Sept. 25 caption contest: Make this challenge your pet project

We hope we’re swimming in clever captions for this adorable photo.

Email your entry to starfyi@gmail.com. Put “ 9/25 caption contest” in the subject line, and include your name, city and phone number.

Deadline for entries is 11:59 p.m. Friday.

The winning caption scores a $25 gift card. The winner and runners-up will appear in FYI next Friday.

We heard plenty about Gorilla Glue, flossing, getting a monkey off your back and “Where did I put my baby” exclamations. But the winner was:

▪ Big Gus has his first daughter and thinks, “The Gorilla my dreams.” Terry Benson, Overland Park

▪ Waxing Dad’s back was a hard way to earn allowance! Carolyn Morris, Lee’s Summit

▪ With his brash orange streak and appeal to the “little guy,” Marvin contemplates a presidential run. Mary Charlotte Doyle, Columbia

▪ I am just a chimp off the old block. John Stevens, Lee’s Summit

▪ “Just do it! Don’t listen to that goody-goody on your other shoulder!”​ Todd Stice, Lee’s Summit

▪ Junior reminds Momma that SHE scolds HIM when HE picks HIS nose. Pat Stone, Liberty (others similar)

▪ “Dad! Those are my ear-buds, not my ear-bugs!” Gary White, Lenexa

This story was originally published September 24, 2015 at 6:00 PM with the headline "Sept. 25 caption contest: Make this challenge your pet project."