Each week, we provide a cartoon in need of a caption. You, the reader, submit a caption, we choose three
finalists, and you vote for your favorite. Caption submissions for this week’s cartoon, by Michael Maslin,
must be received by Sunday, February 23rd. The finalists in the February 3rd contest appear below. We will
announce the winner, and the finalists in this week’s contest, in the March 9th issue. Anyone age thirteen
or older can enter or vote. To do so, and to read the complete rules, visit contest.newyorker.com.“If there’s a ring in here, Hank, I swear to God ...”
Brittany Vance, Idaho Falls, Idaho
“Don’t ask for a spoon—he’ll know we’re tourists.”
Ped Naseri, Los Angeles, Calif.“I have a feeling I’m not going to like
the suggested wine pairing.”
Michael Civerolo, San Diego, Calif.“I didn’t say I would help. I said I’d accompany you.”
Mark Paladini, Los Angeles, Calif.