Eli’s Cartoon Caption Contest No. 220

Contest No. 220 starts right now.

Here are the details: I’ll supply a drawing of one of my old cartoons that has never been published, leaving off my caption. You are invited to supply your funniest captions. To enter, simply (1) click on “See Comments and Add Your Own”. Then (2) scroll down past any other submitted captions and type your name and your caption in the spaces provided. Then (3) click “Save”. There is no charge to submit captions, and the only prize is the honor of being one of the funniest people around.

Your caption (or captions) will be posted after I review your submission. However, no captions at all will be posted for the first few days of each contest. This will give everybody a chance to submit their spontaneous, gut-instinct caption without fear of discovering that it was ripped off by somebody else’s similar spontaneous, gut-instinct caption. Every posted caption has a notation as to the date and time it was received. This is an equal opportunity contest!

There is no limit on the number of captions you may enter for each drawing, but I will only post and consider the first 15 captions from any contestant. Entries will be accepted and posted for one week, after which the winning caption will be announced and printed and I will also reveal my original caption. I am the sole judge and the winning caption will be the one I deem to be the funniest one submitted (not necessarily the one that matches or comes closest to my original caption).

The cut-off time and date for you to send in your captions is midnight Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

Below is the drawing that needs your funny captions. Good luck, Captioneers!

72 Comments

  1. “It shouldn’t take too long to prepare . . . the new manager just finished interviewing the last applicant for the new chef’s position.”

  2. “The owner filed Chapter 13 Bankruptcy today, so this evening’s featured entree is Sliced Frankfurters in Mac and Cheese.”

  3. “I’m sorry sir, our manager is off today and the kitchen staff is using the Escargot for ‘morale building’ snail races.”

  4. “Welcome to the Le Meridian. Our duck tartare comes in three flavors: honey mustard, BBQ, and mango teriyaki.”

  5. “Thank you for your order. Your beef bourguignon came from Philippe the cow, and your wife’s Coq au vin was Béatrice.”

  6. It’s “Beef Bourguignon”, if Monsieur would spare himself the embarrassment of trying to pronounce it.

  7. “An excellent choice, sir, especially if money is tight, you’re on a diet, or you don’t have to impress your date.”

  8. The special today is the blackened salmon. It displays unique characteristics and carries with it an unmistakeable aroma.

  9. Sorry Sir, Eli’s Omelette just went viral and we’re filling orders from around the world. Can you come back in a few days?

  10. “Don’t let the fact that my wife left me yesterday with three hungry children affect the amount of your tip, Sir.

  11. “If you’re a food critic and you find our food lacking, perhaps you could make mention of our generous portions?”

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Welcome to the Eli Stein Cartoon archive. To begin, read my introduction and personal notes, and then please look at the cartoons, which are categorized by either decade, publication name or topic. I’ve included some personal comments, memories and photos below many of the cartoons. I’ll be adding cartoons, memories and photos ad infinitum. Remember, your comments are appreciated (just click on the “comment” link at the bottom of each post).

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