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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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Nov 27, 2008. 10:20 PMYerboogieman says:
all i want to know is, does eric really shave all the sides of his head to where he only has hair on top?
Jan 22, 2009. 10:24 AMcanida says:
No, I do. (It's a bit hard to shave bits of your own head evenly.)
Jan 24, 2009. 7:13 PMYerboogieman says:
lol.
Dec 8, 2008. 9:33 AM-sippo- says:
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"
Nov 26, 2008. 2:42 PMzieak says:
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!
Dec 2, 2008. 12:12 AMcheeseboy says:
they are spending money on me? XD
Dec 2, 2008. 12:24 AMzieak says:
I had to read what i wrote twice before i got it. Nice self-deprecation!
Dec 2, 2008. 1:43 AMcheeseboy says:
thank you its one of my strengths =)
Nov 26, 2008. 6:12 PMAnarchistAsian says:
First picture: Give me an i! Second picture: Give me a Y! Oh wait! i forgot the D in DIY!
Nov 27, 2008. 8:57 AMAnarchistAsian says:
awwwww, i didn't win... =-(
Nov 27, 2008. 10:47 PMmg0930mg says:
Neither, did I. Neither, did I.
Nov 29, 2008. 7:41 PMAnarchistAsian says:
*sadnesssszzz*

oh well... NEXTIME
Nov 29, 2008. 8:03 PMmg0930mg says:
Hopefully.
Nov 29, 2008. 8:12 PMAnarchistAsian says:
*Hopes as hard as i can*

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

how much more traffic do you need?
Nov 27, 2008. 10:17 AMLabot2001 says:
Do you have access to a otnet or something? lol
Nov 28, 2008. 10:15 AMKentsOkay says:
nah, just lots of people I can intimidate...
Nov 28, 2008. 3:08 PMGoodhart says:
Ooo, I missed out on THIS one :-)
Nov 26, 2008. 11:25 AMzjharva says:
I found out what to do with the 2 9 volt batteries!
Nov 26, 2008. 11:32 AMcaitlinsdad says:
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
Nov 28, 2008. 1:04 PMzjharva says:
oh cool thanks!
Nov 26, 2008. 7:37 PMmg0930mg says:
Eric: I can lift one thousand pounds want to see. 2nd pic: See, Impressive huh? What do you mean you can't see it?"
Nov 27, 2008. 10:00 PMBartboy says:
You should have won!
Nov 27, 2008. 10:46 PMmg0930mg says:
Oh well, instructables chose what they chose. Thanks for the compliment,though.
Nov 28, 2008. 8:46 AMBartboy says:
You're welcome! Your's was by far the funniest!
Nov 27, 2008. 6:54 PMax89 says:
WOOHOO! I got the crazy glue off!!! (next frame) Uh, wait a minute.... (looking at hands that are still fists)
Nov 26, 2008. 10:25 AMzieak says:
Eric just heard that the new Instructables hoodies will come with extra long sleeves!
Nov 27, 2008. 10:29 AMJellyWoo says:
great job!
Nov 27, 2008. 8:57 AMAnarchistAsian says:
nice job!
Nov 27, 2008. 5:54 AMKeith-Kid says:
Congrats! I really thought mine would have a good chance.....
Nov 26, 2008. 10:43 PMzieak says:
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.
Nov 27, 2008. 10:32 PMYerboogieman says:
That Tape measure looks like the ones with my dad's work logo on it.
Nov 29, 2008. 10:49 AMmg0930mg says:
Steal one from your dad and give it to me. =D
Nov 29, 2008. 1:40 PMYerboogieman says:
uhh, no?
Nov 29, 2008. 4:25 PMmg0930mg says:
Awwww...why not. D=
Nov 29, 2008. 4:43 PMYerboogieman says:
Because i said so.
Nov 27, 2008. 6:15 AMplane phanatic says:
Congratulations!
Nov 27, 2008. 1:20 AMPlasmana says:
Congratulations zieak!

Have fun measuring stuff!
Nov 26, 2008. 11:07 PMDJ Radio says:
congrats!
Nov 26, 2008. 9:06 PMLithium Rain says:
Congratulations!
Nov 26, 2008. 8:20 PMmg0930mg says:
Good job on the win!
Nov 26, 2008. 5:10 PMGjdj3 says:
Haha, nice.
Nov 26, 2008. 10:34 PMzieak says:
Gjdj3, mg0930mg, Adrian monk; Thank you!
Nov 27, 2008. 10:18 AMLabot2001 says:
Looks like someone just learned how to tie his shoes.

