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This picture makes us think of "So I Married an Axe Murderer," one of our all-time favorite movies. If you haven't seen it, rent it. Trust us. Vintage Mike Myers before all of that Austin Powers stuff.
Write us a funny caption and submit it as a caption below. Bonus points for references to being randy.
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Like peas in a pod, these two. We'd like to come up with a techie equivalent of peas in a pod, but we're not as witty as usual today. Write us a funny caption for this match made in the matrix and submit it as a comment below.
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Write your own funny caption for this little piggy and submit it as a comment below. We leave it up to you to draw connections to swine flu, which we can't advocate for any humor behind.
We don't follow basketball, but we do know Yao Ming is super tall. So, true to life, the Madame Tussauds wax figure of Yao Ming in this Getty Images photo is super tall.
Call George Clooney, this guy has to be in Oceans 14
Submitted by Tony
"We finally were able to teach the Chiun twins how to play defense. Now if we can just get their lip movements to match what they're saying..."
Submitted by D.Keefer
This Obama fist bump didn't get nearly as many comments as President Bush's fist bump from so many Caption Calls ago. Maybe it's because Obama didn't look nearly as puzzled as old Dubya. Bonus trivia: The kid in this Getty Images picture is the son of White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs.
President Obama shows Jimmy how to play "Rock, Paper, Pork Barrel". Of course, the pork wins everytime time...
Submitted by Jeff
On what will forever be known as Black Monday, Americans realized that President Obama was not so different than Bush after all.
Submitted by Cait (So much for change, hmm, Cait?)
Another day, another set of clowns protesting something or another. These jokers are angry about a recent NATO meeting. (Getty Images)
I didn't know that they were making a clown version of the Sopranos. Woke up this morning, got yourself a pie gun!
Submitted by D (A pie gun could be both dangerous and delicious, D. Way to make us hungry.)
Police go undercover at Ringling Brothers to once and for all catch Bozo speeding in his secretly souped-up clown car.
Submitted by Patti
Despite the accusations, rest assured fair Caption Callers, this Getty Images picture was not doctored using Photoshop. A Dutch farmer uses his moped to transport his sheep to the fields, claiming his land is too large to transport them otherwise. Get a herding dog and make those sheep run, darn it!
Mary had a little lamb, its fleece was kind of gray. Mary didn't walk to school, she got a ride today.
Lamby waited at the pub til school let out at 3, but Mary had to drive back home, 'cause Lamby drinks for free!
Submitted by Cait (Bonus points for rhyming, Cait)
Must be a "ewes'd" moped...
Submitted by Jim
The annual Popo Carnival in Bonoua must be a crazy place if people there are smoking out of their nose and ears. We've heard of people blowing smoke in certain places, but neither of those made the list. (Getty Images)
SURGEON GENERAL WARNING: Smoking can lead to stupidity.
Submitted by Quinn
CAPTION CALL GENERAL WARNING: This is what happened to the last guy who came with a photoshop accusation.
Submitted by Cait
Omar wanted to be a dragon since he was a little boy.
Submitted by Phyllis Reinhard
Don't forget to leave a funny caption for the notorious Susan Boyle of "Britain's Got Talent" fame. You know you were thinking all last week of ways to make fun of her. Have at it!
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Susan Boyle's makeover has gotten a lot of attention, but we prefer her just the way she was.
We'll be the first to admit we're late to the Susan Boyle party. Our sole excuse is that we wanted to give you enough time to mull her "celebrity" from "Britian's Got Talent" to come up with some brilliant funny captions.
So have at it! Leave us your caption as a comment below. In the meantime, visit our Reality Check blog to share more of your thoughts on Susan's new look.
Check back later today to see if any of your captions from last week made it to our Caption Call Recap contest.
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Ok, so this may not be the funniest picture ever when you factor in the risks of smoking, but seriuosly, what would make someone want to put cigarettes in his nose and ears? Let's hope he's going for comic value here. He does look pretty foolish.
Write a caption to go with this picture and submit it as a comment below.
(And for the record, if you're reading this, Tim, yesterday's picture of a sheep on a motorcycle wasn't photoshopped. Or at least the folks from Getty Images haven't said it was.)
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How lazy is he? You fill in the rest of the joke!
Perhaps it's better the sheep is slumped over. How would he be able to steer the handlebars without having opposable thumbs?
Write us a funny caption for this slumped over sheep and submit it as a comment below. The best captions will be featured in our weekly Caption Call Recap. You may not win a prize, but at least you'll win virtual bragging rights.
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Don't joke around with these clowns. Write a funny caption, if you dare, and submit it as a comment below.
(Is it just us, or does the one in the red hat kinda looks like Orlando Bloom? If he were a clown, that is.)
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Mr. President, didn't you learn anything from President Bush? Fist bumping with little kids is the kiss of death! Not cool. Well, this bump isn't as embarrassing as Bush's....at least Obama didn't have to hold the kid's wrist to make it work.
Write your funny caption for this less-than-presidential candid moment and submit it as a comment below.
The egg head in this Getty Images photo is showing off what is billed as the world's largest egg, laid in the early 17th century by a now-extinct Giant Elephant Bird of Madagascarto. We wonder, was it an elephant bird because of its size or did it have a funny looking beak?
NOW you know that had to hurt.
Submitted by Dennis Seabolt
"That funny story about the egg-citing, egg-headed guy is so eggs-aggerated that it just cracks me up."
Submitted by Pie Snelson (You get the prize for pun-iest caption of the week, Pie)
What's the land speed velocity of an unladen dachshund? (African or European?) The pup in this AP photo tells us.
In an effort to increase revenues Pimlico Race Track now offers alternative racing/betting options on weekdays.
Submitted by Tim
Still wrapped in a spinach tortilla, the pup makes a quick escape form the crazy street vendor who didn't really understand the English word "hot dog."
Submitted by Phyllis Reinhard
That is a fast set of legs ... for me to POOP ON!
Submitted by John G (Welcome to the blog, John. Keep captioning!)
Hoopla around the Obama family dog, Bo, seems to have died down a bit. Maybe he'll make news again if he chews up the bed in the Lincoln Bedroom or another piece of historical furniture. (AP photo)
Whaddya mean I can't bite the reporter? Barney told me they all taste like chicken.
Submitted by Patti
Uh oh! Bolt saw a Boom-Mic.
Submitted by me (We just saw the movie "Bolt" over the weekend, me, so this got an extra chuckle)
Que estão dizendo? Eu não compreendo o inglês.
(What are they saying? I don't understand English.)
Submitted by Marleen May (Very clever, Marleen)
This AP photo of Mr. Monopoly and Uncle Sam reminded us a lot of one pic we had a few months ago of a model whose outfit was based on the patient from the game Operation. Who's next: the characters from Candy Land? Those annoying kids from Chutes and Ladders?
"I will gladly pay you Tuesday, for a luxury suite at the new Yankee Stadium, a filet mignon and a bottle of Dom Perignon today."
Submitted by Attila the Hon
After repeated rejections Mr. Monopoly signals for Colonel Mustard who whacks Uncle Sam with the candlestick on the street corner. Both suspects are quickly apprehended and sent directly to jail, failing to pass go or collect $200. Sadly Uncle Sam never had a clue
Submitted by Tim
To promote a recent performance in London, members of the Chinese State Circus show off their skills. This must seem daunting to those people out there who can't even ride a bike solo. (Getty Images)
Cirque du Soliel rehearses on Gwynn Falls Trail for their tribute to excess for this year's Honfest.
Submitted by Phyllis Reinhard
In hopes of regaining some of its lost viewership, NBC has modernized the look of its peacock.
Submitted by Pie Snelson
Our throwback caption of the week celebrates someone who found old pictures from our Caption Call archives and breathed new life into them. This week's honorees somehow got a hold of this picture of Mel Gibson and his villainous facial hair.
In a bid to restart his career, Gibson challenged the Burger King mascot for most outrageous facial hair in an attempt to replace him as Burger King's spokesman. In a rare moment, the Burger King man was seen frowning for the first time ever, as he knew he had lost.
