Monthly Caption of the Week Contest 5


Our last contest started very slowly. For awhile, it was just us and the crickets.

It's that time again, our bi-annual Monthly Caption of the Week "contest", the June edition. Quite frankly, after we posted the previous installment, we thought it might be the end of the line for this moronic excuse for web site content. The entries were so slow in coming in that we almost deleted the page to save ourselves the embarrassment of having a page soliciting community comment with the only comments coming from our alter egos. In other words, we considered giving up and going home.

But we were heartened by the belated response. Our little windsurfing community came together and showed the world that not only do we lack sense (really, do you see anyone else swimming in the lake in February?) but humor as well. So, we're back, risking shame and indignity, posting another photo.

Since the Tour de France is almost upon us, we thought we'd do a bike-themed photo. The Tour de France may seem to have very little to do with windsurfing other than we (meaning me) ride bikes, too, and the French are big fans of windsurfing as proven by this magazine cover:

French magazine's board test issue
Unlike us, the French devote some of their best talent to our sport.

French magazine's board test issue

French windsurfers with their equipment at a popular windsurfing location high in the French Alps. Maybe it's in the Pyrenees but nobody in America knows where that is given our piss-poor knowledge of geography. So, we'll say the Alps.

This month's photo shows a cyclist preparing his bike for one of the mountain stages of the Tour de France. We admit that his equipment looks unorthodox but there's no mistaking the helmet nor the Alpine landscape. But, we invite you to give us your interpretation. Put your entry for the Monthly Caption of the Week in the comments below.

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From here

The usual rules apply
- The captions need not be directly related to what actually was happening in the picture. No, the purpose is to think of re-interpretations, much like a child or spouse inventing an excuse.
- Of course, no disrespect is meant to those in the picture. Think of yourselves as actors in a performance; you are only playing the part. However, there are no royalties, residuals or awards for your participation.

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Sacre Bleu...

...I must remember to bring my tight little bicycle shorts next time.

Bill Herderich

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Ooo la-la

Je t'aime aussi mon petite Beber-boober

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Convert

Another one finding an easy transition form cycling to windsurfing. "Why?" you may ask. Let's see, you can use the old bike helmet, still have the thrill of dodging ignorant drivers, wear tight fitting outfits and most importantly: continue to get away with doping.

Stephan

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" most importantly: continue

" most importantly: continue to get away with doping."

I think if you took blood samples at most regattas, you'd find elevated blood levels of craft beers.

Also, the transition would allow for continued playtime with all things carbon and even some cool Neil Pryde kit (who make both carbon bike frames and windsurfing stuff).

One good aspect of windsurfing, though, is falling doesn't hurt as much.

--- The Arrogant Jerk: Crabby and irritable since 1998.

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Wipe Out!!!

"One good aspect of windsurfing, though, is falling doesn't hurt as much."

Pics from Tour de France wipe out emphasize how going over the handlebars on a bike is truly a much more painful experience than on a windsurfer.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2351756/Tour-France-2013-Bus-gets-stuck-finish-line-causing-major-pile-involving-dozens-cyclists.html

Bill Herderich

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And everyone of them got up,

And everyone of them got up, finished and started the next day - just a 97 mile jaunt through the mountains of Corsica. Admittedly, a big group finished 17 minutes behind the leaders - guys just trying to finish the day. (You have to finish with an a specific time from the winner or you get DSQ'ed)

"Geraint Thomas presses on at Tour despite broken pelvis" http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/07/news/geraint-thomas-presses-on-at-tour-despite-broken-pelvis_292942

or just a separated shoulder: http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/06/news/ted-kings-tour-debut-proves-a-painful-experience_292795

fuuuuuuuuuu...............dge

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Oops!

1) "I hate it when I forget my trunks on shore walk! I'll just borrow this sailboard. Wait... why are those boats all getting so close?"

2) "F2 means "Flash Too" right?"

3) "What? I'm using the overhand grip my windsurfing instructor recommended."

May your water be smooth and your winds be swift.

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