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We’re back with another cartoon by regular _floss reader, the multi-talented Robert Bonotto. To repeat the rules, the idea here is quite simple: Your job is to come up with a gag. Make us smile, make us laugh, extra-points for those who are able to drop some interesting fact or trivia along the way. We’ll narrow down the entries to our favorites and then let YOU guys pick one winner. As with last time, when dropping your gag in the comments, also let us know which t-shirt you prefer in case your caption is selected the winner. (T-shirts can be found over in our store.) Enter as often as you like, so long as each caption is in a separate comment.
Lastly, if you’re good with the pen and think you’d like to contribute a cartoon of your own for a future caption contest, or want to pitch me an idea for one, please leave a comment and I’ll be in touch with you via e-mail.
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20th Century much?!
posted by Joe B on 12-1-2008 at 8:19 pm
So 20th century my dear!
posted by Joe B on 12-1-2008 at 8:21 pm
Oh – this – well, my other velocipede is a four-wheeler…with leather seats…and a Victrola.
Pluto T – 2x
posted by Teresa Vernon on 12-1-2008 at 8:28 pm
“I just don’t get these kid’s and their retro fad”
“So Big Mike, you and the other Hell’s Angel’s finally went green?”
The I Heart Math T-Shirt, Med size please.
posted by Nate-J on 12-1-2008 at 8:46 pm
“I say, you’re doing it wrong.”
Hyperbole – s
posted by Jonathan on 12-1-2008 at 9:02 pm
“You see, dear? My choice of transportation requires NO stops!”
Small woman’s Hyperbole
posted by Linda on 12-1-2008 at 9:12 pm
“This bicycle allows me to purchase a front wheel as large as my considerable leg length will allow.”
“Yes, well, this car allows me to do the same with the size of my liberal guilt.”
posted by Marco Polo on 12-1-2008 at 9:16 pm
after going green with the DeLorean, Martine McFly found it a lot easier to get back to the future than her ancestors.
posted by johnson on 12-1-2008 at 9:19 pm
Electricity…it’s so TODAY!!
Hokey Pokey Medium
posted by Tonya on 12-1-2008 at 9:22 pm
Penny-farthing for your thoughts?
posted by Johnny Cat on 12-1-2008 at 9:41 pm
er, I mean:
Penny-farthing for your thoughts?
Rhesus men L
posted by Johnny Cat on 12-1-2008 at 9:43 pm
“Even though it requires 40 minutes, 3 midgets and a step ladder to get onto this blasted contraption, you’ll never convince me that the electric car is more convenient!”
Hyperbole, Men, S
posted by James on 12-1-2008 at 10:20 pm
“You say my Headlamp uses more electricity than your car? Perhaps it IS time I upgraded.”
“I know your battery died but I’m sorry ma’am, I’m afraid you cannot carpool with me.”
Rhesus Men XL
posted by Baker on 12-1-2008 at 10:38 pm
The moment their eyes met, Electric Car Lady and Big Wheel Bicycle Man knew…they both looked like idiots. And the earth was doomed.
(I really, really wanted to say something about “moustache rides,” but I couldn’t quite work it out correctly)
Constitution XL
posted by dcgirl on 12-1-2008 at 10:57 pm
They can only travel 20 miles a day, but they each get $5000 in “carbon offsets” every time Al Gore flies somewhere in his private jet to tell people to save energy.
Constitution XL
posted by PartiallyDeflected on 12-1-2008 at 11:13 pm
“My dear, what keeps my vehicle moving is the fact that if I stop pedaling, I very well may plummet to my death!”
Apathy, Medium
posted by Robert N. on 12-1-2008 at 11:42 pm
“Alternative energy… it’s elementary, my dear Wattson!”
Apathy, Medium
posted by Robert N. on 12-1-2008 at 11:50 pm
“I get infinity miles to the gallon.”
Fibonacci, Medium
posted by Robert N. on 12-1-2008 at 11:59 pm
“On a Penny’s worth of fuel, how Far can that Thing travel?”
