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Wizbang Weekend Caption Contest™

Posted by Kevin
Published: December 16, 2005 - 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:

An Iraqi woman flashes the 'V' sign in front of an Iraqi flag after casting her vote at a polling station in central Baghdad. Iraqis streamed to the polls amid relative peace in a legislative vote many hope will heal a nation wracked by sectarian conflict and bring minority Sunnis back into the political process.(AFP/Ali al-Saadi)


Winners will be announced Sunday.

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

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Comments (77)

I enjoy participating in th... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by Jim | December 16, 2005 7:19 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Jim:

I enjoy participating in the Caption Contests, however this photo needs no caption. The photo says it all. Therefore my entry is: " ".

1. Posted by Jim | December 16, 2005 7:19 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 07:19

The sign of the purple fing... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by Taz | December 16, 2005 7:20 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Taz:

The sign of the purple finger, so powerful it stops Democrats mouths.

2. Posted by Taz | December 16, 2005 7:20 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 07:20

it's not the stinky pinky b... (Below threshold)

3. Posted by anonymoose | December 16, 2005 7:23 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
anonymoose:

it's not the stinky pinky but peace works too

3. Posted by anonymoose | December 16, 2005 7:23 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 07:23

One notable difference betw... (Below threshold)

4. Posted by bullwinkle | December 16, 2005 7:40 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
bullwinkle:

One notable difference between Iraqi and American culture is that what Americans consider to be the peace symbol means "Up Yours John Murtha" in Iraq.

4. Posted by bullwinkle | December 16, 2005 7:40 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 07:40

Joe Biden showing his curre... (Below threshold)

5. Posted by edmcgon | December 16, 2005 7:47 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
edmcgon:

Joe Biden showing his current position on Iraq. DISCLAIMER: This position subject to change without notice.

5. Posted by edmcgon | December 16, 2005 7:47 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 07:47

America has its talking hea... (Below threshold)

6. Posted by Maggie | December 16, 2005 7:48 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Maggie:

America has its talking heads but here in Iraq we talk with our fingers.

6. Posted by Maggie | December 16, 2005 7:48 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 07:48

"Iraqi Democracy is my anti... (Below threshold)

7. Posted by JimK | December 16, 2005 7:49 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
JimK:

"Iraqi Democracy is my anti-Democrat."

7. Posted by JimK | December 16, 2005 7:49 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 07:49

One picture is worth a thou... (Below threshold)

8. Posted by Maggie | December 16, 2005 7:49 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Maggie:

One picture is worth a thousand of Arianna's words.

8. Posted by Maggie | December 16, 2005 7:49 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 07:49

Live long and prosper... (Below threshold)

9. Posted by Rodney Dill | December 16, 2005 8:00 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Rodney Dill:

Live long and prosper

9. Posted by Rodney Dill | December 16, 2005 8:00 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 08:00

Kevin,The winner is ... (Below threshold)

10. Posted by Bat One | December 16, 2005 8:04 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Bat One:

Kevin,
The winner is already prominently displayed in the picture.

10. Posted by Bat One | December 16, 2005 8:04 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 08:04

Peace and Victory! Thank yo... (Below threshold)

11. Posted by NtvAmrcn | December 16, 2005 8:07 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
NtvAmrcn:

Peace and Victory! Thank you America!

11. Posted by NtvAmrcn | December 16, 2005 8:07 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 08:07

"We don't have that 'Dick' ... (Below threshold)

12. Posted by DaveD | December 16, 2005 8:08 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
DaveD:

"We don't have that 'Dick' to kick us around anymore".

12. Posted by DaveD | December 16, 2005 8:08 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 08:08

"Uday, Qusay, and after the... (Below threshold)

13. Posted by Rodney Dill | December 16, 2005 8:11 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Rodney Dill:

"Uday, Qusay, and after the trial I'll be able to hold up a third finger."

13. Posted by Rodney Dill | December 16, 2005 8:11 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 08:11

One finger is for Republica... (Below threshold)

14. Posted by Steve | December 16, 2005 8:12 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Steve:

One finger is for Republicans and one is for Democrats, guess which is which!

