Gizmodo: caption contest

Caption Contest: Steve Ballmer Holding Microsoft's Sekrit Google Virus Windows 7 Final

matt buchanan — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:30:00 EDT

Here's Steve Ballmer at the ceremony for Windows 7 going gold (final), holding, obviously, a gold disc. But what's he about to write on it with that Sharpie? You tell us. [Image via Brandon LeBlanc]

Ballmer Scores a Fusion Hybrid From Ford CEO

Wilson Rothman — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:40:00 EDT

Today over in Redmond, Ford CEO Alan Mulally handed Steve Ballmer the keys to a light blue metallic Ford Fusion Hybrid not coincidentally rigged up with Microsoft's Sync system. Unfortunately, at that moment, I was too far off to hear what they were saying. Any guesses?

Update: Our friend Todd at TechFlash just posted a longer piece from the same event, in case you want to hear Ballmer and Mulally mulling over the future of cars and tech. (Hint: They will coexist profitably.)

J.J. Abrams Boards the Enterprise

Mark Wilson — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:30:00 EDT

"I once caught a fish this big. It was so great. My dad took a picture and...wait, was that a yawn? Am I keeping you up Lieutenant White Castle??" [more shots at io9]

Caption Contest: The TakaraTomy Xiao Printer-Camera

Dan Nosowitz — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:29:00 EST

My attempt: "Here's what I think of your portraiture abilities!"

Please, please let there be a better one than that. [Akihabara News]

Caption Contest: The PS Not So P

Mark Wilson — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:30:00 EST

Boing Boing Gadgets' attempt: "Sony Takes Delivery of Kaz Hirai's New Throne"
Mine: "And still, Sony makes room for only one analog stick." [bbGadgets]

Caption Contest: Revenge of the Monkey Wrench

Mark Wilson — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:20:00 EST

"What am I doing here? What are you doing here??" [halbot]

"Magic" Site Shows Kids Santa Is Really a Bad Photoshop Job

Jesus Diaz — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:40:00 EST

Believe it or not, there's a site dedicated to deceive kids into thinking that Santa Claus exists: Send photo, pay $10 and they insert Santa. Can you guess what Santa is doing here?

1. Where the fuck did they put that whisky bottle for "daddy"?
2. Rudolph, treat me with love.
3. First your wife, now your car.
4. Man, that Mrs. Claus was such a fat bitch.
5. This number five tastes delicious.
6. My head is bigger than your stool!

Now, you try in the comments.

I know. This is wrong. The web site, I mean. [Capture the Magic— Thanks Brice, who candidly promoted this site to me over AIM saying: "the internet age, keeping the magic alive! How cool is that!?" So true, dear Brice, so true]

Nikon Reasonably Squeamish to Deploy Fart-Detecting Shutter

Mark Wilson — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:20:00 EST

If you're ever lucky enough score two chicks at the same time, make sure to not only grab shots with your Nikon camera, but to open those blinds wide so the whole neighborhood takes shots, too. [Huffington Post via Fleshbot (nsfw)]

Caption Contest: Recession Laptop

Jesus Diaz — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST

"All set. Now, only 23 more payments and this beauty will be all mine." [Midget Quest — Thanks B.B.]

Caption Contest: Girl and Her Robot Dog

Mark Wilson — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:30:00 EDT

"At least she's not riding an octopus, for once."

An artistic recreation of the Boston Dynamics robot, which DARPA is quite interested in as of late. [bbGadgets]

Weekend Caption Contest: The Most Electric Pee You'll Ever Take

matt buchanan — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:15:00 EDT

You know how awesome it feels to make it to the bathroom after holding it for a really long time? Not just the standard "I gotta go," but somehow enduring the definite, palpable feeling that the thin membrane called your bladder is so full it's going to burst at any second for a considerable length of time, maintaining control until you finally reach the appropriate vessel to relieve yourself into.

I don't think that's what this means. I also doubt that it is literally an electric toilet, but that would be excellent. Give it your best shot in the comments. [Image: Whole Wheat Toast/Flickr, via BoingBoing]

Caption Contest: Rollerblading Billionaires

Adam Frucci — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:51:57 EDT

Larry and Sergey from Google made a surprise appearance at the G1 unveiling today, and they arrived on… rollerblades. Hoo boy. It's time for a caption contest.

My attempt: "No, we're not crazy billionaires insulated from the real world, completely cut off from what's cool and hip. Now everybody, grab your rollerblades! Dippin' Dots and bowl cuts are on us!"

Surely, you can do better.

Caption Contest: Vader Love

Mark Wilson — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:30:00 EDT

Mating (n)
def: the breeding of a male and female pair of one species. [flickr via digg]

Caption Contest: iPhone Cupcakes

Adam Frucci — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:00:00 EDT

My attempt: "John Mayer here, my iPhone gave me diabetes."

Surely, you can do better. [Laughing Squid]

Caption Contest: Pre-Apocalyptic LHC Slumber Party

Mark Wilson — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EDT

"Like I said, if the world doesn't end, I'll erase the tape. Promise."

Think you can do better? You probably can. Hit the comments to prove it. [popmech]

Woz Knows When the Price is Right

Adam Frucci — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:47:56 EDT

Apparently, Woz is a Price is Right fan. Unfortunately, he was just sitting in the front row and was never called down to play Plinko or spin the big wheel, because I bet that he really knows the prices of household products and could use a new Lincoln Towncar or whatever it was they gave away that episode. Oh, Woz. Hit the jump for another screenshot of Woz enjoying himself some game show goodness, then let's hear your best captions in the comments section. Thanks, Brett!

We Can't Wait for the New iPhone G3

Mark Wilson — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:30:00 EDT

"It's even faster than the old iPhone G3."

Found on Time. Think you can do better? You probably can. Hit the comments and give it your best shot. [Time via BGR]

Caption Contest: Steve Ballmer's Whiteboard From All Things Digital

matt buchanan — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:30:00 EDT

During their interview last night at All Things D, Walt Mossberg called Steve Ballmer the "maestro of the whiteboard" and presented him with a fresh one to explain how online advertising works. We know what it is. You can see words like Publisher and Advertise and Data in the fringes, but what does it look like to you?

Microwaving, So Easy A Child...

Mark Wilson — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT

"No, I asked you will it blend?"

Think you can do better? (You probably can.) Hit the comments. [Defective Yeti via BBGadgets]

Caption Contest: The Birthday Robot's Children Massacre

Adam Frucci — Wed, 21 May 2008 18:10:00 EDT

My attempt: "Oh, crap, this is John Cronner's birthday party? My bad."

Surely, you can do better. [Fukung]