WITH A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN LOOMING, IT'S TIME TO TAKE MEANINGFUL CITIZEN ACTION IN THE FORM OF: A CAPTION CONTEST
Here's a photo of some Art:
You are invited to come up with a caption for this photo. At some random point we'll cut off the entries and declare a winner, who will receive an autographed copy of I'll Mature When I'm Dead (just out in paperback) with a retail value of $147 million.
UPDATE: The Caption Contest apparently has averted the government shutdown, so we are now closing the comments. We will announce a winner just as soon as we announce a winner. Thank you all for participating. Please resume your medications.
Who says you can't train a fish.
Posted by: Layzeeboy | April 08, 2011 at 02:22 PM
"Now boarding, for Fukushima..."
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | April 08, 2011 at 02:27 PM
My poor judgement and lack of rectitude have everything to do with art and the rubbish policy making trends of my admnistration. However let me say. Defunding for the giant bass will not be tolerated. Three guesses?
Posted by: manual tomato | April 08, 2011 at 02:29 PM
Carp-pull Chunnel Syndrome
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | April 08, 2011 at 02:34 PM
That's the last time I rely on the government to provide trained animals!
Posted by: Dad-O-Lot | April 08, 2011 at 02:37 PM
Riders of the Miami-Dade Public Transportation System are advised to bathe after you reach your destination.
Posted by: random thunking | April 08, 2011 at 02:38 PM
You look fabulous as always, Ms. Ga Ga.
Posted by: Dan W | April 08, 2011 at 02:38 PM
Oh great, someone told Congress that we needed more carpooling, and they misinterpreted it.
Posted by: Dad-O-Lot | April 08, 2011 at 02:40 PM
Okay! We've stripped our new high-speed rail prototype down to the bare essentials!
Posted by: Dan W | April 08, 2011 at 02:41 PM
The new logo for Fl. Gov. Rick Scott's money-saving merger of the Department of Transportation and Fish & Wildlife Commission.
Posted by: Rhonda | April 08, 2011 at 02:42 PM
"Everybody all aboard". I know a party train when I see one.
Posted by: Kim | April 08, 2011 at 02:45 PM
Choo choo shamu.
Posted by: Cheesewiz | April 08, 2011 at 02:46 PM
Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to build the world's first bionic giant barracuda. Better than he was before. Better, stronger, faster.
Posted by: Mahatma Kane Jeeves (aka Brian D.) | April 08, 2011 at 02:48 PM
[ muffled voice ] Candygram.
Woman: Candygram, my foot! Get out of here before I call the proper authorities. You're the train-shark, and you know it.
[ muffled voice ] I'm only a dolphin, ma'am..
Woman: A dolphin? Well.. okay..
[ she opens the door, as the Train-shark pulls her screaming into the hallway ]
Posted by: Allen at Division | April 08, 2011 at 02:54 PM
After a three burrito dinner, Dave experiences his most frightening 'shark on the people mover' nightmare.
Posted by: nursecindy | April 08, 2011 at 02:58 PM
In Soviet Russia, train in shark.
Posted by: Dad-O-Lot | April 08, 2011 at 03:01 PM
"Next stop, Al-tuna, Arkansas."
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | April 08, 2011 at 03:06 PM
"You call that a cow-catcher? THIS is a cow-catcher . . . "
Posted by: Mahatma Kane Jeeves (aka Brian D.) | April 08, 2011 at 03:10 PM
Poirot knew he's have to be as swift as a horse, as brave as a lion, and, above all, slippery as a fish to solve this Mystery on the African Express.
Posted by: Steve | April 08, 2011 at 03:11 PM
Regarding Goverment Shutdown . I write songs of social commentary . The first song is regarding government procrastinationand it's entitled- Pick Up The Trash . The second is entitled - The Economy Song
Pick Up The Trash
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNydQ2eQ8MA
The Economy Song
http://www.orangetvfl.net/mickey-carroll/they-did-the-wild-video_3b4f15e27.html
God bless our country
Mickey Carroll
http://www,MickeyCarroll.com
Posted by: Mickey Carroll | April 08, 2011 at 03:15 PM
"Tragedy today as the high-speed Shark Train derailed and careened through several areas of the Bronx Zoo..."
