THE CARTOON CAPTION CONTEST

Lots of cheesy humor this week. Congratulations to Arlene Ferguson for winning the top spot! She will receive Steve Breen’s signed original in the mail. Thanks to all those who participated. The art for next week’s contest is below. Send your submissions to cartooncontest@sduniontribune.com by 10 a.m. Tuesday. Please limit your entries to three and keep ’em brief. Good luck and stay healthy!

THE WINNER

“Sorry, all of the Velveeta was melted and used for Super Bowl dip.”

Arlene Ferguson, Vista

THE FINALISTS

“By the way, why are there little footprints all over the clock?” Frederick Biggs, Oceanside

“You’re suing me for entrapment?” Ruben Escobosa, San Diego

“Haven’t you heard? Hantavirus is so 2019.” Mark Collins, La Mesa

“I don’t think shredding your stimulus check for bedding was what the government had in mind, but you may get another chance.”

Paul Keegan, Scripps Ranch

“My wife won’t come down from the chandelier unless you leave.”

Vincent Noto, San Diego

“How do you keep from stirring on Christmas Eve?” Pete Wilkinson, San Diego

“Look, I’m not installing a Ring. You don’t even have a door!” Gary John Collins, San Diego

“You can’t have a cheese and cracker party until we get Dr. Fauci’s OK.”

Mercy Mandelbaum, Coronado

“My wife is mad at me so I’m looking for a place to stay tonight.” Tony Cannon, Carlsbad

“Final offer ... swiss, cheddar and gouda cheese for life.” Lisa Molitor, San Diego

“No, I’ve never read ‘Stuart Little.’” Ron Florence, El Cajon

“You and yours are gone by the morning or I’m calling Corky!” Alice K. Mccarthy, Carlsbad

“Er, um ... the wall you chewed through has asbestos in it.” Gary Lee Meyers, Poway

“Sorry, it’s the market. I gotta raise your rent.” Larry Marshall, Oceanside

K-12 WINNERS

“For the last time, yellow walls are not cheese!”

Max Innocenti, sixth grade, Muirlands Middle School

“You can stay here if your cousin Remy cooks me ratatouille.”

Karina Nguyen, sixth grade, Good Shepherd Catholic School

“If you’re going to stay here, at least help out with expenses.” Ailsa Archbold, sixth grade, Muirlands Middle School

NEXT WEEK