Wednesday, June 24, 2009

[Updated] Caption Contest: Bill Maher Ticket Giveaway!

Posted by Jack Silverman on Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 1:25 PM

click to enlarge "You. Me. Argentina."
  • "You. Me. Argentina."
The irrepressible Bill Maher comes to the Ryman Saturday night, and Pith in the Wind has one pair of tickets to give away. The Pith reader who comes up with the funniest caption for the above photo--featuring flamboyant fitness guru Richard Simmons and GOP gubernatorial hopeful Zach Wamp at a congressional hearing on youth fitness--wins the pair of tickets. Just post your caption in the comments, and be sure to include your email address in the appropriate field. It won't be published in the comment, and will only be used to contact you if you win the tickets (which will be available at will-call the night of the show). NO EMAIL ADDRESS, NO TICKETS. Deadline is 10 a.m. Friday morning, and the winner, selected by our panel of judges, will be announced at noon. Feel free to submit your caption in the style of Bill Maher's "New Rules," though it's not mandatory to win. See the video below for inspiration. UPDATE: We have a winner! There were a lot of great entries, but antiorgasm wins with his concise, pithy and topical entry: "You. Me. Argentina." Honorable mentions: "Come over my place and I'll show you some real 'Sweating to the Oldies'!" (Jim) New Rule: Richard Simmons is not allowed to ask for a personal stimulus package. (Ryan B.) You may kiss the bride. (Brandon Valentine) Wamp explains to Simmons that exercise is a privilege, not a right. (reena) UPDATE PART 2: The winner won by a two-to-one vote, with the dissenting judge preferring this worthy contender: "Wampster, when your bill comes up, add me as a rider," by Bryce Martin.

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"You're not getting any congressman, even I have standards"

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Posted by Creeped out on 06/24/2009 at 1:36 PM

I had a huge crush on Bill Maher when I was 14. I was a weird 14-year-old.

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Posted by Ashley on 06/24/2009 at 1:48 PM

"Congressman, you can keep asking but I am not going to show you the sparkly shorts under my suit"

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Posted by Ryan B. on 06/24/2009 at 2:03 PM

"I'm honored that you propositioned me to have an affair, Mr. Simmons, but I'm already having one with that woman beside you. Shhhh..."

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Posted by Riley Fox on 06/24/2009 at 2:08 PM

"Come over my place and I'll show you some real 'Sweating to the Oldies'!"

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Posted by Jim on 06/24/2009 at 2:22 PM

I thought these were supposed to be captions. Everyone has submitted dialogues. Which is it?

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Posted by frank on 06/24/2009 at 2:25 PM

"Hey Richard, how many calories are in an Argentina hair pie?" My buddy Mark Sanford said they were delicious.

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Posted by Randal on 06/24/2009 at 2:28 PM

Do you want to know how I got these scars?

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Posted by byron on 06/24/2009 at 2:31 PM

"Sweetie, I love your work. I lost 300 pounds doing your Sweating to the Oldies on VHS!"

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Posted by Danielle on 06/24/2009 at 2:32 PM

Let's just keep smiling and no one will suspect a thing!

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Posted by Becky Ownby on 06/24/2009 at 2:33 PM

New Rule: Richard Simmons is not allowed to ask for a personal stimulus package.

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Posted by Ryan B. on 06/24/2009 at 2:39 PM

Richard Simmons in shorts and sparkly tank top: fun-loving fitness guru. Richard Simmons in a suit and tie: creepy child molester.

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Posted by theeternal on 06/24/2009 at 3:06 PM

Frank, either works. A dialogue can be a caption. But it doesn't have to be dialogue.

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Posted by Jack on 06/24/2009 at 3:08 PM

I'll show you my "Wamp" if you show me yours.

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Posted by sacredtrickster on 06/24/2009 at 3:08 PM

You. Me. Argentina.

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Posted by antiorgasm on 06/24/2009 at 3:19 PM

"Did you hear that one about Sarah Palin's daughter?"

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Posted by leakylifeboat on 06/24/2009 at 3:26 PM

OK, obviously I'm not eligible to win, but I couldn't resist:
Wamp to Simmons: "Front me an eight-ball till next Friday and I won't reveal that you're Phil Spector's bastard lovechild."

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Posted by Jack on 06/24/2009 at 3:34 PM

Congressman Wamp explains how "Sweatin' to the Oldies" changed his life.

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Posted by antenna on 06/24/2009 at 3:43 PM

You are too much for me Richard. I wish I knew how to quit you.

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Posted by floatingman on 06/24/2009 at 3:45 PM

Former Sen. Larry Craig would later serve as the Lucky Pierre.

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Posted by whatweknow on 06/24/2009 at 3:57 PM

Kiss was my favorite rock bands. I'm amazed at how well your makeup comes off.

