Wednesday, December 10, 2008

The thrill of victory

"What makes you think I wouldn't be up for sushi?"


On the strength of the above witticism, FOBB&B Neal Svalstad has won the New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest. Way to go, Neal!

The three finalists in order of finish:

FIRST PLACE
"What makes you think I wouldn't be up for sushi?"
Submitted by Neal Svalstad
El Cajon, Calif.

SECOND PLACE
"Remember the Alamo—now, that was a foreclosure!"
Submitted by David Blume
New York, N.Y.

THIRD PLACE
"I can't say for sure, but I think the airline mixed up my luggage."
Submitted by Mark Ashton
Elmhurst, Ill.

Thanks to everyone who joined me in voting for Neal's joke. Although his bon mot was the best one, you still gotta get the votes if you wanna win. Heck, even Obama had to raise that pesky half a billion.

Just like the president-elect, Sval got it done. Congratulations to the Striking Viking!

No comments: