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“Office King” Cartoon Caption Contest

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135 comments for ““Office King” Cartoon Caption Contest”

  1. See, I told you taking the plastic Burger King mask off would make him less scary. I already want a Whopper!

    Posted by Gianna | April 5, 2010, 12:26 pm
  2. He thought that this was suppose to be a costume party.

    Posted by Renee H | April 5, 2010, 12:28 pm
  3. And this guy is just the PRETENDER to the throne!

    Posted by Jack Randall Earles | April 5, 2010, 12:31 pm
  4. We do it your way!

    Posted by Bill Rabello | April 5, 2010, 12:31 pm
  5. This is the third wiseman who obviously didn’t follow the North Star.

    Posted by Renee H | April 5, 2010, 12:31 pm
  6. Try satifying my wife, the “Queen”!!!

    Posted by mark cherry | April 5, 2010, 12:32 pm
  7. He’s an American Idol hopeful.

    Posted by Robert H | April 5, 2010, 12:32 pm
  8. Ok, Gary Knight and Bob Bishop, we are going to have to sacrifice you guys in order to protect our King.

    Posted by John Wallace | April 5, 2010, 12:33 pm
  9. His wife likes to role play.

    Posted by Robert H | April 5, 2010, 12:34 pm
  10. The supreme court has ruled on this one, and I am sorry to say boys, it will still be known as a gay marriage….

    Posted by Russ | April 5, 2010, 12:34 pm
  11. Can you guess what he has hidden under his robe?

    Posted by Brett | April 5, 2010, 12:35 pm
  12. Boxers or Briefs under the robe?

    Posted by mark cherry | April 5, 2010, 12:35 pm
  13. He’s my sugar daddy.

    Posted by Brett | April 5, 2010, 12:36 pm
  14. I’m just a pawn in this operation.

    Posted by Gary Welch | April 5, 2010, 12:36 pm
  15. The shareholder think we are not in tune with the times. They should be flogged.

    Posted by mark cherry | April 5, 2010, 12:37 pm
  16. Meet our new Burger King spokes person.

    Posted by GILBERT DOERING | April 5, 2010, 12:47 pm
  17. Ok guys, this is you’ll be examining. He is the King of Hearts and he has suicidal tendencies.

    Posted by John Wallace | April 5, 2010, 12:48 pm
  18. Anybody know a queen we can fix him up with ?

    Posted by Doug Howland | April 5, 2010, 12:48 pm
  19. You are aware that he’s only been crowned “King of the Month” and cannot marry the two of yous…

    Posted by tung ton | April 5, 2010, 12:49 pm
  20. Oh, I thought you said you wanted to meet Don the King.

    Posted by John Wallace | April 5, 2010, 12:51 pm
  21. The Duke brothers bet me a dollar I couldn’t take a bum and make him royality.

    Posted by John Wallace | April 5, 2010, 12:55 pm
  22. Bob is a little confused about how much power his new manager position actually has…

    Posted by Mike | April 5, 2010, 12:57 pm
  23. Royalties boys. Go big or go home.

    Posted by MRF | April 5, 2010, 12:58 pm
  24. No Gentlemen, this is Gabe Goldman. The Keilbasa King of Newark, but I can see how you would mix them up.

    Posted by John Wallace | April 5, 2010, 1:02 pm
  25. He was going from D5 to E6 when the White Queen assaulted him.

    Posted by Marc J Ouellette | April 5, 2010, 1:02 pm
  26. Now then, I think we can all agree Chairman Monarch is fully clothed.

    Posted by MRF | April 5, 2010, 1:02 pm
  27. “Our CEO wanted a promotion…”

    Posted by Steven Benson | April 5, 2010, 1:04 pm
  28. This is King Aybab II, and yes, all our bases are, indeed, belonging to him.

    Posted by Marc J Ouellette | April 5, 2010, 1:04 pm
  29. “Sorry boys, in this company ONE KING in my hand beats anything you have in yours.”

