I tend to hold myself to a few guidelines when choosing where to go with a new week's Caption This. One of those guidelines is that I don't like posting photos of fans. Notable exceptions included "Blind Refs" around Halloween, because those guys were great, and "Weird Family Sitting on a Dead Lawn Celebrating Big Ben's Wedding" back whenever he got married, because those people deserved it.

Well, this guy deserves it. For one, that hat is a crime. I'm pretty sure it's the hat he's being arrested for, though the official line I saw was "disorderly conduct." For another... well, okay. It's mostly the hat.

I'm also still bitter about that whole "not being in the Super Bowl" thing. So take that random midriff-bearing Giants fan.

Caption away on this one. What's the hidden story behind that arrest? What's the hidden story behind that hat? These are questions that I can't answer, but that your captions may be able to. And if you see a caption that gives you a laugh, give it a rec right back. It's just the right thing to do. Last week, mcwagner took home the most recs.

The truth is, Caption This could probably subsist entirely on photos of people hugging. Take a hypermasculinized environment, mix in a dash of emotional embrace, add cameramen... and bingo: Caption Magic. This photo is no exception. Now, I liked this photo enough to use it in this segment despite the facts that 1) it has Tim Tebow, and 2) it only comes in the small size, and it really serves all of our best interests if I tell you why.

Okay, here's why.

The original caption for this photo--the default, pre-assigned caption--was this (emphasis mine):

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, right, hugs Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, left, while on the NFL Network set at the Super Bowl XLVI media center Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Indianapolis. The New England Patriots will face the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI Feb. 5. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Now, looking at the photo, let me just get one thing straight here: I am--we are--supposed to believe, based on the evidence, that Cam Newton is the one doing the hugging in this photo? Sometimes you have your suspension of disbelief tested, and sometimes you just plain realize that the reinforced cable suspending your disbelief snapped with that satisfying twang of having a great tension released before you even finished the sentence.

A more appropriate caption might read:

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, left, lovingly embraces Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, right, while on the NFL Network set at the Super Bowl XLVI media center Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Indianapolis. The New England Patriots will face the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI Feb. 5. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Had this been a scene in a movie, perhaps:

INT: Super Bowl XLVI Media Center.

TIM TEBOW and CAM NEWTON meet at the NFL Network set, after corresponding by e-mail for the last several weeks, swapping football stories and strategies. This correspondence began when the two realized that, as football players, they had things in common. Like how they play football.

CAM NEWTON: Hey man, at the Pro Bowl I decided to try out some of the things you suggested. I completed less than 50% of my passes, just like you said. I made sure that despite my completion percentage, I still had almost 200 yards by the end. And we LOST! What the hell, man? You said it was a sure thing.

TIM TEBOW: BEST FRIEND! HUUUUUUUUUUUUUG!

What do you think? Give us your best captions for this one, and be sure to hand out a rec' if you see one that makes you laugh. The last Caption This, IRONxMIKE took the show with 29 recs, though mrg80 should get honorable mention for his 28 rec performance.

Justin Smith has something to tell you, but the only clue we have as to what is this photo. It's possible that he's telling us about the Subway commercial he plans to film one day, whether or not Subway asks him to or airs it on television. That's the size of his footlong Italian BMT.

Or maybe... or... maybe... something... else is happening in this pict--

Man, Justin Smith is really eyeing that imaginary sandwich, what with it's toasty sourdough roll, variety of meats, and cheese of his choice. Probably Swiss. Justin Smith doesn't strike me as a Provolone man. Too mild. Look at his face, though. He can just about taste it. All 12 inches of cheap, delicious sub. Our mouths are watering just thinking about it.

Or maybe...

Or maybe you can get this Subway image out of your head and improve on my imaginary scenario for this photo. If you can, give it to us in caption form. It's the name of the game. Then, rec' any captions you see that make you laugh. Last time, afrikabamboodle won the most rec's. Will it be you today?

Welcome back to another round of Caption This. Let me tell you, it's always nice when the NFL gives me choices for this thing, and the past week has offered no shortage. Between the hilarity of Ben Roethlisberger getting pwned in Denver and the absurdity of Mark Davis's haircut, it's almost a shame that I even had to choose. But when push came to shove, Hue Jackson just plain made it easy for me. Well, him and almost everyone else in this photo.

Just scan that photo from left to right. It's very important that you start at the far left with Mr. Impressed-But-Not-TOO-Impressed, and then move past the bemused guy straight on to Mr. Pointing-and-Whistling. Then Hue "ANGRYHAPPY" Jackson right on through to Bemused Guy 2. Only then will you make it to The Human Giraffe, before taking a quick and final stop at Couldn't-Be-More-Bored.

The range of emotions and responses in this photo makes me happy. Heck, the range of emotions and responses in Hue Jackson alone makes me happy. Everything else is icing on the cake.

