Weekend Fun: Contest 7: Write Caption for This Image

By Michael Stelzner

Ok folks… It’s time for our seventh caption contest. The last time we did this, we had 130 entries!

Take a look at the picture below…

Your task: Create a killer caption for this image.

I would like to reward the person who comes up with the best caption by giving him or her a free copy of my book Writing White Papers: How to Capture Readers and Keep Them Engaged in e-book format.

I will annouce the winner on Friday April 24th, 2009.

THE WINNER:

Liz Donnelly: “Dang! I thought my escape plan worked great but I forgot to tell my partner to release the YELLOW ducks!”

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Joey Logano Fan

I really liked the winners caption choice. I really like the picture though, it’s definitely a good one. Something you would see on one of those motivational posters for "standing out and being the cool one in the crowd"

Searcher

Caption: "UGLY DUCK" :)

Michael Stelzner

THE WINNER:

Liz Donnelly: “Dang! I thought my escape plan worked great but I forgot to tell my partner to release the YELLOW ducks!”

RUNNER UPS:

Jonnie Clark: Order our DUCK-SUN GLASSES. Stand out in a crowd for all the bright reasons

Kelly O'Connell: Ashton Kutcher bathing with his million plus tweeters

Maria Spínola

TITTLE:

"Your Company Is Committing Social Media Suicide?"

SUB-TITTLE:

"Social Media Enables Your Audience To Challenge Your Claims, Share Their Opinions And Offer Helpful Feedback... My Competition Ignore It... I Didn't... And You?"

Maria Spínola

TITTLE:

"Communication Optimisation'"

SUB-TITTLE

“Ducks lay eggs discreetly, on the other hand a chicken makes noise so the whole estate can hear. What is the result? The whole world eats chicken eggs, just few use duck eggs.” - Henry Ford

Maria Spínola

TITTLE:

"What Everybody Ought to Know About Communication..."

SUB-TITTLE

“Ducks lay eggs discreetly, on the other hand a chicken makes noise so the whole estate can hear. What is the result? The whole world eats chicken eggs, just few use duck eggs.” - Henry Ford

Kelly O'Connell

"Ashton Kutcher bathing with his million plus tweeters"

John F.

Following the crowd when it comes to your money can result in a dull and uncertain future.

Smart financial planning today can lead to a bright and colorful retirement.

John Zehr

"Think outside the ducks!"

Haya

btw that was lots of fun thanks!:)

Haya

Innovate

In Living Colours

Seperating the Chiquitas from the Chicks

Carpe Diem

The Power of Now

To twit or not to twit? That is the Question.

Be the Change

Confess, Dress, Express for Success

Express don't Repress

Dare to Be You

Smile and the World Will Smile With You

Why Couch Surf When You Can Crowd Surf?

Live out Loud

The Artist's Way

Write Your Own Script

Ben

The name's Pond, James Pond.

Ben

Ducky, Ducky Cool!

Ben

I have a quacking good look for the summer.

Ben

Always look on the bright side of life!

Allan Spencer-Stewart

Clarity of vision

Derek Franklin

Can you guess which one came from an organic egg?

Derek Franklin

It's cool to be unique!

TZ

A duck above the rest.

Derek Franklin

Make your competition pale in comparison!

Janine

You won't have to tweet about yourself, every duck will be tweet'n about you!

Fern

Now that I have your attention...

Janine

Authentic shines!

@clementyeung

"DARE to be different. DARE to be noticed."

<abbr>@clementyeung's last blog post..Using Social Media to Market Your Business</abbr>

H.S.W.

Set apart from the quack: hi-five to social network

Jenn

Last one in is a rotten egg.

Linda Geraci

Why blend in when you can stand out?

OR

Sure, he had written fairly well for years, but once the duck grasped the dinstinctive power in following Michael A. Stelzner's guidance, he stood out!

Laurie Phillips

Be the one everyone else wants to be.

