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Wizbang Weekend Caption Contest™

Posted by Kevin
Published: February 24, 2006 - 7:00 AM

It's Friday, which means it's time for the Wizbang Weekend Caption Contest™. Enter your best caption for the following picture:

Sisters Lynn Martin from Bowling Green, KY, left, Lisa Lander from Narrowsburg, NY and their mother Flo Billard also of Narrowsburg dress as brides to help get attention to catch more beads at the parades during the Mardi Gras season in New Orleans on Thursday Feb. 23, 2006. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)


Winners will be announced Sunday.

Update: Winners announced. Click on the link to read the winning entries. The contest is now closed.

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Comments (63)

Let it bead.... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by Don Surber | February 24, 2006 7:33 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Don Surber:

Let it bead.

1. Posted by Don Surber | February 24, 2006 7:33 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 07:33

Bill! Bill Clinton! I'm ove... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by Joe | February 24, 2006 7:48 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Joe:

Bill! Bill Clinton! I'm over here!

2. Posted by Joe | February 24, 2006 7:48 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 07:48

Yeah! Show us you-- wait, ... (Below threshold)

3. Posted by Gringo | February 24, 2006 7:51 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Gringo:

Yeah! Show us you-- wait, wrong site.

3. Posted by Gringo | February 24, 2006 7:51 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 07:51

Bridal Shower... (Below threshold)

4. Posted by sue | February 24, 2006 7:54 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
sue:

Bridal Shower

4. Posted by sue | February 24, 2006 7:54 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 07:54

" I hope Dick Cheney doesn'... (Below threshold)

5. Posted by radio free fred | February 24, 2006 8:03 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
radio free fred:

" I hope Dick Cheney doesn't draw a bead on you."

5. Posted by radio free fred | February 24, 2006 8:03 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 08:03

It's a nice day for White C... (Below threshold)

6. Posted by Guido | February 24, 2006 8:06 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Guido:

It's a nice day for White Chocolate Wedding

6. Posted by Guido | February 24, 2006 8:06 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 08:06

... (Below threshold)

7. Posted by radio free fred | February 24, 2006 8:10 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
radio free fred:

7. Posted by radio free fred | February 24, 2006 8:10 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 08:10

... (Below threshold)

8. Posted by radio free fred | February 24, 2006 8:13 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
radio free fred:

8. Posted by radio free fred | February 24, 2006 8:13 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 08:13

... (Below threshold)

9. Posted by radio free fred | February 24, 2006 8:19 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
radio free fred:

9. Posted by radio free fred | February 24, 2006 8:19 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 08:19

The Nagel Nuptials... (Below threshold)

10. Posted by radio free fred | February 24, 2006 8:21 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
radio free fred:

The Nagel Nuptials

10. Posted by radio free fred | February 24, 2006 8:21 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 08:21

"Show me your 'something bo... (Below threshold)

11. Posted by Chris | February 24, 2006 8:32 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Chris:

"Show me your 'something borrowed'! Yeah, baby, now show me your 'something blue'!"

11. Posted by Chris | February 24, 2006 8:32 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 08:32

What do you mean I can't we... (Below threshold)

12. Posted by rick13 | February 24, 2006 8:34 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
rick13:

What do you mean I can't wear white?

12. Posted by rick13 | February 24, 2006 8:34 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 08:34

Katrina Relief!... (Below threshold)

13. Posted by Tango | February 24, 2006 8:37 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Tango:

Katrina Relief!

13. Posted by Tango | February 24, 2006 8:37 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 08:37

"Yeah, so like, for the hon... (Below threshold)

14. Posted by eLarson | February 24, 2006 8:44 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
eLarson:

"Yeah, so like, for the honeymoon we're going to Des Moines..."

14. Posted by eLarson | February 24, 2006 8:44 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 08:44

Wait, isn't this supposed t... (Below threshold)

15. Posted by docjim505 | February 24, 2006 8:47 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
docjim505:

Wait, isn't this supposed to be the other way around? I thought WE threw beads to THEM.

