Caption Competition
Winning entries in the now-returned Caption Competition.
Natalie Bent, of Kent, in action at the World Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling Championships. But what's being said?
The competition is now closed.
Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following:
6. youngWillz
"Wader, there's a girl in the soup."
5. Dodie_James
"And that, ladies and gentleman of the jury, is how my client came to be arrested for impersonating a High Court Judge."
4. jellyba
2012 not ready.
Told you.
3. KieranOx
"Timothy Barnes, I presume."
2. hairyairey
The Church of England reveals its selection process for women bishops.
1. CairngormMcWomble
Teething problems at the inaugral Venice triathlon.
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At 10th Jul 2008, Lester Mak wrote:Some revellers at Glastonbury lose their mobile phones in the strangest of places
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At 10th Jul 2008, rogueslr wrote:The new rules for Formula One showed Max's personal life did impinge on his work.
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At 10th Jul 2008, youngWillz wrote:The wheels come off Elton John's attempt to outdo George Sampson's win in "Britain's Got Talent".
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At 10th Jul 2008, rogueslr wrote:The combination of a wet summer and the loss of her driving licence made getting to work even harder for Anne Robinson.
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At 10th Jul 2008, Lester Mak wrote:With the credit crunch, some travellers are downsizing their scuba diving trips
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At 10th Jul 2008, Fauconnier wrote:Natalie Bent of Kent … Help, I can feel a limerick coming on. Nurse, the screens!
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At 10th Jul 2008, packerone wrote:London Mayor'makes preparations for further 'Global Warming monsoons'
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At 10th Jul 2008, Fauconnier wrote:Here we see one of the guides at the new George W. Bush Memorial Sewage Plant
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At 10th Jul 2008, Kipson wrote:If she can have a bat down her cleavage, I can have my arm up an otter.
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At 10th Jul 2008, Fauconnier wrote:Now I know why most Welsh rivers are clogged up with rusty old bikes
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At 10th Jul 2008, Fauconnier wrote:There was a young maiden from Kent,
Who went by the surname of Bent.
She fell down in the bog,
But was helped by a snog,
By a dashing young Tour de France gent.
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At 10th Jul 2008, lillipinkerton wrote:The MoD strenously denies that troops are lacking in proper equipment
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At 10th Jul 2008, Kipson wrote:Wait a minute, there's a water rat and mole down here chanting, "No badger cull."
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At 10th Jul 2008, Fauconnier wrote:Lavinia finally managed to find that pound coin she'd swallowed
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At 10th Jul 2008, tiptopbetty1 wrote:Are you sure this is where you lost your contact lense?
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At 10th Jul 2008, stigmondo wrote:I’d give it a couple of minutes if I were you..
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At 10th Jul 2008, Fauconnier wrote:Casino Royale stunt-woman manages to get Daniel Craig’s dentures back for him
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At 10th Jul 2008, Rob Falconer wrote:(Thinks) If only I’d worked harder and got my degree …
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At 10th Jul 2008, stigmondo wrote:You're not keen on meeting my mother, are you?
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At 10th Jul 2008, youngWillz wrote:Bank's new ATM makes it harder for depositers to withdraw their money.
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At 10th Jul 2008, Rob Falconer wrote:Even in rural Wales, the Royal Mail sticks to its promise "The Mail must get through."
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At 10th Jul 2008, youngWillz wrote:Publicity shot for re-release of "Fat Bottomed Girls/I Want To Ride My Bicycle" by Queen.
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At 10th Jul 2008, John_Sevenoaks wrote:Paula Radcliffe's latest marathon cut short again.
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At 10th Jul 2008, stigmondo wrote:"I'm offering you the time of cherries and roses, the time of silky caresses.."
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At 10th Jul 2008, John_Sevenoaks wrote:South Africa unveil their latest wet weather bowling sensation - Morkel The Snorkel.
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At 10th Jul 2008, John_Sevenoaks wrote:Tour de France interrupted by a miner distraction.
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At 10th Jul 2008, rogueslr wrote:The re-make of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was dogged by budget cuts.
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At 10th Jul 2008, Kieran Boyle wrote:"Timothy Barnes, I presume."
