Biblical Archaeology Review Fall 2021: Winners
And the Winner Is …
“And you called me an ass!”
—Vernon Moyer, Hickory, North Carolina
Thank you to all those who submitted caption entries for our Summer 2021 cartoon, based on Numbers 22:27–28: “When the donkey saw the angel of the LORD, it lay down under Balaam; and Balaam’s anger was kindled, and he struck the donkey with his staff. Then the LORD opened the mouth of the donkey, and it said to Balaam, ‘What have I done to you, that you have struck me these three times?’” We are pleased to congratulate Vernon Moyer of Hickory, North Carolina, who wrote the winning caption
Runners-up:
“If you kick my seat one more time, you will see more than one angel.”
—Liz Anciaux, Marion, Iowa
“I am so done with you! Call a camel!”
—Suzanne Linch, Westerville, Ohio
Honorable Mentions:
“AETA (Angels for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) will hear of this!”
—Fernando Atienza, Williamsburg, Virginia
“They call me a beast of burden, but you’re a beast and a burden!”
—William Moore, Whiting, New Jersey
“Three strikes, and you’re off!”
—Rod Picking, Omaha, Nebraska
“And another thing, you’re too heavy.”
—Betty Rosian, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
“I may be a donkey, but you are the one being a jackass.”
—Michael Pinto, Kalamazoo, Michigan
“I’m just obeying God’s stop sign.”
—Joan Greig, Aurora, Ohio
“Careful, I got friends in High Places.”
—Jean Libby, Sugar Creek, Missouri
“Get off my back.”
—Hope Odzak, Durham, North Carolina
“Balaam, pick one: the wrath of the Lord or the Humane Society.”
—Joyce Beckner, Rushville, Indiana
“This time, you go first!”
—Barb Ludka, Franklin, Wisconsin
“Yes, I can speak, and I can see, too!”
—Laurie Luke, Jacksonville, Florida
“Always it’s a stick with you—never the carrot!”
—Karen Woodin, Yakima, Washington
“You keep that up, and I see a lot of walking in your future!”
—Bob Wondolowski, Uxbridge, Massachusetts
“While we’re at it, let’s talk about my oat bag portions, too!”
—Jared Acord, Costa Mesa, California
“At least I have something to say.”
—Jack Wonner, Erie, Pennsylvania
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