Saturday, July 21, 2012

Object of the Day, Caption Contest: Zen Yogi Society


There aren't going to be any dues. Not this month or any month from now on.  Mrs. Addams talked her husband into quittin' your phony society.  She says zen yogi is a fake! Yeah, she put 'im wise to you, Quack! 

--Fester Frump, 1962 



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Another trade card from the genre of monochromatic children injuring themselves against a metallic background, this card dates to about 1880 and was likely produced in America as a stock card.

Like the others we featured this week, this one was never used. So, we’re having another caption contest. What’s happening here? Who would pick this card to advertise their company? What sort of product would use this card? What’s the tag line?

You’ve all done such a great and amusing job this week. Let’s see what you’ve got today.

15 comments:

Matt said...

Johnny's ostrich impersonation grew old fast.

Joseph Crisalli said...

As it would.

Sam P said...

We should have dug a deeper hole.

Joseph Crisalli said...

Perhaps a little bit.

Darcy said...

The Little Tikes Victorian School of Breakdancing

Come join us at the Little Tikes Victorian School of Breakdancing. Your little waif can become adept at all the terpsichorean arts. They're sure to learn how to" get down and get jiggy with it". We even have a course in Jazz Hands and can coach them in the art of correct costuming.
Our methods are approved by dance moms everywhere.

Joseph Crisalli said...

More wonderful brilliance from Darcy. Hooray!

Gene said...

Darcy wins. I can't beat that.

April said...

They found the entrance to the steampunck ruffle zone.

Joseph Crisalli said...

It is elusive.

Book Gurl said...

Gert knew the only way to silence Hansel was to show him the "Door to China."

Dashwood said...

"Hullo, girls. 'Ave you met me brother, Arch? He were born in Australier he were. Never got used to this 'emisphere. Ain't it grand how 'e gets around? That's usin' yer noggin, Archie. Puts no wear and tear on your plates of meat."

Barb said...

The first London Olympics?

Joseph Crisalli said...

Ha!

Carolyn said...

Judy's influence on the Munchkins was not appreciated by Mr. Fleming.

Joseph Crisalli said...

I suspect that's true.