Caption Competition
Winning entries in the Caption Competition.
The competition is now closed.
There is still no prize, except the traditional small quantity of kudos.
An Indian firefighter reacts as they display their skills during the annual fire drill competition in Mumbai, India.
Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following:
6. garethglynroberts
Bollywood in remake of "The Lavender Hill Mob"
5. Nero Cabflor
Barry Chuckle gets lost on his way to 成人快手 Salford
4. MorningGlories
Without the cover of darkness, eloping can prove a bit tricky
3. ARoseByAnyOther
Gulliver's nose hair trim was always a lavish affair
2. DPNixon
Firefighters struggle to control blaze at M. C. Escher estate
1. PeeJayEll
And hold it just there - yes we're receiving 成人快手1 HD now
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Comment number 1.
At 12th Jan 2012, Candace9839 wrote:Stare way to heaven
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Comment number 2.
At 12th Jan 2012, Candace9839 wrote:Muster been the curry
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Comment number 3.
At 12th Jan 2012, Reeve Burgess wrote:What did you say the new recruit was called? Bean ...?
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Comment number 4.
At 12th Jan 2012, Candace9839 wrote:Never a good time to sneeze it seems
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Comment number 5.
At 12th Jan 2012, Candace9839 wrote:And we can even do a Chinese fire drill
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Comment number 6.
At 12th Jan 2012, Pendragon wrote:Shakes and ladders
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Comment number 7.
At 12th Jan 2012, Candace9839 wrote:No, I said on THREE toss the baby!
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Comment number 8.
At 12th Jan 2012, Candace9839 wrote:Why do I get all the high ones?!
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Comment number 9.
At 12th Jan 2012, Reeve Burgess wrote:The brave lads of the Mumbai Fire Brigade are called out to deal with a particularly dangerous vindaloo
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Comment number 10.
At 12th Jan 2012, Pendragon wrote:I told you the ladder wasn't strong enough for Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble, AND Grub
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Comment number 11.
At 12th Jan 2012, Candace9839 wrote:Quick, pull out my hose
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Comment number 12.
At 12th Jan 2012, Pendragon wrote:I know I'm at the top of the ladder, but what's the fire engine doing up here as well?
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Comment number 13.
At 12th Jan 2012, Reeve Burgess wrote:The clowns perform in the Mumbai Fire Brigade State Circus
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Comment number 14.
At 12th Jan 2012, Pendragon wrote:They're just a bunch of cowboys, these Indians ...
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Comment number 15.
At 12th Jan 2012, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:Sixth floor?! That's what you said?!
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Comment number 16.
At 12th Jan 2012, Pendragon wrote:I don't know what's going on - there's no description for this photo
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Comment number 17.
At 12th Jan 2012, Pendragon wrote:If the address is in Bombay, you can come down the ladder. It's not our responsibility.
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Comment number 18.
At 12th Jan 2012, Reeve Burgess wrote:Of course I've got a day job - "Helmet by Moonlight"
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Comment number 19.
At 12th Jan 2012, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:I told you I was a push over
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Comment number 20.
At 12th Jan 2012, Reeve Burgess wrote:Definition of a Bombay Duck : "Watch out for that ladder!"
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Comment number 21.
At 12th Jan 2012, Reeve Burgess wrote:We had all the lads specially trained at Trumpton
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Comment number 22.
At 12th Jan 2012, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:Now climb to the top of a tall ladder and repeat after me...
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Comment number 23.
At 12th Jan 2012, cmcstudios wrote:New recruit Whun Hung Lo of the Mumbai Fire Brigade was a bit nervous as he attempted to beat the world record for catching-a-raw-egg-in-the-mouth-without-it-breaking from a new height of 120 metres.
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Comment number 24.
At 12th Jan 2012, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:On belay, not Bombay!
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Comment number 25.
At 12th Jan 2012, Nick Fowler wrote:Sorry about that smell, men - I had a steak and kidney pie for lunch
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Comment number 26.
At 12th Jan 2012, Steele Hawker wrote:We would have been here quicker, but some policeman stopped us and asked us "Where's the fire then, lads?"
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Comment number 27.
At 12th Jan 2012, RandomDave wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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Comment number 28.
At 12th Jan 2012, Steele Hawker wrote:What do you mean, I should be on the other side of the ladder?
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Comment number 29.
At 12th Jan 2012, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:That's a bit underhanded of you, Sir
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Comment number 30.
At 12th Jan 2012, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:Oh no, not Tiddles again!
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Comment number 31.
At 12th Jan 2012, John_Sevenoaks wrote:"I think it says 'This Way Up'"
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Comment number 32.
At 12th Jan 2012, That Guy wrote:Indian man finally understands the art of slapstick...
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Comment number 33.
At 12th Jan 2012, Steele Hawker wrote:There's a phone call for you, Faraz - some guy wants to know if you've had an accident at work that wasn't your fault. It sounds like some English call centre.
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Comment number 34.
