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Comments (62)
"The thrill of victory, and... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Jay Tea | August 27, 2004 2:22 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"The thrill of victory, and the agony of de-feet."
J.
1. Posted by Jay Tea | August 27, 2004 2:22 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 14:22
2. Posted by Jay Tea | August 27, 2004 2:23 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"Geez, I hope this works better on this guy than it did on the French guy. He just smiled like I'd patted him on the shoulder."
J.
2. Posted by Jay Tea | August 27, 2004 2:23 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 14:23
3. Posted by Jim Price | August 27, 2004 2:28 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"Stem cell research credited with growing replacement foot out of man's rectum"
3. Posted by Jim Price | August 27, 2004 2:28 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 14:28
4. Posted by McGehee | August 27, 2004 2:30 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The unfortunate side effect of "putting a boot in your ass" is that the boot stays and you're left barefoot.
4. Posted by McGehee | August 27, 2004 2:30 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 14:30
5. Posted by Rick 13 | August 27, 2004 2:37 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Tail Bone injuries are a thing of the past with Ronco's new "Tail Bone Buddy"!!! Just five easy payments of $49.95, plue S&H! Tail Bone Budddy is not sanctioned by the IOC. Offer not valid in CA, NY, FL.
5. Posted by Rick 13 | August 27, 2004 2:37 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 14:37
6. Posted by Christopher Cross | August 27, 2004 2:38 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The painful consequences of asking one's opponent to "Bring! It! On!"
6. Posted by Christopher Cross | August 27, 2004 2:38 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 14:38
7. Posted by Eric Akawie | August 27, 2004 2:46 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Are you sure I can get a Purple Heart for this?
7. Posted by Eric Akawie | August 27, 2004 2:46 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 14:46
8. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 2:46 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!"
8. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 2:46 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 14:46
9. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 2:51 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The trick with putting ones foot in ones mouth is remember precisely where it was previously.
9. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 2:51 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 14:51
10. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 2:55 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
DRUDGE BREAKING: The bright side, however, was that Austria did take the Gold in the 'Tiny Tim' Impressionist Event.
10. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 2:55 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 14:55
11. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 3:01 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
It is not known what the Austrian Olympic Team called the maneuver, but thereafter, in the United States, it was remembered as the day that Edgar performed a perfect "Washingtonienne."
11. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 3:01 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 15:01
12. Posted by tony | August 27, 2004 3:02 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
It was at this moment that Gunther realized that the homemade cup was a really bad idea.
12. Posted by tony | August 27, 2004 3:02 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 15:02
13. Posted by Luke | August 27, 2004 3:11 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Ouch, my feelings
13. Posted by Luke | August 27, 2004 3:11 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 15:11
14. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 3:14 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Austria did take the Silver Medal, but, Italy, of course, did take the Gold.
14. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 3:14 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 15:14
15. Posted by Phil Smith | August 27, 2004 3:15 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"Don't you know zat Austria iss nott in Coalition? AUSTRALIA, not AUSTRIA!! Aber gut, iss okay ziss time, but do it again and ve vill haff to convene UN!!!"
15. Posted by Phil Smith | August 27, 2004 3:15 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 15:15
16. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 3:18 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
During the Medal Presentation immediately following the match, little Johnny just could not refrain from saying. "Just where in the hell is AustOria?"
16. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 3:18 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 15:18
17. Posted by Jumbo | August 27, 2004 3:25 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
G,day Maooouuffff!!
17. Posted by Jumbo | August 27, 2004 3:25 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 15:25
18. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 3:27 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
CNN BREAKING - The John Kerry campaign today claimed that John Kerry, who served in Viet Nam (or Cambodia), qualified for another Purple Heart, just while watching the Olympic Karate Finals. In a strange turn of events a Swiftvets spokesperson agreed that in this situation John did qualify for the Purple Heart just for watching.
18. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 3:27 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 15:27
19. Posted by pylorns | August 27, 2004 3:34 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"he told me he'd put his foot where my mouth was"
19. Posted by pylorns | August 27, 2004 3:34 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 15:34
20. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 3:44 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"Hey Jay, Pull my Fi...JFOV*$SX#AC."
Unfortunately for Rodney, Jay Tea had heard that gag just one time too many.
20. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 3:44 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 15:44
21. Posted by spacemonkey | August 27, 2004 3:46 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
During the 2004 Olympics however, Austrian-style football remains an exhibition sport.
21. Posted by spacemonkey | August 27, 2004 3:46 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 15:46
22. Posted by Matt | August 27, 2004 4:03 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Hi! Welcome to OOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW - ria!
22. Posted by Matt | August 27, 2004 4:03 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 16:03
23. Posted by Matt | August 27, 2004 4:03 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Hi! Welcome to OOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW - ria!
23. Posted by Matt | August 27, 2004 4:03 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 16:03
24. Posted by Jmaster | August 27, 2004 4:08 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"Eight inches? Hell, that's a foot!"
