Sunday, August 7, 2011

The New Yorker Cartoon Anti-Caption Contest #298






NOTE: The waning days of summer have brought us another two-week cartoon. Feel free to continue to add caps that somehow explain why a chef is seated with a baseball team in a dugout that is large enough to accommodate only four players. And there is also this...

Temporary Rule Change: Due to an overwhelming number of puns, entries containing some type of word play (dumb or smart) will be immediately ruled ineligible.

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117 comments:

  1. Tim HAugust 8, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    "Caesy Stengel once told me that baseball was like cooking. And then he went off-message."

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  2. Tim HAugust 8, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    [...Casey Stengel, too...]

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  3. AustinAugust 8, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    He can't hit a lick, but his batter is devine.

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  4. AustinAugust 8, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Thanks to Baker and his inability to get down a bunt, we're now the laughing stock of the league for a different reason.

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  5. AustinAugust 8, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    There's no frying in baseball!

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  6. JohnnyBAugust 8, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to fry.

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  7. JohnnyBAugust 8, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    The infield fry rule is only in Japanese baseball.

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  8. JohnnyBAugust 8, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Batter up.

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  9. NJ-to-TXAugust 8, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    "I'm putting you on the DL. Who the hell told you to wear a demitasse cup?"

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  10. NJ-to-TXAugust 8, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    "I'm expecting you to pitch a 1-2-3 parfait ninth."

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  11. JohnnyBAugust 8, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    "Who's cooking in the dugout?"
    "What's cooking in the dugout."
    "I don't know."
    "Third course."

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  12. Eric GAugust 8, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    We need you to bundt.

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  13. Eric GAugust 8, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    We couldn't afford Rollie, so we signed his brother, Fried Chicken.

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  14. Gary PAugust 8, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    "The ump wants to know what you did with the rubber."

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  15. Kathy HAugust 8, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    "O.K. Let's see what you can do at the plate."

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  16. AnonymouseAugust 8, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Mets manager Terry Collins, his team riddled with more injuries, contemplates playing the rest of the season with four players. Said Collins, "It's all hands on deck now."

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  17. Tim HAugust 8, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    "Sorry, bud. This is the Clinton Sofa Kings. You want the Topeka Toque Wearers."

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  18. The MwTYHAugust 8, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    The ace-closer for the Buttonwillow Renegades was referred to as "The Fuckin' Douche" simply because he dressed like a Chef Pisghetti from Curious George.

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  19. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    "Oh crap, I didn't know I was managing in a fantasy baseball league."

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  20. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    "Wok him and bitch to the giraffe."

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  21. Dr SumguyAugust 8, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    "So you'r the new master batter!"

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  22. Kathy HAugust 8, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    "Here at the East Rochester ERs we don't take kindly to 'colorful characters.' Capische?"

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  23. boneguyAugust 8, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Pierre, get ready to go in. I need a skillet player at third.

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  24. David MacharelliAugust 8, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    "... And you're going to stay in that outfit until you stop serving up meatballs!"

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  25. David MacharelliAugust 8, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    "This dugout is fine now but where is everyone going to sit when we're at bat?"

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  26. boneguyAugust 8, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    You can stay seated. The scouting reports said you were a crepe-y player.

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  27. AnonymouseAugust 8, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    "Odd, isn't it, that people think it's you who are out of place, when, in fact, you are the head chef at this baseball-themed restaurant?"

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  28. Dr SumguyAugust 8, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    "You'll have to leave! Too many cooks spoil the Brotherhood of Ball Players!"

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  29. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    "Boys, we've acquired Aaron Cook from the Rockies."

    Jim Cavanaugh

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  30. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    "Not only do we have a really short bench, we have a short order cook, too."

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  31. DexAugust 8, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    "You know a busboy that can bat clean-up?"

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  32. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    "Left hand in front of my crotch is the indicator. Right hand in back pocket means eggs over easy, rye toast, hash browns and coffee black...but only if my left hand is in front of my crotch."

    Bev

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  33. Gary PAugust 8, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    "I hope you brought your Aïoli game."

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  34. SatireguyAugust 8, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    "You know how hard it is to get a good left-handed sous-chef?"

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  35. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    "Sorry, Uggla, I don't think that getup will help you become the first active pro athlete from a major sport to come out."

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  36. M.LoafAugust 8, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    we got a real pressure cooker here.Holy cow , I think he's gonna make it!

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  37. bravesDodgersGiantsRedsAugust 8, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    "yeah... Dusty Baker ...we get it(whata dousche)

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  38. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    "and you say your name is Dylan? Good god, Al is going to wet himself this week!"

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  39. Anonymous likes ass-to-mouthAugust 9, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Which one of you Queens ordered a case of palm oil?

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  40. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    "Can you put some mustard on your balls?"