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At 10th Jul 2008, marrra wrote:get a job
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At 10th Jul 2008, Rob Falconer wrote:This was the last time Sheila agreed to come away with Gareth for a dirty weekend
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At 10th Jul 2008, countrysidez wrote:Natalie, knocked from her bike by a passing 4x4 and denied a place in an NHS hospital is determined to push water unhill to create herself a (river) bed
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At 10th Jul 2008, hi-ho_neighbourino wrote:"I know I was late to the party MM but please, can't i choose my own forfeit?"
says PM
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At 10th Jul 2008, John_Sevenoaks wrote:Underwater birthing midwife demonstrates the latest breathing technique.
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At 10th Jul 2008, Rob Falconer wrote:It was never like this when I gave the sword to King Arthur
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At 10th Jul 2008, georgehh wrote:Boris Johnson wasn't happy about the decision to relocate the mayoral offices to the Thames estuary.
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At 10th Jul 2008, sacala wrote:"If that's not my mobile then there's a fish in my bra"
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At 10th Jul 2008, TaxDan wrote:One competitor was well prepared for the British leg of the Tour De France
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At 10th Jul 2008, Jordan D wrote:Global warming to blame as river levels fall
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At 10th Jul 2008, Jordan D wrote:Natalie was trying a little too hard to qualify to compete in the Beijing Olympics Triathalon
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At 10th Jul 2008, stigmondo wrote:Given previous problems, Time Team decided it best to film their next series during this Summer..
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At 10th Jul 2008, nigelmccc wrote:If I find this DOESN'T get me excused road tax...
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At 10th Jul 2008, Rob Falconer wrote:"Sex and the City 2" on location
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At 10th Jul 2008, rogueslr wrote:The Batley Townswomans Guild Presents the Battle of Trafalgar.
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At 10th Jul 2008, NormanAS wrote:"When I find that pedalo salesman ..."
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At 10th Jul 2008, youngWillz wrote:"Wader, there's a girl in the soup"
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At 10th Jul 2008, youngWillz wrote:Rescue mission for Doctor Foster reaches its climax.
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At 10th Jul 2008, nigelmccc wrote:And now for your elocution lesson.
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At 10th Jul 2008, Rob Falconer wrote:Who put the 'nork' in 'snorkelling'?
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At 10th Jul 2008, youngWillz wrote:Contestant in new game of " Water Twister" awaits her next turn...
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At 10th Jul 2008, Rob Falconer wrote:The distaff side of Mobile Polish Plumbers PLC regrets opening a branch in Tregaron
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At 10th Jul 2008, NormanAS wrote:Trying to think up a voice for the new character really stumped Johnny Morris
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At 10th Jul 2008, Tozzle wrote:@Fauconnier - too good an opportunity to miss!
A lovely young lady from Kent
Took part in a special event
While bog snorkel biking
Her wheel kept on striking
And alas, got all buckled and bent!
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At 10th Jul 2008, Paulv wrote:The hen night was going really well until....
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At 10th Jul 2008, teazeldad wrote:Special search and rescue task force called in as London mayor disappears during monsoon cycle ride
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At 10th Jul 2008, rogueslr wrote:The World Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling organisers insisted on doping controls, only dopes could compete.
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At 10th Jul 2008, Rob Falconer wrote:A Raleigh bike? It's Sir Walter and his cloak I need at the moment.
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At 10th Jul 2008, Paulv wrote:Natalie's scheme to avoid the congestion charge was scuppered in the early stages.
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At 10th Jul 2008, Rob Falconer wrote:I told you to have the birth at home, in bed, but would you listen?
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At 10th Jul 2008, Paulv wrote:"Of course I was very, very drunk at the time"
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At 10th Jul 2008, Stella Worton wrote:Anne Robinson was unimpressed by her new mode of transport.
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At 10th Jul 2008, BorisLermontov wrote:Madonna demonstrates that she is prepared to try anything to keep the spice in her marriage.
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At 10th Jul 2008, Paulv wrote:As soon as Dr Jekyll felt the water touch his face, he knew he was in trouble.
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At 10th Jul 2008, Neils_Opinion wrote:The Royal Navy finds an innovative way to cut back on their fuel use.
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At 10th Jul 2008, MattC81 wrote:Natalie Bent, Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling Party. One of the more serious contenders in the Haltemprice and Howden by-election.
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At 10th Jul 2008, karldyble wrote:The minister for sport's insitance on building the Velodrome for London 2012 on a flood plane is really starting to annoy some atheletes!
