This week, JohnRH of John’s Space guest hosts the challenge theme, Humor. Since I’ve been following John’s blog, I am not surprised that he would choose “Humor” as a photo topic. He writes, “Dig into your photo archives and find something humorous. (Please, nothing that might be injurious of anyone or anything, of course. WE, the collective Lens-Artists that we are, must retain our civility.)” You can read his entire challenge post and have a laugh or two at his sense of humor here.
My wife captured this opening photo. We were on Fanning Island, (native name Tabaurean). The island is a coral atoll that is part of the Republic of Kiribati. Our cruise ship spent the day anchored by the island and cruisers went ashore. Some native “warriors” were showing off their historical warring attire. I noticed that the prices had recently increased, you can see that on his reworked sign. I couldn’t help but ask for a non-typical photo and the gentleman complied with a smile on his face. Caption added in Photoshop Elements.
Even in Nicaragua, if you drive a colorful vehicle, you better follow local traffic laws or you might become an easy target for a ticket.
My grandson Owen was born in 2010, a few months before this photo was taken. Owen’s aunt was holding him when his Uncle Josh and Owen had a moment together. Owen’s mom looks on.
Last year we visited Hormel Company’s SPAM Museum. The museum pokes a bit of fun at one of Hormel’s most popular products and relays the company’s history in the process. Here you can take a SPAM Can selfie to see how SPAM Tall you are. I particularly enjoyed the TV playing a continuous loop of Monty Python’s SPAM Sketch. If you are unfamiliar, here is a copy I found on YouTube.
“Let’s go to the beach,” she said. “It’ll be fun,” she said. Nope, not for me. This is what happens when too many cruise ships hit port at the same time.
Politics and political figures have always been a target for humor. When in Cabo San Lucas, we didn’t pass a souvenir shop that didn’t have one of these on display.
I am an equal opportunity abuser. When the memes with Bernie became popular on social media, I felt obligated to create my own with Bernie sitting on the driveway in front of our house in Buckeye, Arizona.
I conclude with this photo that I leave here without further comment. You can write your own joke.
You can pixel peep these images in 2K HD on my Flickr site here. Thanks again to JohnRH for providing a theme that will keep me laughing all week as I review the challenge responses from all of this week’s participants. Next week, it’s Patti’s turn. If you’d like to respond to the challenge but are wondering how you can find out, check here.
John Steiner
Flare Legend Adventures
Very well done John! I laughed at several of your images (the $2 sign image cracked me up) and I laughed out loud at your closing image you devil you!!
Thanks, Tina! JohnRH provided a great opportunity for everyone to share some of their own funny photos. It was fun looking for these in my gallery.
Good ones! Loved your opening photo. The crowded beach made sense with your explanation. And I don’t think I’ll type out my caption to the last challenge here
Thanks! I can sure say I enjoyed working on this week’s challenge.
I loved your selection! Especially the last few – the Trump t-shirt, the Bernie meme (I remember playing with those myself) and the last one of course π The t-shirt reminded me of a cap I saw displayed in a coffee shop in Olympia WA not long after Trump was elected – it was red of course and had the slogan ‘Make America gay again’. I suspect Trump would NOT have found it so funny!
You are probably right about the red cap. π
Politicians are fair game for humor and satire. I am remembering an old saying, “If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen.” π
Ha! GREAT selections! I like ’em all, particularly the quiet beach and spot-on t-shirt. Bernie looks cool (warm?) anywhere. I’m not even going to attempt a caption on that last one! π
Funny how no one is willing to caption that last image. >grin<
This challenge was made for you, John. Great selection that made me smile π
I hope we can do this challenge once a year or so. I truly enjoyed reading everyone’s posts this week. π
hahaha. Great job. My favorite was the warrior photo because he also looks like a gingerbread man.The beach photo brought back memories of when we lived in Spain. Their personal space was different then ours as Americans. The line was drawn where the towels ended so we made friends pretty quickly. lol. It was a tough walk to the water. I wonder what that spacing looks like now following covid.
I will caption that last photo…Been there, done that. lol. Hope it doesn’t offend anyone. lol
Thanks! I think that warrior was in name only. He seemed to be quite the friendly guy. Of course, he works for tips. >grin<
I'm not a fan of beaches anyway. I'm too Type A to sit around and soak up the sun. Besides… it's bad for my skin.
Yes. He looked like quite the entertainer.
I like the beach, but like you Iβll sit out if itβs that crowded. Not too fun. The beach is supposed to be for reflection, and relaxing.
Great job! I enjoyed all of your photos! Thanks for the chuckle!
Thanks, Donna! It was fun putting my response together.
You have a great sense of humour, John, and judging by that last photo a naughty one at that!
You know, one can’t unsee what has already been seen. π
Great one John! Very creative and funny!
Thanks, Anne!
Great selections, John! The first one is soo funny. Bernie in Buckeye is a good one. π
I didn’t quite have the perspective right, but it made the point. π
How many spam cans are you? lol
20.3 SPAM cans tall! π
Hilarious photos. π€£ I absolutely love the beachβ¦but not when everyone else on the planet is there! π³
That was just the water’s edge of the beach. Behind those first rows of umbrellas, there were many more packed even more tightly. π
Wow. No thank you! π€£