[ENDED] February 2005 Caption Contest

[Brian]

THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED: http://www.thetechlounge.com/forum/showthread.php?p=14255#post14255



This contest has ended! Our staff will now be the judges to decide the top five captions. We will update this thread when we have decided on the winners and we will contact the winners ASAP. If you won a prize and want to trade with another winner, feel free to work out an agreement and let us know.

We are pleased to announce our first contest for 2005 to kick off our newly upgraded forums. We hope that you will take this opportunity to become more actively involved in TheTechLounge community as there are some HUGE things happening in the near future. Now, this isn't your ordinary, 'register and post in our forums and we'll draw names from a hat' type of contest. This time we are holding a 'Caption Contest.'

Prizes:

1st Place:



Saitek Gamer's Keyboard (http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/gamerskey.htm)
Saitek Cyborg evo Wireless (http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/cyborg_evo_wireless.htm)
Saitek R220 Racing Wheel (http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/r220.htm)
2nd Place:

Cooler Master Wave Master (http://www.coolermaster.com/index.php?LT=english&Language_s=2&url_place=product&p_serial=TAC-T01&other_title=TAC-T01Wave%20Master)
You select the color: Silver, Black or Blue
3rd Place:

Altec Lansing AHP-712 Headphones (http://www.alteclansing.com/product_details.asp?pID=AHP712)
4th Place:

Crucial 1GB Gizmo! USB Drive (http://www.crucial.com/store/partspecs.asp?imodule=CT1GBU2&cat=drives+storage)
MNPCTech Case Modder T-Shirt (http://www.mnpctech.com/Shirts1.html)
5th Place:

Silverstone FP52B Fan Controller (http://www.silverstonetek.com/products-fp52.htm)
Silverstone FP53S Hard Drive Cooler (http://www.silverstonetek.com/products-fp53.htm)
Silverstone FM84XW Adjustable 80mm Fan (http://www.silverstonetek.com/products-fm84xw.htm)
MNPCTech Case Modder T-Shirt (http://www.mnpctech.com/Shirts1.html)
Rules:
The contest will end on Friday night, March 4 at 12:00 AM Midnight CST. Posted entries will be judged by TheTechLounge staff, who will decide which entries place in the top five (based on the results from our laugh-o-meter). Once the contest is over, the winners will be notified via the email address they used to register in the forums. We will update this thread with the winners as well. Due to the judging, it may take up to a week after the contest has ended to decide the winners. If you are chosen to win a prize, and do not reply to the email within 72 hours, we will be forced to pick another winner. Winners do not pay shipping charges.

To be eligible you must meet the following requirements:

Be registered in the forums with a VALID e-mail address
Have at least 15 posts in the forums.

You won't be able to post in this thread until you have met the minimum post requirement.
Forum spam and mass postings that are obviously posted to instantly boost your post count will not be tolerated.
If we feel that you are spamming the forum to increase your post count, we have the right to disqualify you.
If you have 15 posts but still can not post in this thread, come back in an hour and try again. The posting permissions update 25 minutes after the hour, every hour.

Post at LEAST one caption as a reply to this thread.





One caption = one entry.
There is no maximum number of entries allowed, post as many as you like.
Only ONE entry will be selected from each user. You will not be able to win multiple prizes.
Only post captions in this thread. Do not post comments in this thread! If you want to discuss the contest, please do so here (http://www.thetechlounge.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2774). Each caption should be on its own line and in quotation marks.

Winners must reside within the United States or Canada
Employees of TheTechLounge or sponsors of the contest (Saitek, Cooler Master, Altec Lansing, Crucial, Silverstone, MNPCTech), and their family/relatives, are not eligible to win.
Below is the image to be used for the caption contest. We can't wait to hear what clever captions you guys come up with!

http://www.thetechlounge.com/random/caption_contest/bullfighter_guys.jpg

Good luck!

[Mr.B]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/bryanaes/alehandro.jpg

Wrong format. Check out the posts after yours for the format. - Brian

You're also a staff member now, Bryan, so you aren't eligible to win... sorry but it's the rules. that said, you made me chuckle, if that means anything :P - Kurtis

[Dyrewolph]

Unfortunately I dont live in the US or Canada but hopefully I can convince Kurtis to pay for the Shipping and Handling to AU.

1 - "Oh Man! I just have to get me a pair of those pink thermal underwear!"

2 - "Dude... Are you SURE CES is fancy dress?!!!"

3 - "I am NEVER riding bareback again... I might ask that Kurtis guy from TTL what he uses for chaffing..."