I'm expecting an instructable on it soon.
Nov 27, 2008. 8:54 AMDerin says:
Yay!I finally won an award for building the best DIY site on the world!And I got pie!
Nov 27, 2008. 8:55 AMDerin says:
Darn,I missed it.And it got posted yesterday.
Nov 27, 2008. 6:23 AMbumpus says:
How did I miss this!??!1
Nov 26, 2008. 11:59 AMDJ Radio says:
"Yay!!! My order of knex just came!!!"
Nov 26, 2008. 11:08 PMDJ Radio says:
I wonder if Fungus missed it?
Nov 27, 2008. 4:58 AMChicken2209 says:
yeah thats it...
Nov 26, 2008. 8:48 PMGorillazMiko says:
Damn.
Nov 26, 2008. 7:32 PMmg0930mg says:
I just saved a bunch of money, by switching my car insurance to Geico!
Nov 26, 2008. 11:17 AMGorillazMiko says:
I JUST GOT NEW DEODORANT!

fungus in the back: put your arms down.
Nov 26, 2008. 6:53 PMjessyratfink says:
This is full of win.
Nov 26, 2008. 12:19 PMGorillazMiko says:
He's happy because he just zipped up his pants.
Nov 26, 2008. 12:19 PMGorillazMiko says:
2nd picture: EGGS!!!
Nov 26, 2008. 6:47 PMI_am_Canadian says:
"Im bored... Better go to... INSTRUCTABLES!"
Nov 26, 2008. 5:57 PMChicken2209 says:
Sweet! just about 6.3 million more clicks of the refresh button and we could qualify for an snl spoof!
Nov 26, 2008. 6:43 PMChicken2209 says:
Yes! no one noticed that my pumpkin hoodie was sooo last month
Nov 26, 2008. 6:37 PMJellyWoo says:
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...
Nov 26, 2008. 6:27 PMxACIDITYx says:
Eric: Featured!
Nov 26, 2008. 6:10 PMAnarchistAsian says:
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*
Nov 26, 2008. 12:14 PMBig Bwana says:
honest it was this big ...
Nov 26, 2008. 6:07 PMAnarchistAsian says:
Hey, i've seen that one used on the internet already!
Nov 26, 2008. 10:32 AMn8man says:
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Nov 26, 2008. 3:34 PMn8man says:
"Eric just learned that the atomic oven still works." I hope you guys don't have a hairless thanksgiving.
Nov 26, 2008. 3:37 PMn8man says:
Eric was just told that instructables just overtook wikihow and ehow in popularity.
Nov 26, 2008. 5:45 PMn8man says:
Eric just finished reading and doing every single instructable.
Nov 26, 2008. 5:03 PMGjdj3 says:
Victory! I just scammed an entire online community into decorating my office!

Haha, just kidding... sort of.
Nov 26, 2008. 5:14 PMChicken2209 says:
its okay, well get him back by coloring in crayons
Nov 26, 2008. 5:38 PMGjdj3 says:
Muhuhahahahaha.
Nov 26, 2008. 5:39 PMChicken2209 says:
im going to have to because my robot is not looking like the superhero i wanted it to with the buttons...
Nov 26, 2008. 12:21 PMKentsOkay says:
Before: Aww... I'm not even a moderator on my own website's chat room... After: WOOHOO!!! MOD POWERZ!!
Nov 26, 2008. 4:14 PMGorillazMiko says:
LOL
Nov 26, 2008. 2:52 PMKeith-Kid says:
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.
Nov 26, 2008. 2:40 PMcormac3050 says:
Hurray! I'm happy again!!
Nov 26, 2008. 1:44 PMSpint180 says:
Eric: I gots a new friend on myspace!
Nov 26, 2008. 1:46 PMSpint180 says:
Eric: I just got my first robot wall decoration!
Nov 26, 2008. 12:21 PMKnex_Gun_Builder says:
Is it instructables birthday?
Nov 26, 2008. 12:00 PMPlasmana says:
Eric is so happy because it is his payday from the advertisers!
Nov 26, 2008. 11:52 AMLithium Rain says:
Before Prozac/After Prozac
Nov 26, 2008. 11:26 AMLithium Rain says:
Christy's back!!!
Nov 26, 2008. 11:23 AMLithium Rain says:
FINALLY! He took the picture! Took long enough.

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