    Posted by Steven Benson | April 5, 2010, 1:05 pm
  30. “…and here at Burger King, we are the first company to make our brand mascot CEO of the company.”

    Posted by Molly | April 5, 2010, 1:08 pm
  31. I give you my word, he’s an honest King. Once we buy him off, he’ll stay bought.

    Posted by Lisa Keller | April 5, 2010, 1:16 pm
  32. G.W. here is tired of playing King George. Can you two go round up his old costume? He wants to go back to playing cowboy again.

    Posted by Lisa Keller | April 5, 2010, 1:23 pm
  33. Bob and Tim realized the mistake of allowing George to include the ‘name his own successor clause’ in his CEO contract.

    Posted by Bill Rabello | April 5, 2010, 1:37 pm
  34. “Too many people were thinking this company was a democracy.”

    Posted by Bill Rabello | April 5, 2010, 1:40 pm
  35. Ok, gentlemen. Today our CEO wants to be referred to as “King Poop of Turd Mountain.” Now if you’ll excuse us, it’s time for me to get King Poop back to the psych ward.

    Posted by Lisa Keller | April 5, 2010, 1:44 pm
  36. “So what you are telling me is you wanted Rodney King to be the new spokesman? Sorry, my bad.”

    Posted by Bill Rabello | April 5, 2010, 1:46 pm
  37. “Our next candidate for the position, is Richard, who says he felt stifled in his former position as a brutal monarch…”

    Posted by Bob Eichelberg | April 5, 2010, 1:48 pm
  38. The actor originally pitched to play the main character on the King of Queens.

    Posted by Bill Rabello | April 5, 2010, 1:48 pm
  39. She wants a king’s ransom in the divorce.

    Posted by Julie | April 5, 2010, 2:06 pm
  40. he’s no king tut, but he will do.

    Posted by gerald f baker | April 5, 2010, 2:13 pm
  41. As heir to the throne, I mean company, I think Daddy looks absolutelty splendid.

    Posted by Fran Welch | April 5, 2010, 2:16 pm
  42. Greg is taking “casual Friday” just a bit too far.

    Posted by Todd Barwick | April 5, 2010, 2:16 pm
  43. Gentlemen, get ready for a royal butt-chewing.

    Posted by Fran Welch | April 5, 2010, 2:17 pm
  44. We’ve decided that just plain CEO is so 20th Century. “King” is much more in line with our bonus program.

    Posted by Mary Marlatt | April 5, 2010, 2:38 pm
  45. “I programmed the time machine for August 8th, but somehow got Henry VIII.”

    Posted by Beverly Justice | April 5, 2010, 2:49 pm
  46. No, no gentleman, this is the CEO of Burger king, not MacDonald’s

    Posted by Bob | April 5, 2010, 3:50 pm
  47. As you can see by the diagram on the wall, getting the crown OFF is going to be a bit more difficult!

    Posted by DeeAnn S | April 5, 2010, 4:06 pm
  48. No, I can’t remove my hand. It’s all that’s keeping him on the ground.

    Posted by DeeAnn S | April 5, 2010, 4:07 pm
  49. I know Obama said get me someone everyone likes….I’m just not sure he will make a good Supreme Court Justice Nominee

    Posted by Russ | April 5, 2010, 4:54 pm
  50. As Jerry discussed the kings exit strategy from Burger Kings marketing plan, he couldn’t help but be intrigued as to how soft the king’s fur was…

    Posted by Russ | April 5, 2010, 5:03 pm
  51. “Gentlemen, it’s this or we revisit his bonus options.”

    Posted by Kathy Hyppa | April 5, 2010, 5:43 pm
  52. Awkwardly, Andy tried to explain to Phil that the memo about dressing up was just an April Fool’s prank.

    Posted by Stephan | April 5, 2010, 6:38 pm
  53. The king will be preparing your cheeseburgers personally.

