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Giant Gun Cartoon Caption Contest

What would a gun shop owner say about this baby?

What would a gun shop owner say about this baby?

I think you will have tons of fun with this cartoon, whether you have a serious love affair with guns, or wish all firearms were melted down to make jungle gyms in Sub-Saharan Africa. Please unearth a clever caption (actually, this week you are allowed two submissions) and place it in the comment section, along with a valid email address, and you could win a $10 cash prize. I will accept entries until midnight, Friday, January 23rd, 2009. I’ll select five finalists over the weekend, which will be voted on starting noon Monday, January 26th, and ending at midnight on Friday, January 30th, 2009. (There will be a new Splendid Marbles Cartoon Caption Contest starting at noon, the 30th, as well.)

I’ve changed the rules for the caption contest because too few people were voting (my fault because I chose to schedule voting over the weekend), and to give everyone two chances to come up with a saucy caption. The prize is still ten bucks – obviously I’m not getting rich writing checks each week, however modest they may be. But this really is fun for me; many of the captions I read make me laugh quite hard – and I’m a cynical bastard who is very hard to please.

Just to let you know, my goal in this endeavor is completely selfish. I want to build up a solid and constantly growing legion of participants, so that a big-ass company will be tempted to sponsor a super fancy prize. So, spread the word and keep submitting funny stuff! And, I want to be famous, and rich enough to build my own castle – complete with a moat and flying monkeys. I’ve started submitting my work to weekly magazines – I met with the cartoon editor of The New Yorker last week, and he told me to come back in a few weeks (I’ve heard it has taken cartoonists up to a year to get published in this magazine, so my hopes are still far from dashed).

Oh, before I forget, last week’s winning caption is:

“Indian Jones 5, huh? Good for you. You know that’s my husband.” From Jessica Dunnican. (Cartoon with Jessica’s caption is at the bottom of this post.)

Don’t stop reading yet! I will be posting brand new cartoons, with my very own captions, every Wednesday at noon, and I’ll have a new piece of thought-bending commentary for you to read every Friday at noon.

One last thing! Please send me some feedback. What do you like, dislike about the way I’m running this contest? Would you be interested in winning a custom t-shirt with you caption on it, instead of ten bucks? (Send me a note at splendidmarbles3@gmail.com )

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The winning caption from Jessica Dunnican.

The winning caption from Jessica Dunnican.

And, check out more cartoons and the winners of the caption contest in the Splendid Marbles Cartoon Gallery.

Please note: I will send out an email on Mondays to remind you about the contest. I will NOT pester you at any other time during the week, and I will NOT share your email with another living soul – or organization run by the living. AND, I will take you off of the list as soon as you request to be removed – just send a reply email with “UNSUBSCRIBE” in the subject line. Thank you, and have fun with this week’s cartoon. (Please be advised: I reserve the right to remove comments that contain foul language.)

Intellectual Property Statement: By submitting your caption(s) to SplendidMarbles.com, you agree that such caption(s) and the accompanying information will become the property of SplendidMarbles.com and you grant SplendidMarbles.com permission to publicly display and use the captions in any form or media for any and all purposes. Your submission also allows SplendidMarbles.com to edit, or adjust the caption for clarity and language. In return for submitting captions, SplendidMarbles.com will give you name recognition every time your caption is published.

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Discussion

123 comments for “Giant Gun Cartoon Caption Contest”

  1. No, no, I meant a big pack of gum, not gun.

    Posted by Scott | January 19, 2009, 1:14 pm
  2. No, you don’t need a license or background check to buy it.

    Posted by Robert | January 19, 2009, 1:15 pm
  3. …AND it comes with a holster!

    Posted by Steven Benson | January 19, 2009, 1:22 pm
  4. No Dick it won’t matter what you aim it at. It’ll hit everything.

    Posted by Diane | January 19, 2009, 1:23 pm
  5. Recoil? No… there’s no recoil.

    Posted by Steven Benson | January 19, 2009, 1:24 pm
  6. …and THIS baby belonged to Charlton Heston…

    Posted by Steven Benson | January 19, 2009, 1:24 pm
  7. Actually this baby they can’t outlaw. It’s being sold as a demolition tool.

