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This week, British triple jumper Phillips Idowu leaps for gold at the IAAF World Athletics Championships. Watched by a teddy. But what's being said?
Thanks to all those who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following:
6. RMutt-Urinal
A bit of a mix up led to Phillips having his picture taken with Ursine Bolt.
5. MuteJoe wrote:
Crunch Creep had severely hit the new production of Gulliver's Travels
4. Throbgusset:
"I'm a little Steiff."
"Not too clever myself after that jump."
3. Jellyba
The cure for the loneliness of the long distance jumper
2. youngWillz
"And on the conveyor belt tonight..cuddly toy...internationally acclaimed long jumper..."
1. SimonRooke
Yeah, that's my barber, we'll get him after the ceremony.
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Comment number 1.
At 20th Aug 2009, LaurenceLane wrote:I do if wu do.
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Comment number 2.
At 20th Aug 2009, MuteJoe wrote:Try as he might, Teddy was still way out in front.
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At 20th Aug 2009, Steele Hawker wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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Comment number 4.
At 20th Aug 2009, Kay wrote:Not all triple jumpers are tall and thin....
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Comment number 5.
At 20th Aug 2009, Steele Hawker wrote:Phillips had never forgotten his appearance on 'The Generation Game'
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At 20th Aug 2009, IndieSinger wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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Comment number 7.
At 20th Aug 2009, LaurenceLane wrote:What's that teddy? You say the tides coming in?
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At 20th Aug 2009, Kudosless wrote:Teddy's smile would soon disappear, when he discovered what was involved in gender confirmation tests
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Comment number 9.
At 20th Aug 2009, Marquee wrote:Fuzzy bear
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Comment number 10.
At 20th Aug 2009, Steele Hawker wrote:Paddington was beginning to live above his station
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Comment number 11.
At 20th Aug 2009, rogueslr wrote:No it's alright, that's a javelin and he isn't after us.
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Comment number 12.
At 20th Aug 2009, Kudosless wrote:"Oi Bear. You're supposed to do it in the woods, not in the sand"
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Comment number 13.
At 20th Aug 2009, Steele Hawker wrote:Phillips had just set up his camera when suddenly a small bear looked straight into the lens
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Comment number 14.
At 20th Aug 2009, rogueslr wrote:Yeah, that's my barber, we'll get him after the ceremony.
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Comment number 15.
At 20th Aug 2009, Marquee wrote:Evidence emerges of the use of child labour in judging track and field events
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Comment number 16.
At 20th Aug 2009, MuteJoe wrote:Despite putting on weight, Jonathan Edwards could still give him a run for his money.
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Comment number 17.
At 20th Aug 2009, Steele Hawker wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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Comment number 18.
At 20th Aug 2009, Discombobulator wrote:The organisers agreed his jump would stand, but in future he should leave his bare behind in the changing rooms.
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Comment number 19.
At 20th Aug 2009, Steele Hawker wrote:Phillips narrowly missed landing on the bear's head - "It was no picnic," commented the teddy bear
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Comment number 20.
At 20th Aug 2009, snoozoff wrote:shush, no one saw us yet!
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Comment number 21.
At 20th Aug 2009, rogueslr wrote:Loughborough University creche just found out where Teddy had got to.
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Comment number 22.
At 20th Aug 2009, snoozoff wrote:yeah that's her, pretty isn't she?
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Comment number 23.
At 20th Aug 2009, rogueslr wrote:Compare the sand pit dot com, simples.
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Comment number 24.
At 20th Aug 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:Phillips had thought they'd said the event was sponsored by Kodak
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Comment number 25.
At 20th Aug 2009, keithfusco wrote:Quick my little bear friend, they're coming to get you. I will save you, and jump over them when they attack.
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Comment number 26.
At 20th Aug 2009, Catherine O wrote:For the last time, I do not have Peter Pan Syndrome. Now where's my bitty?
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Comment number 27.
At 20th Aug 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:Phillips was surprised to find the bear had been named after our Prime Minister, Mr. Brown
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Comment number 28.
At 20th Aug 2009, Candace9839 wrote:Bearly a record methinks
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Comment number 29.
At 20th Aug 2009, MuteJoe wrote:Ted's holiday snaps were a hit with Big Ted, Jemima, Humpty and Hamble.
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Comment number 30.
At 20th Aug 2009, LaurenceLane wrote:Dammit! I think I blinked.
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Comment number 31.
At 20th Aug 2009, Ben wrote:Phillips' mascot had inadvertently attracted the attentions of a clipboard-wielding "save the children" charity volunteer.
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Comment number 32.
At 20th Aug 2009, Candace9839 wrote:Disappoint set in as he realised what she had meant by having her teddy standing by
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Comment number 33.
