On hiatus

After 31 grueling weeks, the Caption Contest needs a vacation. And a Swedish massage. Meanwhile, the Augusta.com staff is readying some new brain games for readers' amusement. Watch for them in February.

Week 31: Scotty Smurf

 
You may take our lives, but you'll never take.. our championship.

Winning caption by dhd1108

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Feeling blue? Here is something to cheer you up. Give us a funny caption for the AP photo of a Scottish soccer fan and you could win a prize. We'll pick the winner Monday.

One entry per person please. Multiple entries will be ignored.

Week 30: Man's best friend

Winning caption posted by chrisintheuk

"I hate colonoscopy's."

Runnerup:

Michael Vick's worst nightmare comes true. -- FOUNTAIN5 

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Give us a funny caption for this AP photo of a freshly washed dog. Funniest wins a gift card from Target. We'll pick the winner Monday.

One entry per person please. Multiple entries will be ignored.

Week 29: Deep sea Santa

Winning caption posted by spanky1234

Behold the new trailer for "An Inconvenient Truth 2: The New North Pole"

Runnerup:

Sean Connery as Ho-Ho-7....Claus...Santa Claus. -- Old_Chevy

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Give us a funny caption for this AP photo of an underwater Santa and you could win a prize. Funniest wins a gift card from Target. We'll pick the winner Monday.

One entry per person please. Multiple entries will be ignored.

Week 28: Bad Santa?

Winning caption posted by sandyfer

Hello Santa, I'm what happens when kissing mommy goes too far.

Runnerup:

But this one is on the "Naughty List"! -- JBrown

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Give us a funny caption for this AP photo of an awkward encounter with Santa Claus and you could win a prize. Funniest wins a gift card from Target. We'll pick the winner Monday.

One entry per person please. Multiple entries will be ignored.

Week 27: Santa overload

One out of nine Santas use Cialis to be ready when the moment is right.

Winning caption posted by Lt_Hewett

Runnerup:

Due to several incidents last year, all mall santas in Richmond County must report to city hall to be inspected for lice. - samblam

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Keep the holiday laughs coming by writing a funny caption for this AP photo of a group of Santas for hire. Funniest wins a gift card from Target. We'll pick the winner Monday.

One entry per person please. Multiple entries will be ignored.

Week 26: Poinsettia power

 Santa loves me. Santa loves me not. Santa loves me ...

Winning caption posted by FOUNTAIN5

Runnerup:

...and in Mary's last thoughts she pondered, "Why didn't anyone tell us that poinsettas grow in quicksand?" - AustinR

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Help spread some holiday cheer by writing an entertaining caption for this AP photo of a woman in a sea of poinsettias. Funniest wins a gift card from Target. We'll pick the winner Monday.

One entry per person please. Multiple entries will be ignored.

Week 25: Athletic supporters

Inappropriate use of Rogaine.

Winning caption posted by centigray

Runnerup:

University of Michigan fans who should have sprung for the adult-sized wolverine costumes. - wolverines1012

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Some people go to extreme lengths to cheer on their team. Give us an entertaining caption for this AP photo of some Michigan football fans at ESPN's College Game Day pre-game show. Funniest wins a gift card from Target. We'll pick the winner Monday.

One entry per person please. Multiple entries will be ignored.

Week 24: What's that smell?

Is this the Flatulence Researchers picket line?

Winning caption posted by muser1

Runnerup:

Moscovites anxiously await the opening of a new Taco Bell. - tom_servo9000

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Bring on the funny. Give us an entertaining caption for this AP photo of a protest in Moscow, Russia. Funniest wins a gift card from Target. We'll pick the winner Monday.

One entry per person please. Multiple enteries will be ignored.

Week 23: Put your paws up

As a show of good will, Chinese toy manufacturers prepare to send a giant panda to each child affected by the recent recalls.

Winning caption posted by ericjmathews

Runnerup:

Don't Taze me bro' - fintago

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Think you're funny? Prove it. Give us an entertaining caption for this AP photo of a giant Panada being unloaded at a zoo in Kunming, CHina.

Funniest wins a gift card from Target. We'll pick the winner Monday.

Week 22: Opposites attract

I always wondered why they named me Scooby Snack. 

 Winning caption posted by sandyfer

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Think you're funny? Prove it. Give us an entertaining caption for this AP photo of a dog show in India and you could win a prize.