Posted by: Allen at Division | April 08, 2011 at 03:19 PM
Gotta stop drinking that Trainfish-Head beer. buuuuurp.
(I'll pass on the prize...can't afford the tax on $147 million)
Posted by: Olo Baggins of Bywater | April 08, 2011 at 03:23 PM
So, that's where the horse head from "The Godfather" ended up!
Posted by: Suzy Q (the original) | April 08, 2011 at 03:29 PM
This just might get in the way of the argument that the radiation coming from Japan isn't that bad.
Posted by: him | April 08, 2011 at 03:33 PM
The congressional committee was proud of the design of the new stimulus package, which included high speed underwater rail system: The CARP Program.
Posted by: Steve (The 24 Guy) | April 08, 2011 at 03:36 PM
Personally the whole thing smells a little fishy to me.
Posted by: oldfatguy | April 08, 2011 at 03:38 PM
Afterwards, Mass Transit instituted a "no food" policy during Lent.
Posted by: Steve (The 24 Guy) | April 08, 2011 at 03:38 PM
Honey, I'm sick of fish. I want meat. I've had fish out the caboose!
Posted by: Michael | April 08, 2011 at 03:40 PM
I did not plan on entering this contest, I never win these but I really want a copy of Dave's book, and at that current price I can not even afford to walk by a store that is thinking about selling it.
Posted by: oldfatguy | April 08, 2011 at 03:40 PM
Pirhana 3D, The Sequel: No Creature Left Behind
Posted by: Suzy Q (the original) | April 08, 2011 at 03:40 PM
"Now hoarding...."
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | April 08, 2011 at 03:40 PM
"I'm not just the owner, I'm also a client!"
Posted by: Chris Knight | April 08, 2011 at 03:55 PM
"Doc, I think it's time to lose the Time Machine."
Posted by: Diane | April 08, 2011 at 03:59 PM
An unfortunate application of Sturgeon's Law, this train design incorporates an actual sturgeon.
Posted by: Steven Champeon | April 08, 2011 at 04:00 PM
Fish-headin on down the track.
Posted by: donald Hinkle | April 08, 2011 at 04:03 PM
Defish derailed in de tsunami.
Posted by: hogsatemysister | April 08, 2011 at 04:10 PM
The Pentagon is thrilled by Raytheon's new FishTank.
Posted by: Just Some Guy | April 08, 2011 at 04:12 PM
"Oh Professor? We might still have a few glitches to iron out with the teleporter...."
Posted by: Wolfsong | April 08, 2011 at 04:15 PM
Jeremy the taxidermist suddenly realized where he had left his luggage - in the dining gar.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | April 08, 2011 at 04:17 PM
I gotta say Layzeeboy's entry looks mighty strong. Very quick to the punch there!
Posted by: Just Some Guy | April 08, 2011 at 04:19 PM
"Al Davis at rest, at last."
Posted by: Richard | April 08, 2011 at 04:22 PM
Howard started to notice the effects of the 'schrooms right in the middle of the class trip to the railroad museum . . .
Posted by: Mahatma Kane Jeeves (aka Brian D.) | April 08, 2011 at 04:25 PM
mmmmmm sushi
Posted by: Ross | April 08, 2011 at 04:31 PM
Pardon me boy, is that the barracuda choo choo?
Posted by: NotSherly | April 08, 2011 at 04:31 PM
Looking back, Al Gore regretted campaigning on the Edmund Muskie special.
Posted by: 9 | April 08, 2011 at 04:32 PM
I once caught a train. THIS big.
Posted by: 9 | April 08, 2011 at 04:34 PM
The Great Northern Rainroad pulls out all stops to intice passengers!