15. Posted by docjim505 | February 24, 2006 8:47 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 08:47

Bouquet toss at a Mardi Gra... (Below threshold)

16. Posted by Dodo David | February 24, 2006 8:59 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Dodo David:

Bouquet toss at a Mardi Gras wedding.

16. Posted by Dodo David | February 24, 2006 8:59 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 08:59

Where's the chocolate?... (Below threshold)

17. Posted by MacKay | February 24, 2006 9:10 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
MacKay:

Where's the chocolate?

17. Posted by MacKay | February 24, 2006 9:10 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 09:10

"'Three Brides for a Brothe... (Below threshold)

18. Posted by No One of Consequence | February 24, 2006 9:38 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
No One of Consequence:

"'Three Brides for a Brother': A New Orleans take on a classic"

18. Posted by No One of Consequence | February 24, 2006 9:38 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 09:38

In a reversal of roles at M... (Below threshold)

19. Posted by von | February 24, 2006 9:40 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
von:

In a reversal of roles at Mardi Gras this year, Michael Moore was showing HIS boobs. Moore was injured when he fell off a balcony trying to save a cheeseburger that fell out when he lifted his shirt.

19. Posted by von | February 24, 2006 9:40 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 09:40

"SHOW US YOUR PRE-NUPS!!"</... (Below threshold)

20. Posted by Hoodlumman | February 24, 2006 9:43 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Hoodlumman:

"SHOW US YOUR PRE-NUPS!!"

20. Posted by Hoodlumman | February 24, 2006 9:43 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 09:43

This pic has got to be phot... (Below threshold)

21. Posted by McGehee | February 24, 2006 9:48 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
McGehee:

This pic has got to be photoshopped! Who can look that good in taffeta in New Orleans!?

21. Posted by McGehee | February 24, 2006 9:48 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 09:48

The stupid girls heard The ... (Below threshold)

22. Posted by Maggie | February 24, 2006 9:50 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Maggie:

The stupid girls heard The Big Easy was the town for big "blow" jobs. Since they were easy, too, they thought they'd have no trouble finding a Him-a-cain.

22. Posted by Maggie | February 24, 2006 9:50 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 09:50

Bill Clinton couldn't be re... (Below threshold)

23. Posted by lawhawk | February 24, 2006 9:57 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
lawhawk:

Bill Clinton couldn't be reached for comment...

This isn't the New Orleans Ray Nagin had in mind

Bridal Girls Gone Wild

23. Posted by lawhawk | February 24, 2006 9:57 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 09:57

Fearing that NOLA residents... (Below threshold)

24. Posted by bcb0225 | February 24, 2006 10:11 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
bcb0225:

Fearing that NOLA residents would misspend relief money FEMA implemented a barter system using bead necklaces.

24. Posted by bcb0225 | February 24, 2006 10:11 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:11

Governor Kathleen Blanco sp... (Below threshold)

25. Posted by bcb0225 | February 24, 2006 10:12 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
bcb0225:

Governor Kathleen Blanco spends another $500,000 of state money, this time for a wedding.

25. Posted by bcb0225 | February 24, 2006 10:12 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:12

Yeah Baby, I'm ready to get... (Below threshold)

26. Posted by Timmer | February 24, 2006 10:13 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Timmer:

Yeah Baby, I'm ready to get married...but you better have better than these cheap beads in your pocket.

26. Posted by Timmer | February 24, 2006 10:13 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:13

Flipping through images fro... (Below threshold)

27. Posted by JohnAnnArbor | February 24, 2006 10:29 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
JohnAnnArbor:

Flipping through images from New Orleans, Maureen Dowd gets an idea for how to finally land a man of her own.

27. Posted by JohnAnnArbor | February 24, 2006 10:29 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:29

Wedding my ass! Throw me so... (Below threshold)

28. Posted by tblubird | February 24, 2006 10:31 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
tblubird:

Wedding my ass! Throw me some freakin beads!

28. Posted by tblubird | February 24, 2006 10:31 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:31

- "Hey little sister what h... (Below threshold)

29. Posted by JimK | February 24, 2006 10:42 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
JimK:

- "Hey little sister what have you done?"

- "WHOOOOOOO! I WHIPPED 'EM OUT! WHOOOOO! GIMME BEADS. CHECK OUT THESE TEATS!"