Fibonacci, Medium
posted by Robert N. on 12-2-2008 at 12:04 am
Before you plug the end into the female port, I should hope you address that the tip of the male end looks to be curving to the left.
Holland, Cant’s Dutch This Medium
posted by Will R on 12-2-2008 at 12:20 am
Oh, By Jove, a Tesla! My friend Nikola would be so pleased. Good Show, Good Show my dear lady.
posted by Owen on 12-2-2008 at 12:43 am
I like Owen’s
posted by Johnny Cat on 12-2-2008 at 12:54 am
“Madam, I would not trust those small cars if I were you.”
Ship Happens – M
posted by Matt B. on 12-2-2008 at 12:58 am
Man: “That would really come in handy on the way back UP the hill….”
Easter Island
posted by Richard Young on 12-2-2008 at 1:05 am
“Old man Verne is gonna flip!”
Scurvy/Lemonade XL
posted by Richard Y. on 12-2-2008 at 1:06 am
“I’ll take my 1 to 1 gear ratio, thank you very much.”
posted by Bob on 12-2-2008 at 2:14 am
“There will be no illegal doping in the Tour De France this year. I, Inspector Clouseau am on the case”
posted by Mikey on 12-2-2008 at 7:58 am
Big wheel keep on turning,
Proud Mary keep on burning,
posted by Phil on 12-2-2008 at 8:21 am
“Pardon me, Madam, but I’m having some trouble with my timecycle. Does that outlet happen to be 1.21 Gigawatts?”
Hokey Pokey, Medium
posted by EV on 12-2-2008 at 8:36 am
And to think they make fun of me for MY vehicle to body proportion.
Rocket XL
posted by Rob on 12-2-2008 at 9:08 am
Charles, tired of being called out dated, tries out his best Mr Microphone line….”Hey babe I’ll be back to pick you up later”
posted by Rob on 12-2-2008 at 9:14 am
“Ah yes, but you see, mine is the original non-fossil fuel vehicle!”
Lady Macbeth – XL
posted by KJ on 12-2-2008 at 9:30 am
Charles going through his mid-life crisis was determined to prove to his wife that he was still a refined gentleman who cared about the environment
Fibonacci- Lg- Womens
posted by Katie on 12-2-2008 at 9:36 am
And they laugh at MY vehicle to body size ratio.
Rocket XL
posted by Rob on 12-2-2008 at 9:37 am
Charles, tired of being called out dated, tries his best Mr. Microphone line…”Hey babe I’ll be back to pick you up later”
Rocket XL
posted by Rob on 12-2-2008 at 9:40 am
What do you mean why I am still riding this old fashioned thing? It’s taken me this long just to get the hang of it!
posted by Brian on 12-2-2008 at 9:51 am
Hurry my dear before the circus clowns notice their car is missing!
Rocket XL
posted by Rob on 12-2-2008 at 9:51 am
Zounds, madam! I knew Ford’s petrol fueled monstrocities would never catch on. My Pope Manufacturing Company stock must be worth a small fortune!
posted by EMStoveken on 12-2-2008 at 10:05 am
Zounds, madam! I knew Ford’s petrol fueled monstrocities would never catch on. My Pope Manufacturing Company stock must be worth a small fortune!
Constitution – XL
posted by EMStoveken on 12-2-2008 at 10:10 am
“Pardon Me….Do you have any Grey Poupon”
Apathy XL
posted by Andy on 12-2-2008 at 10:41 am
“Great, gas prices are back down and now I’m stuck with this expensive Prius.”
“Excuse me, but that’s nothing. Now I’m stuck with this bicycle, this suit, and even this mustache.” “Why don’t you just wear normal clothes?” “(scoff) That would just look silly.”
Hyperbole Med
posted by Jaime on 12-2-2008 at 11:06 am
“My dear, yours might be compact and powered, but mine is bigger”
posted by Dan on 12-2-2008 at 11:08 am
“I know, Renault, but so is mine.”
posted by Dan on 12-2-2008 at 11:12 am
Well, well…I say, do you plug in here often? Fancy a ride on a real machine?
