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Caption Contest: What's Eric so happy about? UPDATED

Eric is so happy, but why? We want to know and only your caption can help us figure it out!

The best caption will be picked this evening and the author will win a sweet tape measure from DIY Network who is hosting a Cool Tools Holiday Blitz that runs from tomorrow (11/27) to Sunday (11/30).

Limit of 3 entries per person.

UPDATE: We now how a Caption Contest Patch. See it here.

UPDATE 2: We have a winner!

"Eric just heard that the new Instructables hoodies will come with extra long sleeves!"
by zieak

Oh, and be sure to check the forums on Friday for another caption contest.

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Yerboogieman says: Nov 27, 2008. 10:20 PM
all i want to know is, does eric really shave all the sides of his head to where he only has hair on top?
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canida in reply to YerboogiemanJan 22, 2009. 10:24 AM
No, I do. (It's a bit hard to shave bits of your own head evenly.)
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Yerboogieman in reply to canidaJan 24, 2009. 7:13 PM
lol.
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-sippo- says: Dec 8, 2008. 9:33 AM
oh damit I'm to late :D i just saw the picture and the first thing that pop'ed into my head was: "Remember kids, Check your ball's for cancer.... It might just make your day"
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zieak says: Nov 26, 2008. 2:42 PM
Before: I don't have the right tools available to make some cool Instructables. After: DIY Network is giving away $15,000 to spend on tools!
cheeseboy in reply to zieakDec 2, 2008. 12:12 AM
they are spending money on me? XD
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zieak in reply to cheeseboyDec 2, 2008. 12:24 AM
I had to read what i wrote twice before i got it. Nice self-deprecation!
cheeseboy in reply to zieakDec 2, 2008. 1:43 AM
thank you its one of my strengths =)
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AnarchistAsian says: Nov 26, 2008. 6:12 PM
First picture: Give me an i! Second picture: Give me a Y! Oh wait! i forgot the D in DIY!
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AnarchistAsian in reply to AnarchistAsianNov 27, 2008. 8:57 AM
awwwww, i didn't win... =-(
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mg0930mg in reply to AnarchistAsianNov 27, 2008. 10:47 PM
Neither, did I. Neither, did I.
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AnarchistAsian in reply to mg0930mgNov 29, 2008. 7:41 PM
*sadnesssszzz*

oh well... NEXTIME
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mg0930mg in reply to AnarchistAsianNov 29, 2008. 8:03 PM
Hopefully.
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AnarchistAsian in reply to mg0930mgNov 29, 2008. 8:12 PM
*Hopes as hard as i can*

IT'S NOT WORKING!!!!!!!!!!
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AnarchistAsian in reply to AnarchistAsianNov 26, 2008. 6:12 PM
stupid images bug....
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Tool Using Animal says: Nov 26, 2008. 10:28 AM
Eric upon learning that Instructables qualifies as a bank under the bailout.
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ewilhelm in reply to Tool Using AnimalNov 26, 2008. 12:12 PM
If we don't make our traffic numbers for the year, I'm demanding some sort of bailout. It's the new capitalism.
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AnarchistAsian in reply to ewilhelmNov 29, 2008. 7:42 PM
Hey, wait, don't us iblers get some of that?
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kelseymh in reply to ewilhelmNov 29, 2008. 6:56 PM
No, it's the last desperate gasp of the "old" (okay, just the last eight years') capitalism. Get in while you can :-)
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KentsOkay in reply to ewilhelmNov 26, 2008. 12:19 PM
XD

