Failed captions for the New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Contest #156 of 167, August 11, 2008



Joel’s

"Hey, baby, can I buy you a sheik pair of flats?"

"We've only just met, but I already know we have things in common."

"Well, I used to wear sensible shoes to places like this, but I decided that just wasn't the image I wanted to be putting out there."

"What say we get out of here and check out the sale at Nordstrom."

"Has anybody ever told you that your eyes sparkle like a pair of iridescent Jill Stuart pumps?"


First Place

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"Actually, I'm not crazy about long walks on the beach."
Submitted by Naji Chammas
Del Mar, Calif.

Second Place

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"I'm looking forward to casual Friday, when I can put on some flats."
Submitted by Emily Milstein
Chilmark, Mass.

Third Place

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"I'm working my way up to a sex-change operation."
Submitted by William Babula
Santa Rosa, Calif.

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