Caption Competition
13:53 UK time, Friday, 31 July 2009
Winning entries in the Caption Competition.
The competition is now closed. Full rules can be seen here [PDF].
This week, a seal in sunnies. But what's being said?
Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following:
6. SimonRooke He's never been the same since David Attenborough did that three minutes to camera next to him.
5. Lynxboy252
Paul McCartney issues new disguise for seals wishing to avoid being hunted.
4. MuteJoe
It's chloasma okay!
3. Prisoner_61259
Good God, that Timmy Mallett has not aged well at all.
2. gm_coates
In a dark attic there exists a portrait of Elton John...
1. eltelsopwith
Although discovered on Darwin's first voyage all the field notes were sadly misplaced.
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At 13:07 30th Jul 2009, Prisoner_61259 wrote:Good God, That Timmy Mallet has not aged well at all!
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At 13:08 30th Jul 2009, rogueslr wrote:Didn't I meet you in a club the last time I was in Newquay?
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At 13:08 30th Jul 2009, DiceManCometh wrote:The sunglasses were cool but definately need to get new headphones for the iPod
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At 13:09 30th Jul 2009, penny-farthing wrote:Signed,sealed,delivered,I'm yours.........
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At 13:10 30th Jul 2009, Neil wrote:We call him "Darwin".
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At 13:10 30th Jul 2009, rogueslr wrote:Before they were famous, this week, Jacques Cousteau.
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At 13:11 30th Jul 2009, MuteJoe wrote:Adamski was right to go it alone
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At 13:11 30th Jul 2009, Prisoner_61259 wrote:Salty the seal was disappointed when he didn't win the Timmy Mallet look-a-like competition.
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At 13:11 30th Jul 2009, Candace9839 wrote:One of the hazards of having sardines and mustard at the beach
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At 13:12 30th Jul 2009, penny-farthing wrote:Swipe my beach-chair again and there's going to be big trouble.
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At 13:12 30th Jul 2009, Prisoner_61259 wrote:Salty was unhappy, he had gone to Specsavers and still had a crap pair of glasses.
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At 13:14 30th Jul 2009, Presto West End wrote:Tom had probably overstimated the fun he was going to have at the hardcore seal clubbing event
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At 13:15 30th Jul 2009, penny-farthing wrote:Hey,did you see where that fish-thrower went?
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At 13:15 30th Jul 2009, Candace9839 wrote:The gals on the winning beach volleyball team smelled something fishy when the new line judge arrived
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At 13:16 30th Jul 2009, NorfolkOnce wrote:Actually, I'm more of a Rachmaninov person myself..
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At 13:17 30th Jul 2009, LaurenceLane wrote:You should worry! The World Swimming Federation says my suit's banned from next year.
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At 13:18 30th Jul 2009, Candace9839 wrote:Billy was hoping his Mum wouldn't notice the switch until after they'd returned
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At 13:19 30th Jul 2009, LaurenceLane wrote:Ray-Ban were trying to capture the older, music loving and sporty demographic with their latest ad campaign.
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At 13:20 30th Jul 2009, NattyNattie wrote:I am telling you these are NOT RayBans!
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At 13:20 30th Jul 2009, carolineg wrote:"Crazy" by Seal.
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At 13:20 30th Jul 2009, Candace9839 wrote:But I AM the Walrus...play it again, Sam?
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At 13:20 30th Jul 2009, lightRuthie wrote:Sam the Seal thought that putting his shades on might change the weather for the better...
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At 13:22 30th Jul 2009, Candace9839 wrote:Sad but true, I'm a chick magnet
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At 13:23 30th Jul 2009, MuteJoe wrote:Sunglasses and a waterproof layer of blubber. You simply couldn't be more prepared for a British summer.
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At 13:24 30th Jul 2009, Candace9839 wrote:How to meet girls at the beach #13 - no cute puppy, no problem...
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At 13:24 30th Jul 2009, G Dawes wrote:I am the Walrus!
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At 13:25 30th Jul 2009, Presto West End wrote:When Mr Miyagi got the Ronseal TV advert deal, due mainly to his committment to painting the fence, something was lost in translation.
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At 13:27 30th Jul 2009, MuteJoe wrote:I bought sunglasses and an iPod with the money I got back on my Remington.
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At 13:27 30th Jul 2009, Candace9839 wrote:I'm not trying to be mean, Sandra, but that new boyfriend of yours has terrible breath and seems to enjoy making noises like he's breaking wind.
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At 13:31 30th Jul 2009, G Dawes wrote:Sealy Billy
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At 13:33 30th Jul 2009, Prisoner_61259 wrote:It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, I've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and I'm wearing sunglasses.
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At 13:37 30th Jul 2009, John Airey wrote:With this disguise no-one will ever realise I'm Magazine Monitor...
