Topic: QC Captions Vol. 94 HOLIDAY EDITION (Read 17191 times)

jwhouk · « **Reply #50 on:** 28 Dec 2012, 12:28 »

Quote from: PintsizeForPresident on 28 Dec 2012, 11:57

EDIT: IDUHG, from which comic did you take this panel?

DSL · « **Reply #51 on:** 28 Dec 2012, 13:00 »

MARTEN: "Let's go. Get ready to jump."
DORA: "I don't wanna dieeeeeeeeeeee ..."
MOMO: "Do not worry. In event of a water landing or a really lame Caption Contest entry like this one, I may be used as a flotation device. You are screwed, though, Marten."

Also, #### or ****? One of us needs to work on his spelling.

Carl-E · « **Reply #52 on:** 28 Dec 2012, 16:37 »

Reminds me of the rule against using the word FLICK in the older comic books - the ones on cheap paper with ink that bled...

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #53 on:** 28 Dec 2012, 16:55 »

Indeed.

DSL · « **Reply #54 on:** 28 Dec 2012, 17:02 »

That flickin' kerning will get you every time.

DrBear · « **Reply #55 on:** 28 Dec 2012, 22:36 »

Back in the days when people bought records, the Milwaukee paper used to run a top-ten chart labeled "MILWAUKEE'S HIT PARADE." Then they got a new computer programmed to block out naughty words.

The chart started appearing as "MILWAUKEE HIT PARADE."

DSL · « **Reply #56 on:** 29 Dec 2012, 02:54 »

It has to be the most common typo in the print communications industry, but for me the funniest example was when our local congressman sent a press release expressing his hope Congress could "put (the current Washington tempest-in-a-toilet bowl) behind us and get on with the pubic business."

But my paper's first spellcheck program, unfamiliar with the word "jacuzzi," automatically corrected a news brief to say the local chapter of Catholic Adult Singles was planning a "Swim and Jackass Party." Yes, the editor (ironically, she was our most fastidious proofreader) had assumed "search and replace" would do its job the way she thought it should be done.

And before I come off as too self-righteous, all of my howlers were of the type that couldn't be blamed on the technology. Fortunately, I had the ideal backup: A composing-room crew consisting of ladies with dirty minds.

jwhouk · « **Reply #57 on:** 29 Dec 2012, 03:43 »

Quote from: DrBear on 28 Dec 2012, 22:36

Back in the days when people bought records, the Milwaukee paper used to run a top-ten chart labeled "MILWAUKEE'S HIT PARADE." Then they got a new computer programmed to block out naughty words.

The chart started appearing as "MILWAUKEE HIT PARADE."

The Journal or the Sentinel?

Pilchard123 · « **Reply #58 on:** 29 Dec 2012, 04:19 »

Quote from: DrBear on 28 Dec 2012, 22:36

Back in the days when people bought records, the Milwaukee paper used to run a top-ten chart labeled "MILWAUKEE'S HIT PARADE." Then they got a new computer programmed to block out naughty words.

The chart started appearing as "MILWAUKEE HIT PARADE."

I believe that's known as Scunthorpe Syndrome. IIRC, AOL prevented citizens of that particular place from registering.

Carl-E · « **Reply #59 on:** 29 Dec 2012, 06:38 »

It gets worse online...

DSL · « **Reply #60 on:** 29 Dec 2012, 07:11 »

And as of 12-29, the third headline on "whorepresents.com" is "The Best Bang for the Buck."

It's about movies.

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #61 on:** 29 Dec 2012, 09:56 »

lollin'

I hate to derail the derailment but LAST PANEL:

(her name's Tortura if you don't remember. I only mention that cause it's been awhile)

Skewbrow · « **Reply #62 on:** 29 Dec 2012, 10:21 »

Steve: "Say it ain't so, Tortura. Say it ain't so!"
Tortura: "Steve, I'm so sorry. But you are a grown man now. And it's time that you learn the truth about Bambi's mother."

DSL · « **Reply #63 on:** 29 Dec 2012, 11:17 »

STEVE: "But, Tortura Borisovna, why can you not stay?"
TORTURA: "I must be returning, my darlink Stevnik, to Pottsylvania to be caring for mother and father! They grow confused with aging and speak of nothing but moose and squirrel!"