Hyperbole, M
posted by Jen on 12-2-2008 at 11:18 am
Arthur glanced back at her and pitied her obvious need to make a social statement.
posted by Christina on 12-2-2008 at 11:30 am
For weeks afterwards, Mary would be haunted by a single question: Where DOES one find mustache wax in this day and age?
posted by EMStoveken on 12-2-2008 at 11:38 am
Bob and Mary attempt to out-green one another and both end up late for work.
posted by Keeker on 12-2-2008 at 12:24 pm
Forgot the tee:
I love Lucy, laides medium
posted by Keeker on 12-2-2008 at 12:26 pm
Apparently the circus clown estate sale was a big hit.
Lemonade 2xl
posted by Bill on 12-2-2008 at 12:57 pm
1. Mine gets 100 miles to a gallon of sherry, how does yours do?
2. Cheater, I use body electricity!
I Heart Math T-shirt mens large
posted by Bharat on 12-2-2008 at 1:28 pm
Ahhhhhh- plug this!
posted by Scott-O on 12-2-2008 at 1:29 pm
“Plugging high Brit meets plug-in hybrid.”
(Hyperbole XL)
posted by CJ on 12-2-2008 at 1:34 pm
A “Tortise and the Hare” for the 21st Century.
posted by Steve-O on 12-2-2008 at 1:37 pm
A scene from “The Green Wacky Races”
where Dick Dastardly passes Penelope Pitstop.
Hyperbole Large
posted by Chuck on 12-2-2008 at 1:38 pm
Robert was confident in his manliness as he noted Margaret’s need to fill her tank.
Apathy XXL
posted by CM on 12-2-2008 at 1:39 pm
Fighting global warming – you’re doing it:
American French
posted by Ellen on 12-2-2008 at 1:39 pm
(spacing didn’t work out quite right…)
Fighting global warming – you’re doing it:
|– American –|——————|– French –|
posted by Ellen on 12-2-2008 at 1:42 pm
When Della told Jim she thought they should trade in their gas guzzlers for “the epitome of fuel efficiency,” she was sure he knew she meant an electric car.
Lady Macbeth–women’s med.
posted by Gretchen on 12-2-2008 at 1:49 pm
Robert was confident in his manliness as he noted Margaret’s need charge her battery.
Apathy XXL
posted by CM on 12-2-2008 at 1:51 pm
(man to woman) “I simply can’t understand why they insist on making these hybrids so ridiculous looking…”
M Rocket Surgeon
posted by Andrew on 12-2-2008 at 2:10 pm
My balls hurt!
posted by bally-mcGee on 12-2-2008 at 2:24 pm
Big wheels keep on churing… Proud Mary keep on burning up energy by charging her electric car which, despite all claims, still ultimately rely on fossil fuels.
Hobbits XXL
posted by CM on 12-2-2008 at 2:44 pm
“Let’s drag…eventually”
I heart Math, med size please.
posted by NWJ on 12-2-2008 at 3:09 pm
Marie and Charles stared each other down as they prepared for the quietest engine contest
I heart Math, med size please.
posted by Nate-J on 12-2-2008 at 3:11 pm
“Touché, sir. Touché”
I heart Math, med size please.
posted by Nate-J on 12-2-2008 at 3:12 pm
VOLT GUZZLER!
posted by Alex on 12-2-2008 at 3:40 pm
lady macbeth hand soap by the way…large…
posted by Alex on 12-2-2008 at 3:42 pm
Unfortunately, the race had to be paused so Meredith could recharge her new Midget BuZZ.
posted by alex on 12-2-2008 at 3:45 pm
It’s about time for a transportation upgrade from one turn of the century to the next.
Pluto R.I.P. XXL
posted by dtphoto on 12-2-2008 at 3:47 pm
“Lazy.” man on bycicle said blankly.
Palindromes
posted by jbjrrock on 12-2-2008 at 4:06 pm
“In mother Russia, car charges you!”
posted by mother russia on 12-2-2008 at 4:09 pm
G-Wiz, Penny-Farthing! Does green mean ill proportioned?
Wiki, med
posted by Shannon on 12-2-2008 at 4:36 pm
“Well I’m sure you can go faster, but can you pop a wheelie?”