    Posted by Jay French | January 19, 2009, 1:28 pm
  8. it’s for squirrel huntin’

    Posted by christopher h | January 19, 2009, 1:55 pm
  9. This is what made the dinosaurs extinct.

    Posted by Jason Nickolay | January 19, 2009, 2:00 pm
  10. Yes sir this will defianetly take care of those pesky aliens.

    Posted by Billie Johnson | January 19, 2009, 2:26 pm
  11. It’s comes with a certificate of authenticity from Arnold Schwarzenegger, himself and is 100% guaranteed to bring down any dirtbag!

    Posted by Gary W. | January 19, 2009, 2:46 pm
  12. Other than Chuck Norris, this baby will stop just about anything!

    Posted by JRG | January 19, 2009, 3:07 pm
  13. Even road kill will get out of your way when they see this baby coming!

    Posted by JRG | January 19, 2009, 3:09 pm
  14. So,is that for the Democrats or Republicans?

    Posted by diane redcay | January 19, 2009, 4:16 pm
  15. I could use that gun to take care of them varmints in my veggie garden!

    Posted by diane redcay | January 19, 2009, 4:18 pm
  16. So much for penis envy.

    Posted by Wayne. | January 19, 2009, 4:35 pm
  17. So powerful, its almost legal in Texas…

    Posted by Louis Grassi | January 19, 2009, 4:36 pm
  18. This one is a little bit bigger than the one your wife bought.

    Posted by michelle robbins | January 19, 2009, 5:48 pm
  19. Just pull the trigger, and the deer will be killed, butchered, tenderized, and fully cooked.

    Posted by Don | January 19, 2009, 5:54 pm
  20. The best way to share those mints, is with this here “novelty mint dispenser”. Simply point it at the mouth, and………

    Posted by Don | January 19, 2009, 5:58 pm
  21. Mint? Dis thang is mint… better git er ‘fore dat Obamer guy makes er ‘legal.

    Posted by David Clark | January 19, 2009, 6:09 pm
  22. “Gun balancing requires two things: patience and a gun.”

    Posted by Brian Caldwell | January 19, 2009, 6:14 pm
  23. The blueprint had scaled it larger, but it was decided that it was borderlining weapon of mass destruction.

    Posted by April | January 19, 2009, 6:26 pm
  24. …and give me some of those mints to cover my beer breath

    Posted by Rick L | January 19, 2009, 7:03 pm
  25. “That’s right, put your right hand over your heart and pledge allegiance to the gun.”

    Posted by Amir | January 19, 2009, 7:59 pm
  26. “If it’s subtlety you want, then I think you’ve found y’er girl.”

    Posted by Amir | January 19, 2009, 8:01 pm
  27. “and It even comes with Satelite tv..”

    Posted by Jessica Dunnican | January 19, 2009, 9:25 pm
  28. This beginner’s rifle has an automated digital aiming system by Microsoft, so you don’t need — oh, darn, it’s doing it again.

    Posted by Gwen L | January 19, 2009, 9:28 pm
  29. “I think it’s a great Valentines Day gift. Most guys just get their wives a box of chocolates.”

    Posted by Jason Bannister | January 19, 2009, 10:14 pm
  30. “Sorry, it only comes in pink.”

    Posted by Jason Bannister | January 19, 2009, 10:22 pm
  31. Plus, when you’re done killing EVERYTHING, it can double as a support beam for your house! And the support beam can shoot grenades!

    Posted by Dr. Jeffy | January 19, 2009, 11:35 pm
  32. Dave firmly held the strong base of the KillMaster 5.82, gazing up at it lovingly. Nothing could do for him what this gun could – and it would be a while before Dave realized he had a customer.

    Posted by Dr. Jeffy | January 19, 2009, 11:46 pm
  33. Whatever the heck you are, keep your hands to yourself.

    Posted by Stephen Saunders | January 20, 2009, 2:39 am
  34. Yea, I made it, just look at the size of it! My wife said it needs to be bigger, because it just doesn’t compare to Sergio’s….she was talking about the gun, right?