14. Posted by Steve | December 16, 2005 8:12 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 08:12

The difference between the ... (Below threshold)

15. Posted by DaveD | December 16, 2005 8:15 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
DaveD:

The difference between the Left and Right view of Iraqi independence has always been obvious.

15. Posted by DaveD | December 16, 2005 8:15 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 08:15

Hey Murtha...pull my finger... (Below threshold)

16. Posted by FormerHostage | December 16, 2005 8:16 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
FormerHostage:

Hey Murtha...pull my finger.

16. Posted by FormerHostage | December 16, 2005 8:16 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 08:16

" You know the pie is good ... (Below threshold)

17. Posted by fred lawson | December 16, 2005 8:19 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
fred lawson:

" You know the pie is good when everybody wants to stick their finger in it."

17. Posted by fred lawson | December 16, 2005 8:19 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 08:19

"In Iraq, let your fingers ... (Below threshold)

18. Posted by Jim Armstrong | December 16, 2005 8:21 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Jim Armstrong:

"In Iraq, let your fingers do the talking!"

18. Posted by Jim Armstrong | December 16, 2005 8:21 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 08:21

The Pro Choice Movement....... (Below threshold)

19. Posted by DaveD | December 16, 2005 8:34 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
DaveD:

The Pro Choice Movement.........Iraqi style.

19. Posted by DaveD | December 16, 2005 8:34 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 08:34

"The idea that we are going... (Below threshold)

20. Posted by Henry | December 16, 2005 8:41 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Henry:

"The idea that we are going to win this war is an idea that unfortunately is just plain wrong."

20. Posted by Henry | December 16, 2005 8:41 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 08:41

Iraqi rebuttal to the Democ... (Below threshold)

21. Posted by Dodo David | December 16, 2005 8:57 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Dodo David:

Iraqi rebuttal to the Democrat Party's white flag

21. Posted by Dodo David | December 16, 2005 8:57 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 08:57

[doing your best Dick Nixon... (Below threshold)

22. Posted by Bruce | December 16, 2005 8:59 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Bruce:

[doing your best Dick Nixon]

"I am not a Democrat!"

22. Posted by Bruce | December 16, 2005 8:59 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 08:59

purple finger: I voted!<br ... (Below threshold)

23. Posted by Chad | December 16, 2005 9:24 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Chad:

purple finger: I voted!
plain finger: I'm a democrat
purple finger: go vote
plain finger: I already did......47 times

23. Posted by Chad | December 16, 2005 9:24 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 09:24

BBC News Flash: Tinky Wink... (Below threshold)

24. Posted by Tom | December 16, 2005 9:24 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Tom:

BBC News Flash: Tinky Winky is given a clean bill of health by Iraqi physicians upon arrival at Baghdad International. Tinky Winky will act as an official international election observer during the process and will provide insightful commentary for the BBC’s three and under viewers on how to build a democracy from scratch.

24. Posted by Tom | December 16, 2005 9:24 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 09:24

This index finger brought t... (Below threshold)

25. Posted by Sean Gleeson | December 16, 2005 9:43 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Sean Gleeson:

This index finger brought to you by America. The middle finger is for France.

25. Posted by Sean Gleeson | December 16, 2005 9:43 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 09:43

I question the timing of th... (Below threshold)

26. Posted by Veeshir | December 16, 2005 9:54 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Veeshir:

I question the timing of this.

26. Posted by Veeshir | December 16, 2005 9:54 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 09:54

This letter V is brought to... (Below threshold)

27. Posted by OregonMuse | December 16, 2005 9:54 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
OregonMuse:

This letter V is brought to you by the letter W.

W.

27. Posted by OregonMuse | December 16, 2005 9:54 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 09:54

Like a cross to a vampire, ... (Below threshold)

28. Posted by The WASP | December 16, 2005 10:06 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The WASP:

Like a cross to a vampire, Democrats and the MSM recoiled at the sign of Iraqi freedom and the prospects of an American victory.

