The Youth Cartel

photo in need of a caption (spongebob version)

September 20, 2011 · 35 comments

ok, here’s what was actually going down in this photo, sent to me by my friend, fellow riptide small group leader (my son’s small group leader!), and former ys co-worker ian robertson. but, as ian said in his email to me: perfect photo in need of a caption.

please, humor me. in fact, i’ll even throw in a prize this time: a copy of my new book for parents, Understanding Your Young Teen, when it releases in december.

CONTENDERS

adam mclane
TMZ reports children’s television hero squished by double decker bus. His last words were reportedly, “Squidward, I will always love you.”

Jake Manne
Mr Crabs, I think we are going to need a bigger spatula.

Matt
It’s nice that the rookies get to start with the easy chalk outlines and work their way up.

Jeff
CSI: Bikini Bottom

Dave Wollan
In the end, it was beauty that killed the sponge

Thadd
The all-too-common demise of another childhood actor…

Dave Wollan
A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the sponge, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite…

Leigh
Stressed out mom, hearing the Sponge Bob theme song for the milllionth time, finally took her over the edge….

and the winner is…

my first inclination was to call a tie between jeff’s “CSI: Bikini Bottom” and dave wollan’s “A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the sponge, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite…”

but, i realized just in time that would mean i’d have to ship out TWO books for the winners! and i’m too cheap for that. so, Jeff gets an honorable mention, and… Dave Wollan, you are the grand prize winner!! woo-hoo!! (dave, shoot me an email with your address at some point, and i’ll send you a copy of the book when it comes out in december.)

{ 35 comments… read them below or add one }

Gordon McBirnie September 20, 2011 at 6:02 am

Sponge Blob Square Pants!

adam mclane September 20, 2011 at 6:42 am

Sponge Bob Flat Pants
TMZ reports children’s television hero squished by double decker bus. His last words were reportedly, “Squidward, I will always love you.”

Mike September 20, 2011 at 6:56 am

“That’s right detective, we think he got a little too close to the Krabs vs. Plankton feud. Another dumb schmuck caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

Jake Manne September 20, 2011 at 7:02 am

Mr Crabs, I think we are going to need a bigger spatula.

Matt September 20, 2011 at 7:19 am

It’s nice that the rookies get to start with the easy chalk outlines and work their way up.

Todd L. September 20, 2011 at 7:28 am

(Sing it now) “Who flees at the sight of the LAPD….Sponge Bob Square Pants.”

Robby September 20, 2011 at 7:29 am

Hold the phone! Detective, I think he’s just dry.

Carlos Garcia September 20, 2011 at 7:31 am

All I know officer is that he read Obama’s job creation plan, spent the night in a bar and passed out here on his way to his Pineapple.

Jeff September 20, 2011 at 7:33 am

CSI: Bikini Bottom

Jellyfish questioned in SpongeBob death, Police say it’s a sting operation.

Police investigate SpongeBob death, Say leads are all dried up.

After watering down the scene, police say SpongeBob re-formed and walked away.

Police Chief says they have a lot to absorb in SpongeBob incident.

Darren Anderson September 20, 2011 at 7:36 am

In trying to determine why the streets were wet on a beautiful day, the LAPD discovered Sponge Bob had jumped and his life had leaked out.

tony roos September 20, 2011 at 7:38 am

damn it feels good to be a plankster.

Truth is like most young actors Spongebob never truly felt at home in the pinapple under the sea.

Wes Trevor September 20, 2011 at 7:39 am

When Spongebob found out the affect that he had on young kids, he just couldn’t take it anymore…

Kevin September 20, 2011 at 7:47 am

Squidward was last heard saying, “I’ll make you into a Krabby Patty.”

Nautical nonsense gets out of hand, pink starfish is prime suspect

“The only thing he’s absorbed’ (puts on sunglasses) “Is a knife to the back” (Yeeaahh!)

Sean daniels September 20, 2011 at 7:53 am

Why Batman why!?!?!

Gallagher September 20, 2011 at 8:04 am

It looks like the cops squeezed too much out of the sponge.

Dave Wollan September 20, 2011 at 8:05 am

In the end, it was beauty that killed the sponge

pbj September 20, 2011 at 8:49 am

Sponge Bob 2: The Hoff’s Revenge

pbj September 20, 2011 at 8:55 am

K.I.T.T. better watch out, Hasselhoff has lost it and is on a rampage after all co-stars who were better actors. Don’t worry Baywatch cast, you’re safe.

pbj September 20, 2011 at 9:02 am

sorry, for some reason I’m stuck picturing DH as a suspect, here’s one without him:

Spongebob’s got a house payment to make so he’s trying out for Wile E. Coyote’s character in the Space Jam/Looney Tunes trilogy…look closely and you can see Buggs driving; the bus is of course is from the Road Runner Charter Company

pbj September 20, 2011 at 9:04 am

last one, maybe,

another youth ministry game gone too far

Mike Molettiere September 20, 2011 at 9:59 am

Who thinks roadkill is an appealing dessert? Sponge Bob Square Pants!!

D. Scott Miller September 20, 2011 at 10:01 am

Welcome to Hollywood! What’s your dream? Everybody comes here; this is Hollywood, land of dreams. Some dreams come true, some don’t; but keep on dreamin’ – this is Hollywood. Always time to dream, so keep on dreamin’. (Hey, Marko… can you name the movie?)

lhlittle September 20, 2011 at 10:34 am

With the skyrocketing success of shows like iCarly and Phineas and Ferb, friends say SpongeBob continued in his downward spiral of depression…..
Coming up next on True Hollywood Story, hear how encouraging words from a squirrel in a diving suit led to a speedy recovery and inspired Spongebob’s return to fame – the informercial.

tim September 20, 2011 at 10:58 am

please disperse the area. there’s nothing to see here.

Thadd September 20, 2011 at 11:50 am

The all-too-common demise of another childhood actor…

Matt September 20, 2011 at 12:28 pm

this isn’t a caption, just a nod to tim’s Naked Gun reference – kudos!

Dave Wollan September 20, 2011 at 1:57 pm

A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the sponge, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite…

Heath Stoner September 20, 2011 at 5:58 pm

Sponge Bob– Slain in the Spirit!

brian aaby September 20, 2011 at 10:24 pm

I guess he isn’t sponge-worthy anymore.

Brad VW September 21, 2011 at 6:39 am

Police have put out an APB out on a possible hit and run, no one got the offending vehicles license plate but it is expected to have a really clean front bumper.

Brian September 21, 2011 at 7:05 am

QUICK…somebody throw some water on him!

Gman September 21, 2011 at 8:23 am

What happens at the National Youth Leader’s Convention stays at the National Youth Leader’s Convention. Another Tic Long idea gone bad.

Leigh September 21, 2011 at 8:35 am

Stressed out mom, hearing the Sponge Bob theme song for the milllionth time, finally took her over the edge….

marko September 21, 2011 at 2:31 pm

CONTEST CLOSED

see winner at bottom of post

Aaron Kirkpatrick September 26, 2011 at 9:20 pm

I know I’m too late for the contest, but I just can’t help myself:
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? No one anymore.

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