    Posted by Rainna Burns | January 20, 2009, 9:52 am
  35. One look at this baby and even the Bear’s Pass Out.

    Posted by Renee C. | January 20, 2009, 10:20 am
  36. “You can even take her in the shower with you, but enough about my wife, are you going to buy this gun?”

    Posted by Brian Caldwell | January 20, 2009, 10:25 am
  37. even dick chenney could shoot it.

    Posted by tracey johnson | January 20, 2009, 11:06 am
  38. Now this baby here is the one I take with me when I visit my brother in Detroit!

    Posted by lisa keller | January 20, 2009, 11:38 am
  39. It’s funny you should say that because “Take My Breath Away” is OUR favorite song from our favorite movie Top Gun!

    Posted by lisa keller | January 20, 2009, 11:49 am
  40. This here is the Dick Cheney Rambolater.

    Posted by Kim Miller | January 20, 2009, 3:14 pm
  41. “Dave’s not here but you can call me George. I just got this job today. Uprooted from DC you might could say”

    Posted by michelle passerallo | January 20, 2009, 3:42 pm
  42. That should fit perfectly in my wife’s purse.

    Posted by Kimberly Taylor | January 20, 2009, 4:05 pm
  43. And its eco-friendly.

    Posted by Lucy Schwartz | January 20, 2009, 4:30 pm
  44. 1.Let’s make it rocky

    2.You have a lot of soul.

    Posted by Laura Collins | January 20, 2009, 4:31 pm
  45. “Yeah, they’re getting pretty easy to get these days… I’m gonna need to see your ID for these here mints, though.”

    Posted by Steve | January 20, 2009, 6:35 pm
  46. This is no toy! For that you’ll need to head next door to Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium…

    Posted by Louis Grassi | January 20, 2009, 8:06 pm
  47. And this little baby is called the gun control lobby silencer, we have it on special for the inauguration

    Posted by Katharine | January 20, 2009, 8:16 pm
  48. Remember, you’re in TEXAS now!

    Posted by Cindy Thurman | January 20, 2009, 9:27 pm
  49. AND it will add four inches to your penis! If this doesn’t impress her, nothing will.

    Posted by Andrea | January 20, 2009, 9:44 pm
  50. You can paint the whole room in one shot.

    Posted by Niki | January 21, 2009, 1:01 am
  51. If you don’t like this, I’ll go get the big one.

    Posted by David | January 21, 2009, 2:00 am
  52. And it also comes attached with a MP3 player!

    Posted by Joni | January 21, 2009, 2:16 am
  53. Now, with these here three chambers, you can load shot for bird, deer, and rabbit at the same time. It’s great for when more than one hunting season is open.

    Posted by Belinda | January 21, 2009, 4:06 am
  54. yep the whole Flock IN ONE SHOT.

    Posted by Michael Erdelyi, I | January 21, 2009, 4:10 am
  55. This baby is the American Dream.

    Posted by Amber G | January 21, 2009, 10:47 am
  56. Yeah…this is the top of the line super-soaker!

    Posted by Melinda Koly | January 21, 2009, 11:07 am
  57. You say you want it for squirrel huntin’ do ya?

    Posted by Bob DiFrancesco | January 21, 2009, 12:34 pm
  58. You know Dick Cheney?

    Posted by Marjo Grimm | January 21, 2009, 1:29 pm
  59. If you want the lady, it’s the size of your gun that really matters.

    Posted by Eileen c. | January 21, 2009, 1:33 pm
  60. You know what they say about a guy with a big gun?.?.?

    Posted by Nicole | January 21, 2009, 1:47 pm
  61. Getting the concealed weapon permit is the easy part, the challenge is in the concealing. But if you want to do your part to protect the border you’re going to need some lubrication and an open mind.

    Posted by Dan | January 21, 2009, 2:44 pm
  62. This here we call “The Chick Magnet”!

    Posted by Jamie | January 21, 2009, 3:06 pm
  63. Yep. Told my e-Harmony date I’ve got big guns.

    Posted by Qwerty | January 21, 2009, 3:17 pm
  64. Let’s see those pesky Soviet Cosmonaughts try to hide in their little space station from this bad boy!