Apathy XL
posted by John on 12-2-2008 at 4:40 pm
pardon me sir, in lieu of the grey poupon would you happen to have a 220v converter?
women’s hokeypokey, m or l
posted by drumnbasskitty on 12-2-2008 at 4:41 pm
“Well, I’ll be! maybe old Tesla was wrong about A/C thing never catching on…”
Judicial System Large, please! =)
Can someone respond if this gets posted I’ve been having trouble posting on these forums lately I don’t know why.
posted by Dave on 12-2-2008 at 4:45 pm
whoops!
“Well, I’ll be! maybe old Tesla was wrong about that A/C thing never catching on…”
Judicial System Large, please! =)
posted by Dave on 12-2-2008 at 5:08 pm
“Mam, mai je vous demande une question ? puisque nous sommes évidemment pourquoi est en France le signe sur le magasin écrit dans l’anglais”
“Mam, May i ask you a question? since we are obviously in France why is the sign on the store written in English”
(i know the french is sloppy i used a translater since i dont speak it myself)
Sharing Is Caring 2-X
posted by greg on 12-2-2008 at 5:14 pm
One of the variations of the “bike in trunk” scene that ended up on the “40 Year Old Virgin’s” cutting room floor.
Hokey Pokey, men’s, medium.
posted by Cassie on 12-2-2008 at 5:28 pm
Cornelius: Oh dear, it appears i’m not in 19th Century Kansas anymore.
Hokey Pokey Men’s Medium
posted by Jay on 12-2-2008 at 7:40 pm
Some people consider me a big wheel!
posted by annette on 12-2-2008 at 8:35 pm
“What are you looking at?”
posted by Isabella on 12-2-2008 at 9:06 pm
I may have a car that doesn’t exist, but you look like a douche on your bike
posted by gerard on 12-3-2008 at 12:53 am
girl, you trippin if you think youll ever fit in that car.
posted by Ivan on 12-3-2008 at 1:02 am
(My first submission)
Fact: History repeats itself.
______________________________________
(Second submission for contest)
Nothing more fun than to have the wind caress your face– so invigorating and charging!
______________________________________
posted by ellie gacasan on 12-3-2008 at 9:07 am
GM’s top two executives pause to discuss whether their latest bailout travel plans will win over members of Congress.
-OR-
Excuse me miss, is your car Bluetooth capable?
-OR-
Actually miss, with the money I saved on not buying the GPS with built-in DVD system and the money I’m saving on gas, I was able to buy this great suit!
I’m an English Major tee – women’s large
posted by Jeffrey Padilla on 12-3-2008 at 10:46 am
Maxwell realizes he’s not so Smart after all.
Pluto Womens L
posted by Lexi on 12-3-2008 at 12:30 pm
Maxwell realizes he’s not so Smart after all.
posted by CM on 12-3-2008 at 12:34 pm
Belinda had hoped that switching to an electric car would stop the ghost of her notoriously “green” great grandfather from haunting her. But so far, he was acting as sanctimonious as usual.
posted by Jay on 12-3-2008 at 9:43 pm
oh! and the tshirt for that: Hokey Pokey M
posted by Jay on 12-3-2008 at 9:45 pm
“I bid you good day 21 century”
Palindromes
posted by yahya M on 12-6-2008 at 12:56 am
You’re fooling nobody–I know that plug is for your laptop you poser.
(Random T)
posted by Hart on 12-6-2008 at 2:14 am
While riding his bicycle across the deck of a ship that was sailing across the Berumda Triangle, Sir Alfred Duncan met his great granddaughter at a filling station.
posted by indiessance on 12-6-2008 at 2:44 am
BICYCLE…. BICYCLE….
I want to ride my bicycle…..
I want to ride my bike….
(done to the tune by Queen)
you’ve got male
large please
posted by Jon Woods on 12-6-2008 at 7:11 am
Damn European plugs!
