Caption Competition
- Anita Bensoussane
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The Angry Pixie had decided it was time Dame Washalot had a taste of her own medicine.
"Heyho for a starry night and a heathery bed!" - Jack, The Secret Island.
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"No need to cover your ears dear - I was only going to say the cat's left a kitten in the jug!"
" A kind heart always brings its own reward," said Mrs. Lee.
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Any more captions? The competition is still pretty tight and there's still time before I pick the winner (which won't be easy!) on Tuesday...
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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"Oh my Blyton! I keep hearing a ringing noise in my ears."
"Well, since you're obviously not the belle of the ball, it must have been the cat purring."
"Well, since you're obviously not the belle of the ball, it must have been the cat purring."
He called the greatest archers to a tavern on the green.
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All right everyone, I think it's time to announce the winner...
I must say this has been an INCREDIBLY hard one to judge — there were so many captions that made me laugh and several that outright cracked me up. Thank you, everyone who joined in with the fun!
So, in third place, with this hilarious and slightly surreal observation on Uncle Quentin's culinary talents...
Congratulations, Anita! And many thanks, once again, to everyone who contributed their witty and thoroughly enjoyable ideas.
I must say this has been an INCREDIBLY hard one to judge — there were so many captions that made me laugh and several that outright cracked me up. Thank you, everyone who joined in with the fun!
So, in third place, with this hilarious and slightly surreal observation on Uncle Quentin's culinary talents...
In equal second place, two classic captions straight from the world of great movies and musicals — both of which fit this particular picture remarkably well...pete9012S wrote:Uncle Quentins Custard with Mustard gave Aunt Fanny a rather pleasant out of body experience!
Anita Bensoussane wrote:"Aargh, you cursed brat! Look what you've done! I'm melting! Melting..."
It was really difficult to pick between those two and this last one — if I could award three first places, I would. (Even though two would go to the same person!! ) But in the end I decided this one just edged in front for the simple yet brilliantly apt pun...Rob Houghton wrote:"I'm gonna wash that man right outta my hair..."
Anita Bensoussane wrote:"You nincompoop, Meddle! I asked for jugged hare!"
Congratulations, Anita! And many thanks, once again, to everyone who contributed their witty and thoroughly enjoyable ideas.
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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Thanks for the mention! I'm very pleased to even come joint-second!
but I'm pleased Anita's witty quip won - very well deserved. Well done Anita!
but I'm pleased Anita's witty quip won - very well deserved. Well done Anita!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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- Anita Bensoussane
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Thanks very much, Courtenay - and Rob! I'll find a new picture tomorrow.
"Heyho for a starry night and a heathery bed!" - Jack, The Secret Island.
"There is no bond like the bond of having read and liked the same books."
- E. Nesbit, The Wonderful Garden.
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"There is no bond like the bond of having read and liked the same books."
- E. Nesbit, The Wonderful Garden.
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- Eddie Muir
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Congratulations on your great winning caption, Anita.
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.
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- Anita Bensoussane
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Cheers, Eddie!
Okay, let's see what people can come up with for this American Famous Five illustration by Frank Aloise (thanks for the image, Rob - I copied it from one of your posts!)
Okay, let's see what people can come up with for this American Famous Five illustration by Frank Aloise (thanks for the image, Rob - I copied it from one of your posts!)
"Heyho for a starry night and a heathery bed!" - Jack, The Secret Island.
"There is no bond like the bond of having read and liked the same books."
- E. Nesbit, The Wonderful Garden.
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"There is no bond like the bond of having read and liked the same books."
- E. Nesbit, The Wonderful Garden.
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Domestic pressure finally overloaded Anne so she hurled her handgags at her thoughtless cousins!
" A kind heart always brings its own reward," said Mrs. Lee.
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- Rob Houghton
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Due to wanting a better life/work balance, Father Christmas just chucked the presents over the side of the sleigh, shouted 'M. C' and sped on his way.
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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The Five stumbled around in total confusion, having lost their real identity.
Julian gave an exclamation and nudged George.
"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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- Rob Houghton
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"Gee whizz!" said George, "That little ole airplane is dropping packages on us! I'm gonna need therapy after this psychological trauma is over, y'all."
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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"Microsoft has got a lot to answer for!"
He called the greatest archers to a tavern on the green.
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- Courtenay
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Drat, I was just trying to think of a "Windows" line myself!!
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)