    Posted by Mike Kuhl | April 5, 2010, 6:51 pm
  54. King Ned, Ruler of the Copier, realized too late how good he had it at his previous job.

    Posted by Jeffrey M. | April 5, 2010, 6:54 pm
  55. Ever since Norman bumped his head on the credenza his colleagues referred to him as king-a-ling behind his back.

    Posted by Jeffrey M. | April 5, 2010, 7:00 pm
  56. Ed, we don’t mind that you wear your royal robes to work, but HR has insisted that you wear underwear on windy days.

    Posted by Jeffrey M. | April 5, 2010, 7:02 pm
  57. This is Leonard from the Mail Room. He is King for the day. All questions are to go threw him.

    Posted by Leonswan | April 5, 2010, 7:02 pm
  58. Edward felt foolish that he didn’t get the memo about the company losing it’s monarchy status.

    Posted by Jeffrey M. | April 5, 2010, 7:09 pm
  59. “And the winner of Splendid Marbles’ King for a Day contest …”

    Posted by Jennifer Jenkins | April 5, 2010, 7:10 pm
  60. Charles, this is your last warning, you cannot refer to your office mates as peons any longer!

    Posted by Jeffrey M. | April 5, 2010, 7:14 pm
  61. The city has refused his plan to install a moat around corporate headquarters.

    Posted by Fran Welch | April 5, 2010, 7:23 pm
  62. Sire, the Vice-King and the Assistant Vice-King request an audience with you.

    Posted by Fran Welch | April 5, 2010, 7:29 pm
  63. Have you forgotton? Bow, bow damn you!

    Posted by Marie Thomas | April 5, 2010, 9:17 pm
  64. The Knighting Ceremony is tonight, so wear tights.

    Posted by Marie Thomas | April 5, 2010, 9:18 pm
  65. oh some one thinks he king poop for the day

    Posted by dean | April 5, 2010, 10:05 pm
  66. i said on your knees now

    Posted by dean | April 5, 2010, 10:06 pm
  67. He’s here, primed and ready for the promo to launch our new Burger King Family Jewels Biscuit.

    Posted by Steve Singer | April 5, 2010, 10:22 pm
  68. “JP has instructed us to proclaim that the economy is sound and that the emperor really does wear clothes.”

    Posted by Sandy | April 5, 2010, 10:57 pm
  69. “Your new job assignment is to guard the remaining US pure gold in the king’s crown and teeth. Fort Knox is now the diversion.”

    Posted by Sandy | April 5, 2010, 11:02 pm
  70. “Guys, I’d like to introduce you to our newest Chinese ambassador, King Chu Yew.”

    Posted by Sandy | April 5, 2010, 11:14 pm
  71. I’m sorry fella’s. As it turns out He legaly does have the right to lop off your head.

    Posted by Leonswan | April 5, 2010, 11:16 pm
  72. ..and John here was the last in the company to be promoted. As you might guess that was some time ago…

    Posted by Leonswan | April 5, 2010, 11:22 pm
  73. “Anyone here that can give him directions to Dairy Queen?”

    Posted by Sandy | April 5, 2010, 11:29 pm
  74. “no…not Martin Luther King or Larry King or Don King. Anymore guesses?”

    Posted by Sandy | April 5, 2010, 11:31 pm
  75. This is Henry. He may be new but don’t piss him off.

    Posted by Leonswan | April 5, 2010, 11:35 pm
  76. The Shareholder’s weren’t as amused as I thought they’d be.

    Posted by Leonswan | April 5, 2010, 11:49 pm
  77. B. King is the new top dog; but if you treat him nicely, he’ll let you have it your way.

    Posted by Cassandra Boyd | April 6, 2010, 2:34 am
  78. “I’m sorry he’s not the Larry King you thought he was.”

