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Caption Crunch: Very Cautious Computing

Posted by Tim Moynihan | Thursday, May 01, 2008 6:16 PM PT

Update 5/1: Your captions came in fast and furious this week, which could be yet another reason why Greg Adler is wearing a helmet.

It was particularly hard to pick a winning caption this week, but we've huddled up and made it happen.

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(Parks bike) "I hope no one noticed me coming in to work late..." -- chosendragon

Congrats to chosendragon, who is coincidentally our chosenwinner of the week. And that's nice, because chosendragon is a big-time Caption Crunch regular (yes, chosendragon, we've been watching you.)

Because the caption submissions were so ample this past week, we've also picked some honorable mentions from the pack. And a big loser.

Honorable mentions

After watching TRON one too many times, Greg decided that he would be prepared in case the laser printer behind him tried anything. -- james6324

Ultra-Man's day job... -- sparrownightmare

Though Evil Kneivel's grandson didn't get into stunt riding, some of the family lineage was inevitably passed down. -- DaveInNC

Always practice safe hex. -- oldsquid

Computing at the high speeds without a helmet is dangerous. This a public service announcement from your friends at the Institute for Safe Computing. -- dmontanosanders

Last place (unless the caption was meant to be a deadpan non-sequitir)

I just did a Google Search on this company in their map area and this company appears to be in a residential neighborhood . Hmn!
The question now is, are they a legitimate business or not.
Check it out. The companies web site shows the address as
10475 NW 28th St Doral, FL. Not having normal place of business is a concern.
-- roync2

Better luck next time, roync2. The good news is that you receive the exact same prize as our first-place winner. The bad news is that, well, there is no prize.

Thanks to everyone for participating, and check back next Friday for a brand-new episode of Caption Crunch!

What follows is the original text for this Caption Crunch contest.

Thanks for stopping by, and welcome to the latest edition of Caption Crunch.

We're hooking you up with a picture, and you're hooking us up with hilarious captions, which you can post in the comments section below. Then, next Friday, we'll select a winning caption. It may even be yours.

This week, we've got a full-color shot of the Internet's Greg Adler, hard at work in the PC World offices. In addition to the anti-virus software on his PC, Adler uses hardware solutions, such as a helmet, to keep his computing experience safe and secure.

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Got a good caption idea for this pic? Post it in the comments section below, and check back next Friday to see if you're the big winner.

Previous Caption Crunch Contests

  • Caption Crunch: When Robot Pandas Attack
  • Caption Crunch: HDTV and Armpit Testing
  • Caption Crunch: Hold the Phone!
  • Caption Crunch: Jobs and Willis at Macworld
  • Caption Crunch: New-School Bingo
  • Caption Crunch: What is Steve Jobs Thinking?

    Comments (28)

    you can never be too protected

    new61
    April 24, 2008
    9:55 PM PT

    -helmet on-

    Now I can be sure I won't get others sick.

    LitomoSilver
    April 25, 2008
    1:21 AM PT


    Though Evil Knevel's grandson didn't get into stunt riding, some of the family lineage was inevitably passed down

    DaveInNC
    April 25, 2008
    6:09 AM PT

    After watching TRON one too many times, Carl decided to be prepaired in case the laser printer behind him tried anything.

    james6324
    April 25, 2008
    7:18 AM PT

    After wanching TRON one too many times, Greg decided that he would be prepared in case the laser printer behind him tried anything.

    james6324
    April 25, 2008
    7:22 AM PT

    Computing at the high speeds without a helmet is dangerous. This a public service announcement from your friends at the Institute for Safe Computing.

    dmontanosanders
    April 25, 2008
    8:22 AM PT

    "Now I'm ready for Speed Racer the movie & game!"

    chosendragon
    April 25, 2008
    9:22 AM PT

    (Parks bike)
    "I hope no one noticed me coming in to work late..."

    chosendragon
    April 25, 2008
    9:27 AM PT

    "Nope, Windows Vista is PERFECTLY safe..."

    DarrenGladstone
    April 25, 2008
    11:06 AM PT

    Greg has never been the same since he prepared for the Y2K bug by permanently gluing the helmet to his head.

    Gadler
    April 25, 2008
    11:24 AM PT

    Switching to a new operating system can be scary, but not with Vista.

    guthmiller
    April 25, 2008
    11:41 AM PT

    I just did a Google Search on this company in their map area and this
    company appears to be in a residential neighborhood . Hmn!
    The question now is, are they a legitimate business or not.
    Check it out. The companies web site shows the address as
    10475 NW 28th St Doral, FL . Not having normal place of business is a concern.

    roync2
    April 25, 2008
    11:55 AM PT

    "greg - 1 virus - 0" "oh yeaaaa.....its TURBO TIME!"

    pwrhavoc
    April 25, 2008
    1:08 PM PT

    Is this where I take my scooter test?

    jonhazeleaf
    April 25, 2008
    3:53 PM PT

    Internet *so fast*...

    liar
    April 26, 2008
    6:44 AM PT

    Hey, if it works for Master Chief...

    Keeter
    April 26, 2008
    7:06 AM PT

    Always practice save hex.

    oldsquid
    April 26, 2008
    9:57 AM PT

    Virtual Virtual Games
    "I could swear I was actually playing the real virtual game"

    Rivenate
    April 27, 2008
    6:04 AM PT

    HTTP Mach 1: Steering Apparatus Not Found

    The steering apparatus you have requested could not be found. Your reality may be experiencing technical difficulties, or you may need to realize that your computer is not the Mach 1 Racer.

    cg504
    April 27, 2008
    7:00 AM PT

    Some people get a little too worried about their computer crashing.

    eml5544
    April 27, 2008
    1:33 PM PT

    Windows Vista 7: Now in Beta testing.

    mannytabloid
    April 28, 2008
    2:15 AM PT

    HAHA.. Now I cane become a Speed Racer too only sitting at my computer. This should be fun...... Hey look, I won. Time to rev it up some more on the next level.

    sunsky
    April 28, 2008
    4:37 AM PT

    ...just installed a new hyper-drive.

    Fatcat
    April 28, 2008
    6:35 AM PT

    Leerooooooyyyyy Jenkinsssssss!!!

    mattpeckham
    April 28, 2008
    6:38 AM PT

    Now, whenever Windows 95 crashes, Erik knows he'll be safe. He has a helmet.

    bloodrose
    April 28, 2008
    8:09 AM PT

    "Now that everyone left, I can test out my new 7.1 surround sound. Time to duel Yu-Gi-Oh!"

    chosendragon
    April 28, 2008
    8:14 AM PT

    I'm not worried about Radiation Burns!!!!!!

    terflip
    April 29, 2008
    4:50 AM PT

    Ultra-Man's Day Job...

    sparrownightmare
    April 29, 2008
    7:24 AM PT