4 - “We do two shows a night for five weeks. A lotta times we’ll go upstairs and sing until daylight - gospel songs. We grew up with it...It more or less puts your mind at ease. It does mine.” - from http://shalabootz-design.net/ElvisPresley_Quotes_And_More.html

5 - "I only agreed to wear this because I'm dating your sister... dont think this means we're friends"

[B]Sorry Dyrewolph, you've gotta be in the US or Canada. The prizes will be shipped straight from the contest sponsors, and they won't send outside of North America. - Kurtis

[EmoMakesMeCry]

- "Damn those British. They always flaunt themselves about in their flowery outfits like the own the joint"

-"Wait...these are buttless chaps? Are you serious?"

[J2T]

1. "See, I bet you are not a real blonde!"


2. "Psst, whats with the guys in pink tights?"

[J2T]

3. "Hey, don't yell at me...I told you it wasn't earth tones day."

4. "What? the guys in pink... that's my theme music... every good matador has to have theme music."

5. "Hey... can you tell that I'm wearing a thong?"

[MaNiAk21]

These might suck, but I will just keep editing this with more as I think of them.. if I can think of them.

-Outraged at the sight of Charlie's pouty, American lips, Rico proceeds to remove his hat and dance to his heart's content.

-"You wait until NOW to tell me that you've slept with all of the novilladas... you SLUT!" "This doesn't change anything between us does it? Rico.. RICO, PUT THE ESPADA DOWN!"

[PsychoSnowMan]

-"Hey Blondie, why don't you go shove that hair dye down your pants like that sausage from the breakfast table! That's right we all know it's fake! The only one you'll be 'psyching out' is the bull!"

[DnD]

1) Blonde Dude - *Thought Bubble* I like bacon and cheese! I love cheese! Cheeeessssee.

2) Black Hair Dude - Look at my hat it is fancy and so is my hair!

3) Corner Guy - Dammit...my underwear is up my butt again...it feels squashy.

4) And this is why Bulls like Bull Fighters...They always gather in a nice big group.

5) This is why men never wear pink pantyhose, they ride up the crotch HARD!

[J2T]

6.) Oooohhh Merrrry Mennnnn!!!

[J2T]

7.) So the move goes, one, two cha cha cha, then run like hell...

[Blinkin]

1. I told you to bet on a bull fight! not bet that we could win one!

2. This isn't the kind that'll give us wings.

3. Why couldn't you just order the bull testicals from a restraunt?

4. This hat is the only thing intact from the last guy who fought one of these!

[DnD]

6) 6 1/2 men wearing pretty boy outfits in a dirty ring...THINK about it.

[J2T]

8 ) And coming up next on American Idol.....

[IronSight]

"Hey! At least walk like a man!"

[J2T]

9) Look, its MENUDO!!!!

[J2T]

10) "And now the 'lost' pictures of Kurtis at the AVN 2005 Adult Entertainment Expo"

[SAMSAMHA]

Here is my try:
1-"I am so gonna bitch slap you with my hat if you keep bitching me about my technique."

[SAMSAMHA]

2-"Come on, give daddy a kiss, you have done a marvelous job out there"

[IronSight]

3. "God damnit Kurtis! This contest is hard!!"

[Thaw_Out]

1 - "I am proud to announce that the premier web broadcast of the new show, The Five Musketeers, will appear on 'The TechLounge'. "

2 - "Walt Disney threatened to sue us if we tryed to call ourselves the Four Muskeeters."

3 - "Win a free ticket to see us in person. Just email us your name, address, bank account and credit card numbers to enter the contest."

4 - "One for all, and all for one, as long as I'm not the one doing the work."

5 - "Stop trying to adjust your internet connection. There is nothing wrong with the picture you see on your screen. We really look like this!"



Note: My first 5 captions were based around a "Five Muskeeters" theme.

[Thaw_Out]

6 - "We are forming a bull fighters union, this is our first meeting!"
.

[Thaw_Out]

7 - "This is really a job interview. We stick everyone in an arena and let them duke it out. The last guy standing gets the job!"
.

[Thaw_Out]

8 - "I know we are lost! But I'm sure someone around here has directions to the men's ballarina."
.

[SAMSAMHA]

"hey, look, bullfighter's fight. Come on, kick his puny little ass."

[Thaw_Out]

9 - "We are having some technical difficulties at the moment. The regulary scheduled bullfight will continue after the argument..."

[Thaw_Out]

10 - "Do you believe people PAY to see us?"

[Thaw_Out]

11 - "Can you please stop laughing at us! We're trying to have a serious fight here."

[SAMSAMHA]

"Don't be a bully, you are a bullfighter not a bully."

[SAMSAMHA]

"This ain't over yet, wait till we get off the bullring and you will see..."

[Thaw_Out]

12 - "Stop snickering at me from behind my back. Tell it to my face or I will make you eat this hat I'm holding!"

[Thaw_Out]

13 - "What is so funny about a bunch of bullfighters fighting? In Spain, you see this happen everyday."

[Thaw_Out]

14 - "Matador training is not what it used to be. We now train matadors by sticking everyone in an arena and letting the bull out. Whoever survives passes the class!"