    Dan

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  41. New PinellaAugust 9, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Looks like Ichiro-Rich got himself a new personal chef. Let's put him to wok!

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  42. Kathy HAugust 9, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    "Get up there and take one in the toque for the team."

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  43. Coach BagAugust 9, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    "Boyardee, how's the movement on your matzo ball today?"

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  44. The Chexx Mixx KiddAugust 9, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Welcome to Rookie League Baseball ladies. Don't quit your day jobs.

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  45. The Chexx Mixx KiddAugust 9, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    … and you must be the player to be named later.

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  46. The Chexx Mixx KiddAugust 9, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Sorry, Cookie, the winner of the omelet flipping contest can't sit in the dugout.

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  47. Tim HAugust 9, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    "O.K. Let's see how good your are. Get me a rubber band sandwich, and make it snappy!"

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  48. Tim HAugust 9, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    [...you are...]

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  49. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Corporate names for stadiums opened the door for branded players and Chef Boyardee served-up scoreless innings at Conagra Stadium

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  50. AnonymouseAugust 9, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    "Hey, are you related to former Brewer, Padre, Marlin, Dodger, Brave, Yankee, Tiger and Met Gary Chef-field?"

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  51. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Unidentified Frying Saucier

    Exit 16W

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  52. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    "Clean out your locker. You've served up your last 'tater."

    Jim Cavanaugh

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  53. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    "Horse! Lou Gehrig was the IRON HORSE!"

    Bev

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  54. Sonny ZeiderAugust 9, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    ..so he's not a great fielder, but when he gets on the basepaths he can rally cook!

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  55. Miss TranslationAugust 9, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    "Pasquale here thinks we should chew tobacco family style."

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  56. Sounds like hajesAugust 9, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    "You got fries on Gil"

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  57. Dum DimaggioAugust 9, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    "You're no Ripken, but you are in da Calzone."

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  58. Horst S.August 9, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    don't knock him, he just went flour for flour with two Ding dongs

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  59. ShellyAugust 10, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    "Start the lead-off batter with high heat, then reduce to a steady diet of sliders off the plate. And don't bean him."

    "OK, knuckleheads, who can explain the infield fry rule?"

    "It doesn't look like you have the range to play the outfield."

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  60. Kathy HAugust 10, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    "In the fifth inning, when you used the black truffle oil with the ragoûts aux champignons...exquisite!"

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  61. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    "You Hot Stove League guys think you know everything."

    Jim Cavanaugh

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  62. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    "Hmmmmmm, what rhymes with skillet?"

    Exit 16W

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  63. RexAugust 11, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    "No Mr. Bond, I expect you to stir-fry."

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  64. Clepto-Poser AlertAugust 11, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Hey Jim, notice the timing of your imposter's entry.

    Anonymous also lifted the "Corporate names for stadiums" line from contest #291

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  65. AnonymouseAugust 11, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    "Hey, Radosh, you fancy yourself quite the Renaissance Man, don't you?"

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  66. boneguyAugust 11, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Scrambled instead of over easy wasn't the change up I was thinking of.

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  67. Kathy HAugust 11, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Where does "Anonymous" get his money?

    ATM!

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  68. ctaAugust 11, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    "Boys we're losing. Emeril here was going to give you a stirring speech, but maybe that's just a recipe for disaster."

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  69. AnonymouseAugust 11, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Anonymous gets his money from ATM and he's a Gerbil Removal Trainee. The little buggers usually elude him, but every once in awhile he gets a hold of one.

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  70. Sue FeelyAugust 11, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    "Field-Cheffy, you crazy baster, How are you?"

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  71. Eureka!August 11, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    OMG! Anonymous quotes al in la and poses as Jimbo.

    Anonymous prob posed as alinla in contest #296

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  72. guy who mistakenly thinks puns are just topical words that have additional emphasisAugust 11, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    "You certainly braised the third base coach there. I mean, he couldn't have cast iron that coming! You just can't spatula a ground-rule double after that kind of flambé. Ha!"

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  73. NJ-to-TXAugust 11, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    "Can you cook up something as tasty as that rally monkey? He was mmm-delectable!"

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  74. ctaAugust 11, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    "So we'll send in the chef to replace the baseball with an orange. That should really add some zest to the game!"

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  75. Dr SumguyAugust 11, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    "Pierre on deck! I suggest a sacrifice bundt."

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  76. FrankAugust 11, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    "Ya know, I don't think Jamie McCourt has any fucking idea what we do here."

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  77. Spitty JohnsonAugust 11, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Scooter Braxton of the Poughkeepsie Ocelots was referred to as "The Wussy" simply because he always wore his batting helmet in the dugout.

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  78. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    "Hobbs here is gonna show us his sixteen year old cheese."

    Dan

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  79. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    What happens when you don't have any cap room

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  80. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    "You gotta lot of n'oeuvre serving that hors shit."