29. Posted by JimK | February 24, 2006 10:42 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:42

When the girls found out th... (Below threshold)

30. Posted by Rodney Dill | February 24, 2006 10:59 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Rodney Dill:

When the girls found out the float was throwing Stuffed Plush Prophet Mohammad Dolls, things really got wild.

30. Posted by Rodney Dill | February 24, 2006 10:59 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:59

Outraged Muslims rename "Ma... (Below threshold)

31. Posted by Master Shake | February 24, 2006 11:14 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Master Shake:

Outraged Muslims rename "Mardi Gras beads" to "the Ben Wa beads of Muhammad".

31. Posted by Master Shake | February 24, 2006 11:14 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 11:14

Getting a bus ride in New O... (Below threshold)

32. Posted by DaveD | February 24, 2006 11:25 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
DaveD:

Getting a bus ride in New Orleans by any means necessary!!!!

32. Posted by DaveD | February 24, 2006 11:25 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 11:25

"They're mixing with the po... (Below threshold)

33. Posted by BlogDog | February 24, 2006 11:40 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
BlogDog:

"They're mixing with the population
A virus wearing pumps and pearls
Lord help the lonely guys
Hooked by those hungry eyes
Here come Tomorrow's Girls
Tomorrow's Girls "

33. Posted by BlogDog | February 24, 2006 11:40 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 11:40

We want tri-sexual marriage... (Below threshold)

34. Posted by obbanner | February 24, 2006 11:49 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
obbanner:

We want tri-sexual marriage - NOW!!!

34. Posted by obbanner | February 24, 2006 11:49 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 11:49

"I'll show you my breasts f... (Below threshold)

35. Posted by Peter F. | February 24, 2006 11:50 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Peter F.:

"I'll show you my breasts for a house!"

35. Posted by Peter F. | February 24, 2006 11:50 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 11:50

Her husband always thought ... (Below threshold)

36. Posted by yeatanothejohn | February 24, 2006 11:52 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
yeatanothejohn:

Her husband always thought spending so much money to buy a dress she would wear only once was a waste of money. But hey, if wearing it a second time will get them a nickle's worth of beads...

36. Posted by yeatanothejohn | February 24, 2006 11:52 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 11:52

It's well known what is req... (Below threshold)

37. Posted by Faith+1 | February 24, 2006 12:11 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Faith+1:

It's well known what is required to flash for a set of beads at Mardi Gras. The ladies were silent as to what they flashed to have the wedding dresses thrown to them.

37. Posted by Faith+1 | February 24, 2006 12:11 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 12:11

Mayor Nagin attempts to emb... (Below threshold)

38. Posted by LJD | February 24, 2006 12:12 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
LJD:

Mayor Nagin attempts to embrace ethnic diversity with this year's Mardi Gras theme "Putting cream in the hot chocolate- or vice versa".

38. Posted by LJD | February 24, 2006 12:12 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 12:12

its this long, and this thi... (Below threshold)

39. Posted by billburz | February 24, 2006 12:41 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
billburz:

its this long, and this thick (see mouth)

39. Posted by billburz | February 24, 2006 12:41 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 12:41

Wait, wait! I want to throw... (Below threshold)

40. Posted by Margo Demers | February 24, 2006 1:37 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Margo Demers:

Wait, wait! I want to throw my veil into the ring for the beanbag chair!!

40. Posted by Margo Demers | February 24, 2006 1:37 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 13:37

Shoeless Joe Jihadi: "Is t... (Below threshold)

41. Posted by c | February 24, 2006 2:13 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
c:

Shoeless Joe Jihadi: "Is this Heaven? Where are the other 69?"

Kevin Costner: "Nope, and it's not Iowa either -- don't let the gowns fool you."

41. Posted by c | February 24, 2006 2:13 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 24, 2006 14:13

The girls went crazy when A... (Below threshold)

42. Posted by Phil O'Dendron | February 24, 2006 2:58 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Phil O'Dendron:

The girls went crazy when Al Gore opened his duster and revealed the firm new Irish potato in the front pocket of his freshly pressed jeans!