[J2T]

11) "You idiot, everyone knows you don't put a red scarf in the wash with white tights!!"

[Thaw_Out]

15 - "Two popular ways to risk your life in Spain: First) Fight with the bulls; or Second) Fight with the bullfighters. Either can get you killed."

[Thaw_Out]

16 - "Every country has its national sport but some are more sane then others..."

[SAMSAMHA]

"This is new type of entertainment coming straight from Span--BullGuy's fight, where instead of using the traditional cloth, guys will use their hats to lure their opponents."

[Thaw_Out]

17 - "The bartender told us to take the fight outside......"

[Thaw_Out]

18 - "Don't people have better things to do, then make jokes about us?"

[DnD]

New- "...and I say Badger!"

[Thaw_Out]

19 - "They decided to combine the sports of bullfighting and boxing. The bullfighters fight each other, while the animals sit and watch!"

[IronSight]

Bulls. Rage. Red. Fierce. Mexicans. Dodging. Sweaty. Energy. Erection? Daring. Violent. Fin.

[Thaw_Out]

20 - "I wonder if this is what hell looks like. A bunch of guys in tights, wild bulls, and shouting crowds."

[J2T]

12) "Bull fight?! Crap, I thought you said a Cock fight...what with the pink stockings and all."

[Thaw_Out]

21 - "No, I said I took my hat off because I was hot. I didn't say I was getting hot for you!"

[SAMSAMHA]

"MAN, I got cut off from the picture, I am so mad, too bad you can't see my face"

[SAMSAMHA]

"Dog fight, this is what men do when there's no girls around:)"

[SAMSAMHA]

"Look at that Blondie, showing off his new hair-dye"

[Thaw_Out]

22 - "Let's settle this like men. Take your hat off and lets dance. Do you want to lead, or shall I?"

[CrimsonSky]

Just for fun =)



"All inclusive my ass!--I wanted to go to Greece, but no--! The Blonde Bolero insisted on Mexico."




"Bitch."

[J2T]

13) "But I want an Oompa Loompa NOW!!"

[bigapl]

"You are so wrong, my butt looks way better in this outfit than yours did last week"

[bigapl]

"Trip to Mexico for 5 days $1200 you say"
"Tickets to Arena are only $20"
"Talking me into wearing a gay ass outfit and dancing with other guys while somone is taking pictures Priceless my ass I'm so gonna beat you down"

[Thaw_Out]

23 - "In America they have a bunch of guys on steroids playing football, in Europe they have a bunch of guys on steroids playing soccer, and in Spain where they can't afford steroids they have bullfighting. Who needs steroids when your being chased by a wild animal?"

[speedstream]

"You see this hat, it's a hat of death. don't mess... I play mortal kombat, I've seen what Kung Lao can do with it...."

[J2T]

14) "Oooooo, Pablo is giving Franco the 'hairy eyeball' again!"

[SAMSAMHA]

"man, I hate those two guys, grabbing all the attention and leave the rest of us hanging:("

[SAMSAMHA]

"When there's no bull, any bully can be a great substitute"

[SAMSAMHA]

"To be sensitive to the animals, all future fullfighting will be replaced by people and we'll use hats instead of cape to lure the opponents"

[Thaw_Out]

24 - "You are one ugly looking dude -- With your hat off, I almost mistaken you for the bull."

[Thaw_Out]

25 - "When I signed up for community service in Mexico, I didn't know this is what they meant!"

[Thaw_Out]

26 - "What do you call 6 gay matadors in a bullfighting ring? -- Beef Jerky"

[J2T]

15) "..as deliberations continue on the replacement for the lost 3rd Amigo"

[speedstream]

My name is Inigo Montoya
You kill my father, Prepare to die!

[IronSight]

"So, the bull died..."

"Hey, it wasn't my idea to paint the walls red!!"

[IronSight]

" 01001001001000000110100001100001011101000110010100 10000001110100011010000110100101110011001000000110 0111011000010110110101100101 "

[DnD]

New - Sexy senorita why do you tip your hat to me?

[SAMSAMHA]

"What are six and half grown man doing wearing bullfighting cloth in a bullring..."

[J2T]

16) "I knew I shouldn't have let you wear my hat! Just look at it! You left hair dye stains in it! Its ruined."

[IronSight]

'Fo-shizzle?'

I'D NEVER USE THAT IN REAL LIFE, BUT FOR THIS, I MAKE A GALIONT EXCEPTION

[Thaw_Out]

27 - "What do 6 homies in a bullfighting ring do all day? -- They jerk the beef!"

[NO TACT]

1) I oughta smack you with my fancy hat dandy boy!

2) You got the fancy coat captain fancy pant now where's your pimp hat?

3) Why don't they just get a room!

4)Where's my money bitch?