You’ve got Male
large please
posted by Jon Woods on 12-6-2008 at 7:13 am
You can’t see it but his bumper sticker says “Free Mustache Rides”
You’ve got Male
large please
posted by Jon Woods on 12-6-2008 at 7:20 am
I’m sorry sir, but as you can see this is a ‘One-Stop’… And I’m already here, so please keep moving
You’ve got male
large please
posted by Jon Woods on 12-6-2008 at 7:34 am
My good woman…. If you could please inform me as to what this speeding ticket is all about?
You’ve got Male
large please
posted by Jon Woods on 12-6-2008 at 7:40 am
I rather enjoy riding my bicycle while wearing a monocle. Would you like to ditch your quadricycle and give it a tri?
Hokey Pokey – L
posted by Alan Hochbaum on 12-6-2008 at 7:53 am
i like gretchen’s ha ha. give her her lady mcbeth shrt.
posted by dee on 12-6-2008 at 8:51 am
I say how goes it there -POSER!!
“Hokey Pokey” -please
posted by CrazyGoNuts on 12-6-2008 at 9:21 am
If Congress does not give us Big 3 that bailout we need, this bike is what everyone will see for the 2010 model year. Hope you like chrome and wood.
shell bicyclists
posted by Owen on 12-6-2008 at 11:36 am
Perhaps *too* suggestive for MF, but here is my submission:
_____________________________________________________
My dear madame, I resent the insinuation that I am ‘overcompensating’… at least IT does not need to be PLUGGED IN to work!
____________________________________________________
Pavlov, long sleeved womans small
posted by AMY on 12-6-2008 at 12:00 pm
“It’s electric, you say? We could heat all Alaskans will all of the energy you’re using…That is, Sarah Palin, Todd Palin, and her dogs.”
Pluto womens L
posted by Hannah on 12-6-2008 at 12:22 pm
“While you’re in your electric car, where on earth do you get the wind to keep your moustache bushy and springy? This bicycle is the only way I’ve found…”
Pluto womens L
posted by Hannah on 12-6-2008 at 12:25 pm
Evolutionary progress versus scientific progress. Is height really worth the hassle?
Entropy XL
posted by Josh on 12-6-2008 at 4:08 pm
- You know what they say about guys with big wheels…
- “I spit on ye”
- Honestly, I can’t understand how they can make an outdoor electrical outlet safe.
- I’d like to see you recharge during a thunderstorm.
- You know, they really out to put those outlets further away from the road.
- Yield to this, biotch!
- “I hate you.”
- I don’t think it’s just your car battery that needs recharging. We all got needs, baby.
- Ironic – they put these ugly “one-stop” stations every 2 miles… to make the world a prettier place.
- … And just how many songs has Queen written about tiny electric cars?
- I said “good day,” sir!!!
- Just between you and me, I really think that period is superfluous.
- “Now you’re on the trolly”
- It’s square to be hip.
- “I can’t believe you voted for Nader.”
- “Baby on Board”? What, is it in the trunk or something?
- “Could you please direct me to the nearest house of ill repute?”
- What is that, some sort of land auto-gyro?
- “Wanna race?”
- “Visualize whirled peas?” Lame.
- Egad! In the future they let females drive?!? Madness!!!
- “Yeah, well your face is stupid!”
- “I can totally see down your shirt. I love this bike.”
Rhesus, Men’s XL
posted by Jas on 12-6-2008 at 4:28 pm
I am awesome.
posted by Jas on 12-6-2008 at 4:30 pm
“You may have made it in 80-days if you did not have to stop for a recharge every 40 miles.”
posted by Tony on 12-6-2008 at 4:33 pm
My God, how do you peddle that monstrosity?
Karl Marx XXL por favor.
posted by Adam on 12-6-2008 at 9:06 pm
Aren’t you afraid you’ll look ridiculous riding around in that tiny thing?
Hokey Pokey men’s XL
posted by Pam on 12-6-2008 at 11:17 pm
1. “I say Madame, are you up for a bit of friendly coasting?”
2. Jan mutters to herself, “Damn, that’s the third Penny-Farthing-riding, anachronistic gent I’ve seen this week! I’ve got to stop watching those Masterpiece Theater reruns and check the expiration date on those Necco wafers I’ve been eating.”