PintsizeForPresident · « **Reply #64 on:** 29 Dec 2012, 13:15 »

STEVE: Oh Tortura, how can I prove my love to you?
TORTURA: Bring me some exquisite food, and I might receive your love. The body of Sven, my worthless excuse of an ex-boyfriend, will do nicely. Sliced thin and roasted on a barbecue.

jwhouk · « **Reply #65 on:** 29 Dec 2012, 14:30 »

Steve: But... but...
Tatyana Spencer: I told you before, I do NOT want you to participate in that Behind The Scenes special. I have seen what Jeph plans to do with that Corsetto lady.

ChaosWolf · « **Reply #66 on:** 29 Dec 2012, 14:51 »

Quote from: DSL on 29 Dec 2012, 11:17

STEVE: "But, Tortura Borisovna, why can you not stay?"
TORTURA: "I must be returning, my darlink Stevnik, to Pottsylvania to be caring for mother and father! They grow confused with aging and speak of nothing but moose and squirrel!"

Too awesome to not be canon now.

WAYF · « **Reply #67 on:** 29 Dec 2012, 19:56 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 29 Dec 2012, 14:30

Steve: But... but...
Tatyana Spencer: I told you before, I do NOT want you to participate in that Behind The Scenes special. I have seen what Jeph plans to do with that Corsetto lady.

Maaann, we should really bring that thread back to life, it was amazing

Steve: So, we made it back to America. Do I get a Lektor Encoder now or something?

Tortura: I really shouldn't, but I suppose if it makes you feel a bit more like James Bond...

Carl-E · « **Reply #68 on:** 29 Dec 2012, 23:18 »

Steve: Last night we said a great many things. You said I was to do the thinking for both of us. Well, I've done a lot of it since then, and it all adds up to one thing: you're getting on that plane with Victor where you belong.
Tortura: But, Steven, no, I... I...
Steve: Now, you've got to listen to me! You have any idea what you'd have to look forward to if you stayed here? Nine chances out of ten, we'd both wind up in a concentration camp. Isn't that true, Louie?
Captain Renault (off camera): I'm afraid Major Strasser would insist.
Tortura: You're saying this only to make me go.
Steve: I'm saying it because it's true. Inside of us, we both know you belong with Victor. You're part of his work, the thing that keeps him going. If that plane leaves the ground and you're not with him, you'll regret it. Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.
Tortura: But what about us?
Steve: We'll always have Paris. We didn't have, we, we lost it until you came to Casablanca. We got it back last night.
Tortura: When I said I would never leave you.
Steve: And you never will. But I've got a job to do, too. Where I'm going, you can't follow. What I've got to do, you can't be any part of. Tortura, I'm no good at being noble, but it doesn't take much to see that the problems of three little people don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world. Someday you'll understand that.
[Tortura lowers her head and begins to cry]
Steve: Now, now...
[Steve gently places his hand under her chin and raises it so their eyes meet]
...Here's looking at you kid.

akronnick · « **Reply #69 on:** 29 Dec 2012, 23:48 »

Skewbrow · « **Reply #70 on:** 30 Dec 2012, 00:35 »

Play it again, Carl.

Border Reiver · « **Reply #71 on:** 30 Dec 2012, 05:29 »

Quote from: Skewbrow on 30 Dec 2012, 00:35

Play it again, Carl.

"Gambling? I am truly shocked to find out that gambling is going on in Ponyleaks Forum!"

(Carl, you win for this.)

celticgeek · « **Reply #72 on:** 30 Dec 2012, 07:16 »

Absolute win for Carl-E.

I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

Carl-E · « **Reply #73 on:** 30 Dec 2012, 07:40 »

I want to thank the academy, and my previous avatar...

HiFranc · « **Reply #74 on:** 30 Dec 2012, 08:42 »

Steve: Tortura, how's your band going?
Tortura: Brilliantly! We've reached Number 1 of the Indie Music Charts! My parting present to you is that I'll autograph your jacket.

