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photo in need of a caption

June 15, 2011 · 36 comments

i’ve had this photo in need of a caption sitting in the bottom of my drafts since april of 2009. seriously. it was originally sent to me by tyler hagan (i only know that because i’d written that much of the post back in 2009!). now, well fermented and aged in oak barrels, it’s ready for the light of day. bring on the captions. best one gets your choice of prizes:

a. a big attaboy (or attagirl)
b. a complimentary space in the youth ministry coaching program (program fee not included)
c. lunch with me, my treat (transportation, accommodations and all other expenses, save for the actual food, not included)

scooter

THE CREAM OF THE CROP…

Eric Carter
Years of rolling barrels and stealing princesses leaves a once famous Donkey Kong immobilized and alone.

Brian Pengelly
Proof that not all youth pastors become senior pastors by 40!

Paul
Planet of the Apes the golden years.

Rob
another Twitter photo of Anthony Weiner surfaces…

Rob
scooter rides with Scopes at the Unitarian VBS.

Eric Smith
Like many child stars before him, curious George bares the damage of years of wild living with little or no parental guidance.

Chris Saulnier
Grandpa?

Matt
The Fast and The Curious

and the weiner is…

this was a tough call. a few made me snort or laugh out loud. rob’s “scooter rides with scopes at the unitarian VBS” was hilarious. but for sheer brilliance, i’m going to give it to matt and his “The Fast and The Curious”. that’s some intelligent wit there, matt. props to you. pick your prize!

{ 36 comments… read them below or add one }

Bruce Crozier June 15, 2011 at 4:15 am

With the rumours of printed books becoming obsolete, Curious George decided it was time to find a new line of work.

Paul June 15, 2011 at 4:19 am

The Bear finally went out on his own after BJ retired. Unfortunately, his first solo drive was marred by incontinence issues.

Tim Gleason June 15, 2011 at 5:29 am

Sadly, as a senior citizen, Curious George was largely forgotten by his friends and family.

Corey Jones June 15, 2011 at 6:33 am
e. sutter June 15, 2011 at 6:37 am

I like to imagine chasing the culprit down after bank heist, and as I pull back the mask to reveal their identity….GRANDMA?!!?

Gman June 15, 2011 at 6:44 am

The Real Reason …. Doug Fields joined YS …. for the sweet ride.

Eric Carter June 15, 2011 at 6:49 am

Years of rolling barrels and stealing princesses leaves a once famous Donkey Kong immobilized and alone.

adam mclane June 15, 2011 at 6:55 am

A new fetish, called MOSILF’s, is gaining momentum in retirement communities in Boca Raton, Florida.” (Monkey’s on scooters I’d….)

Tony Roos June 15, 2011 at 7:25 am

the Clearview Middle School didn’t know what they were getting into when they booked, “Curious George on Wheels!!!!!!!!!!.” They have since contacted the booking agent and requested a refund from one Mark Oestreicher, dba. “Curious George on Wheels!!!!!!!!!!”. Oestreicher could not be reached for comment.

jeff smyth June 15, 2011 at 7:30 am

To the theme song of Madagascar:
I want to scoot it, scoot, it!
I want to scoot it, scoot it!
I want to scoot it!

Brian Pengelly June 15, 2011 at 7:40 am

The De-evolution of modern youth ministry.

or

Proof that not all youth pastors become senior pastors by 40!

Andrew Seely June 15, 2011 at 8:13 am

Chimpanzee riding on a scooter (original source http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPGUIpv-JxI)

Paul June 15, 2011 at 8:19 am

Planet of the Apes the golden years.

Jim June 15, 2011 at 8:40 am

Thank you Scooter Store! Now I can get around the house PLUS get away from the pesky guy in the yellow hat!

Rob June 15, 2011 at 8:47 am

another Twitter photo of Anthony Weiner surfaces…

Rob June 15, 2011 at 8:49 am

scooter rides with Scopes at the Unitarian VBS.

Erin June 15, 2011 at 10:23 am

Even monkeys retire from climbing trees.

or

Owning a motorized scooter is so easy, even a monkey can do it.
(Although, Geico may not appreciate that)

Eric Smith June 15, 2011 at 10:25 am

Like many child stars before him, curious George bares the damage of years of wild living with little or no parental guidance.

Eric June 15, 2011 at 10:51 am

Curious George takes a ride on the church Rascal scooter

David Armstrong June 15, 2011 at 12:43 pm

Four teenage boys waiting in line for their turn to “spank the monkey”.

Rob June 15, 2011 at 2:19 pm

Though the Man in the Yellow Hat was unable to rescue him from his latest curiosity, George gamely continued to maintain the positive outlook that had gotten him through hard times in the past.

Anthony June 15, 2011 at 2:22 pm

The Hoverround is so easy to use even a apeman can do it

Jeff Moulton June 15, 2011 at 2:49 pm

That’s the business!

Chris Saulnier June 15, 2011 at 2:51 pm

Grandpa?

Jon June 15, 2011 at 3:26 pm

it turns out that “monkey riding on a rascal” is 40% less funny than “chimpanzee riding on a segway”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RadnGqPjdBY

Dan June 15, 2011 at 3:29 pm

No one knew why Dr. Zaius wouldn’t let anyone into the Forbidden Zone…until now.

Lee Barnes June 15, 2011 at 8:03 pm

Marlin Perkins ghost went that way….followed by Jim’s ghost…

Rob Henschen June 16, 2011 at 4:37 am

Tired of his limited range for poo-throwing, George decided to take his show on the road…

Matt June 16, 2011 at 6:06 am

The Fast and The Curious

Mark June 16, 2011 at 4:24 pm

It’s hard to believe that King Kong’s secret love child is already this old.

Mark June 16, 2011 at 4:28 pm

Devoted fans listen as Bingo reminisces about his drum-playing prowess on The Banana Splits TV series.

marko June 16, 2011 at 5:02 pm

CONTEST CLOSED

see winner at bottom of post

Matt June 17, 2011 at 7:09 am

Woohoo! Well, budget and time force an attaboy. HOWEVER, next time you come through St. Louis…. we are doing lunch.

marko June 17, 2011 at 7:30 am

attaboy, matt

Matt June 17, 2011 at 7:34 am

Thanks… in the words of David Bazan “I only feel secure when I’m validated by my peers.”

Cheers.

Kevin June 18, 2011 at 9:54 pm

That picture is totally of me. Our group bought that monkey to bring to concerts and stuff. I wrecked my back and was waiting for surgery when we were headed to camp, so I borrowed a scooter because I could barely walk. I think it’s pretty funny you found it. An accurate caption would be:

Youth pastor breaks back before heading to camp in his monkey costume.

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