At 20th Aug 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:As none of the commentators could pronounce Idowu, Phillips made it easier for them by being "The One with the Bear"
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Comment number 34.
At 20th Aug 2009, Kudosless wrote:Red dye and clean bandages: The Harlequins Tribute
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Comment number 35.
At 20th Aug 2009, penny-farthing wrote:Tension visibly increased when the one-eyed javelin thrower stepped up.
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Comment number 36.
At 20th Aug 2009, Candace9839 wrote:So this is what the fourth place finishers get
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Comment number 37.
At 20th Aug 2009, Scott Humm wrote:"What's that you say teddy? Red hair is so 2008?!"
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Comment number 38.
At 20th Aug 2009, NormanAS wrote:Phillips and his lucky mascot Seanie
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Comment number 39.
At 20th Aug 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:It's a brown bear? I thought it was Baloo.
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Comment number 40.
At 20th Aug 2009, Candace9839 wrote:His strategy for distracting the younger competitors would prove successful
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Comment number 41.
At 20th Aug 2009, Dry Boak wrote:After the attention the ground squirrel got in Canada, it was inevitable that other animals would want to get in on the act
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Comment number 42.
At 20th Aug 2009, NormanAS wrote:Margate beach can get crowded at this time of year ...
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Comment number 43.
At 20th Aug 2009, Candace9839 wrote:Hurt? No, bearly a scratch.
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Comment number 44.
At 20th Aug 2009, Kitwemiller wrote:Although Super Ted couldn't help him fly through the air, his tips on wind speed direction, and aerodynamics proved useful.
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Comment number 45.
At 20th Aug 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:"Ursine? What's Ursine?" asked Phillips.
"Pisces," replied the bear.
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Comment number 46.
At 20th Aug 2009, Dry Boak wrote:What is it?
It's a cross between a man and a teddy bear.
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Comment number 47.
At 20th Aug 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:Idowu had brought his bear along for the polar vault
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Comment number 48.
At 20th Aug 2009, robmoo wrote:Oh my... You really CAN see up her skirt!
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Comment number 49.
At 20th Aug 2009, Mark wrote:Teddy suddenly realised why the beach was so flat, the tide so far away and the neighbours so friendly!
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Comment number 50.
At 20th Aug 2009, Pendragon wrote:The secret of Linford Christie's lunchbox is finally revealed
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Comment number 51.
At 20th Aug 2009, Pendragon wrote:Yeah, I bought him at a bear market
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Comment number 52.
At 20th Aug 2009, LaurenceLane wrote:OK Boo Boo, where did you see those pic-a-nic baskets?
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Comment number 53.
At 20th Aug 2009, Dyeb wrote:" Watch out Phillips" said Ted "a bolt is heading your way"
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Comment number 54.
At 20th Aug 2009, Pendragon wrote:When Phillips lost, his bear became all grizzly
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Comment number 55.
At 20th Aug 2009, Candace9839 wrote:And suddenly the secret to his amazing bulge was revealed
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Comment number 56.
At 20th Aug 2009, Pendragon wrote:After the success of "What's occurring?" Phillips hoped to start a new catchphrase with "What's bruin?"
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Comment number 57.
At 20th Aug 2009, chris_ballard wrote:Pudsey's disability allowance stopped after sighting at World Athletics Championships.
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Comment number 58.
At 20th Aug 2009, sleepingal1979 wrote:Recognising the headband as his long lost brother, Teddy had to look away in horror
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Comment number 59.
At 20th Aug 2009, Pendragon wrote:Phillips was hit hard by a "No Smokey" ban
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Comment number 60.
At 20th Aug 2009, Pendragon wrote:Part of Idowu's strict preparation routine was a meditation session with a Yogi
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Comment number 61.
At 20th Aug 2009, Candace9839 wrote:His lucky bear was becoming a bit of a fixture even at the team outings
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Comment number 62.
At 20th Aug 2009, GirlWeekday wrote:Adidas were thrilled that their ad line: 'Ready, Teddy, Hair glow' was finally understood
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Comment number 63.
At 20th Aug 2009, Pendragon wrote:Mr. Bean often lost his temper and threw things whilst watching athletics championships
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Comment number 64.
At 20th Aug 2009, Candace9839 wrote:The sponsors' new branding was a bit of an embarrassment...
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Comment number 65.
At 20th Aug 2009, Dyeb wrote:You be the lookout Ted and tell me when the sunbed attendant is coming so I can make a run for it
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Comment number 66.
At 20th Aug 2009, Northern_Simon wrote:Phillips knew his Gold hung in the balance. Surely Tigger would be disqualified....
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Comment number 67.
