Prove Your Comedy Chops with Moment’s Cartoon Caption Contest
Welcome to the Moment Magazine Cartoon Caption Contest, founded with the help of New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff, and drawn by New Yorker cartoonist Ben Schwartz.
Do you have a way with words and humor? If so, look at the cartoon below and send us a caption—or two or three! Plus scroll down to vote for your favorite caption. It’s free and fun!
Winners may claim a free Moment subscription for a friend of family member. Contest open to U.S. residents 18 and above.
Plus: Read interviews with some of our most prolific caption contest contributors here.
Submit a caption for this cartoon by October 20 by writing it in as a comment at the bottom of this page!
Vote for your favorite caption by filling out the form immediately below!
“You’re not impressing them with our suffering.”
— Stephen Nadler, Princeton, NJ
“Morty, they want to know when the hours for mixed swimming begin.”
—Daniel Besdin, New York, NY
“They want to know if that beer is kosher.”
—Rich Wolf, Westminster, MD
Vote for your favorite! The winner will receive a free subscription to Moment to give to a friend. Any U.S. resident age 18 or older can enter.
Chuckle at the Spring 2024 winning caption—and see who wrote it!
“Overall, you’re not doing bad for an old Giza.”
—Phil Wilson, Mobile, AL
How to Submit Your Caption(s)
Submit as a comment below by October 20, 2024. Finalists will appear in the upcoming issue. To vote for the winner of the Summer 2024 contest (see finalists above), use the vote form.
Note: By submitting a caption, voting or leaving a reply, you are agreeing to receive Moment‘s award-winning newsletters.
“At your new home call us, and we will give blessings that you are far away!”
“Take this as a parting gift.”
“Remember,you want a rich girl.Good looks are secondary.”
“Find us a daughter in law who knows what this is.”
College separates women from the menorah.
One day you’ll inherit our alumni debt.
If you can’t send a letter, give us a call. If you can’t call, send an email. If you can’t email, send a text. If you can’t text, move back in.
…Yeah, move back in the DOG HOUSE! 🙂
“Call us at your new home, and we will give blessings now that you are far away!”
“Aren’t you glad you had a circumcision to lighten your load?”
“Take this menorah as a going away present, just never bring it back home!”
We’ll leave a light on for you.
Don’t do anything mom and I did.
Keep a zipper on your kippah.
“Now go out into the world and make a lot of gelt. I will need a future RETIREMENT LOAN with low interest!”
“Always remember your roots and what routes keep you away from dysfunctional MISHPOCHA!”