Retro Scan of the Week: Apple II Caption Contest

August 28th, 2006 by Benj Edwards
Apple II Caption Contest Image

What have we here? Ah; it’s our first RSoTW Caption Contest!

Anyone out there may enter the contest (multiple times is fine by me) by writing a comment on this post. Simply write the best (i.e. funniest) caption you can think of for the image above. The winning caption will be selected by me, and the prize will be your own self-satisfaction in entertaining your peers (until I can figure out some sort of actual reward for this sort of thing). But hey, it’s not the winning that matters, it’s the joy of participating in a community event, right?

So join in the fun. Let’s see what you guys can come up with.

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35 Responses to “Retro Scan of the Week: Apple II Caption Contest”

  1. Layne Says:

    It was only after Jerry realized that having a couple of casks on his desk meant that he drank too much that the Apple II became antiquated.

  2. Eric Says:

    A strange game. The only winning move is not to play. How about a nice glass of wine?

  3. gnome Says:

    Hallo Computer.

  4. gnome Says:

    (not funny. not by far. i know)

  5. mgroves Says:

    Hmm, the grapes appear to have aged exquisitely. The Apple? Not so much…

  6. Jeff Says:

    You don’t have to be drunk to play, but it helps !

  7. Jay Says:

    Ah R2-Apple II, I am sure you and Comodore 3PO have nothing to worry about. It will be galactic centuries befor you are outdated. Now just sit back and enjoy this nice Republic home brew.

  8. KVet Says:

    The early 1980’s was a dark time for Santa.

  9. KVet Says:

    The day Daddy moved out to be with his wine and his Apple II was the day he stopped loving us.

  10. RedWolf Says:

    Good so far — keep em coming!

  11. Snakey Says:

    Ahh…nine glasses of this stuff and both of these computers are starting to make more sense.

  12. stephen Says:

    Riunete on ice…thats nice!!! Now what did an apple 2 a day keep away…hic!

  13. KVet Says:

    Maybe if I drink enough, I can figure out where the freak in the world Carmen Sandiago is.

  14. KVet Says:

    *Slaps herself in face at misspelling ‘Carmen Sandiego’, considers turning in her 6th grade Spelling Bee Grand Champion ribbon.*

  15. Layne Says:

    I’ve tried the hydrochloric acid in this bottle and the carbonic acid from that bottle….I’m going to run out of wine before I figure out how to turn this Apple II into a Grape. (reference to the iMac)

    Layne

  16. Russ Says:

    A computer, a few drinks, and a dirty old man.

    This very office was the birth place of ASCII porn.

  17. Eric Says:

    Dr. Johnson thought this vintage had a perfect blend of flavors, but the Apple ][ didn’t care for the fruity overtones.

  18. RedWolf Says:

    Excellent work so far! I think I might make it so you guys can vote on the best one. If I can find a decent way to put a poll on the site, then I’ll do it. I’m working on it as we speak.

  19. Jeff Says:

    hey babe, You got sum fine figures there

  20. kyle Says:

    A litle wine, and some ascII porn. What else does a man need?

  21. K4DSP Says:

    Ah, 1981 vintage. Fruity and well-aged with a nice finish. The wine’s not bad either.

  22. Bill Westbury Says:

    Watson!! come in here I need you

  23. Apple2Games Says:

    4-8-15-16-23-42 EXECUTE…

    And again the world is saved by the Apple 2

  24. J Hays Says:

    In Apple Hill, California, a man tastes his latest batch of apple wine… nice boutique, just right flavor, he has the makings of a great drink..

    And what kind of apples did he use to make this wonderful beverage? Why Apple //s, of course!

  25. R.J. Says:

    Apple. No computer before its time.

  26. R.J. Says:

    All he knew was that, whenever he coded on his Apple ][, he couldn’t help but start shouting quotes from the Bible and adding Bad Motherf’er to everything he said.

  27. Andrew Says:

    “Hello, My name is Jerry and I am an alco… Alco… Alco… My name is Jerry and I am an Appleholic!”

  28. RedWolf Says:

    Ok, so the reader voting thing hasn’t quite worked out (yet), so I’ll be naming the winner this coming Monday. Everybody has until then to place their entries.

  29. THE PHANTOM CAVALIER Says:

    *SLIGHTLY DEPRESSED THAT HIS DATE FOR THE EVENING BAILED ON HIM, HE SUBMEGES HIMSELF INTO DRUNKEN STUPER, FOUR BOTTLES OF HIS FAVORITE WINE…. LATER, HE DECIDES TO GET ON HIS APPLE II TO LOOK UP PORN…. * “AH,BABY… COME TO PAPA…. NOW WHERE IN HELL DO I PUT MY FLOPPY?”

  30. Jajomoal Says:

    I wish I could veiw porn on this thing.

  31. c0ldfr3ak Says:

    Science brought this thing together. Me and my wine will take it apart.

  32. RedWolf Says:

    Ok, I’ve decided.

    And the winner is…Snakey!

    His caption was: “Ahh…nine glasses of this stuff and both of these computers are starting to make more sense.”

    I’ve decided to award Snakey a customized VC&G mousepad for providing the best caption. Hopefully, Snakey’s email address is accurate so I can contact him.

    Funny stuff. Everyone did an excellent job…I really enjoyed reading all of them. Thanks a ton for participating!

  33. GeoffTuba Says:

    Sadly, after a night that should only be left to the most perverse of imaginations, Jerry and his computer’s relationship would irrevocably never be the same.

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  35. Interesting facts about Hinduism Says:

    It was one of the best game of my childhood and I really miss the games like these. Present day games offer a lot of graphics but can they beat Super Mario? My answer is no.

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