As I was scrolling through the archives just now, I realized that I am a week overdue in announcing the winner of the caption contest. Sorry about that.
Here is the image in question.
I charged you with coming up with the best explanation for what was going through Kato’s mind at this moment.
BecauseI honestly have no idea.
There were many excellent submissions, but I’ll list my favorite three.
HONORABLE MENTION – Brad
Hmmm… I dunno, mom, the emperor’s new cocktail shaker seems a little light somehow…SECOND PLACE – Mark
Dad, I’ve had enough of your tired William Tell routine.OUR WINNER – Matt
Mmmmmmmmm, I’m sorry. The answer we were looking for was Czar Nicholas II. That’s Nicholas the second. Better luck next time.
Thanks for all who chimed in. Matt, identify yourself to claim your prize: your pick of any book from our catalog. Send me an email with your address.
I demand a recount. If you could see me, you’d realize that my expression is very similar to the one in the photo.
No offense to the winners, but I was particularly partial to Cheryl’s pajama retort.
They are all first place!
Congratulations! All 3 are great.
And, has Idiots’ Books considered doing a book or project on Russian Royalty or Rossini Operas or Cocktails?