniest captions on last week's pics.

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Last week, amid trying to continue the city's business despite her legal problems, Mayor Sheila Dixon proposed city residents get new heavy-duty garbage cans to stifle Baltimore's rat population. We'd like to think this is what would happen if her plan went amok.

Write us a funny caption for this photo and post it as a comment below. Those who are extra creative will earn a special place in our Caption Call Recap contest published on Monday afternoon. Check out the competition first before kicking them to the curb.  

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Ok, we admit this actual picture isn't very funny. But we're hoping you can come up with some of the internal monologue going through this poor puppy's head and turn it into some funny captions! Write us a nice funny one and submit it as a comment below, but size up the competition first. The best ones will make it to our weekly caption contest the Caption Call Recap. The only prizes have to offer are bragging rights...pesky recession.

If you're a fan of other funny pet photo Web sites, check out two of our favorites. If you like dogs, head over to ihasahotdog.com and if you're partial to felines, see the funny LOLcats at icanhascheezburger.com.

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Is it just us, or does it always seem like Punxsutawney Phil and his rodent counterparts across the country ALWAYS see their shadows? Well, here's a bit of payback, apparently. Write a funny caption for this photo and submit it as a comment below. Read up on the competition before posting your caption.

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OK, so these guys aren't technically athletes, but I'm sure they've got a lot to say to each other after that Super Bowl loss. What's the conversation like? Leave us a funny caption for this photo as a comment below. See what others have said already to get some inspiration to be even better! And if you like these crazy Super Bowl super-fans, check out these photos of more face-painters and other fans in action. 

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Leave it to the Europeans to make fundraising fun. In this AP photo, folks dressed as Star Wars characters collect money for one of Poland's most popular charities.

For $3.50, we'll give you a box of Wookies.
Submitted by Bruce Alter
(Wookies ... err, cookies never used to be expensive when we were in Girl Scouts, Bruce)

South Korea has its own navy underwater demolition team, as evidenced in this AP photo. We never could have guessed that.

Baltimore calls in the reserves to help remove the massive amounts of snow dumped on the city today. All reserves come equipped with goggles, reserve air tanks, and semi-automatic flame throwers that ensure the snow never comes back.
Submitted by Matt

Do they really expect us to do the Thriller dance in this suit? Really
Submitted by D

This lucky gent is measuring the length of dancers' legs before they try to break the record of the longest row of dancers sitting toe-to-toe. How well connected do you have to be to get that job? (Getty Images)

When he applied for the job of Chief Hem Inspector, Saul thought he would be visiting Catholic high schools, not the Miss Gay American drag pagent.
Submitted by Cait

 The Second Story Guys were the halftime entertainment at a recent game between the Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls. (Getty Images)

The real tough part is trying to get into the men's room!
Submitted by Vince Schuman

Tom Cruise was in South Korea to promote "Valkyrie." Is that still in the theaters? (AP photo)

On a recent trip to China, Tom Cruise introduced the time-honored American tourist tradition of people taking pictures of people taking pictures of people taking pictures.
Submitted by Cait

Tom Cruise poses for a photo with the 2009 Japanese Female Text-Messaging Team...
Submitted by D.Keefer

We're not sure if it's the Sideshow Bob-esque hair, the Carrot Top reference or a love of male models, but today's picture of a redheaded model on the runway has already gotten a lot of attention. Join the conversation by leaving us your funny caption for the pic. Happy captioning!

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OK, so maybe this really isn't THE Carrot Top, but he's pretty darn close. Write a funny caption for this model and submit it as a comment below. Check out captions from these amateur comedians first and be even funnier than they are. And check back this afternoon for the Caption Call Recap, where we shine a spotlight on the funniest captions of the past week.

(If you're all about scoping out the latest fashions, peek at our photo gallery of looks from Paris Fashion Week)

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