5) I'll slap you down like I killed that bull!

6) Darling, you could never look as good as me in this outfit....

7) Quit calling me Tex!

8) ...and the other matador says that wasn't a Bull I was pokin..... that was your wife...

9) I'd rather be ice skating..

10) If you weren't so cute I'd smack the crap outta you!

[J2T]

17) "The Full Monty (Spain version)"

[IronSight]

"I hate it when people don't inform me that they're taking my picture!"

[Thaw_Out]

28 - "I knew we forgot something! -- Who forgot to bring the bull?"

[NO TACT]

11.) "I was so mad, the bull just sat there smelling the flowers......"

12.) "Oh yeah, well my bitch in the back carries my brim, you aion't no pimp matador.."

13.) "Tell me honestly do I have dandruff?"

14.) "You can't be a matador and have blond hair!"

15.) It might not be a black matador hat but at least I have a hat!"

[DnD]

New - "Yeah see this hat here? Its actually a server that comes with 1 TB of space, 4 gigs of memory, a RADEON® X850, a Sony DRU-720A Dual Layer DVD±RW Writer, a
Sony 52x/32x/52x CDRW , 6 USB ports, a small LED screen on the other side, and a mouse. You have to buy the keyboard seperate."

[SAMSAMHA]

"love me tender, hold me tight, let's bitch slap each other till we die"

[SAMSAMHA]

"Nothing is more fun than watching two grown man enjoying a little bit of macho love"

[SAMSAMHA]

"This is what the bullfighters doing when there's no bull around"

[J2T]

18 ) "Aahhhhh, who got lice in my hat?!"

[SAMSAMHA]

"Who said blonds are always having more fun?"

[SlipSand]

We are the men! The men in Tiiiights!

You sissy bull taunters just have balls and cant ride them!

We have balls, you dont, we wear pink, you have butless chaps, LETS GET MARRIED!

Pink is sooo my favorite color. Well BROWN is mine... Dude thats just sick. I didnt mean it like that!

You said there was a margarita bar here!

Can he get the strike folks?! That is the real question!

Enough with the owned jokes, now where is my money for dressing up these suckers?

How can you do yoga in those chaps? Its easy...Get someone else to do it for you!

Why isnt anyone else dressed up for the costume party? They said Bull rodeo...didn't they?

We just get paid more to cater in pink...don't ask.

Who ripped one dammit!? Dude you just stepped in one...dont get so hostile.

We ordered the dancing girls that come out of the cake instead of the bull man...sorry. WHAT!?

WHHHHAT!? OKKKAY! YEAHHHH!

Well...Your mom goes to college! Ohhhh burn!

Last one there's a penis pump!

Psssst! The guy behind me is going to throw a pice of bull dookie at you soon. Dont you see it in his hand?

You better back off before I get my Homies from the hood to jump you yo! We be part of the Pink Tight Paraders. PTP, kinda like PCP but not...

I told you that the quicksand wouldn't support the weight of the bull! Wait...if this is quicksand...Shouldnt we tell them? Naw...

[Thaw_Out]

29.- "This picture is really a fake. Everyone knows that it is really just Americans who are dressing up as bullfighters. Look at the outfits with the red, blue and white colors! And the blond hair!"

[Thaw_Out]

30 - "We're lucky that this is a bullfight is not a beauty pageant because the outfits they are wearing went out of style a hundred years ago!"

[Thaw_Out]

31 - "Oh crap, we forgot to bring the bull!"

[Thaw_Out]

32 - "What do 6 gay matadors do in the bullring all day? -- They jerk the beef, of course."

[Thaw_Out]

33 - "Could you tell me who does your laundry. I want to know where not to do mine!"

[Thaw_Out]

34 - "No bull, huh? -- Well you did ask for the discount rate."

[Thaw_Out]

35 - "You can tell when America is getting too powerful when even in a Mexican bullfight the matadors need to appease the Americans by having half of them dressed in red, white and blue!"

[Thaw_Out]

36 - "No feeding, no picture taking and no taunting the animals, err I mean bullfighters...."

[Thaw_Out]

37 - "Here bully, bully......Here bully, bully.....Oh crap, I forgot the bull....I wonder if the crowd would mind if I beat you up instead?"

[Thaw_Out]

38 - "I told you that I would eat my hat if you dyed your hair blond, so here goes...."

[Thaw_Out]

39 - "Oh shit! Nobody told me that Halloween is already over!!"

[Thaw_Out]

40 - "I lost my hat! -- Oh, nevermind, I found it, it was in my hand."

[Thaw_Out]

41 - "In America they invented Apple Pie, and in Mexico they invented ...... Hmms, what did they invent? ..... I guess they invented bullshit, because here is a picture of it."

[Thaw_Out]

42 - "You know it sure is more fun to watch the bullfighters fight then it is to watch a bullfight..."