Submitted by Brad
No wonder Mrs. Gibson has filed for divorce.
Submitted by Dahlink (The same Dahlink who is a frequent commenter to Dining@Large? Welcome!)
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Yao Ming's super tall. We all know that. But who thought it would take two obviously acrobatically inclined gentlemen to steal the ball? Come up with a funny caption for today's photo and submit it as a comment below. And be sure to stop back this afternoon for our Caption Call Recap of last week's funniest caption entries.
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We'd hate to be the driver, having to steer while having someone sitting on your shoulders. Write us a funny caption for this unique ride and submit it as a comment below. Remember, the funniest captions get a special shout out in our Caption Call Recap next week.
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Did you file your taxes on time? We hope you're not left begging like Mr. Monopoly here in this funny picture. Write us a good funny caption and submit it as a comment below.
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Try as she might, but first lady Michelle Obama doesn't seem to have a firm enough grip on the new first dog, Bo. Looks like the pup will need more training.
Write us a funny caption for the picture and post it as a comment below. For more on Bo-mania, check out our pets blog Unleashed's unrelenting coverage and this photo gallery of the new first pet.
The French protesters in this Getty Images pic are raging against the shooting of a commercial advertising cooking oil. Looks like they dressed like the ad's stars, not protesters.
Alternative spellers hold a rally supporting Dan Quayle.
Submitted by Pie Snelson
Lead chip leads all other chips in rousing unity song "Ain't No Chomping Us Now"
Submitted by Tim (Thanks Tim. Now we've got that song stuck in our head.)
Vice President Joe Biden threw out the first pitch to kick off the Orioles season. Seems like you guys thought the whole thing was as funny as we did, since you left us some great captions (and Sarah Palin references ... we didn't even think to go there). (AP photo)
"Chad, they're booing the bird right"?
Submitted by Benjamin
Yeah, laugh it up while you can. I'm flying over you in the parking lot after the game, and you can be darn sure I'm eating chili dogs during the 7th inning stretch!!
Submitted by Cait
Somebody better tell Levi that he can't hide from Sarah and Bristol for too much longer.
Submitted by D
The actor in this Getty Images photo with the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama is preparing to take the stage as Mother Goose. We didn't think Mother Goose wore so much eye makeup.
That is the last time I got to The Drew Carey Show Garage Sale!
Submitted by D (Classic! We love Mimi)
Rare photo uncovered of Divine in his (her?) dressing room on the set of Pink Flamingos.
Submitted by Patti
In honor of the Easter season, we chose this AP photo of two competitors in a Shrove Tuesday pancake relay race in England.
The competition for "Iron Granny Chef" was fierce.
Submitted by Patti (What would the secret ingredient be, Patti? Werther's Original hard candies?)
Cait and Patti flip over who gets to help Betsy Ross sew the flag.
Submitted by Pie Snelson (They do have that Betsy Ross air about them, Pie. Must be that floppy bonnet. Nicely played)
OK, so this wasn't really an Easter bunny. We had a hard time picking out a funny picture of a proper Easter bunny, so we thought this Japanese substitute would suffice. This Getty Images photo taken from a rabbit fashion contest in Tokyo.
Deep Thoughts by Bobby Bunny: In some countries we even have a whole year to celbrate us. This must not be the year.
Submitted by Tim
Exploitation or torture - talk amongst yourselves.
Submitted by Attila the Hon (Our personal favorite: "Rhode Island is neither a road nor an island. Discuss.")
Remember to check out our first two pictures of the week: a certifiable egg head and a puppy race of epic proportions.
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We'd like to think that this guy is related to Caption Call celebrity Ted Ballman. Come up with a funny caption for this pic and post it as a comment below. We're taking the day off, so you'll have to wait until Tuesday to see if your funny captions from last week -- like the great potato chip protest or Vice President Biden's trip to Camden Yards -- made it to our Caption Call Recap. Since we're giving you an extra day to come up with some caption gems, use your time wisely.