28. Posted by The WASP | December 16, 2005 10:06 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 10:06

An Iraqi voter spots Sen. J... (Below threshold)

29. Posted by The WASP | December 16, 2005 10:09 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The WASP:

An Iraqi voter spots Sen. Joe Biden and after gesturing the old #1 finger , he flashes the victory sign to finish him off.

29. Posted by The WASP | December 16, 2005 10:09 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 10:09

Hey, that's more ink than C... (Below threshold)

30. Posted by Guido | December 16, 2005 10:25 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Guido:

Hey, that's more ink than Cindy Sheehan used at her book signing.

30. Posted by Guido | December 16, 2005 10:25 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 10:25

Jack Murtha didn't understa... (Below threshold)

31. Posted by Alex Nunez | December 16, 2005 10:28 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Alex Nunez:

Jack Murtha didn't understand how the Iraqis could stand there making shadow puppets in the face of defeat.

31. Posted by Alex Nunez | December 16, 2005 10:28 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 10:28

A variant of 'the shocker' ... (Below threshold)

32. Posted by Bryan | December 16, 2005 10:30 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Bryan:

A variant of 'the shocker' that offends only Democrats.

32. Posted by Bryan | December 16, 2005 10:30 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 10:30

Baghdad (AFP): After being... (Below threshold)

33. Posted by FreakyBoy | December 16, 2005 10:40 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
FreakyBoy:

Baghdad (AFP): After being forced at gunpoint to vote, an Iraqi civilian holds up his bleeding fingers in a display of defiance against the illegal US occupation forces. The Americans sliced open the fingers of Iraqis with bowie knives to identify those that had voted. One Iraqi rebel exiting a polling location said that Bush has "misled them into democracy."

33. Posted by FreakyBoy | December 16, 2005 10:40 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 10:40

"The letter V is brought to... (Below threshold)

34. Posted by John Burgess | December 16, 2005 11:02 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
John Burgess:

"The letter V is brought to you..." is the hands-down (0r up) winner.

34. Posted by John Burgess | December 16, 2005 11:02 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 11:02

One down, two to go....... (Below threshold)

35. Posted by Master Shake | December 16, 2005 11:23 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Master Shake:

One down, two to go....

35. Posted by Master Shake | December 16, 2005 11:23 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 11:23

"Abu Bunny Foo FooI ... (Below threshold)

36. Posted by Bill Gates | December 16, 2005 11:31 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Bill Gates:

"Abu Bunny Foo Foo
I don't want to see you
Kidnapping the voters
And cutting off their heads."

36. Posted by Bill Gates | December 16, 2005 11:31 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 11:31

Have to agree with the firs... (Below threshold)

37. Posted by Faith+1 | December 16, 2005 11:31 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Faith+1:

Have to agree with the first poster. Some pictures shouldn't be captioned. Let the picture stand on its own.

37. Posted by Faith+1 | December 16, 2005 11:31 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 11:31

Iraq to Kos: "Screw you"</p... (Below threshold)

38. Posted by Chrees | December 16, 2005 12:15 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Chrees:

Iraq to Kos: "Screw you"

38. Posted by Chrees | December 16, 2005 12:15 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 12:15

An Iraqi voter indicated ho... (Below threshold)

39. Posted by yetanotherjohn | December 16, 2005 12:26 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
yetanotherjohn:

An Iraqi voter indicated how he positioned his fingers during an impromptu prostate exam of Howard Dean. Dean could not be reached for comment but was reported to have reacted with a scream.

39. Posted by yetanotherjohn | December 16, 2005 12:26 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 12:26

Two Cheers for The Red, Whi... (Below threshold)

40. Posted by Punsmith | December 16, 2005 12:53 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Punsmith:

Two Cheers for The Red, White and New!

40. Posted by Punsmith | December 16, 2005 12:53 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 12:53

My country got blown to shi... (Below threshold)

41. Posted by MyPetGloat | December 16, 2005 12:58 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
MyPetGloat:

My country got blown to shit on bogus pretenses
and all I got was this lousy purple finger.

41. Posted by MyPetGloat | December 16, 2005 12:58 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 16, 2005 12:58