On Monday, we asked readers to submit possible captions for this picture of a legally themed bookshelf:
I observed that while this photo wasn’t as funny as the one from our last caption contest, sometimes subtler photos inspire better captions. Check out the finalists for this caption contest and see if you agree….
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Here are the finalists (the captions with the most “likes” from readers in Disqus, plus one underrated caption that was “liked” by yours truly):
A. Two books for sale, never used. Contact Elie Mystal c/o ATL.
B. All part of the 1L core curriculum.
C. The middle book is unreadable without a six pack.
D. Required first year reading at all New Jersey law schools.
E. Not bad but “Ten Minute Torts” is still my favorite.
F. This would explain why Joey kept referring to “Younger Abs Tension” on his Fed Courts exam.
And here’s the poll:
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Please vote for your favorite caption in our poll, which will be open through THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, at 11:59 P.M. (Eastern time). Thanks!
Earlier: Caption Contest: Shelf Registration