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.

Vote for your favorite caption

Chuckle at the Spring 2024 winning caption—and see who wrote it!

 

Cartoon of a pharaoh sitting in a doctor's office.

“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.

16 thoughts on “Cartoon Caption Contest

  1. Marv Sager says:

    “At your new home call us, and we will give blessings that you are far away!”

  2. Michael lomazow says:

    “Take this as a parting gift.”

  3. Rhonda Lomazow says:

    “Remember,you want a rich girl.Good looks are secondary.”

  4. Michael Lomazow says:

    “Find us a daughter in law who knows what this is.”

  5. Dale Stout says:

    College separates women from the menorah.

  6. Dale Stout says:

    One day you’ll inherit our alumni debt.

  7. Dale Stout says:

    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.

    1. Marv Sager says:

      …Yeah, move back in the DOG HOUSE! 🙂

  8. Marv Sager says:

    “Call us at your new home, and we will give blessings now that you are far away!”

  9. Marv Sager says:

    “Aren’t you glad you had a circumcision to lighten your load?”

  10. Marv Sager says:

    “Take this menorah as a going away present, just never bring it back home!”

  11. Dale Stout says:

    We’ll leave a light on for you.

  12. Dale Stout says:

    Don’t do anything mom and I did.

  13. Dale Stout says:

    Keep a zipper on your kippah.

  14. Marv Sager says:

    “Now go out into the world and make a lot of gelt. I will need a future RETIREMENT LOAN with low interest!”

  15. Marv Sager says:

    “Always remember your roots and what routes keep you away from dysfunctional MISHPOCHA!”

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