At 12th Jan 2012, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:Pith and the pendulum
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Comment number 35.
At 12th Jan 2012, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:I wanted to be a bobby, but this was the only way I could meet the height requirement
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Comment number 36.
At 12th Jan 2012, John_Sevenoaks wrote:"I can see something, Madam. One last push."
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Comment number 37.
At 12th Jan 2012, RandomDave wrote:The staged fall for Casualty, was found to be less convincing with the truck in the background.
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Comment number 38.
At 12th Jan 2012, Nick Fowler wrote:Gupta was an important man in the Mumbai Fire Brigade. He was even listed in "Hose Hose."
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Comment number 39.
At 12th Jan 2012, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:You've got the native dance video on again and too right I am dropping everything...
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Comment number 40.
At 12th Jan 2012, Nick Fowler wrote:This is a tricky one, lads. It's a real Bombay Hot Potato.
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Comment number 41.
At 12th Jan 2012, Nick Fowler wrote:Alauddin always liked to sing to his colleagues at work, "You say Bombay potato, and I say potarto, You say Mumbai and I say Bombay ..."
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Comment number 42.
At 12th Jan 2012, Mr Snoozy wrote:State funded Fireman training - 1200 Rupees
Nice clean uniform - 200 Rupees
Polish for the shiny helmet - 12 Rupees
Suddenly realising your trying to climb the wrong side of the ladder while attempting to rescue your first cat while your mate takes your photo - Priceless!
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Comment number 43.
At 12th Jan 2012, Frankonline wrote:"Is Jeremy at the top yet ? OK, if he says Bombay one more time, push him off."
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Comment number 44.
At 12th Jan 2012, GarethThePoet wrote:Bollywood in remake of "The Lavender Hill Mob"
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Comment number 45.
At 12th Jan 2012, Steele Hawker wrote:Barry Chuckle gets lost on his way to 成人快手 Salford
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Comment number 46.
At 12th Jan 2012, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Are those pakoras I smell burning?
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Comment number 47.
At 12th Jan 2012, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Curry with a singe on top
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Comment number 48.
At 12th Jan 2012, Mr Snoozy wrote:Gupta took the biggest breath he possibly could just before he tried to blow the fire out.
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Comment number 49.
At 12th Jan 2012, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:I'm no Charlie Chaplan, but I'm still THE Fireman
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Comment number 50.
At 12th Jan 2012, GarethThePoet wrote:Missing Olympic torch is discovered
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Comment number 51.
At 12th Jan 2012, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Back Draft - just before the big song and dance number
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Comment number 52.
At 12th Jan 2012, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Who knew they had sixteen floors!
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Comment number 53.
At 12th Jan 2012, Nick Fowler wrote:Being a fireman was dangerous - Devak always made sure he had his mum by
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Comment number 54.
At 12th Jan 2012, GarethThePoet wrote:(amendment to #50) Missing Olympic torch rescued
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Comment number 55.
At 12th Jan 2012, Ade wrote:Mum - buy me a propper ladder!
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Comment number 56.
At 12th Jan 2012, Whatever Next wrote:"Ooooh I have never known Vindaloo to have that effect before!"
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Comment number 57.
At 12th Jan 2012, MorningGlories wrote:Theirs was a tale of forbidden love. She was promised to a rich prince with an ominous past; he was a simple lad who had worked his way up through ranks. His light had gone out long ago, but she had just found another match...
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Comment number 58.
At 12th Jan 2012, rogueslr wrote:Problems arose when they were called to rescue Playmates from the Mumbai Playboy mansion.
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Comment number 59.
At 12th Jan 2012, Basil wrote:"There is no way I am letting go of the ladder. Drop the baby and I'll catch it in my mouth"
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Comment number 60.
At 12th Jan 2012, GarethThePoet wrote:(amendment to #54) Frantic rescue operation underway for missing Olympic torch
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Comment number 61.
At 12th Jan 2012, Steele Hawker wrote:A sari warehouse goes up in flames in the Bollywood blockbuster, "The Towelling Inferno"
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Comment number 62.
At 12th Jan 2012, Ade wrote:Left a bit, bit to the right... perfect - now, hold the ariel there and we swap at half-time.
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Comment number 63.
At 12th Jan 2012, MorningGlories wrote:Without the cover of darkness, eloping can prove a bit tricky
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Comment number 64.
At 12th Jan 2012, Nick Fowler wrote:We are now taking on other work - "Mumbai Fire Brigade - Window-cleaning ... with a touch of drama"
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At 12th Jan 2012, Fi wrote:Concern mounts as Antony Worrell-Thompson attempts to flamb茅 the latest evidence...
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Comment number 66.
At 12th Jan 2012, Philip wrote:Despite his attempts at a quick exit the dreaded cry of "Fire in the hole" went out
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Comment number 67.
At 12th Jan 2012, Steele Hawker wrote:Fire Injun
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Comment number 68.
