The Thermals – Videos & Biography

The Thermals are one of my favorite bands of the decade. They are simply smashing performers, and their lyrics kick ass! This site has been a cartoon caption contest destination for close to two years; I hosted 99 weekly contests in a row starting in late 2008. I am gearing up for my 100th, [...]

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists – Videos & Biography

I created this post for a few friends of mine. Originally, it had a giant collection of videos. Now it is down to one. I will add new posts featuring different bands over the coming months. This site has been a cartoon caption contest destination for close to two years; I hosted 99 weekly [...]

Splendid Marbles Photo Caption Contest – Re-opened.

This is the almost Brand New Splendid Marbles “Photo Caption Contest”. This should be a lot of fun – for me at least, and after all, that is what matters most and is why this site is still up and running.

Type a clever comment that best suits this image and place it in the comments [...]

Splendid Marbles Photo Caption Contest ($10 PRIZE!!)

This is the Brand New Splendid Marbles Photo Caption Contest. This should be a lot of fun – for me at least, and after all, that is what matters most and is why this site is still up and running.

Type a clever answer to my question and place it in the comments section, along with [...]

Videos: Cat vs. Gator / Rat vs. Cat

I have absolutely no new content for you. So, I’ll do what every other parasite who runs a site does: post stuff that’s not mine.
I like cats, rats and alligators.
First, cat vs. gator.

Second, rat vs. cat(s).

The 100th Splendid Marbles Cartoon Caption Contest will be held in late January of 2011. I can promise a prize [...]

The 99th Splendid Marbles Cartoon Caption Contest

This is the 99th Splendid Marbles Cartoon Caption Contest. This contest rocks, and so do all of you. Enjoy. I am planning something special for the 100th Splendid Marbles Cartoon Caption Contest, which will start on Monday, December 14th, 2010. (By the way, the rules are pretty damn simple; just read the pleasant words typed [...]

Easter Island Homes Cartoon Caption Contest

This is the marvelous and simply mad Splendid Marbles Cartoon Caption Contest. (The contest your neighbor, the one who wears leather chaps while polishing his pink plastic flamingo yard ornaments, warned you about.)

Type a clever caption and place it in the comments section, along with a valid email address, and you could win a signed [...]

“Ballroom Driving” Cartoon Caption Contest

This is the most excellent Splendid Marbles Cartoon Caption Contest. (The one that beats all other caption contests in the known and unknown universe hands down – and that includes the one by the New Yorker, of course.)

Type a clever caption and place it in the comments section, along with a valid email address, and [...]

“Chicken Stretch” Cartoon Caption Contest

This is the one and only Splendid Marbles Cartoon Caption Contest. (The contest your sister-in-law, the one who wears all of her clothes all of the time , warned you about.)

Type a clever caption and place it in the comments section, along with a valid email address, and you could win a signed copy of [...]

“Magic Pass” Cartoon Caption Contest

This is the Splendid Marbles Cartoon Caption Contest – the one that kicks the New Yorker’s ass each and every week. (That’s right, I’m talkin’ to you, New Yorker magazine – has anyone seen my meds?)

Type a clever caption and place it in the comments section, along with a valid email address, and you could [...]