Fill In the Phil Cartoon Contest Winners: October 2013

Oct 3, 2013

WINNER | John Butler | Imperial Pools Dist.

Cheshire, Conn.

There’s no such thing as a typical customer. Not really. They’re all strange, each in their own wonderful way. We chose this entry from John Butler of Imperial Pools because it captured that moment when a customer suddenly comes at you from left field.

cartoon of Phil The Pool Man - winner

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cartoon of Phil The Pool Man

Take a crack at the blank Phil below. If your lines are chosen you will receive a fancy, classy AQUA T-shirt and national trade magazine immortality. We’ll print anything that makes us laugh! Just send your captions to [email protected].

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