    Posted by Scott M. Sparling | January 21, 2009, 5:24 pm
  65. Yes sir, Paul, with this Big Daddy you won’t ever have another “Piñata embarrassment” like you did on your 45th Birthday!

    Posted by Scot M. Sparling | January 21, 2009, 5:33 pm
  66. Multiple barrels, grenade launcher, nightvision scope, and see that little dish up here? … yeah that’s for 1 years’ free HDTV through the Dish Network… ya know, to pass the time.

    Posted by Adam | January 21, 2009, 5:41 pm
  67. No, thank you, All I want is some mints.

    Posted by Aldo | January 21, 2009, 6:13 pm
  68. This…is the Dick Cheney Special.

    Posted by Ben W | January 21, 2009, 11:01 pm
  69. So you say you just lost your job at the Post Office?

    Posted by Kyle Banderman | January 21, 2009, 11:54 pm
  70. Size matters!

    Posted by Amy Tucker | January 21, 2009, 11:59 pm
  71. …and this is our newest model, The Dick Chaney.

    Posted by Steven Cook | January 22, 2009, 12:40 am
  72. Of course the tooth pick and tweezers are standard.

    Posted by Jim Alcorn | January 22, 2009, 1:03 am
  73. This here will make the duck’s butt pucker at 1000 yards.

    Posted by Jim Alcorn | January 22, 2009, 1:04 am
  74. If I buy some mints…can I get a deal on the gun?..(like buy 1 get 1 free?!

    Posted by Jessica Miller | January 22, 2009, 3:25 am
  75. Yeah don’t worry you’ll get the deer with this thing!

    Posted by Jessica Miller | January 22, 2009, 3:27 am
  76. Ain’t nothin you can’t fix with THIS 30-06

    Posted by Robert T | January 22, 2009, 7:06 am
  77. The GPS makes this an excellent product when driving.

    Posted by Robert T | January 22, 2009, 7:07 am
  78. This is the cure for tough economic times.

    Posted by Aletha | January 22, 2009, 8:46 am
  79. …used only once, by an little old lady who mowed down a used-car dealership.

    Posted by Bob Eichelberg | January 22, 2009, 9:50 am
  80. Ah yes this baby has all the bells and whistles: full auto cartridge reload, satellite guided laser targetting, a GPS, and get this…it even includes pac-man preinstalled!!!

    Posted by Sean C | January 22, 2009, 10:33 am
  81. It’s from our Broadband line. Fires at GIGABYTES per second.

    Posted by Bob Eichelberg | January 22, 2009, 10:38 am
  82. We call it the “Recession Buster”

    Posted by Mark Cherry | January 22, 2009, 11:28 am
  83. Yessir, it’ll do everything, this little knob here even dispenses the beer ….

    Posted by Suzy Horvath | January 22, 2009, 11:42 am
  84. This model would make anybody’s day.

    Posted by Aletha | January 22, 2009, 11:43 am
  85. Of course, it all depends on how seriously you take the issue of home security.

    Posted by Sharon Clark | January 22, 2009, 11:48 am
  86. I call ‘er, “Serena.”

    Posted by Jenine | January 22, 2009, 12:31 pm
  87. Yep you can hunt quail with her

    Posted by Ken Murray | January 22, 2009, 1:52 pm
  88. That’s right it is the same one Dick Cheney uses

    Posted by Ken Murray | January 22, 2009, 1:52 pm
  89. Concealed carry permit? I don’t think so.

    Posted by Qwerty | January 22, 2009, 2:27 pm
  90. Ooh, say can you see…

    Posted by Jonathan O'Dwyer | January 22, 2009, 3:04 pm
  91. Now here’s one those filthy liberals REALLY don’t want you to have!

    Posted by Jonathan O'Dwyer | January 22, 2009, 3:10 pm
  92. Of course you can bring it on an airplane.

    Posted by Mark Cherry | January 22, 2009, 3:37 pm
  93. This will really surpise the guys at Paintball!!!

    Posted by Mark Cherry | January 22, 2009, 3:38 pm
  94. Sure is, this here is the Palin Polar-Popper!