    Posted by Kenneth Treacher | April 6, 2010, 3:01 am
  79. “My client feels the employee handbook is not specific regarding ‘Casual Fridays’”.

    Posted by Kenneth Treacher | April 6, 2010, 9:20 am
  80. Our new CEO isn’t playing with a full deck and is afraid of getting lost in the shuffle.

    Posted by Gary Welch | April 6, 2010, 10:12 am
  81. After much deliberation, B.K’s CEO’s had to inform the King that there was just no longer room for him in the budget

    Posted by jason h | April 6, 2010, 11:42 am
  82. Ralph Laurne attempts to pitch his new line clothing, “Mideveil”, to his investors

    Posted by jason h | April 6, 2010, 11:44 am
  83. i really think you are taking this new co position way too seriously joe

    Posted by dean | April 6, 2010, 12:46 pm
  84. what can we do to beat that dreadful golden arch, please do tell

    Posted by dean | April 6, 2010, 12:48 pm
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  86. Look at this cool manaquin I found in the dumpster, you guys want to help me throw it off the roof at lunch?

    Posted by Stephan | April 6, 2010, 1:54 pm
  87. Ya I know but Ronald Mcdonald wasn’t available.

    Posted by Doug Howland | April 6, 2010, 3:22 pm
  88. Now that corporations have been given the title of “person,” Burger King executives are preparing for their first presidential campaign!

    Posted by K | April 7, 2010, 12:40 am
  89. “Nothing says Value like the King!”

    Posted by K | April 7, 2010, 12:46 am
  90. Leo is considering investing a sizeable amount of money in our company. Give him the royal treatment.

    Posted by Judith | April 7, 2010, 1:21 am
  91. The royal coffers are almost empty. His Majesty would like us to bid on renovations to convert his palace into a 5-star hotel.

    Posted by Judith | April 7, 2010, 8:25 am
  92. This is Larry from corporate. He’ll be leading our fashion regulation retreat.

    Posted by Valeska | April 7, 2010, 11:49 am
  93. He says he has a meeting with Robin Quivers

    Posted by Valeska | April 7, 2010, 12:00 pm
  94. We’re still researching what happened to GM’s bailout funds.

    Posted by Valeska | April 7, 2010, 1:06 pm
  95. Alright Phil, we acknowledge you won our fanatsy football league but the outfit is a bit to much.

    Posted by Stephan | April 7, 2010, 3:03 pm
  96. I like were this outfit is going but I think PETA is going to have a problem with this snow leopard fur.

    Posted by Stephan | April 7, 2010, 3:05 pm
  97. Traitor! Caught him eating a Big Mac!

    Posted by Eric Chu | April 7, 2010, 4:58 pm
  98. Guys, meet our first CEO!

    Posted by Bhavin | April 7, 2010, 6:04 pm
  99. Welcome to the Royal Throne toilet Company.

    Posted by Fran Welch | April 7, 2010, 7:54 pm
  100. This isn’t exactly what I meant when I told you to collect royalties.

    Posted by Larry Miller | April 7, 2010, 10:18 pm
  101. “There is someone from the IT department here for you gentlemen.”

    Posted by Kenneth Treacher | April 8, 2010, 12:15 am
  102. “Where do I see myself in five years? Perhaps I haven’t made this as clear as I thought.”

    Posted by Kenneth Treacher | April 8, 2010, 12:21 am
  103. “Which one of you forgot to run the background check for King Davis?”

    Posted by James | April 8, 2010, 11:00 am
  104. “I called you as soon as I heard Ronald McDonald went missing.”

    Posted by James | April 8, 2010, 11:02 am
  105. We discussed the proposal and the King agrees, this is a whopper of a deal that will help us catch up to the competition.

    Posted by Paul | April 8, 2010, 12:09 pm
  106. He says he won’t consider an entry-level position.

    Posted by Jim Cavanaugh | April 8, 2010, 3:04 pm
  107. Sales are down. Someone has to be beheaded.

