Day: August 27, 2026

Winner of Eli’s Cartoon Caption Contest No. 242

“We would appreciate some insider trading information.”

(by Michael Lomazow)

 

My original caption: “Which is it , dear? Are you the former Chairman and current CEO, or the current Chairman and former CEO?”

 

Hearty congratulations on your tenth victory, Michael Lomazow, coming almost on the heels of your last win in Contest No. 239. Once again, you can bask in the glory and announce it to the world: you are definitely one of the funniest people around!

Here are the other submitted captions that “almost made it”:

“George, say hello to the woman you almost married.” (by Diane Weisman)

“Oh, he’s mad the DOW only went up 1000 points today.” (by Jonathan Stein)

“Are you sure you barely knew each other . . . he’s used your maiden name and birthday as his computer password for the past fifteen years?” (by Lee Lacewell)

“Beth is looking for true love, but will settle for your accounting partner.” (by Joe Ayella)

“Harold’s thinking about getting into politics, that’s where the real money’s at.” (by Paul Nesja)

Contest No 243 will be posted in due time, Captioneers, so watch for it. Thanks for participating!

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Foreword

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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