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At 13:38 30th Jul 2009, Schpitz wrote:Sorry Andre, the solar eclipse is only occuring in Asia, I hope you weren't too excited?
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At 13:38 30th Jul 2009, allhallowseve wrote:The Artic wildlife struggle to adapt to increased threat of global warming.
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At 13:39 30th Jul 2009, NPG wrote:Using LSD as treats when training US navy seals proves to be a big mistake.
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At 13:42 30th Jul 2009, youngWillz wrote:"Dear Vet...the glasses you gave me haven't corrected my squint, and the self help book I'm listening to hasn't cured my predilection for ball balancing..."
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At 13:42 30th Jul 2009, johnnybravojo wrote:That meerkat can have his 15 minutes, we seals know how to stay cool.
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At 13:44 30th Jul 2009, youngWillz wrote:"Why does my moustache grow in blonde, but my beard is ginger?"
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At 13:45 30th Jul 2009, janeypi wrote:Barney came prepared for the UK summer... sunglasses, wet weather gear and flippers should just about cover it!
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At 13:45 30th Jul 2009, rogueslr wrote:He was incognito since the trial for oyster poaching, but at least he wasn't doing time like the Carpenter.
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At 13:46 30th Jul 2009, kpderry wrote:I think posh's new fashion style is a hit! as ever, the big specs finish the look.
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At 13:48 30th Jul 2009, Magnum Carter wrote:Seal...clubbing
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At 13:48 30th Jul 2009, Colin Bartlett wrote:Well I got the gear, where is this BBQ weather then?.
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At 13:48 30th Jul 2009, ADasein wrote:"Arsenal, England, the telly... you name it, I've done it"
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At 13:51 30th Jul 2009, rogueslr wrote:Sun bed side effects, the real story.
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At 13:51 30th Jul 2009, Colin Bartlett wrote:On the headphones,got a crazy teacher who wears sun glasses, future looks bright I gotta wear shades..
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At 13:52 30th Jul 2009, Rockahula wrote:Tracy successfully skirted around the problem of her long whiskers and fishy breath by only frequenting Essex's darker nightclubs.
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At 13:54 30th Jul 2009, patio-phalangist wrote:These are no good - Mark Cavendish had white ones......
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At 13:56 30th Jul 2009, cheweylewey wrote:Gucci's new summer collection given the seal of approval.
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At 13:58 30th Jul 2009, Spockter Doc wrote:Yo, yo, yo, next stop Ibiza innit?
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At 13:59 30th Jul 2009, youngWillz wrote:"I'll do anything to be a Yellowcoat!"
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At 13:59 30th Jul 2009, youngWillz wrote:First in the queue for the Eurovision Song Contest in Norway next year...
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At 14:00 30th Jul 2009, teazeldad wrote:The real reason Mylene Klass took over from Nicky Hambleton-Jones as the host of '10 years younger'
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At 14:01 30th Jul 2009, cheweylewey wrote:"Fear and Loathing in Labrador"
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At 14:01 30th Jul 2009, youngWillz wrote:The Prime Minister knew it was time to go when he saw who the party had picked to be his interpreter at the next UN meeting
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At 14:01 30th Jul 2009, patio-phalangist wrote:Unveiled, an advanced glimpse of the modernised 'Sea Monsters' over-due for a return in Dr.Who..........
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At 14:03 30th Jul 2009, Dry Boak wrote:Stevie Wonder's dresser's first project with animals drew a somewhat mixed reception.
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At 14:05 30th Jul 2009, youngWillz wrote:"What's the big idea? Glasses and headphones? Seals don't have ears, that's Sea Lions!"
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At 14:06 30th Jul 2009, youngWillz wrote:The Codcatcher of Soul
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At 14:07 30th Jul 2009, gordon_craig wrote:Andre keeps a low profile after his unfortunate mix up between Nimmo and the entree at the celebrity Sea World party.
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At 14:07 30th Jul 2009, adno83 wrote:100% Polarised. Let's see those bears try and sneak up on me now!
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At 14:09 30th Jul 2009, rogueslr wrote:He was hoping that, with his new disguise, he could make it past the killer whales and sharks to get a nice fish supper.
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At 14:10 30th Jul 2009, rogueslr wrote:He's never been the same since David Attenborough did that 3 minutes to camera next to him.
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At 14:13 30th Jul 2009, ADasein wrote:D'ya see those ugly, furry, long-tailed opportunists last week? What's this place coming to?!
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At 14:16 30th Jul 2009, youngWillz wrote:Rumours abound that a new presenter has been lined up for Deal or No Deal
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At 14:18 30th Jul 2009, Helenepitpony wrote:Orkney MP suspected of flipping.
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At 14:21 30th Jul 2009, Helenepitpony wrote:Well, Lembit thinks the specs make me look intelligent.