how much more traffic do you need?
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Labot2001 in reply to KentsOkayNov 27, 2008. 10:17 AM
Do you have access to a otnet or something? lol
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KentsOkay in reply to Labot2001Nov 28, 2008. 10:15 AM
nah, just lots of people I can intimidate...
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Goodhart says: Nov 28, 2008. 3:08 PM
Ooo, I missed out on THIS one :-)
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zjharva says: Nov 26, 2008. 11:25 AM
I found out what to do with the 2 9 volt batteries!
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caitlinsdad in reply to zjharvaNov 26, 2008. 11:32 AM
and you were anonymously quoted in the Wall Street Journal for your comment on the turkey bone ornament http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122765597035358073.html
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zjharva in reply to caitlinsdadNov 28, 2008. 1:04 PM
oh cool thanks!
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mg0930mg says: Nov 26, 2008. 7:37 PM
Eric: I can lift one thousand pounds want to see. 2nd pic: See, Impressive huh? What do you mean you can't see it?"
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Bartboy in reply to mg0930mgNov 27, 2008. 10:00 PM
You should have won!
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mg0930mg in reply to BartboyNov 27, 2008. 10:46 PM
Oh well, instructables chose what they chose. Thanks for the compliment,though.
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Bartboy in reply to mg0930mgNov 28, 2008. 8:46 AM
You're welcome! Your's was by far the funniest!
ax89 says: Nov 27, 2008. 6:54 PM
WOOHOO! I got the crazy glue off!!! (next frame) Uh, wait a minute.... (looking at hands that are still fists)
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zieak says: Nov 26, 2008. 10:25 AM
Eric just heard that the new Instructables hoodies will come with extra long sleeves!
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JellyWoo in reply to zieakNov 27, 2008. 10:29 AM
great job!
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AnarchistAsian in reply to zieakNov 27, 2008. 8:57 AM
nice job!
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Keith-Kid in reply to zieakNov 27, 2008. 5:54 AM
Congrats! I really thought mine would have a good chance.....
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zieak in reply to zieakNov 26, 2008. 10:43 PM
Thanks for putting this little contest on! That tape measure looks like a Komelon SS Gripper. I bought one as a gift a while back and it seemed like a nice one.
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Yerboogieman in reply to zieakNov 27, 2008. 10:32 PM
That Tape measure looks like the ones with my dad's work logo on it.
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mg0930mg in reply to YerboogiemanNov 29, 2008. 10:49 AM
Steal one from your dad and give it to me. =D
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Yerboogieman in reply to mg0930mgNov 29, 2008. 1:40 PM
uhh, no?
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mg0930mg in reply to YerboogiemanNov 29, 2008. 4:25 PM
Awwww...why not. D=
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Yerboogieman in reply to mg0930mgNov 29, 2008. 4:43 PM
Because i said so.
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plane phanatic in reply to zieakNov 27, 2008. 6:15 AM
Congratulations!
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Plasmana in reply to zieakNov 27, 2008. 1:20 AM
Congratulations zieak!

Have fun measuring stuff!
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DJ Radio in reply to zieakNov 26, 2008. 11:07 PM
congrats!
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Lithium Rain in reply to zieakNov 26, 2008. 9:06 PM
Congratulations!
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mg0930mg in reply to zieakNov 26, 2008. 8:20 PM
Good job on the win!
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Gjdj3 in reply to zieakNov 26, 2008. 5:10 PM
Haha, nice.
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zieak in reply to Gjdj3Nov 26, 2008. 10:34 PM
Gjdj3, mg0930mg, Adrian monk; Thank you!
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Labot2001 says: Nov 27, 2008. 10:18 AM
Looks like someone just learned how to tie his shoes.

I'm expecting an instructable on it soon.
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Derin says: Nov 27, 2008. 8:54 AM
Yay!I finally won an award for building the best DIY site on the world!And I got pie!
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Derin in reply to DerinNov 27, 2008. 8:55 AM
Darn,I missed it.And it got posted yesterday.
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bumpus says: Nov 27, 2008. 6:23 AM
How did I miss this!??!1
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DJ Radio says: Nov 26, 2008. 11:59 AM
"Yay!!! My order of knex just came!!!"
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DJ Radio in reply to DJ RadioNov 26, 2008. 11:08 PM
I wonder if Fungus missed it?
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Chicken2209 in reply to DJ RadioNov 27, 2008. 4:58 AM
yeah thats it...
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GorillazMiko says: Nov 26, 2008. 8:48 PM
Damn.
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mg0930mg says: Nov 26, 2008. 7:32 PM
I just saved a bunch of money, by switching my car insurance to Geico!
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GorillazMiko says: Nov 26, 2008. 11:17 AM
I JUST GOT NEW DEODORANT!