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Posted by Annonymous_2 on 06/24/2009 at 4:10 PM

"Zach, you're gonna lose that hand if you don't take it off my leg. And by the way, what's that sticky-looking thing on your forehead?"
(yeah, ineligible)

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Posted by bb on 06/24/2009 at 4:14 PM

WAMP: I thought we were supposed to swap outfits tomorrow?
SIMMONS: I know Zach. I just got bored at the house after you left for work.....

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Posted by ifyouwantblood on 06/24/2009 at 4:15 PM

When I look up your nose, I can see Russia!

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Posted by Toggy on 06/24/2009 at 4:58 PM

Tennessee gubernatorial candidate Zach Wamp (right, kneeling) seen here serenading fitness celebrity Richard Simmons (left) with his rendition of "Pure Imagination." It was later revealed that Wamp had mistaken Simmons for Gene Wilder.

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Posted by alum on 06/24/2009 at 4:59 PM

" Wow - this wax figure of Richard Simmons looks so REAL!"

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Posted by Melisa Combs on 06/24/2009 at 5:35 PM

Take your hand off me you fat bastard.

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Posted by calmingthesnake on 06/24/2009 at 5:44 PM

You may kiss the bride.

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Posted by Brandon Valentine on 06/24/2009 at 6:22 PM

Richard, do you know what a booty bump is?

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Posted by Creeped out on 06/24/2009 at 7:00 PM

An onlooking woman smiles with knowing satisfaction at the absurdity of two male lovers incompetently attempting discretion.

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Posted by Tim O'Guin on 06/24/2009 at 7:24 PM

You gonna hook me up with some coke, pretty boy?

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Posted by poisonarrow on 06/24/2009 at 8:30 PM

"Wampster, when your bill comes up, add me as a rider."

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Posted by Bryce Martin on 06/24/2009 at 8:47 PM

The moment Rep. Zach Wamp met someone as cocksure as himself.

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Posted by malibugasstation on 06/24/2009 at 8:47 PM

Pussies.

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Posted by noway on 06/24/2009 at 8:59 PM

Call me Governor, Richy.

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Posted by thunderclapforbobbypyn on 06/24/2009 at 9:05 PM

Listening to Bill Maher is a punishment - not a reward.
He is a worthless POS.

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Posted by Gilbert Martin on 06/24/2009 at 9:41 PM

New Rule: "Gilbert Martin" must remove the cock from his ass before he makes comments.

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Posted by iloveyouman on 06/24/2009 at 10:05 PM

I actually agree with Gilbert on this one.

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Posted by Matt S. on 06/25/2009 at 1:18 AM

Bush lied.
Religion is a farce.
That's Maher's entire gig.
And at that, he borrowed it from the Leftist Leaflet.

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Posted by Bryce Martin on 06/25/2009 at 2:40 AM

"At least you have bad hair...I don't have ANY."

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Posted by Don on 06/25/2009 at 6:11 AM

Bryce, have you actually seen his show at all in the last few years? Those two topics make up about 5 percent of his material. Less, now that Bush is out of office. But your "leftist leaflet" comment reveals your true motivations.

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Posted by Jack on 06/25/2009 at 10:28 AM

Fitness guru reassures career Congressman: "Well of course you broke your term limit pledge, silly ... New Richard Simmons Rule: Never promise to stop running!"

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Posted by Jake S. on 06/25/2009 at 10:46 AM

Richard, whaddya say we go 'hike the Appalachian Trail?'

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Posted by Bubbadog on 06/25/2009 at 10:47 AM

Would be TN Gov. makes plans for celebratory inaguration trip to Argentina

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Posted by titanharry on 06/25/2009 at 11:25 AM

Yes I am playing Larry in the new Three Stooges movie, and by all means, please let me guide your hand up a little more.

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Posted by Mike M on 06/25/2009 at 11:47 AM

"Why, Congressman, I had no idea you and I were both members of the 'Purple Tie Club.'"

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Posted by Anonymous on 06/25/2009 at 12:08 PM

Another nail in the coffin for those who still take Congress seriously.

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Posted by walkinblue on 06/25/2009 at 4:46 PM

TN GOP gubernatorial candidate Zach Wamp shocked supporters by naming flamboyant fitness guru Richard Simmons as his new campaign manager. "It's no secret the GOP brand is in the toilet these days, so I thought I'd try a strategy to draw new voters, and show some inclusiveness" Wamp explained. "What better way to do that than to hire some fairy who prances around in short shorts for a livin'".

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Posted by prestodan on 06/25/2009 at 4:48 PM

Two guys who never have to worry about being President.

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Posted by massagethehistory on 06/25/2009 at 4:51 PM

Wamp explains to Simmons that exercise is a privilege, not a right.

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Posted by reena on 06/25/2009 at 4:57 PM
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