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At 14:21 30th Jul 2009, teazeldad wrote:Oh for gods sake, the Cheshire Cat's getting in the photo again. And THIS time he's wearing sunglasses!
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At 14:21 30th Jul 2009, Magnum Carter wrote:Sunkissed from a rose
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At 14:21 30th Jul 2009, Adam Smith wrote:Seal reveals the inspiration behind his involvement with Jakatta's 2002 hit,'My Vision'.
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At 14:22 30th Jul 2009, Magnum Carter wrote:"You and me baby...we're nothing but mammals"
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At 14:23 30th Jul 2009, GirlWeekday wrote:As a passer-by commented on the number of 'beached whales' in Newquay this year, Sammy Seal thought it prudent to don a disguise
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At 14:27 30th Jul 2009, Adam Smith wrote:Paul McCartney issues new disguise for seals wishing to avoid being hunted.
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At 14:28 30th Jul 2009, Ubik wrote:The seal agent had managed to infiltrate Sealion Headquarters thanks to an impeccable accent and a cunning disguise.
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At 14:29 30th Jul 2009, penny-farthing wrote:Police advise to be on the alert for this serial mackerel murderer.
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At 14:34 30th Jul 2009, Adam Smith wrote:Navy Seal? Dark brown actually.
Should've gone to Specsavers.
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At 14:36 30th Jul 2009, Helenepitpony wrote:Jordan's summer romance on the rocks.
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At 14:37 30th Jul 2009, BeckySnow wrote:Fish goggles firmly in place - regrets guaranteed in the morning.
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At 14:37 30th Jul 2009, ADasein wrote:"You know, I once met Mandela on the Island. 'Robben', it's Dutch for ... us."
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At 14:39 30th Jul 2009, Vicky S wrote:Flippering Heck!
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At 14:41 30th Jul 2009, JillBam wrote:Sunglasses on the butt is so last week!
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At 14:41 30th Jul 2009, LaurenceLane wrote:Michael Phelps? Yeah, I taught him everything he knows about swimming.
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At 14:45 30th Jul 2009, Vicky S wrote:Holidays shoal beat working. Having a whale of a time.This is a really ice place. Fish you were here. Seal you soon.
Sammy
XXX
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At 14:45 30th Jul 2009, Helenepitpony wrote:Oh, yes, Posh has often told me how much she covets my skin.
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At 14:46 30th Jul 2009, Hilaryros wrote:"Hello, Make-up and Accessory Department ?
We LOVE the glasses, dig the cans, ADORE the moustach, we're just not too sure about the brown lippy!"
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At 14:47 30th Jul 2009, MrHallwood wrote:"When your ready John ..I'll have a Bailey's and Cherryade and a non-alcholic larger top for that dipstip over there!"
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At 14:48 30th Jul 2009, Hilaryros wrote:"what do they mean 'See Lion in disguise?' Where? Where?"
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At 14:48 30th Jul 2009, BeckySnow wrote:I think Su Pollard's really smashing!
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At 14:49 30th Jul 2009, Mersonwastheperson wrote:You know, the biggest kick I ever got,
was doing a thing called the flipper-smile bop.
While the other seals were slipping down the drop,
I was hopping and bopping to the flipper-smile bop, yeah!
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At 14:49 30th Jul 2009, Candace9839 wrote:Silly season in full swing as new lifeguard at Studland revealed
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At 14:51 30th Jul 2009, Candace9839 wrote:Great disguise, Elvis...
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At 14:51 30th Jul 2009, Hilaryros wrote:"So then I heard Old Man Noah saying to that Shem of his : 'I know HE said two of every kind, but I doubt very much we'll ever see another one like this!'"
Arf! Arf!"
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At 14:52 30th Jul 2009, bmerren wrote:Bond?? I thought you said Seal!!
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At 14:53 30th Jul 2009, Hilaryros wrote:"Hello, Seaworld? Have I got an ACT for YOU!"
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At 14:55 30th Jul 2009, penny-farthing wrote:"We're not all about flapping flippers and fish-catching,you know" said a spokesman for the Advancement of Marine Mammals Organization (AMMO).
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At 14:56 30th Jul 2009, Mersonwastheperson wrote:"But did you know that when it snows my eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen."
Yeah baby. That Seal? Man, he can sing...
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At 14:56 30th Jul 2009, Alex wrote:Sammy, don't look round! It's me... I've got to make a break for it. They've want me to go on Celebrity Come Dine with Me and it's the Vegan Edition.
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At 14:56 30th Jul 2009, BeckySnow wrote:Seal takes to heart overheard conversation of visiting townies as to whether she's grey or common.
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At 14:57 30th Jul 2009, Dunk8 wrote:'Shades' of embarassment as yet another person makes a 'spectacle' of themselves by confusing sea-lions and seals.
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At 14:57 30th Jul 2009, bmerren wrote:Ray Ban Seafarers?
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