Posted by: Danstuckin IA | April 08, 2011 at 04:36 PM
Kim was amazed that his train narrowly avoided disaster in the tsunami. He just wasn’t aware how lucky he was!
Posted by: Danstuckin IA | April 08, 2011 at 04:39 PM
Scale model.
Posted by: bonmot | April 08, 2011 at 04:39 PM
♫ Fish heads, Fish heads
Roly poly Fish heads
Fish heads, Fish heads
Ride them up, Yum ♬
Posted by: Siouxie | April 08, 2011 at 04:40 PM
Federally Employed Lawyers Find Other Work During Government Shutdown.
Posted by: nursecindy | April 08, 2011 at 04:42 PM
Carpboose?
Posted by: Siouxie | April 08, 2011 at 04:44 PM
This looks like a good place for a Stick-Up.
Talk about invasive species.
Big Mouth Billy sings "City of New Orleans."
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Train a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.
Is this the smoking car?
Posted by: Horace LaBadie | April 08, 2011 at 04:44 PM
I asked my better half to come up with a caption. All she could say was "that's ugly".
Posted by: Danstuckin IA | April 08, 2011 at 04:45 PM
As he headed to work that day, Conductor Salmon had a lot on his mind.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | April 08, 2011 at 05:04 PM
Fish train + government shutdown = finny finis?
Posted by: Ralph | April 08, 2011 at 05:18 PM
Nigel fretted over the latest technology trend -the roe-bot conductor.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | April 08, 2011 at 05:19 PM
Carpe Diesel
Posted by: BillyJoeJimBob | April 08, 2011 at 05:29 PM
Art Car (nee: Honeymoon Special, includes lunch.)
Posted by: O the U(manity) | April 08, 2011 at 05:36 PM
Last Train to Sharksville
Posted by: Guin | April 08, 2011 at 05:42 PM
Union Pacific Salmon.
Posted by: NotSherly | April 08, 2011 at 05:48 PM
Dr. Demento employs a very clever disguise to sneak his fish head by the box office of his local cinema.
Posted by: Mitch | April 08, 2011 at 05:49 PM
Sushi Choo Choo
Posted by: Siouxie | April 08, 2011 at 05:50 PM
Someone's gotta say it...
Edgar?
Posted by: Siouxie | April 08, 2011 at 05:52 PM
Sole Train.
Posted by: Steve Winkelman | April 08, 2011 at 05:58 PM
"Paging Mr. Samuel L. Jackson. Paging Mr. Samuel L. Jackson. Please report to Eastbound Platform 3."
Did you tie that fly yourself?
Posted by: Horace LaBadie | April 08, 2011 at 06:13 PM
You can tune a guitar, but you can't...Oh wait, maybe I was wrong.
Posted by: Vic Montgomery | April 08, 2011 at 06:16 PM
Don't worry, Noa's train will protect us from the tsunami!
Posted by: Alex | April 08, 2011 at 06:16 PM
*snorks* @ Layzee WAY up there and @ Steve's Sole Train!
Posted by: Siouxie | April 08, 2011 at 06:16 PM
"And Cod said to Moses, 'An ark does not have wheels....'"
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | April 08, 2011 at 06:18 PM
"Just keep walking until you see the train with the giant fishhead. Tell the guy you want a ticket to Peking. He'll know what to do."
Posted by: Rick | April 08, 2011 at 06:21 PM
You can tune a piano. You can tune a guitar. You can train a tuna. But you can't tuna...
Posted by: Vic Montgomery | April 08, 2011 at 06:38 PM
Carp bomb damages train. Fillet at 11.
Posted by: Loudmouth | April 08, 2011 at 06:45 PM
I like Notsherly's "barracuda choo-choo."
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | April 08, 2011 at 06:52 PM
"I said ARK, Noah, not shark."
God
Posted by: Dave in Acquisitions | April 08, 2011 at 07:01 PM
McDonald's new advertising campaign for Filet O'Fish gone horribly wrong.
Posted by: Guin | April 08, 2011 at 07:16 PM
"Oh crap! Another flight controller fell asleep again!"
