Write your own caption - Raccoon Appreciation Day

Wednesday was International Raccoon Appreciation Day -- really!
In honor of the day, I found a 1973 magazine ad showing a raccoon “getting away with” a Coke. (If you’re not familiar with raccoons, they’re sometimes known as bandits. That’s partly because of the “mask” around their eyes, and partly because they are very good at opening doors and taking your food!)
The game: Write your best
The prize: I’ll announce the winning caption next Thursday (October 9), and I’ll send the winner a
So please leave me a comment with a funny, humorous and/or clever caption. I can’t wait to hear from you!




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