At 12th Jan 2012, MorningGlories wrote:Mother said this was a great way to meet girls. What she failed to tell me was that they would be a bit well done by the time I got there.
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Comment number 69.
At 12th Jan 2012, rogueslr wrote:Problems arose when they were called to rescue Playmates from the Mumbai Playboy mansion. 'Mohammad, think pure thoughts!'.
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Comment number 70.
At 12th Jan 2012, Steele Hawker wrote:Are you in the fire station now, Deepak? And don't forget the key next time.
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Comment number 71.
At 12th Jan 2012, Whatever Next wrote:"Guess where I'm going to stick this hose Mr Clarkson!"
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Comment number 72.
At 12th Jan 2012, sarahtrieste wrote:"T-I-I-I-I-I-M-B-E-E-E-E-R!!"
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Comment number 73.
At 12th Jan 2012, sarahtrieste wrote:It's to help me reach the high notes.
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Comment number 74.
At 12th Jan 2012, Rob Falconer wrote:We got here very quickly, Madam, because the High Commissioner let Jeremy Clarkson drive the engine
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Comment number 75.
At 12th Jan 2012, Rob Falconer wrote:Poor Gupta opened his mouth, but the caption just wouldn't come out
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Comment number 76.
At 12th Jan 2012, Kieran Boyle wrote:"Surprisingly, we don't have a Green Goddess."
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Comment number 77.
At 12th Jan 2012, GarethThePoet wrote:When they said a cat was stuck in a tree, we didn't realise they meant a tiger
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Comment number 78.
At 12th Jan 2012, steve-0 wrote:The 'who can catch a grape in their mouth from the greatest height' competition quickly got out of hand.
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Comment number 79.
At 12th Jan 2012, Valerie Ganne wrote:Come down, Haresh. If you can't tell the difference between a hose and a cobra, this is not the job for you.
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At 12th Jan 2012, Fi wrote:Bollywood Heights
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Comment number 81.
At 12th Jan 2012, Rob Falconer wrote:Sanjeev gasps as he sees the size of his new Mumbai Fire Brigade business card
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Comment number 82.
At 12th Jan 2012, Frankonline wrote:"Gupta, stop posing and get down. Danny Boyle is not watching."
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Comment number 83.
At 12th Jan 2012, Valerie Ganne wrote:What have I got to say after we let your restaurant burn down? Don't worry - we'll get a take-away.
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Comment number 84.
At 12th Jan 2012, Rob Falconer wrote:It's big, it's red, it has a siren, it has a ladder, it has miles of hose, it's full of firemen ... do they really need to write "Fire Brigade" on the side?
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Comment number 85.
At 12th Jan 2012, Rob Falconer wrote:What do you mean, have I thought of using the fireman's lift? If there' s a lift, why are we using this ruddy ladder?
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At 12th Jan 2012, DPNixon wrote:Firefighters struggle to control blaze at M. C. Escher estate.
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Comment number 87.
At 12th Jan 2012, MorningGlories wrote:Put the ladder up? I thought there would be pole dancing at least.
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Comment number 88.
At 12th Jan 2012, Rob Falconer wrote:Alan Titchmarsh is upset at his new job in Mumbai after asking for something involving hoes
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Comment number 89.
At 12th Jan 2012, Valerie Ganne wrote:This was a dangerous job - Jalal wasn't sure his tikka was up to it
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Comment number 90.
At 12th Jan 2012, Kudosless wrote:"Well, as Mario Balotelli paid to fill the fire engine with petrol, copying his hairstyle was the least I could do"
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Comment number 91.
At 12th Jan 2012, Gray Gable wrote:鈥淚 said: CAN YOU SEE MY HOUSE FROM UP THERE?鈥
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Comment number 92.
At 12th Jan 2012, Kudosless wrote:"I didn't have my glasses on. I just thought there was a escaped giraffe walking past the window ..."
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Comment number 93.
At 12th Jan 2012, Kudosless wrote:Bombay Sapphire? Get the foreign gin.
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At 12th Jan 2012, Gray Gable wrote:The nudist beach was well protected by a high wall. Sanjay and his mates verified that, almost every day..
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At 12th Jan 2012, Valerie Ganne wrote:Very popular now on children's TV in India is "Fireman Samarjit"
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At 12th Jan 2012, Kudosless wrote:As the rope trick was sometimes spoiled by fire, the ladder was a wise back-up
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At 12th Jan 2012, johnc wrote:Backdraft, ha ha, very funny. Well I had my mouth open and I am downwind, so no I don't appreciate your humour.
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Comment number 98.
At 12th Jan 2012, ADasein wrote:I say, be careful with that hot pitch.
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Comment number 99.
At 12th Jan 2012, penny-farthing wrote:As usual the new recruits failed to appreciate how being forced to climb the underside of the ladder with itchy powder-laced pants on was.....well,just a bit of fun.
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At 12th Jan 2012, pauli wrote:The "catching peanuts in the mouth" world record attempt starts in India.
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