24. Posted by Jmaster | August 27, 2004 4:08 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 16:08
25. Posted by Jmaster | August 27, 2004 4:09 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"Eight inches? Hell, that's a foot!"
25. Posted by Jmaster | August 27, 2004 4:09 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 16:09
26. Posted by McGehee | August 27, 2004 4:09 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
That's what happens when the guy whose butt you're kissing, stops too fast.
26. Posted by McGehee | August 27, 2004 4:09 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 16:09
27. Posted by Robespierre the Incorruptible | August 27, 2004 4:31 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
What the Swift Boat ads have felt like for the Kerry Campaign.
27. Posted by Robespierre the Incorruptible | August 27, 2004 4:31 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 16:31
28. Posted by mhking | August 27, 2004 5:02 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I can't do any better than Rodney's...
Andres Cantor would be proud...
28. Posted by mhking | August 27, 2004 5:02 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 17:02
29. Posted by McQ | August 27, 2004 5:16 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"One of President-elect Kerry's first acts was to thank the members of the "Coalition of the Willing" for standing by the US in Iraq".
29. Posted by McQ | August 27, 2004 5:16 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 17:16
30. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 5:32 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
(CLANK) -- "And Goldmember wins again!"
30. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 5:32 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 17:32
31. Posted by MojoMark | August 27, 2004 6:17 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
George Bush uses his diplomatic skills to bring Austria into the "Coalition of the Willing"
31. Posted by MojoMark | August 27, 2004 6:17 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 18:17
32. Posted by Trevor | August 27, 2004 6:31 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Austria settles for the silver in free-style Rochambeau.
32. Posted by Trevor | August 27, 2004 6:31 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 18:31
33. Posted by Stephen Macklin | August 27, 2004 6:58 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Gold Medal Winner in the demonstration sport "Dealing With Euro Weenies (Rumsfeld Method)"
33. Posted by Stephen Macklin | August 27, 2004 6:58 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 18:58
34. Posted by the_redfalcon | August 27, 2004 7:03 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"Nope......no guns here!"
34. Posted by the_redfalcon | August 27, 2004 7:03 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 19:03
35. Posted by Jay Tea | August 27, 2004 7:32 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Egypt unleashes its "Weapons of 'Nads Destruction" on an unsuspecting Austria.
J.
35. Posted by Jay Tea | August 27, 2004 7:32 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 19:32
36. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 7:35 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
It could also be a weapon of ass destruction, Jay. But, I've already used that one about 6-7 times, so never mind
36. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 7:35 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 19:35
37. Posted by Darby | August 27, 2004 7:46 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
This bring to me a whole new meaning of being one step ahead of the competition.
37. Posted by Darby | August 27, 2004 7:46 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 19:46
38. Posted by Jay Tea | August 27, 2004 7:50 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Rodney, I didn't post that until AFTER you mentioned me in a "pull my finger" one, so don't even THINK of criticizing my "Weapons" one. It's either reviving a classic or pounding a cliche' into the ground; you can't have it both ways.
Besides, the guy's ass really isn't involved in the impact; his groin is.
J.
38. Posted by Jay Tea | August 27, 2004 7:50 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 19:50
39. Posted by Sean | August 27, 2004 8:39 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
France's athletes mirror their governments diplomatic style.
39. Posted by Sean | August 27, 2004 8:39 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 20:39
40. Posted by Jay Tea | August 27, 2004 9:21 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"Silly Austrian! You wear pads to protect your kidneys, but they fail to protect them from an attack from below!"
J.
40. Posted by Jay Tea | August 27, 2004 9:21 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 21:21
41. Posted by Jay Tea | August 27, 2004 9:24 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
After his crushing defeat at the Athens Olympics, Tuncay Taliksan returned to his native Austria and had a long, productive career with the Vienna Boy's Choir.
J.
41. Posted by Jay Tea | August 27, 2004 9:24 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 21:24
42. Posted by Jay Tea | August 27, 2004 9:29 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"Hey, Egypt! Did you hear that Israel just won a gold medal? Ain't that a kick in the..."
J.
42. Posted by Jay Tea | August 27, 2004 9:29 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 21:29
43. Posted by Jay Tea | August 27, 2004 9:31 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Shown above: Austrian athlete Tuncay Taliksan just before he was disqualified for performing the banned "distract your opponent by humping his leg" maneuver.
J.
43. Posted by Jay Tea | August 27, 2004 9:31 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 21:31
44. Posted by Gilly | August 27, 2004 9:39 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"Ah. Austria. I see you are a master of the 'your ass to my foot' technique!"
44. Posted by Gilly | August 27, 2004 9:39 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 21:39
45. Posted by charles austin | August 27, 2004 9:49 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
A little too the right, oooo, that's perfect.
Crikey!
Oooo, some worries mate.
I come from a land down under,
Where a kick in the nuts makes men chunder.
