THE WINNER

“You’ll be in charge of filling the gas tank.”

David Johansson, San Diego

THE FINALISTS

“Wait a minute, I’m left-handed and you’re right-handed.”

Larry Salvadori, San Diego “Congratulations. You just doubled your problems and halved your income.”

Chris Rosskopf, Carmel Valley “With no screen door, I hope a fly doesn’t get in the next time we try this.”

Richard Dale, San Diego “Perfect … now let’s see if our ‘belly button innies’ look alike!”

Lynn Howell, Carlsbad “Here’s my address, my wife’s name is Mary. See you later!”

Ron Choularton, North Park “Normally, I don’t like to repeat myself.”

Sara Mationg, Imperial Beach “At last! Someone who agrees wholeheartedly with all of my political beliefs!”

Dorothy G. Bacarti, El Cajon “When Christopher genetic engineering Manard, meets San Marcos Earl Scheib.” “Here’s my home Chuck address, Mol, go Vista meet your new wife.” “What did you expect for $39.99?”

Al Tarkington, Del Mar “I’d better call Mom and tell her that there will be two for dinner.”

Jeff Marks, La Jolla “Welcome! I need a kidney!”

Ruben Escobosa, San Diego “Great! Now I can ride my motorcycle, and you can sub at shortstop when I break my wrist.”

David Limburg, San Jacinto “There’s just no way to improve on pairfection.”

Per Martin, La Mesa “Now we can submit six cartoon contest entries each week.”

Bob Klein, La Mesa

K-12 WINNERS

“I never knew I could be so cheap!”

Paige Rebelo, eighth grade, Correia Middle School “Wait, why is one of us left-handed and the other right-handed?”

Evan Clauss, ninth grade, Kearny High School

“What’s up, handsome?”

Parker Salter, fifth grade, San Elijo Elementary School “What’s your return policy here?”

Rachel Mcfeaters, 11th grade, Carlsbad High

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