Debbie McCormick

I be coo'!

Chad Jenkins

"Being colorful in a black and white world"

Cheryl R

So, ya wanna swim?

Cheryl R

Eat your heart out Jack Nicholson!

Cheryl R

JACK NICOLSON's lastest post: Reward of $1000 for my sunglasses!

Maria Spínola

Main Tittle:
"Do You Find It Challenge To Be Creative In Fundraising To Charities And To Nonprofit Organizations?
We Offer Imaginative And Practical Solutions To Your Current Fundraising Needs."

Sub-Tittle:
"Here Is An Example Of What We Can Do For You:
Lisboa Sensorial -http://springwise.com/nonprofit_social_cause/blind_guides_take_sighted_on_s/ "

<abbr>Maria Spínola's last blog post..MariaSpinola: 31 March 2009 "Sun confirms second round of layoffs": http://tinyurl.com/cq3o4p n20 April 2009 "Oracle Buy Sun": http://tinyurl.com/dcvw5w</abbr>

Maria Spínola

"If You Find It Difficult To Stand Out From Your Competition, A New Marketing Approach May Be The Solution You Are Looking For"

<abbr>Maria Spínola's last blog post..MariaSpinola: 31 March 2009 "Sun confirms second round of layoffs": http://tinyurl.com/cq3o4p n20 April 2009 "Oracle Buy Sun": http://tinyurl.com/dcvw5w</abbr>

Janine Swenson

Authentic always stands out!

Maria Spínola

"If You Don't Want to Lose Your Strengh, Youth , Tonus And Beauty, Read This Now..."

<abbr>Maria Spínola's last blog post..MariaSpinola: 31 March 2009 "Sun confirms second round of layoffs": http://tinyurl.com/cq3o4p n20 April 2009 "Oracle Buy Sun": http://tinyurl.com/dcvw5w</abbr>

Maria Spínola

"Stay Strong, Young , Toned and Gourgeous With This 7 Simple Exercices"

<abbr>Maria Spínola's last blog post..MariaSpinola: 31 March 2009 "Sun confirms second round of layoffs": http://tinyurl.com/cq3o4p n20 April 2009 "Oracle Buy Sun": http://tinyurl.com/dcvw5w</abbr>

Maria Spínola

"How to Dominate Your Competition, Boost Your Income and Attract More Customers with The New Yellow Pages Advertising Techiques"

<abbr>Maria Spínola's last blog post..MariaSpinola: 31 March 2009 "Sun confirms second round of layoffs": http://tinyurl.com/cq3o4p n20 April 2009 "Oracle Buy Sun": http://tinyurl.com/dcvw5w</abbr>

Maria Spínola

"How to break into social media. Do you have what it takes?"

<abbr>Maria Spínola's last blog post..MariaSpinola: 31 March 2009 "Sun confirms second round of layoffs": http://tinyurl.com/cq3o4p n20 April 2009 "Oracle Buy Sun": http://tinyurl.com/dcvw5w</abbr>

Maria Spínola

"What is your recession strategy? Does your organization see the recession as a problem or a strategic business opportunity?"

<abbr>Maria Spínola's last blog post..MariaSpinola: 31 March 2009 "Sun confirms second round of layoffs": http://tinyurl.com/cq3o4p n20 April 2009 "Oracle Buy Sun": http://tinyurl.com/dcvw5w</abbr>

Tim Carney

Caption: "Still not using social media? Your ducking the obvious...

Scott K Lowe

My caption:

"Stelzner's got something. Nobody wants boring white peepers. Your white peeper has to be more vibrant and eye catching. Add a splash of color, a touch of style to make your white peeper stand out."

Adrian Forbes

Forget the Jones'.

Adrian Forbes

When you're in the limelight, make sure you smile.

Charlie Seymour Jr

Wow TWICE I listed the wrong website - my problem is I type 167 words a minute but only get 58 correct. My bad.