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #75 on:** 30 Dec 2012, 09:22 »

Re: Carl:

Winner, forever.

DSL · « **Reply #76 on:** 30 Dec 2012, 09:25 »

It's the stuff dreams are made of, Carl-E.

STEVE: "I love you."
TORTURA: "I know."

jmucchiello · « **Reply #77 on:** 09 Jan 2013, 11:36 »

Quote from: DSL on 30 Dec 2012, 09:25

It's the stuff dreams are made of, Carl-E.

STEVE: "I love you."
TORTURA: "I know."

Yeah, but these words fit in the balloons. Carl-E's can't possibly fit in the balloons.

DSL · « **Reply #78 on:** 09 Jan 2013, 14:36 »

Quote from: jmucchiello on 09 Jan 2013, 11:36

Quote from: DSL on 30 Dec 2012, 09:25
It's the stuff dreams are made of, Carl-E.

STEVE: "I love you."
TORTURA: "I know."
Yeah, but these words fit in the balloons. Carl-E's can't possibly fit in the balloons.

The balloon rule, by general consensus, is waived in instances of sufficient awesomeness.

Bluesummers · « **Reply #79 on:** 09 Jan 2013, 17:46 »

Quote from: DSL on 09 Jan 2013, 14:36

Quote from: jmucchiello on 09 Jan 2013, 11:36
Quote from: DSL on 30 Dec 2012, 09:25
It's the stuff dreams are made of, Carl-E.

STEVE: "I love you."
TORTURA: "I know."
Yeah, but these words fit in the balloons. Carl-E's can't possibly fit in the balloons.

The balloon rule, by general consensus, is waived in instances of sufficient awesomeness.

As such awesomeness is deemed sufficient by a quorum of forumites, the motion carries. Indubitably, Carl receives the Holopony award for best spoof caption.

Lol. Forum Quorum.

hakko504 · « **Reply #80 on:** 10 Jan 2013, 00:54 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 28 Dec 2012, 16:37

Reminds me of the rule against using the word FLICK in the older comic books - the ones on cheap paper with ink that bled...

And this reminds me of 'Allo 'Allo:

HERR OTTO FLICK <answering the telephone quickly>: Flick, the Gestapo
<listens>
HERR OTTO FLICK <replying to the unheard caller somewhat slower>: No, I said FLICK, the Gestapo.

DrBear · « **Reply #81 on:** 10 Jan 2013, 09:34 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 29 Dec 2012, 03:43

Quote from: DrBear on 28 Dec 2012, 22:36
Back in the days when people bought records, the Milwaukee paper used to run a top-ten chart labeled "MILWAUKEE'S HIT PARADE." Then they got a new computer programmed to block out naughty words.

The chart started appearing as "MILWAUKEE HIT PARADE."

The Journal or the Sentinel?

Journal (as I remember it was the early 70s)

jwhouk · « **Reply #82 on:** 10 Jan 2013, 15:45 »

There is a whole generation of people in this state who can't remember when Milwaukee was a two-newspaper town. Of course, that can be said for a lot of cities in the US nowadays...

DrBear · « **Reply #83 on:** 10 Jan 2013, 23:18 »

Well, I remember when Green Bay was a two-newspaper town because I worked at the one that folded.

I am also old enough to remember when the Journal had the Green Sheet and the Sentinel had a daily front-page cartoon showing how the Braves did the day before.

jwhouk · « **Reply #84 on:** 11 Jan 2013, 06:00 »

They tried to continue that with the Brewers in the 1970's, that I remember.

Thrudd · « **Reply #85 on:** 11 Jan 2013, 06:14 »

I remember when there was thing they called the independent news where they did something called reporting.
Then again it could all have just been a season of Dallas.

Carl-E · « **Reply #86 on:** 11 Jan 2013, 07:18 »

I delivered for the Buffalo Courier-Express, the morning paper, through my teen years. Winter newspaper delivery was an interesting challenge - I can still tell by feel the difference between above and below 10 F (-12 C) by taste.

They "merged" with the Buffalo Daily News (the afternoon paper) in the 80's.

THESE FORUMS NOW CLOSED (read only)

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