January 2023

Citation

Chancellor Irwin reviewing ROTC students

Man in a cardigan and glasses shaking hands with a soldier while they hold a cylinder between them. Other soldiers are lined up beside them
Winning Entry!

Congratulations on finishing at the top of your class, cadet. Your Toblerone, as promised. - Kagan Mellencamp

Captions

A historical moment as John Ford shares the script for Battle at Midway with airmen turned actors.

Submitted by andjsmit on Mon, 01/02/2023 - 08:05

OK, just like in training. On three you let go of my hand and I'll let go of the diploma.

Submitted by joppold on Tue, 01/03/2023 - 10:08

Now that you've completed your field reconnaissance training, could you caddy for me this afternoon?

Submitted by rturner on Tue, 01/03/2023 - 13:22

An early supporter of the IUPUI Caption Contest, Chancellor Irwin personally choreographed elaborate monthly ceremonies for each new winner.

Submitted by mjhinsma on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 14:06

"Didn't you play Mr. Howell on Gilligan's Island?"
"No, didn't you play Sergeant Carter on Gomer Pyle?"

Submitted by miawilki on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 08:27

"Remember, men, per the dictates of the time, we are always to scream 'Fug!' on the field of battle, never 'F---!'"

Submitted by rischult on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 11:20

Good work soldier. Here are your orders to report for duty in Siberia. Be sure to pack your warmest coat!

Submitted by chalwalk on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 11:03

"I never knew the passing of the torch could be so cold!"

Submitted by keklamer on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 11:08

Slowest relay race in history!

Submitted by hertaylo on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 11:13

Congratulations, you are now a member of the Pointy Hat squadron.

Submitted by gillesj on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 11:13

I really hope his visit last awhile so we can get out of doing sit ups today

Submitted by tnw4 on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 11:19

"Are you sure you're awake, son?"
Yes, sir! This is my normal look, sir!"

Submitted by cbooth on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 11:22

So where is Vietnam?

Submitted by aschofie on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 11:23

"Congratulations on finishing at the top of your class, cadet. Your Toblerone, as promised."

Submitted by kamellen on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 11:28

Hey Glenn...where'd you get that hat.

Submitted by ldinsmo on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 11:38

Sir, yes sir! The deed to the land for the IUPUI campus.

Submitted by etmeinin on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 11:42

University administrator - "Congratulations young man! For your outstanding performance, I hereby give you the coveted octagonal stick. Be proud and continue your great performance."

ROTC student - "What the heck. I worked my tail off for a stick?"

Submitted by dlhallad on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 11:52

Congratulations on your in research in the development of super glue…

Submitted by deburges on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 12:12

Congratulations, young man. Please accept this wooden burrito as a token of our appreciation.

Submitted by fbrem on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 12:27

You can let go of my hand now and take your diploma please...

Submitted by blackg on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 12:35

Nobody:
Literally everyone receiving awards: Shake with the right, grab with the left. Shake with the right, grab with the left. Shake with the right...

Submitted by lpietrus on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 13:41

The challenge was persuading the relay team not to stop for polite chitchat over every single handoff.

Submitted by lahedger on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 14:29

In turn, Chancellor, let me commend you for commending me. You may keep it.

Submitted by adetienn on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 16:16

Sergeant(next to Chancellor): "I didn’t see you during the camouflage training yesterday."
Cadet: "Exactly!"

Submitted by mbalager on Thu, 01/26/2023 - 16:53

"Are you sure that's the Krabby Patty secret formula this time?"

Submitted by nahay on Thu, 01/26/2023 - 17:19