So give this photo a boost by giving it a caption. Fill in those thought bubbles. As for me, I'm pretty sure that the guy all he way on the left is still just thinking about Mark Davis's absurd haircut. If you see a caption you like, give it a rec'. Last week, IRONxMIKE took home the most rec's in glorious fashion. This week, it could be you.

No, this photo is not being used for Caption This because Brandon Lloyd's backside is more successfully elevated than his head. No, this photo is not being for Caption This because of the way the football is innocently poking out between Brandon Lloyd's legs, which are delightfully askew. No, this photo is not being used for Caption This because Brandon Lloyd's legs are delightfully askew.

No, this photo is not being used for Caption This because nobody else on the field is within a dozen yards of Brandon Lloyd, and yet he's still assuming the "it's better than getting tackled" position. No, this photo is not being used because it reminds us of the long history that Rams receivers have with said position. Isaac Bruce and Tory Holt, I'm looking at you.

Yes, this photo is being used for Caption This because of every reason listed, added together. I'm assured that it is not mathematically possible for the sum of those parts to be greater than all of them put together (welcome to the wonderful world of tautology), and yet here we are.

And also the look on his face. That, "I'm down here, guys. Isn't somebody going to come and touch me to end this play? Anybody? Nobody? Guess I'll just wait here, then." That beautiful, irreplaceable look.

Take a second to propose the perfect caption for this photo. If any captions make you chuckle, give them a rec'. The last Caption This rec' winner was EyeBlack22. Have fun.

Welcome back to another week at Caption This, the fat-free Niners Nation segment that gives you the chance to put your own signature flair to the caption of whatever photo I choose. This week, I chose our photo because of the way it makes me think of Mad Libs, as per the headline. The fact of the photo is straightforward enough, though: Drew Brees, apparently deeply apologetic, shakes the hand of Ragnar, destroyer of things, son of Olaff, after systematically dismantling the football team of his people.

But the whole thing just makes me think of what else Drew Brees might apologetically shake the hand of. This year alone, he would have apologetically shaken the hands of no fewer than three wildcats. He would have found a pirate somewhere and said, "Sorry, man." And don't get me started on his long journey through mountain passes to find the world's last remaining giants. That was just excessive.

He seems like such a nice, young man.

As a side note, the guy who plays Ragnar is apparently the current world record holder for speed-shaving with an axe. Or he was, until Drew Brees apologetically smashed his record. And just look at how smooth those cheeks are.

Use the comments section to provide your captions, and give a rec' to any that make you laugh. Last week, Pat Willie got the most rec's. Don't be too apologetic when you take his crown.

This week, let me just say, was not lacking in possibilities for the Caption This. The Jim Harbaugh sideline reaction shots alone are worth... hang on, I need to do the conversions... at 1,000 words a piece, with 1,000 words equaling between 150 and 275 laughs, plus or minus 10% for extreme Harbaugh faces, carry the two... Ah, yes. The Jim Harbaugh sideline reaction shots alone are worth several thousand laughs.

Now, yes, I understand that this is not necessarily the perfect photo for a Caption This. One guy. Smiling. Only so much to do with that. I get it. But, come on. It's Carlton. He magically appeared in my image feed. There was the Jaguars' new mustachioed owner. There was Harbaugh doing something that I assure you was hilarious. And then there was Carlton. My hands were quite literally tied. And while that admittedly made it difficult to set up this thread, I pulled through by learning how to type with my... wait, this is a public forum... let's just say my feet.

As for context, the headline here pretty much says it all. Apparently, this photo of Alfonso Ribeiro was snapped while he was watching the Giants beat the Cowboys last week. And if the fact that this is Carlton means nothing to you, at least the Cowboys losing should.

So give us your captions, and rec' any that make you smile. Last week's thread got a great turnout, and it took a heroic effort from James Brady to take home the most rec's at 14.

The NFL is a regular trendsetting league. I can remember, as a child, doing Merton Hanks's touchdown dance or Ken Norton Jr.'s boxing mime in my spare time, just to be more like my favorite players. Today, these trends go even further: Tebowing has swept the nation - people who don't care about football, who don't even know that Tim Tebow plays football, are getting down on one knee and Tebowing for the camera.

But Tebow isn't the only trendsetter we've seen in the NFL. Let's not forget the lasting impact of former Bears' defensive back Doug Plank.

So in the spirit of trendsetting, I'm here to suggest a new one. We call this Bradying! We've all seen good ol' Tom employ this technique in the middle of a game, but now we finally have proof that he practices it during it week, too! What does this mean for you? Well, everything, of course. Now you can make Bradying a part of your everyday life! Just sit down with your legs out, pretend to cry, and have somebody snap your picture. Slap a little text on the jpeg and post all of your Bradying glory for the entire Internet to see! It may be the greatest trend yet.

Well, this thread is actually for captions. And this photo seems pretty ripe for a few. HOWEVER, if you do take the extra step and post a photo of yourself Bradying, I will rec' the crap out of it. But otherwise, captions are good. And rec's are good, too! Last week's rec' leader was Bigmouth. Enjoy.