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As the Democratic Party streamers and donkey-emblazoned banners get swept up today at Invesco Field, it's time to announce this week's Caption Contest winner for the Obama/Clinton illustration.
Conventional wisdom. (Newark Star-Ledger)
Enlarge ComicJudging the surrogate captions for the Drew Sheneman cartoon is our far-smarter colleague WARREN BASS, deputy editor of The Post's Outlook section (when he's not writing books about the Middle East or serving on a 9/11 commission).
So, our Esteemed Guest Judge's pick for the winning caption is...
"Barry, we've talked about this. Not till you're a little bit older." -- Congratulations, "EricS." (Judge's comment: It's the expression of bland condescension on Hillary's face that makes it work--and bonus points for tapping into the PUMA revenge fantasy of the week. If only the pantsuit were orange...)
Warren also awards an honorable mention to "seismic-2," for:
"Sorry, Barack, but if there are two things that you definitely don't deserve, it's the Democratic nomination and this bowling trophy."
(Judge's comment: "Largely because it's always fun to remember the image of Obama's disastrous bowling -- you can almost hear Robert Putnam advising him to bowl alone next time.")
So on to our next Caption Contest. Dave Coverly is one of the better single-panelists working today, but we think this "Speed Bump" is also prime for alternate funny captions.
Dog? Cat? Doctor's office and cold medical instruments? As we like to say: What's not to like? We welcome your offerings...
By Michael Cavna |
August 29, 2008; 11:00 AM ET
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Posted by: Jan C | August 29, 2008 11:40 AM
It's nothing serious. They took mine off too.
Posted by: mdem | August 29, 2008 11:54 AM
bad news, Rex. unlike me, i'm afraid you've only got one life to live.
Posted by: dr. cat | August 29, 2008 12:09 PM
Given the known discomfort between cats and dogs, this is perfect as is by the cartoonist.
Posted by: janietiptoe | August 29, 2008 12:10 PM
Don't worry -- I've been de-clawed. Now turn your head and cough.
Posted by: Danny | August 29, 2008 12:48 PM
Good news! It's sextuplets!
Posted by: Mike Rhode | August 29, 2008 1:11 PM
No, I don't use my claws. It's just a quick snip and after you'll get a treat and a belly rub.
Posted by: Arlington Gay | August 29, 2008 1:11 PM
Those anal sacks aren't going to squeeze themselves.
Posted by: yellojkt | August 29, 2008 2:03 PM
So you want to be the kitty, eh?
Posted by: SportzNut21 | August 29, 2008 3:45 PM
"why yes, i do have your balls here. however, i'm going to need you to fetch them for me."
Posted by: catscratchfever | August 29, 2008 8:13 PM
The litterbox is down the hall. Oh, that's right...you can go outside once the exam is over.
Posted by: allenwoodhaven | August 29, 2008 9:09 PM
You need to get in touch with your inner felines.
Posted by: TPaine | August 30, 2008 7:00 AM
The test shows you're having kittens.
Posted by: Andrew | August 30, 2008 11:38 AM
read Little Dog Lost at another site and got bored with it....
so sorry to hear it is the replacement for Lynn.
So many other good ones..
Posted by: pearlandpeach | August 30, 2008 3:34 PM
"sorry to report, Little Dog -- in the operation, something of yours was Lost."
Posted by: Little Dog Lost-It | August 30, 2008 3:37 PM
i've got to leave to practice, but good news -- your new doctor will be Garfield!"
Posted by: dr garfield | August 30, 2008 3:39 PM
let's just say, Red, we have to remove your "doggy bag."
Posted by: appleboy | August 30, 2008 3:58 PM
Good news, Snowba..., excuse ne, "Fang!!!", I think with just one more round of surgery and continued hormone treatment we can fix that problem of your spitting up hairballs when you start to bark!
Posted by: Seismic-2 | August 31, 2008 7:51 AM
Whoa, I won? Sweet! Do I get a coffee mug or something?
"It's ok. Everbody has accidents sometimes."
Posted by: EricS | September 2, 2008 9:26 AM
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I understand. We'll warm the thermometer first.