XL Entropy
(penny farthing dot org looks cute)
posted by Heidi on 12-7-2008 at 12:13 am
As you can see madam, I make no compromises. Not only is it environmentally friendly, it has plenty of head room!
Hyperbole XXL
posted by bzzyb on 12-7-2008 at 12:15 am
I know this is too LONG for the caption, but here it is anyway…
__________________________________________
Cost of Economic Bailout… 700 Billion Dollars.
Cost of a 2009 TESLA: 109,000 US Dollars.
Reaction to seeing HOW FAR one will go in using ‘alternative transportation’… PRICELESS!
________________________________________
(Pavlov long sleeve womans small)
posted by Amy on 12-7-2008 at 12:45 am
For the first time in his life Alfred experienced “green envy”: wanting Watts he can’t have.
womens gregor mendel XL
posted by Lu on 12-7-2008 at 3:24 am
For the first time in his life Alfred experienced “green envy”: wanting watts he can’t have
gregor mendel womens xl
posted by Lu on 12-7-2008 at 3:30 am
SOOOO……..Where is Mr. Begley Jr.?
HOBBITS XXL
posted by Randy on 12-7-2008 at 10:15 am
Miss WATTSON , come here… I want you!
Pavlov, long sleeved womans small
posted by Amy on 12-7-2008 at 11:31 am
In the battle to be pretentious, Jim chose a mode of transportation that placed his center of mass dangerously above his opponent.
Entropy XL
posted by Josh on 12-7-2008 at 11:50 am
“Sure, gas prices may have gone down…
But my ass looks better than yours by doing this.”
posted by Reece Notley on 12-7-2008 at 12:30 pm
“I’m greener than you are!”
Lady MacBeth hand soap ladies large.
posted by Sara on 12-7-2008 at 12:41 pm
Pardon me, Do you have any grey poupon?
posted by Cliff on 12-7-2008 at 6:02 pm
1: Man: F to the R to the E to the E to the C to the R to the EDIT…
2: Man: I see you still drive an electricity-guzzler. That’s why I pedal this.
3: Man: I own this thing because I want to reduce our dependancy on foreign electricity.
4: In the future, we find alternative fuel for alternative fuel.
5: Man: Need a lift?
6: This station is where the FreeCreditReport.com commercials are made.
7: Man: Excuse me, but do you realize how stupid that thing makes you? It’s just so…outdated!
posted by Chris on 12-7-2008 at 9:02 pm
I have two. Is that ok?
“Pardon me, but have you seen a fish that needs a bicycle? Ms. Irina Dunn sent me.”
“Sorry, did you say SUVs get poor mileage? Mine gets plenty!”
Simple as 3.141592…
Women’s XL
posted by SFMayhemmm on 12-8-2008 at 6:32 am
She: I got the car, my ex got one of those.
posted by jdsmom on 12-8-2008 at 12:53 pm
Good day ma’am. Penny-farthing for your thoughts…
posted by Keith Rapp on 12-8-2008 at 2:42 pm
Good day ma’am. Penny farthing for your thoughts…
Karl Marx L
posted by Keith Rapp on 12-8-2008 at 2:45 pm
“Tesla? Madam, I KNEW Nikolas Tesla…and you’re no Tesla.”
Judicial System Rules
posted by bajakirch on 12-8-2008 at 2:49 pm
Short sleeve, Large
posted by bajakirch on 12-8-2008 at 3:22 pm
Again, following directions:
“Sorry, did you say SUVs
get poor mileage? Mine gets plenty!”
Simple as 3.141592…
Women’s XL
posted by SFMayhemmm on 12-8-2008 at 9:54 pm
Let me follow directions:
“Pardon me, but have you seen a fish that needs a bicycle? Ms. Irina Dunn sent me.”
Simple as 3.141592…
Women’s XL
posted by SFMayhemmm on 12-8-2008 at 9:56 pm
Knowing the world was not yet ready for his time travel device, Sir Albert Gore could now secretly widen his search for a more subtle get-rich scheme.
posted by Ellen on 12-9-2008 at 12:31 pm