    Posted by A JVetere | January 22, 2009, 3:54 pm
  95. Dear Lord ain’t she a beaut!
    Yep- I don’t recommend y’all sleep with it under your mattress,dang backs as stiff as a frozen lizard!

    Posted by A JVetere | January 22, 2009, 3:57 pm
  96. You’re wife is wrong, size does matter!

    Posted by CHARLENE S. | January 22, 2009, 7:15 pm
  97. You’ll shoot ya eye out kid!

    Posted by Michelle Simons | January 22, 2009, 8:30 pm
  98. Never seen one slip away with this one.

    Posted by Alyssa D. | January 22, 2009, 8:41 pm
  99. …And when it’s unfolded it looks like this.

    Posted by B. Moseley | January 22, 2009, 9:21 pm
  100. Yeah.. those breath mints will blow you away

    Posted by Ashby | January 22, 2009, 10:01 pm
  101. It also comes in large!

    Posted by Jacob | January 22, 2009, 10:10 pm
  102. We call this the Fallis 2000, sir!

    Posted by Jacob | January 22, 2009, 10:11 pm
  103. Scared of an alien attack, huh? This one will shoot them right out of the UFO!

    Posted by Abby | January 22, 2009, 10:41 pm
  104. Here it is we call it the “Overcompensation Shooter”

    Posted by Abby | January 22, 2009, 10:48 pm
  105. Yep,it’s the prototype used by the ‘Predator’ against the Governator.

    Posted by Joseph Perozzi | January 22, 2009, 10:59 pm
  106. Top of the line huh, I’ve seen bigger.

    Posted by Tiffany Fee | January 23, 2009, 12:07 am
  107. Yes sir, this baby comes in handy for the proverbial shotgun wedding!

    Posted by Sheila Pepe | January 23, 2009, 12:41 am
  108. You won’t find one of these in a box of Cracker Jack!

    Posted by Sheila Pepe | January 23, 2009, 12:43 am
  109. we americans sure do love the concept of the supersizing, ah the possibilities are endless…

    Posted by lindsay b | January 23, 2009, 2:04 am
  110. “and this one was featured on “pimp my piece”.”

    Posted by cynthia | January 23, 2009, 10:25 am
  111. “That’s right, with every mint you purchase, you get one of these absolutely free!”

    “Now this baby here, will shoot clean through the planet”

    Posted by jeff823 | January 23, 2009, 11:58 am
  112. don’t even think about it, cheney. take your free mint and beat it.

    Posted by jesse aldridge | January 23, 2009, 2:53 pm
  113. how many times do you need to be warned about loitering, cheney.

    Posted by jesse aldridge | January 23, 2009, 2:56 pm
  114. Vote for Bush and everyone gets a free grenade launcher

    Posted by Josh Rundel | January 23, 2009, 3:17 pm
  115. For all your terrorist problems come on in to daves and get the all new B.F.G.

    Posted by Josh Rundel | January 23, 2009, 3:22 pm
  116. I call him Porky Pig ’cause ‘Thats all Doc’.

    Posted by Robert Hudson | January 23, 2009, 7:01 pm
  117. If your target is still in one piece after your first shot, you get your money back.

    Posted by Robert Hudson | January 23, 2009, 7:03 pm
  118. “Who needs waterboarding anyways?…RPG, IED…Are you feeling lucky Bin Laden….well are you punk”!

    Posted by Kaz Hansen | January 23, 2009, 8:15 pm
  119. “This no WALMART… partner. I knew you couldn’t handle the truth!

    Posted by Kaz Hansen | January 23, 2009, 8:24 pm
  120. 1. So you say the neighbor kids keep walking on your lawn?

    2. We call this one “The Second Amendment”

    Posted by Tim White | January 23, 2009, 8:57 pm
  121. We been sellin’ alot of these.

    Posted by Donna K | January 24, 2009, 12:37 am
  122. My wife likes it big.

    Posted by Jessica D. | January 24, 2009, 1:17 am
  123. For the times when friendly just don’t do it.

    Posted by elaine | January 26, 2009, 9:34 am

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