I see the New Yorker is trying to restart the fine old magazine tradition

of reader competitions on its back pages. They supply a cartoon, and for a

prize, readers are invited to supply the caption.

I grew up doing this kind of thing. Here’s one inspired by my column today.

Let’s see if I can rouse some competitive spirit among NRO readers.

What you have to do is invent a Broadway musical whose name bears an uncanny

resemblance to that of some ACTUAL Broadway musical. A suitable plot precis

must be provided. Examples:

“Arnie Get Your Gun” — California governor takes strong pro-2nd Amendment

line to win election.

“Maim” — Burka-clad Saudi aunt adopts fun-loving American nephew, turns him

into suicide bomber.

“Cabernet” — Decadence of California in its last days, seen through love

affair between writer and winery proprietress.

“North Pacific” — Love and loss among U.S. troops manning the Korean DMZ

and the locals.

“Call Me Adam” — Hi jinks in the Garden of Eden.

OK, the clock is ticking. Prizes to be announced…