New Yorker caption contest

In the October 20, 2008 issue of the New Yorker I was a finalist in the New Yorker caption contest (I just got around to scanning it now). This means I was one of three people that the magazine readers got to vote on to be the winner. I urge you to take a moment to calm down. I know that after just reading my submission you’re consumed with a powerful laughter you’ve never known before. What’s that? You don’t think it’s funny? Well you’re not alone. Neither do I. I would say that it’s “New Yorker” funny, though. Hey, it was cool to be a finalist.