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At 10th Jul 2008, georgehh wrote:...however Hackney council insists its new cycle lanes comply with current regulations
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At 10th Jul 2008, Paulv wrote:As soon as he added water to his "Instant cyclist" kit, John knew he'd got the mix wrong.
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At 10th Jul 2008, NormanAS wrote:Barratt shelves plans to build on another flood plain
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At 10th Jul 2008, Paulv wrote:One result of Global Warming was that the Damsel flies were much bigger.
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At 10th Jul 2008, Paulv wrote:Natalie wasn't impressed with her new set of drop handlebars.
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At 10th Jul 2008, John_Sevenoaks wrote:"Bat leader to bat wing - prepare to ditch."
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At 10th Jul 2008, NormanAS wrote:Rising fuel prices impact on Goodwood Festival of Speed
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At 10th Jul 2008, philhongkong wrote:What's being said?
Snorkel in mouth..........
Uh hoo hoo guh hoo guh.
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At 10th Jul 2008, Tozzle wrote:A lady called Natalie Bent
Took part in a funny event
Her mascara it ran
And off came her fake tan
When into the water she went
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At 10th Jul 2008, John_Sevenoaks wrote:M and S unveils its new all-weather Summer fashion range.
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At 10th Jul 2008, teazeldad wrote:Britain in crisis as counterfeit "Sure" antiperspirants fail miserably
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At 10th Jul 2008, stigmondo wrote:Chelsea apartments are getting risky, lets try outside, eh?
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At 10th Jul 2008, Dazzissimo wrote:Lost Season 4 - They'll try anything to get off the island!
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At 10th Jul 2008, rogueslr wrote:With rain effecting the Womens Tour de France, the British team decide to bring on a sub.
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At 10th Jul 2008, BorisLermontov wrote:Candidates arrive at the Haltemprice and Howden by-election polling station desperate to demonstrate their green credentials.
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At 10th Jul 2008, azrielk wrote:Cyclists not impressed with Tour de France route
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At 10th Jul 2008, Fauconnier wrote:No Miss, I said to get your snorkels out
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At 10th Jul 2008, karldyble wrote:Jade Goody regrets using Toys R Us as her equipment sponsor for the celebrity triathalon.
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At 10th Jul 2008, blatonn wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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At 10th Jul 2008, Fauconnier wrote:The third Williams sister tries to prove herself world-class at anything other than tennis
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At 10th Jul 2008, Rob Falconer wrote:Oh no, now I shall be late for the Queen's Garden Party
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At 10th Jul 2008, Tozzle wrote:Are you sure this is going to get more punters than the donkeys?
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At 10th Jul 2008, sternpaddler wrote:Natalie Kent going down for the count during the third stage of the Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling Championships being held in Muff, County Donegal
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At 10th Jul 2008, heydrew wrote:"Surely my dignity must be around here somewhere..."
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At 10th Jul 2008, Fauconnier wrote:All I can say is Magazine Monitor has a ruddy funny way of celebrating its fifth birthday
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At 10th Jul 2008, heydrew wrote:"Oh look honey, there's some lovely filth over 'ere!"
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At 10th Jul 2008, Tozzle wrote:No Natalie, I meant rules of the road, not woad...
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At 10th Jul 2008, karldyble wrote:"I'm telling you for the last time John, credit crunch or not, next year it's Greece!"
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At 10th Jul 2008, sacala wrote:Natalie's dream to become a World Champion are dashed again. Nevertheless she remains optimistic for next year's World Blind-folded Unicycle Cheese Rolling event.
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At 10th Jul 2008, Tozzle wrote:Despite careful preparation, Natalie was floored once again but that pothole by the traffic lights.
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At 10th Jul 2008, s_slatt wrote:The organisors of the 2012 olympics' velodrome decide to give it a go before they've worked all the kinks out
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At 10th Jul 2008, May_I_Comment wrote:Fashion is just about attitude.
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At 10th Jul 2008, philhongkong wrote:Elaines' performance at the Eisteddbog was not as good.
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At 10th Jul 2008, Tozzle wrote:Natalie was pleased to hear the congestion charge hike wasn't going to happen after all and she could get back behind the wheel
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At 10th Jul 2008, GreatUncleBulgariaJr wrote:April 2011 and the Road Fund License increases have had the expected effect; fewer cars but just as much flooding.
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