Caption Contest 17 Tips: Sign of the Times
Getting Started
This week’s image is a real sign of something unusual—a crosswalk figure who seems a little hesitant to make their move. Instead of the usual bold, striding stick figure, our little guy looks… hesitant. Shy? Sneaky? Socially anxious? This small change flips a mundane moment into a mystery. Why is this figure acting so strangely? What’s holding them back?Is this a case of street fright? A stick figure sticking to the shadows? Maybe it’s just waiting for the perfect walk signal in life. Whatever the reason, this shy little symbol is just begging for direction—and that’s where you come in!
Think Beneath the Surface
Great captions go beyond the obvious. Consider different angles:
- Personification – Imagine this figure has feelings. Is it afraid to jaywalk? Avoiding someone? Trying to stay under the radar?
- Cultural References – Could this be a subtle nod to introverts, spies, or childhood games like “Red Light, Green Light”?
- Real-World Parallels – Maybe it’s making fun of how some people hesitate awkwardly before crossing the street or referencing a larger social theme like anxiety or decision paralysis.
General Tips on How to Be Funny
- Use Contrast – A bold, authoritative caption might be extra funny for such a timid figure. (“Walk with confidence, they said…”)
- Play with Exaggeration – Maybe this is the world’s first crosswalk witness protection sign.
- Twist Expectations – Instead of making the figure nervous, what if it’s actually plotting something? (“Nobody suspects the crosswalk guy…”)
Final Thoughts
You don’t have to walk on eggshells with this one—boldly step into your funniest idea and give this sign a caption that will stop traffic. Now, go on and cross that line—into comedy gold! Enter here!
