June Cartoon Contest Winner Dances with Celestial Stars
June Cartoon Contest Winner Dances with Celestial Stars
Celebrating Creativity in the Stamp Collecting Community
The June Cartoon Caption Contest brought together collectors from across the United States, all inspired by the 29¢ United States–Russian Space Accomplishments stamp (Scott 2631). Featuring a cosmonaut floating beside a space shuttle, the stamp sparked a wide range of imaginative and humorous captions.
This month’s winning entry in the non‑philatelic category comes from Gilbert Schaye of New York City. His caption cleverly reinterprets the word “stars,” giving it a fresh and humorous twist that stood out among all submissions.
On the philatelic side, the winning caption was submitted by Wesley Heacock of Port Angeles, Washington. His entry — “Mail to Russia embargoed? What about my commemorative covers?” — resonated strongly with collectors who appreciate postal history and current events.
Both winners will receive a 13‑week subscription to Forever Stamp Store’s Stamp News, either as a new subscription or an extension.
Top Runner‑Up Captions
Here are some of the most memorable runner‑up entries submitted by collectors nationwide:
- “So this is what happens when you ‘put in’ your opinion of Putin.” — San Francisco, CA
- “Vladimir always said he ruled everything he could see. Failure in Ukraine might get him a permanent view from my vantage point!” — Montgomery Village, MD
- “A stage play starring Mary Martian?” — Glen Ellen, CA
- “This sight leaves me breathless, but there’s no air anyway.” — Owensboro, KY
- “Taxi!” — Etowah, NC
- “All I wanted was to go to Disneyland!” — Matteson, IL
- “That’s the last time we let him order beans for dinner!” — Tampa, FL
These entries highlight the creativity and humor shared by collectors across the country.
Join the Next Contest
The next Cartoon Caption Contest will be announced in the August 8 issue of Forever Stamp Store’s Stamp News. Collectors from all U.S. states — including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and beyond — are invited to participate.
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Helpful External Resources
- USPS Official Mail Service: https://www.usps.com
- NASA Space Shuttle Program Overview: https://www.nasa.gov
- Smithsonian National Postal Museum:
https://postalmuseum.si.edu(postalmuseum.si.edu in Bing) - U.S. Department of State – International Mail Restrictions: https://www.state.gov
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