In The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #992 from the issue of June 1, 2026, two rats stand outside of a laboratory maze. The rat who is speaking opens a jewelry case to reveal an engagement ring. My submission is shown below. The drawing is by Benjamin Slyngstad, whose work is new to me.
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| "It's lab-grown." |
This one was a little too twee:
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| "Let's try our own experiment." |
June 13, 2016 Update: The Finalists
June 21, 2026 Update: I voted for the caption from Wicklow.
June 27, 2026 Update: The Winner
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