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You know, it sounds like Easter Bunny. Sound it out, folks. Anyway, write us a funny caption and submit it as a comment below.
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These gals aren't too coordinated. Write us a funny caption for this picture and post it as a comment below. The funniest will be highlighted in our weekly Caption Call Recap contest, so get captioning!
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Remember our not so pretty princess from a few weeks back? Well, this person isn't much prettier and seems to have the same inability to fully dress the part. Write us a funny caption and submit it as a comment below.
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Poor Oriole Bird. Vice President Joe Biden, fresh off throwing the first pitch at opening day, goes right to hug Chad Moeller. We hope the veep made it up to the mascot.
Write a funny caption to go with this picture and post it as a comment below. And while you're here, check out these other athletic moments that have had a good shot of Caption Call ridicule.
To read more about Biden's pitch, visit our new blog the Toy Department.
Elmar Weisser, who is billed as a "beard world champion" in the real caption for this Getty Images photo, has his whiskers crafted into a bicycle. What does one have to do to become a beard world champion? (Special thanks to Cait for the inside joke turned into a caption)
We're just glad to see Dom Deluise is still working.
Submitted by mjp510
This wasn't what I had in mind when I called Roto Reuter to snake the hair out of the tub?
Submitted by jay gee (Totally gross, jay. Yuck)
You guys have put some stupid stuff on this site but this one takes the cake
Submitted by Dennis Seabolt (Should we take that as a compliment, Dennis?)
There's something very touching about this AP photo of a Canadian squirrel, kinda like the viral video of the otters holding hands.
"You humans are not very good at this. You really must open your hand in order to catch. Let's try it again please."
Submitted by Pie Snelson
Here, catch, you can have it back. FDA says no more pistachios.
Submitted by Bryan Pugh (Bonus points for playing off the news, Bryan)
These clowns were promoting a recent Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey stint in New York City. Sad to see we were the only ones who decided to poke fun at Mario Lopez ... maybe it's just beacuse we're going through Saved by the Bell withdrawl. (Getty Images)
Yo, Big Top Posse... Represent!
Submitted by Tony N
Nice to see that the Obamas had time on their whirlwind European tour of 2009 to pay a visit to Queen Elizabeth. Wonder if this was before or after the president gave the queen an iPod ... (AP photo)
President Obama hangs back surveying the room for the most expensive items to take to help stimulate the economy.
Submitted by Tim
Just what I always wanted! My own little queen! I will name her George and I will hug her and pet her and squeeze her and pat her and...
Submitted by D'oh! (We love Tommy Boy, D'Oh. Fat guy in a little coat)
thank you. I love the Queen.
Submitted by dkh735 (We love the queen too, mum)
Too bad that people who are unfortunately unemployed have a lot of time on their hands. The only funny thing that's come out of it was the recent Unemployment Olympics in New York City. In this AP photo, a dapper ex-businessman plays the office phone toss. (He does look like Conan O'Brien a little bit, right?)
Conan O'Brien experiments with telekinesis.
Submitted by Patti (The picture is so much funnier if we think about the phone coming to him. Well played)
Don't forget to try your hand at today's photo of a few riled up potato chip men. Yeah, we don't get it either, but have at it!
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We've seen protesters dressed up as clowns and as human-like pigs, but never have we seen potato chips. Are they raging against the excessive use of canola oil? Write us a funny caption and submit it as a comment below. And be sure to check back later this afternoon for our Caption Call Recap of last week's best captions.
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We know it's rare to give you a hint as to what's going on in our Caption Call pics, but the event where this picture was taken is best seen in action. Flex your funny bone to come up with your own funny caption for the photo and submit it as a comment below.
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We haven't had a good picture of President Obama in a while, so have at this one of him, Michelle, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip (who's been relegated to the corner). It reminds us of that episode of Full House where Joey meets the queen and hilarity ensues.
Write a funny caption and post it as a comment below.
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Sorry, A.C. Slater; you're just an easy mark to make fun of. Write us a funny caption for the clowns in this picture and submit it as a comment below.
