Cutline Contest — 11.8.13

Time 2 Vote …

A three-month-old Sumatran tiger cub named “Bandar” reacts after being dunked in the tiger exhibit moat for a swimming test at the National Zoo in Washington on Wednesday. All cubs born at the zoo must take a swim test before being allowed to roam in the exhibit. Bandar passed his test. You write the cutline. (AP photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Thursday Winner — JohnA, with 18 likes: “Another ex-Californian wastes no time trying to gain influence in the mayor’s office.” 1st Runnerup — CindyH, with 15 likes: “Dave exults that there’s finally a mayor who isn’t embarrassed to be seen in public with him!” 2nd Runnerup — Nic, with 12 likes: “And so began plans for Dave and Steve to join a barbershop quartet with Mike Patrick and Mike Kennedy. The singing group will be called The Downtown Powerbroker Four.” You can see Thursday Photo and all cutline entries here.