Posted by: tropichunt.com guy™ | April 08, 2011 at 07:21 PM
Metro-Lent.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | April 08, 2011 at 07:31 PM
Coming soon: The Geneticist, starring John Cusack and Sandra Bullock.
Posted by: Guin | April 08, 2011 at 07:36 PM
Miyagi province public works director Hirogi "Yogi" Matsushita credits his high school biology teacher Ayiza Ikanami -- and an avid interest in Godzilla films -- for his unique solution to inter-island rail transport in the wake of Japan's unprecedented disaster.
Posted by: DavePavement | April 08, 2011 at 07:40 PM
Look, I know I ordered the Kosher meal!!!
Posted by: DavePavement | April 08, 2011 at 07:42 PM
Japanese Citizen Fijikawa Yakimoto stares in Awe at the first Rail Car recovered off the coast of the Fukishima Nuclear Plant.
Posted by: Mike Buck | April 08, 2011 at 07:47 PM
"Pardon me, boys, is this the Chattanooga Chew-Chew?"
Posted by: Martyrion | April 08, 2011 at 07:54 PM
Japan may have Godzilla but China has Carptraina!
Posted by: Otis | April 08, 2011 at 07:55 PM
Here's a photo of some Art:
Which one is Art?
Posted by: nursecindy | April 08, 2011 at 08:09 PM
Tailgating train rams into barracuda. Film at 11.
Posted by: Siouxie | April 08, 2011 at 08:31 PM
Hmmm...there's something fishy about this train, but I can't quite put a finger on it.
Posted by: Alex | April 08, 2011 at 08:49 PM
So, is this why fish don't need bicycles?
Posted by: Lairbo | April 08, 2011 at 08:53 PM
They shoulda nipped it in the bud after that shark...
Posted by: KeithinTampa | April 08, 2011 at 09:06 PM
Inspired by the Dave Barry column, Shark on the People Mover.
Posted by: Horace LaBadie | April 08, 2011 at 09:13 PM
Psst... Chinese dude... tell it to me straight... Is there a train where my tail used to be? Ohhh sure sure.. join Carpa Carpa Diem.. a fraternity is a great way to go! Thanks mom... thanks a lot.
Posted by: PhilinTexas | April 08, 2011 at 09:17 PM
Were gonna need a bigger Ark!!
Posted by: Prissy | April 08, 2011 at 09:17 PM
"Thanks for stopping, but I'm waiting for the milk train."
Posted by: Lairbo | April 08, 2011 at 09:55 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen: The 2011 Budget!
Posted by: Otis | April 08, 2011 at 09:56 PM
The Congressional Railroad Car...better known as the bottom feeding scumsucker special.
Posted by: EyeGore | April 08, 2011 at 10:17 PM
I ordered the kosher meal!
Posted by: Suzy Q (the original) | April 08, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Not sure about the fish train but I for one am seriously worried that this govt shutdown will prevent another civil war (Kick off "reenactment" in Charleston will not happen if fort is closed).
Oh well, that solution was 150 years too late...
J Davis " Ok, No money for slaves - no budget approval."
Lincoln - OK, if that's the way you want it, I'm shutin down..."
Lee - ".. what?..."
Grant - "I'm going down to the saloon, you with me bobby?"
Thousands of future historians - "Noooooooo....!"
Posted by: Dr. Bob "Engineering History" Beaver | April 08, 2011 at 10:45 PM
As the Blogwarts Express, this train is bound for allegory. Should we blame it on an active cod or upscale netizens?
OK, that smelt, but I had to include it just for the halibut.
Posted by: Ralph | April 08, 2011 at 10:47 PM
1. A slight delay was experienced by commuters in Fukushima today, due to what officials termed as "interactions with local wildlife".
2. "Dinsdale!"
Posted by: Steve @ Secret Location | April 08, 2011 at 11:10 PM
We're gonna need more tartar sauce.
Posted by: nursecindy | April 08, 2011 at 11:11 PM