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Comical Processing: You Write The Cartoon Caption Winner Dec. 4, 2014

Congratulations to Scott Griffin from Mount Vernon, Ind. Scott penned the funny caption that made our editors laugh the hardest.

Winner

I don't understand I just announced my retirement this morning...My party is not for two weeks. by Scott Griffin

Honorable Mentions

"Yep! Looks like we found the nitrous oxide leak." by George Hudak

"I think they've processed enough chemicals today." by Dale Stout

"The HAZOP meeting minutes were approved" by CULLEN G LANGFORD

"And they said that chemists never have any fun. HA!!!" by Jeff Johnson



Other Submissions

"They really do celebrate everything." by Evelyn Zappa

"You think it's wild now...wait till they start "hitting" the helium" by GEORGE HUDAK

"Chem E's, Process Engineers, those folks know how to have fun.. The front office refers to them as Ethanol Oxidation Units" by GEORGE HUDAK

"Every year it's the same theme: Come join us and convert ethanol to urine." by GEORGE HUDAK

"Let's get those 483 forms ready before we announce the inspection." by Ken Macholl

"What's the big deal? So they devloped the process to make Ebola vaccine, it's not like they cured cancer!" by George Hudak

"You're right, that sign does cover the hole where the #7 and #12 pressure relief valves landed." by GENE BOTTS

"They just received authorization to bring in 6 interns next summer!" by George Hudak

"Sales at an all time low, 3 divisions to close within a year, and no signs of economic recovery in sight... Got your heels darling? It's time to Party." by Scott Scaglione

"Wow! Millennials celebrate just getting through a day at work." by ANNA SCHWARTZ

"Remember when we those little operational changes were something to celebrate?" by ANNA SCHWARTZ

"Remember when we were that carefree and optimistic?" by ANNA SCHWARTZ

"Oh Relax, we're just early. The Silicon Valley Code Writers haven't exited yet." by DOUG WENE

"Just because they reduced the energy operational cost of the plant by 50% doesn't give them a right to party!" by Frank Gryzik

"Must have found that "Break-through" they were looking for." by STEVE MATTES

"The FDA pre-release drug testing has gotten a little out of hand!" by MARTIN CZEBOTAR

"I think the process engineers found management's liquor stash." by Robert Andrew

"...I can't reimburse this if you won't change booze to meals on this receipt." by Hendrich Chiong

"Chemicals 'DOWNWARD,' Zombies 'OUTWARD!" by Marvin Sager

"They don't know it, yet. But the party is in lieu of their bonuses." by TARA BRONSON

"Okay... Now let's take a look at the placebo and control groups." by JOSEPH BEDSON

"Dr. Bob mixed nitrous with the helium again." by DAVID BRANDON

"Did you hear our new benefit plans are focused on retaining younger employees?" by CHUCK STEWART

"Remember when a 2% raise meant you were about to be let go?" by Larry Shade

"They must have misunderstood the memo about alcohol not being an acceptable chemical for processing at this event." by Orlando Rainey

"The meeting has firmly established that the sky-blue balloons are the weakest." by ILLE JOHANNES

"We should implement a procedure in case of nitrous oxide accidental releases" by GIANLUCA PREMOLI

"Boy, I wish that the Accounting Department would have something to celebrate." by Jeff Prom

"Okay, we have another gas leak. You call the HAZMAT team and get everyone else evacuated while I go in to make sure all those people in there are okay!" by Larry Hoover