NOW my website is correct - and here's one more caption:

Surrounded By People Going No Where? Choose Your Own Passion And Follow It.

Charlie Seymour Jr
http://twitter.com/UltimateWAHDads

DavidVonZ

Hey, that must be the new VP of Digital Marketing

Charlie Seymour Jr

Whoops... one more:

To Be Or Not To Be - I Choose To Be Different And Lead.

Charlie Seymour Jr
http://twitter.com/UltimateWAHDads

Darlene Dean

Did I hear someone say... Duck-Blind???

Charlie Seymour Jr

Four different ideas:

1. Bright Ideas Standout From The Crowd.

2. Having Trouble Standing Out From The Crowd? Follow Me.

3. See What Everyone Else Is Doing And Do The Opposite.

4. Crowded On The Highway Of Life? Follow Your Own Dreams - Dare To Be Different.

Charlie Seymour Jr
http://twitter.com/UltimateWAHDads

kristin

"Make a Statement."

"You Know Something They Don't."

"In a sea of black and white, dont' be afraid to be bold!"

"What sets YOU apart from the THEM?"

"It all starts with a brighter outlook."

"New pair of shades, $10. New hair do, $50. Confident enough to stand out, Priceless!"

Melissa

It's easy to stand out when you look on the bright side.

Adrian Forbes

Many companies struggle to keep their business afloat. We do it with style.

Jonnie Clark

First a limerick:

As a young duck I stood out markedly,
And saw through my glasses, darkly.
But my cheerful heart,
Soon set me apart,
As I grew and sang meadow-larkly!
(a definite right-winger)

And a caption: Order our DUCK-SUN GLASSES. Stand out in a crowd
for all the bright reasons.

Sam Brown

The best investment is in oneself - don't duck out!

Sam Brown

Stimulus Package: Should you Duck or Rays the Bar?

Sam Brown

Are you ducking up a bright future?

Leon White

Star Duck, the final frontier.

Kecia Bailey

DuckBand Sunglasses...Stand Out In A Crowd.

Maria Spínola

"Businesses are failing left and right. But not everyone is doing badly. Discover the secrets of the few companies that almost always suceed when times are tough like this"

<abbr>Maria Spínola's last blog post..MariaSpinola: The New Era Of Customer Service Is Here: http://tinyurl.com/86ps9s (connecting Google, Website, Facebook, Twitter, Partners, Phone, Email)</abbr>

Maria Spínola

"Are You Prepared To Stand Out In The Crowd Of Unemployed? 10 Steps That Guarantee You Will Be Working In 2 Weeks"

<abbr>Maria Spínola's last blog post..MariaSpinola: The New Era Of Customer Service Is Here: http://tinyurl.com/86ps9s (connecting Google, Website, Facebook, Twitter, Partners, Phone, Email)</abbr>

Maria Spínola

"Discover the beauty that lies hidden inside you"

<abbr>Maria Spínola's last blog post..MariaSpinola: The New Era Of Customer Service Is Here: http://tinyurl.com/86ps9s (connecting Google, Website, Facebook, Twitter, Partners, Phone, Email)</abbr>

Maria Spínola

"All my life I was called an ugly duckling, but now that I found Beauty Clinic I become the most beautiful duck"

<abbr>Maria Spínola's last blog post..MariaSpinola: The New Era Of Customer Service Is Here: http://tinyurl.com/86ps9s (connecting Google, Website, Facebook, Twitter, Partners, Phone, Email)</abbr>

CigArrest

I love my attitude problem and success is my habit.

Solissa Romenski

"In a sea of ordinary ducks... go beyond the quack!"

Shel Horowitz

How to be cool in a crowd

<abbr>Shel Horowitz's last blog post..Mari Smith: Be A Conscious Twitterer</abbr>

Joey Logano

"I honestly think I'm the most interesting duck here"

Chuck Jones

Market leadership requires differentiation. What separates you from the rest of your market?