At 20th Aug 2009, rogueslr wrote:Congratulations Teddy, I hear you got 3 A-levels, and don't you listen to all those people who say they're getting easier.
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Comment number 68.
At 20th Aug 2009, Candace9839 wrote:Congratulations! Now choose a prize from the lower shelf.
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Comment number 69.
At 20th Aug 2009, rogueslr wrote:Stuffed? I couldn't eat another thing.
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Comment number 70.
At 20th Aug 2009, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:And suddenly he had a craving for a marmalade sandwich
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Comment number 71.
At 20th Aug 2009, Rob Falconer wrote:Idowu wondered whether it was fair making him compete with ski-jumpers like Teddy the Eagle
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Comment number 72.
At 20th Aug 2009, Rob Falconer wrote:Idowu was only known as "triple-jumper" because he often felt the cold
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Comment number 73.
At 20th Aug 2009, Mr Snoozy wrote:Five more minutes and Phillips would have broken Daley Thompson's "wonder what the bear is looking at" record...
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Comment number 74.
At 20th Aug 2009, rogueslr wrote:Teddy was suddenly worried when Phillips asked him where he could find some cotton wool balls.
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Comment number 75.
At 20th Aug 2009, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Actually his name is Wilson
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Comment number 76.
At 20th Aug 2009, Mr Snoozy wrote:"I wish we did the 100 metres, it takes me days to get the sand out of paws!"
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Comment number 77.
At 20th Aug 2009, Manisha wrote:See.. I told you there was no monster under your bed
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Comment number 78.
At 20th Aug 2009, Mr Snoozy wrote:It's the Red Hair Bear Bunch!
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Comment number 79.
At 20th Aug 2009, Rob Falconer wrote:Idowu wondered why they had started the race with "Ready, Teddy, Go."
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Comment number 80.
At 20th Aug 2009, Rob Falconer wrote:Phillips had almost hit the little bear! Now he'd be for the high jump!
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Comment number 81.
At 20th Aug 2009, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Broad jumping has been beary beary good to me
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Comment number 82.
At 20th Aug 2009, rockhulley wrote:"If your hand gets any lower,I`ll turn into a Grizzly Bear."
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Comment number 83.
At 20th Aug 2009, Rob Falconer wrote:Phillips was about to challenge market-leader George Foreman with his own company "Bear Grills"
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At 20th Aug 2009, Kudosless wrote:In-vests-men may hop and skip, as well as jump
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At 20th Aug 2009, Pendle_Witch wrote:"I've said that you can't do Putting The Ted in this wind!"
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Comment number 86.
At 20th Aug 2009, Rob Falconer wrote:All Phillips' friends were waiting for him at the pub after he'd said he'd celebrate with a bear afterwards
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Comment number 87.
At 20th Aug 2009, Rob Falconer wrote:Phillips thought he'd espied Andrew Flintoff amongst the spectators, but it was only a Bowler Bear
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Comment number 88.
At 20th Aug 2009, Magnum Carter wrote:"Look dude, I don't know what they've been telling you, but you're not gonna clear 1.8m"
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Comment number 89.
At 20th Aug 2009, SpringChicky wrote:All together now - it's only a puppet!!!!!
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Comment number 90.
At 20th Aug 2009, Kudosless wrote:Seeing the Adidas logo at that angle for the first time, the bear couldn't stop laughing at his own "You look like you've got a traffic cone on your head" joke
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Comment number 91.
At 20th Aug 2009, johnnybravojo wrote:Muuuum - that man's landed in our sandpit AGAIN
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Comment number 92.
At 20th Aug 2009, Nick Fowler wrote:Idowu's patented novelty air-bags made the landing so much softer
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Comment number 93.
At 20th Aug 2009, Marquee wrote:IAAF criticised when their sex test technique is revealed to be a camera hidden in a carefully positioned teddy bear.
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Comment number 94.
At 20th Aug 2009, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:So when you said there would be a parade...
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Comment number 95.
At 20th Aug 2009, Nick Fowler wrote:Idowu had asked a sheep what to take on his visit to the Athletics Championships and the sheep had replied "Bear"
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At 20th Aug 2009, rogueslr wrote:Psst, Ted, wanna buy some honey?
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At 20th Aug 2009, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Outrage as officials demand tests to determine if Idowu is really a teddy bear
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At 20th Aug 2009, Veritas wrote:David James, seen here in a Portsmouth friendly on the beach, is keen to show he is serious about changing his image. Gone is the afro, kept are just the bear essentials.
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At 20th Aug 2009, Nick Fowler wrote:Idowu couldn't help but wonder whether Jellystone Park really was a suitable venue for the World Athletics Championships
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At 20th Aug 2009, Marquee wrote:Bear-faced chic?
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