BEST CULTURAL REFERENCE
So Melanie just got a brand new pair of roller skates?
Ken Sheldon, Elon
BEST POEMS
When you lock your stuff up on a shelf,
Folks won't steal it - not even that elf!
If that combo's forgot
Or the key's lost, your caught -
Your stuff's safely locked up from yourself.
Ken Sheldon, Elon
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Sorry, we're just not compatible.
So Melanie just got a brand new pair of roller skates?
Most of the time I'm just hanging around.
You can't imagine just how bad a gym bag can smell.
Ken Sheldon, Elon
BEST INSIDE JOKE
You know, Tim, you're taking Casual Friday thing too literally.
Ken Sheldon, Elon
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No, Grog. Fire BAD, not good.
Sorry, but Halloween's not for another month.
We might have an opening for you in the quarry. Let me call Mr. Slate.
Well, what CAN you yabba-dabba-do?
Ken Sheldon, Elon
BEST POEMS
This reunion - all planets will be
Reminiscing of old times with glee.
They would not like to hear,
"I will see you next year."
For each one, a year's different, you see...
Ken Sheldon, Elon
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All right! Enough teasing Pluto with your dwarf jokes.
If you find Jupiter aligned with Mars, the moon may be in house 7.
Yeah - he just keeps us going around in circles.
Yes, I know about that big red spot on my back.
Ken Sheldon, Elon
RUNNERS UP
“So the Alpo sale is in aisle nine?”
Ken Sheldon, Elon
BEST POEMS
'Twas a dog show - a canine's big test
Where they're judged to tell which was the best.
In this picture, you'll see
This pair's plan so they'll be
Head and shoulders above all the rest.
Ken Sheldon, Elon
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Are you sure McGruff started off like this?
Could you hold your gas until we're done?
Ken Sheldon, Elon
BEST POEMS
At the door, a tall scarecrow they'd meet.
The crows' dinner plans now were complete.
One said, "Jeckle, my dear,
Since this scarecrow is here,
Let's both fly to the cornfield to eat."
Ken Sheldon, Elon
He's looking for a reference. Are we scared?
Do we know how to get to the Emerald City?
Shhhh - I think it's Roy Bolger in disguise.
Drat! He found us!
Ken Sheldon, Elon
It'll be longer for you - our distances are as WE fly.
We understand how hanging around here could be less painful.
Ken Sheldon, Elon
RUNNERS-UP
“I agree - being an Oscar Meyer Weiner isn’t as great as the song says it is.”
Ken Sheldon, Elon
BEST INSIDE JOKE
I wonder how many Grey Poupon jokes they'll come up with this week.
Ken Sheldon, Elon
Apparently, lots.
BEST POEMS
Hot dog toppings: which one wins the test?
Catsup, chili or cheese? When I'm pressed
For my personal star
At the condiment bar,
Just plain mustard is simply the best!
Ken Sheldon, Elon
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It's okay - you can be frank with me.
I guess they grilled you really hard.
Nice buns!
Ken Sheldon, Elon
No, those stripes don't make you look fat!
Ken Sheldon, Elon
BEST POEMS
It appears that a certain tooth fairy
Has more teeth than she really can carry.
Losing teeth to a kid?
That's just something they did.
To adults, it is something that's scary.
Ken Sheldon, Elon
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Oh, these? There was a fight at the hockey game.
He tried leaving a temporary crown. I left a note that said "Nice try."
Is there somewhere I could work first shift?
What do you mean "the going rate went up to five bucks?"
Ken Sheldon, Elon (The second one I actually did for my kids...)
FINALLY!!! WIN #11!!!
Both my winning caption and the limerick made the paper.
WINNER
“Trust me, getting hit on’s not as fun as it sounds.”
Ken Sheldon, Elon
CLASSIEST-SOUNDING INSIDE JOKE
¡Odio los cumpleaños!
Ken Sheldon, Elon
BEST POEMS
At some parties 'fore kids' adolescence,
Before birthday kids open their presents,
A piñata gets beat
With much candy to eat.
It's a study in planned obsolescence.
Ken Sheldon, Elon
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I HATE KIDS!!!
I can understand why you hate hearing "It's hammer time!"
Ken Sheldon, Elon
TIM’S PICK(S) My picks don’t mean what should have won, or gotten a runner-up, it’s just to spotlight what I think are good but over-looked captions.
I hate it when they invite the Cicadas!
Ken Sheldon, Elon
BEST POEMS
The bugs' party was held in the shade.
Soon a guy showed up. Now they're afraid.
He was holding a can
In the palm of his hand
And he told them all, "This is a RAID!!!"
Ken Sheldon, Elon
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Joe sure looks buzzed...
Either the Mantises are fighting... or mating.
Boy, those Mayflies sure drink like there's no tomorrow.
Who invited the Maggots?
Ken Sheldon, Elon
BEST POEMS
To this trick, many people are treated.
These folks do not like feeling defeated.
There are those who will say
It's a game puzzles play:
Pieces hide so it won't get completed.
Ken Sheldon, Elon
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All I am saying is give piece a chance.
I'm sorry - I just don't think I'd be a good fit.
Ken Sheldon, Elon
(I thought the first one would get either Cultural Reference or pun recognition - I guess Tim isn't a fan of John Lennon. The second was similar to a runner-up.)
I was short on time this week - all this was done on the Friday the cartoon was posted since I was going on vacation.
BEST POEM
The snails' marriage ain't going so well.
To the counselor, this he would tell:
He keeps wondering why
His new wife is so shy.
She just needs to come out of her shell.
Ken Sheldon, Elon
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When I call her slimy, I mean it as a compliment!
She's always spending money on new shells.
I don't consider the pet name "Escargot" too flattering.
Ken Sheldon, Elon
RUNNERS-UP
“I guess it’s okay. He said he identifies as a pig.”
Ken Sheldon, Elon
BEST INSIDE JOKE
Two weeks instead of one? It MUST be love!
Ken Sheldon, Elon
BEST CULTURAL REFERENCE
I liked Kermit better.
Ken Sheldon, Elon
BEST POEMS
It's a scene that her parents would hate
When that wolf took her out on a date.
"Something just isn't right!
I've a feeling tonight
She'll wind up at his home on a plate!"
Ken Sheldon, Elon
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I guess you can put lipstick on a pig.
When brute force won't work, you try kindness instead.
Ken Sheldon, Elon
She says everyone calls him "B.B." I wonder what that means...
Ken Sheldon, Elon