Contest #178 of 178, January 26, 2009

Joel's "A round for the house, bartender, and charge it to my debt to society." "Another, please. I'm not driving." "I guess we're both used to life behind bars." "The web site said there'd be karaoke tonight."

First Place "Most men drink to escape. I escape to drink." Submitted by Douglas Buck Flint, Mich. Second Place "If anybody calls, I'm not here." Submitted by Iver Peterson Lawrenceville, N.J. Third Place "I'd kill for some peanuts." Submitted by Adam Cooper Los Angeles, Calif.