    Exit 16W

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  81. SatireguyAugust 11, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    "I want you to serve them up some fast food."

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  82. NAMBYAugust 11, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    TAMPA Spring Trainning,1973 --In a effort to remind manager Ralph Houk that his goose is cooked, Yankee owner George Steinbrenner hires a chef to sit in the dugout holding a skillet

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  83. TastelessAugust 11, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    "Now we know why you got the runs."

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  84. Sam AnticAugust 11, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Trying to be more empathetic, but still failing to master grammar, coach wondered how Gary, chef, feeled.

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  85. Kathy HAugust 12, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    [The comment from Kathy H on August 11 at 8:45 am is an impostor's posting, not from Kathy H.]

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  86. AnonymouseAugust 12, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    [The comment from Anonymouse on August 11 at 10:21 am is an impostor's posting, not from Anonymouse. You will be hearing from Kathy H's and Anonymouse's lawyers in the morning.]

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  87. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    [Tasteless nailed it.]
    [No this isn't a cap.]

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  88. SatireguyAugust 12, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    "Can you cook me up a high hard one?"

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  89. SatireguyAugust 12, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    In the twilight of his career, Minnie Minoso liked to prepare huevos rancheros for his teammates.

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  90. Guard your pseudonymAugust 12, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Kathy H. and Anonymouse - don't worry girls, we all knew that those comments were not yours.

    They were too funny to be yours.

    The nerve of them to slander your pseudonym!

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  91. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    My name is Jim Cavanaugh.

    Me name eeese Jeeeem Cavvvvvanawwwwww.

    Cavanaugh. James Cavanaugh.

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  92. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    "We're already toast. Can you turn us into French toast?"

    Bev

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  93. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Okay smartass, get in there and pinch-hit for Cavanaugh.

    Jim Cavanaugh

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  94. Angus PodgornyAugust 12, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    "If you're lookin' for fusilli, you'd better go back to from where you came."

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  95. Angus PodgornyAugust 12, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    "Is that a blancmange on your head, or are you just glad to see me?"

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  96. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    "Good morning, gentlemen, and welcome to another season of Indians baseball."

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  97. AnonymousAugust 14, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    C'est un autre deux concours de la semaine.

    Pierre

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  98. Eureka!August 14, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Anonymouse, Kathy H and Anonymous all commented within minutes(Lawyers). Are all of you kids familiar or is Anononumous up to his old tricks? Thats right, Putz, you have an M.O.

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  99. AnonymousAugust 14, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    "So you think you can light a fire under this team? OK, then . . . let's get cooking."


    ---blw

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  100. Grand Slam BreakfastAugust 14, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Yo, knucklehead. Denny's is down the street. You'll find they let in about as many black people as New Yorker cartoons do.

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  101. Cooking with CatfishAugust 14, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    "I wish Catfish Hunter were here to see this."

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  102. NJ-to-TXAugust 14, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    "Hey, Chico Escuala. Baseball been berry berry good to you?"

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  103. Milwaukee Brewers and ShipleyAugust 14, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    "One toque over the line, sweet Jesus, one toque over the line."

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  104. AnonymousAugust 14, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    "This cartoonist thinks a dugout only seats four, has a foot rest bar and is located in the outfield. I'd hate to see his Weber kettle. None of those fuckers can even foul that one off."

    Hanratty

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  105. BlondeAugust 14, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Sorry Pierre - Just cuz the crowd is yelling "Hey Batter-Batter!" does not mean I'm gonna let you pitch hit!

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  106. NJ-to-TXAugust 15, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    "Awww, so the guys burned your costumes. At least Teddy Roosevelt over here is creative."

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  107. Richard HAugust 15, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    "Of course, I could make some lame pun. Truth is, I'd just like an omelette"

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  108. NJ-to-TXAugust 15, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    "Hominy grits mustard man wok down, before they can call him a man?"

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  109. Hot Dog, Hold the PunAugust 15, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    "It's a ball park, Frank."

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  110. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    "Welcome to the Florida Marlins Fan Cave."

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  111. Penal T. BoxxAugust 15, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    You're in the wrong stadium, Mr. Puck. The hockey rink is across the street.

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  112. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    "I'm the manager of this nine. Spit up the other six."

    Exit 16W

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  113. DisqualifiedAugust 16, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    "They have much bigger dugouts in the miner leagues."

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  114. ZapAugust 16, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    "Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a Jerry Lumpe gravy ride."

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  115. Rulechange GnorerAugust 17, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    we all liked 'the bad news bears' but you're taking this butterm,aker thing a little too far!

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  116. a 4 yr old girl (not cta)August 17, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    "You're in my seat!"

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  117. boneguyAugust 17, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Temporary rule change. No chefs allowed on the field of greens.

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