My Entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #991

In The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #991 from the issue of May 25, 2026, a castle is under siege. One of the warriors, sword in hand, does a ballet leap above the battle. Up in the turret, one of the castle's defenders speaks. My submission is shown below. The drawing is by Hartley Lin.

"That's another way to keep above the fray."

I don't think this one quite works:

"They said to prepare for battle, but he's dyslexic."

June 7, 2026 Update:  The Finalists

June 13, 2016 Update:  I voted for the caption from Boston. 

June 21, 2026 Update:  The Winner

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My Entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #907

Isn't it about time we saw a DJ in the conference room? It must be The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #907 from the issue of August 5, 2024. My caption is shown below. The drawing is by Hartley Lin.

"Listen carefully—this is how he tells us who's fired."

August 14, 2024 Update:  The Finalists

 

August 19, 2024 Update:  I voted for the caption from Scottsdale.

September 1, 2024 Update:  The Winner

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My Entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #696

Grab a mouthful of my entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #696 for February 3, 2020. The drawing is by Hartley Lin.

"Well, Trevor, if the shoe fits..."

February 10, 2020 Update:  The Finalists

February 24, 2020 Update:  I voted with Idaho Falls, although I was tempted by San Diego.

March 2, 2020 Update:  The Winner

Note:  In last week's Caption Contest, cartoonist Elisabeth McNair sent a slice of bread to the wrong side of a restaurant. My caption was equally out of place. You could dine out on Contest #695.

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My Entry in the New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #681

Grab a hold of my entry in the New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #681 for the issue of October 14, 2019. The drawing is by Hartley Lin, who is new to this blog.

"Why did I ever think you'd do in a pinch?"

This caption didn't amuse anyone in my household except me:

"Why don't you just go and scuttle across the floors of silent seas?"

October 21, 2019 Update:  The Finalists

October 28 2019 Update:  I voted with Burien, although I do admire the ingenuity of Isleton.

November 4, 2019 Update:  The Winner

Note:  Last week cartoonist Danny Shanahan gave us a sopping wet bear taking a restaurant order. Towel off before reading Contest #680.


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