<abbr>Chuck Jones's last blog post..Note to K-12 Superintendents and Administrators</abbr>

D. Wendal Attig

While I may be floating in a sea of competition, I DON'T intend to be sharing in the compensation!

--or--(for Democrats)

Breaking News! First pictures just in from the 2012 Republican Convention

--or-- (for Republicans)

Change in Washington

--or--

I'm here representing my plastic surgeon

Sean Romanoff

Be cool - Be Yourself.

John

Just because you're in the herd doesn't mean you have to part of the herd.

Lori Herz

The world according to Ziglar, Godin and, now, The Duck: Be a meaningful specific, not a wandering - or waddling - generality.

michele smorgon

who is the cool dude?

the sunlovin' chick in the otherwise pale crowd?

<abbr>michele smorgon's last blog post..Free thinking</abbr>

Anne Janzer

I've been swimming with the wrong crowd...

Chuck Jones

"What a bunch of quacks."

<abbr>Chuck Jones's last blog post..Note to K-12 Superintendents and Administrators</abbr>

Mary Timmer

Dude. Color me happy.

julie power

How will you recognize me? I'll be one wearing dark glasses.

<abbr>julie power's last blog post..58% of ecommerce sites report increased sales</abbr>

Liz Donnelly

"I'll just blend right in with my shades on and try not to hum too loudly..."

OR

"Dang! I thought my escape plan worked great but I forgot to tell my partner to release the YELLOW ducks!"

<abbr>Liz Donnelly's last blog post..The Rigsby’s Share Their Family Fitness Tips</abbr>

Lise MacFadden

The harder I work, the duckier I get!

or

They'll never know I'm here!

Michel Fortin

"Aflaq is seeking a new mascot. Looking for someone who stands out from the crowd."

<abbr>Michel Fortin's last blog post..The 10-Point Ethics Checklist</abbr>

Adriana Casey

I wear my sunglasses at night so I can... so I can..

Michel Fortin

"They used to call me an ugly duckling. Funny, 'cause that's what I said about all of them, too."

OR...

"Ugly? No. I'm a dare-to-be-different duckling."

<abbr>Michel Fortin's last blog post..The 10-Point Ethics Checklist</abbr>

LYNNE OCONNOR

FLOAT COOL

<abbr>LYNNE OCONNOR's last blog post..REMdreamtime: RT @foxnews http://tinyurl.com/cqft8j who needs pills? REAL MEN know foreplay is the best access 2 a woman's mind - thaz how 2 turn her on!</abbr>

chicago pontiac dealership

"This is why I'm hot."

Meredith

Change your perspective - - when you see with your heart, it becomes clear that ducks really do have teeth.

<abbr>Meredith's last blog post..New Chlorine-Free Eco-Tite® Shrink Bags from Curwood Help Processors Meet Sustainability Goals While Improving Package Performance</abbr>

Wendy Hilt Thessen

Innovators are the first on the wave of change.

Jamie

Without being the devil, it is hard to be conspicuous

<abbr>Jamie's last blog post..jamiepark: Here's a cute baby i met last weekend on the ferry to Angel Island. He put on Easter makeup, super duper cute! http://twitpic.com/3g3d4</abbr>

Martin - Writing Prompts

I like Karren's a lot! Great idea for one.

I'm still brainstorming ideas for it. I'l ltry and get back with a good one.

<abbr>Martin - Writing Prompts's last blog post..Stories Centered Around An Object</abbr>

marti garaughty

If you don't stand out from the crowd, you're lost in the crowd!

Karren

See, there's nothing wrong with adding a little color to your white paper.

Sarah Mitchell

My future's so bright I just gotta wear shades!

Guido

Success is a choice. Wear sunglasses and the sun will shine for you.

Kevin

My caption: Like water off a ducks back

iyo

"Be yourself - let your personality shine!"

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