Funniest wins a $15 gift card from Target. We'll pick the winner Monday.

Week 21: Pretty in Pink

^{Associated Press}

Paris Hilton - 2035.

Winning caption posted by strater

The runners-up:

Toto, I clicked my heels together 3 times but we're still not in Kansas. -- sherman 

Why the enemy hates us. -- centigray 

It appears that Elton John and Britney Spears had an affair at some point. -- rockman 

The navy is getting a little slack on the recruiting. -- strater

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Sometimes Halloween is more about being funny than being scary. Give us an entertaining caption for this photo, taken at a Pet Masquerade Contest in Key West, Florida, and you could win a prize.

The funniest gets a $15 gift card from Target. We'll pick the winner Monday.

Week 20: Tennis anyone?

Wait 'till he tries to pass that.

Winning caption by mgmann

The runners-up:

Tennis Ball - $2
Green Reptile - $7
Breeding a new species of super bouncy lizards in your basement lab - Priceless
- shilex

GEICO and WILSON announce their plans for a merger. - jamesj

Let go my gecko! - nena_debebe

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Got jokes? Then try and make us laugh. Give us an entertaining caption for this photo and you could win a prize.

Week 19: Fast food

The pit bulls are coming, the pit bills are coming!

Winning caption by bmigone

The runners-up:

Although dog #3 tried to 'ketchup', dog #2 was ultimately declared the 'weiner'. - thebabz

Help Timmy'S in The Well. - strater

Were you spotted at the Dogtona 500? - dkumiski

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Show us the funny. Give us an entertaining caption for this photo and you could win a prize.

We'll pick the winner Sunday.

Week 18: Head games

Let me speak to your supervisor, I only need one airplane ticket.

Winning caption by bro184t

The runners-up:

"Genie! Please! I need a fourth wish!" - john72440

Do I have anything in my hair? - brianc.pierce

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Give us an entertaining caption for this AP photo of a performance of the Mapapa Acrobats at the New York State Fair. Funniest wins a $15 gift card from Target. We'll pick the winner Sunday.

Week 17: Bald ambition

You kids have it SO easy today! When I was young, we had to walk uphill, barefoot, in the snow to get to the litter box - and we liked it!

winning entry posted by thebabz

The runners-up: 

So Clinton attack dog James Carville is really just a pussycat! Who knew? - annaburdy

It's a dog . . . It's a cat . . . It's a Dat! - centigray

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Give us an entertaining caption for this AP photo of a Sphynx cat being held before referees at an international cat beauty contest. Funniest wins a $15 gift card from Target. We'll pick the winner Sunday.

Week 16: Super fans

The U.S prepares to hand over control to the New Iraqi Army.

Winning caption by jamesj

The runners-up:

We're only smiling because the beano ain't working. - cboyett

Two of the founding members of the JUST - US League pose for a picture at DragonCon. - myles.anderson

In an effort to attract younger employees, the United States Postal Service tries updating its uniforms. - samblam

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Think you’re funny? Prove it. Give us an entertaining caption for this AP photo of these two superheroes at Dragon Con in Atlanta and you could win a prize.

Funniest wins a $15 gift card from Target. We'll pick the winner Sunday.

Week 15: Beach blanket bingo

Head On - apply directly to the beachfront!

Winning caption by thebabz

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Think you’re funny? Prove it. Give us an entertaining caption for this AP photo of a man enjoying a day at the beach and you could win a prize.

Funniest wins a $15 gift card from Target. We'll pick the winner Sunday.

Week 14: Wild on...

Hello, Clarice.

Winning caption by nidynoddy

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Give us an entertaining caption for this AP photo of a woman posing with a sea lion and you could win a prize.

Funniest wins a $15 gift card from Target. We'll pick the winner Sunday.

Week 13: Bathroom break

Senator Craig is seen here trying to intimidate a witness.

Winning caption posted by dcboyd

Runners up:

That is not the shut off valve! -fnbaum

Here we go again, another professional athlete has flushed his career down the toilet... - GlendaMoment

New wrestler on WWE, always getting the crap beat of out him. - strater

Just one pill a day can help you to tackle your bladder problems. - barrygg80

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Give us a funny caption for this AP photo of a man tackling a toilet at a Colorado State football game and you could win a prize.

Funniest wins a $15 gift card from Target. We'll pick the winner Sunday.