    Posted by Jim Cavanaugh | April 8, 2010, 3:05 pm
  108. He’ll be with us for a few weeks, be kind, he was just laid off.

    Posted by D. Stinson | April 8, 2010, 7:21 pm
  109. They stole our menu idea, so here’s our new mascot

    Posted by david | April 8, 2010, 8:42 pm
  110. Double-brested suits are out of fashion. Regal robes are the latest, hottest trend.

    Posted by Judith | April 8, 2010, 11:30 pm
  111. “Boyz, pay yer respects to da capo dei capi of Burger King.”

    Posted by Michael | April 9, 2010, 12:40 am
  112. “He says it’s for Undercover Boss, whatever that is.”

    Posted by Michael | April 9, 2010, 12:43 am
  113. “He’s on a working vacation and he’s used to being treated like royalty.”

    Posted by Michael | April 9, 2010, 12:44 am
  114. “Forgive their ignorance, your highness, they’re not accustomed to seeing a man in a crown and gown.”

    Posted by Michael | April 9, 2010, 12:49 am
  115. Seriously, your highness, they may act like court jesters but do you really want to see them running around in tights?”

    Posted by Michael | April 9, 2010, 12:57 am
  116. Sorry you didn’t get that promotion.

    Posted by David | April 9, 2010, 5:47 am
  117. Don’t worry Bob. There’s plenty of other places that are hiring a king for a mascot.

    Posted by David | April 9, 2010, 5:50 am
  118. If he says, “off with their heads”, don’t worry, it just means you’re fired.

    Posted by Bernie S. | April 9, 2010, 10:27 am
  119. the meeting will resume as soon as Ronald shows up.

    Posted by dean | April 9, 2010, 2:45 pm
  120. I’d like you to meet Joe. He’s an ordiary guy . No pretentions.

    Posted by Lucy Schwart | April 9, 2010, 6:09 pm
  121. Corporate is implementing a new
    management style.

    Posted by Jim Cavanaugh | April 9, 2010, 10:28 pm
  122. He’s your new manager. Let’s just say we’re taking a top-down approach.

    Posted by Jim Cavanaugh | April 9, 2010, 10:30 pm
  123. With regard to your takeover attempt: Checkmate!

    Posted by Jim Cavanaugh | April 9, 2010, 10:33 pm
  124. I’m sorry king the castle is being foreclosed and one more thing we need the crown back too.

    Posted by Robert Nichols | April 10, 2010, 1:25 am
  125. Like the new dresss code.

    Posted by Robert Nichols | April 10, 2010, 1:27 am
  126. Everybody this is my new assistant Arthur.

    Posted by Robert Nichols | April 10, 2010, 1:28 am
  127. Everybody, The king wants to start making tacos, what do you two think?

    Posted by Robert Nichols | April 10, 2010, 1:33 am
  128. Sorry, Burger King-But we REALLY can’t have a mascot that scares small children!!

    Posted by Kevin M. | April 10, 2010, 2:50 am
  129. They were following a star…the other two are in the lobby

    Posted by John T | April 10, 2010, 7:41 pm
  130. Sorry we manufacture drones not thrones….

    Posted by John T | April 10, 2010, 7:47 pm
  131. Ok now…wheres the Joker hiding

    Posted by John T | April 10, 2010, 7:48 pm
  132. This is Ace manufacturing and we’ll Trump your King

    Posted by John T | April 10, 2010, 7:50 pm
  133. Gentlemen. This is the backless style Throne Robe we will be modeling at the next Snuggie runway show.

    Posted by DeeAnn S | April 11, 2010, 12:19 pm
  134. Gentlemen, you all know George King, from Toronto?

    Posted by Paul Felten | April 11, 2010, 11:23 pm
  135. Sorry, Burger King-But we REALLY can’t have a mascot that scares small children!!

    Posted by Michelle | April 19, 2010, 1:27 pm

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