Can't you feel, can't feel the thunder!
You better run, You better take cover.
45. Posted by charles austin | August 27, 2004 9:49 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 21:49
46. Posted by charles austin | August 27, 2004 9:52 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Oh, about that crossing your "t" and watering your eyes thing...
Lamisil is probably more effective treating athlete's foot.
46. Posted by charles austin | August 27, 2004 9:52 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 21:52
47. Posted by charles austin | August 27, 2004 9:54 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
A blue vester kicking a red vester in the nuts. Typical.
47. Posted by charles austin | August 27, 2004 9:54 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 21:54
48. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 10:20 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
No criticism Jay, Just reviving a couple of cliches AND pounding them into the ground. WMD was my leitmotif for a while just as 'pull my finger' was yours.
48. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 10:20 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 22:20
49. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 10:34 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Psychology 101
Public expression versus Private expression:
A case study
During the 2004 Olympics however, Austrian-style football remains an exhibition sport.
Public expression: "Nice caption spacemonkey."
Private expression: "Damn, I hate spacemonkeys"
49. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 27, 2004 10:34 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 22:34
50. Posted by charles austin | August 27, 2004 10:53 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I never knew that Rochambeau was an Olympic sport.
Very nice kick, asshopper. You have crushed my pebbles and so you must leave now.
"I turn you into a girly-man."
The Von Trapp family jewels have mysteriously disappeared.
"I don't fall down! That sonofabitch kicked me in the nuts."
50. Posted by charles austin | August 27, 2004 10:53 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2004 22:53
51. Posted by BarCodeKing | August 28, 2004 12:21 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
If he wasn't a sitzpinkler before, he will be now!
51. Posted by BarCodeKing | August 28, 2004 12:21 AM |
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Posted on August 28, 2004 00:21
52. Posted by Beck | August 28, 2004 12:57 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
One word caption: "Pain."
52. Posted by Beck | August 28, 2004 12:57 AM |
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Posted on August 28, 2004 00:57
53. Posted by Jay Tea | August 28, 2004 2:47 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Tamer Hussein (Egypt - blue) unleashes the devastating technique he had used to crush the Taiwanese champion, Won Hung Lo.
J.
53. Posted by Jay Tea | August 28, 2004 2:47 AM |
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Posted on August 28, 2004 02:47
54. Posted by Jacqui | August 28, 2004 5:20 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I picked the wrong day to start kickboxing.
54. Posted by Jacqui | August 28, 2004 5:20 AM |
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Posted on August 28, 2004 05:20
55. Posted by Alex D. | August 28, 2004 5:26 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
In an attempt to increase the popularity of the Olympics, Nickelodeon's Teen Choice Awards now include picking an event. This year's vote: Roshambo.
55. Posted by Alex D. | August 28, 2004 5:26 AM |
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Posted on August 28, 2004 05:26
56. Posted by Alex D. | August 28, 2004 5:32 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Darn. Someone beat me to that one. Let's try again:
"Kerry should be liking this -- a new definition for the term 'baby-killer.' "
56. Posted by Alex D. | August 28, 2004 5:32 AM |
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Posted on August 28, 2004 05:32
57. Posted by Jay Tea | August 28, 2004 5:54 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
In the spirit of "never bring a knife to a gun fight," Austria's Tuncay Caliksan learns the hard way not to "fight using tae kwon do when your opponent is using Toe-Fu."
J.
57. Posted by Jay Tea | August 28, 2004 5:54 PM |
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Posted on August 28, 2004 17:54
58. Posted by Jay Tea | August 28, 2004 5:56 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
In the spirit of the "Good Idea/Bad Idea" bit from Animaniacs, as voiced by Tom Bodett:
"Good idea: 'lift and separate' bras.
Bad idea: 'lift and separate' jock straps.
The End."
J.
58. Posted by Jay Tea | August 28, 2004 5:56 PM |
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Posted on August 28, 2004 17:56
59. Posted by jeff | August 28, 2004 11:01 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The view from Boi From Troy's binoculars
59. Posted by jeff | August 28, 2004 11:01 PM |
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Posted on August 28, 2004 23:01
60. Posted by jeff | August 28, 2004 11:03 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"B-but Governor McGreevey, what has this to d-do with Homeland Security??"
"Shut up you little Mossad minx and ride Daddy's pony!"
60. Posted by jeff | August 28, 2004 11:03 PM |
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Posted on August 28, 2004 23:03
61. Posted by McCain | August 29, 2004 1:13 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
New photograph surfaces of John Kerry's heroic exploits in
Vietnam. Swift boat vets claim self inflicted wound.
61. Posted by McCain | August 29, 2004 1:13 AM |
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Posted on August 29, 2004 01:13
62. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 29, 2004 2:07 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"Drop kick me Jesus,
Through the goal posts of life...."
62. Posted by Rodney Dill | August 29, 2004 2:07 PM |
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Posted on August 29, 2004 14:07