fungus in the back: put your arms down.
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jessyratfink in reply to GorillazMikoNov 26, 2008. 6:53 PM
This is full of win.
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GorillazMiko in reply to GorillazMikoNov 26, 2008. 12:19 PM
He's happy because he just zipped up his pants.
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GorillazMiko in reply to GorillazMikoNov 26, 2008. 12:19 PM
2nd picture: EGGS!!!
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I_am_Canadian says: Nov 26, 2008. 6:47 PM
"Im bored... Better go to... INSTRUCTABLES!"
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Chicken2209 says: Nov 26, 2008. 5:57 PM
Sweet! just about 6.3 million more clicks of the refresh button and we could qualify for an snl spoof!
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Chicken2209 in reply to Chicken2209Nov 26, 2008. 6:43 PM
Yes! no one noticed that my pumpkin hoodie was sooo last month
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JellyWoo says: Nov 26, 2008. 6:37 PM
1. YES! Ed actually remembered to thaw out the turkey so i don't have to use my hairdryer.

2. *ad for a Duracell commercial* GO DURACELL GO! DURACELL BATTERIES ARE NUMBER ONE!

3. My magical eyes do work magic on those duracell batteries after all...
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xACIDITYx says: Nov 26, 2008. 6:27 PM
Eric: Featured!
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AnarchistAsian says: Nov 26, 2008. 6:10 PM
Before: What do those batteries say on them??

After: Duracell! that's what they say! w00t, i have common sense!

*picture added for fun purposes only*
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Big Bwana says: Nov 26, 2008. 12:14 PM
honest it was this big ...
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AnarchistAsian in reply to Big BwanaNov 26, 2008. 6:07 PM
Hey, i've seen that one used on the internet already!
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n8man says: Nov 26, 2008. 10:32 AM
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n8man in reply to n8manNov 26, 2008. 11:38 AM
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n8man in reply to n8manNov 26, 2008. 3:34 PM
"Eric just learned that the atomic oven still works." I hope you guys don't have a hairless thanksgiving.
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n8man in reply to n8manNov 26, 2008. 3:37 PM
Eric was just told that instructables just overtook wikihow and ehow in popularity.
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n8man in reply to n8manNov 26, 2008. 5:45 PM
Eric just finished reading and doing every single instructable.
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Gjdj3 says: Nov 26, 2008. 5:03 PM
Victory! I just scammed an entire online community into decorating my office!

Haha, just kidding... sort of.
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Chicken2209 in reply to Gjdj3Nov 26, 2008. 5:14 PM
its okay, well get him back by coloring in crayons
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Gjdj3 in reply to Chicken2209Nov 26, 2008. 5:38 PM
Muhuhahahahaha.
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Chicken2209 in reply to Gjdj3Nov 26, 2008. 5:39 PM
im going to have to because my robot is not looking like the superhero i wanted it to with the buttons...
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KentsOkay says: Nov 26, 2008. 12:21 PM
Before: Aww... I'm not even a moderator on my own website's chat room... After: WOOHOO!!! MOD POWERZ!!
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GorillazMiko in reply to KentsOkayNov 26, 2008. 4:14 PM
LOL
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Keith-Kid says: Nov 26, 2008. 2:52 PM
1)
Before: the potato chips were eaten by me
After: I ate the potato chips!!!

Instructables, find yourself here.

2) Success! The world's flute-drum-guitar -foot massaging-trombone-Jacobs Ladder- internet browsing-piano-one man band! Now how on earth do I use this thing?

3) Eric! A giant robot from a rival company just destroyed one of the walls!! On the bright side side, you can finally install that window you've been wanting for so long.
cormac3050 says: Nov 26, 2008. 2:40 PM
Hurray! I'm happy again!!
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Spint says: Nov 26, 2008. 1:44 PM
Eric: I gots a new friend on myspace!
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Spint in reply to SpintNov 26, 2008. 1:46 PM
Eric: I just got my first robot wall decoration!
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Knex_Gun_Builder says: Nov 26, 2008. 12:21 PM
Is it instructables birthday?
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Plasmana says: Nov 26, 2008. 12:00 PM
Eric is so happy because it is his payday from the advertisers!
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Lithium Rain says: Nov 26, 2008. 11:52 AM
Before Prozac/After Prozac
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Lithium Rain says: Nov 26, 2008. 11:26 AM
Christy's back!!!
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Lithium Rain says: Nov 26, 2008. 11:23 AM
FINALLY! He took the picture! Took long enough.
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