Friday, 23 September 2011

HEADLINE COMPETITION: Sittingbourne 'Carnaval' error signs to be changed

Several signs warning people to expect traffic delays during a local carnival are to be changed because they contain spelling mistakes.
The signs which have been placed around Sittingbourne refer to the town's "Carnaval" and warn motorists of "Expexted Delays".

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CAPTION COMPETITION: 23rd September 2011

From the Guardian here.

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Thursday, 22 September 2011

HEADLINE COMPETITION: Police to investigate boys' fighting event in Preston


WINNING HEADLINE:
 Pair of Eights beat in Full House
(MarkD)
Police are to investigate whether two boys were put at risk by taking part in a fight in a cage in Lancashire.
The two eight-year-old boys were filmed fighting at a Labour club in Preston.
The video, shot at Greenlands Labour Club on 10 September, shows them wrestling with each other on the floor in front of an audience of adults.

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CAPTION COMPETITION 22nd September 2011

WINNING CAPTION:
Shit hits fan
(Jonathan Hearn)

From boston.com The Big Picture here

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WINNERS: 21st September 2011

Yesterday's winners (chosen by Leila) are...

The Story:

New Ben & Jerry’s flavor sparks boycott


OneMillionMoms, an organization affiliated with the American Family Association, announced a boycott of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream over a new flavor called “Schweddy Balls.”
The Headline:
Heroes and Vanillains
(PHearn)



The Picture:
The Caption:
First prize in this year's Holistic Livestock Convention taken by palm reading sheep
(Pete Addington)

Wednesday, 21 September 2011

CAPTION COMPETITION 21st September 2011


From the BBC article here.

HEADLINE COMPETITION: New Ben & Jerry’s flavor sparks boycott

Our first story ready for your pun-heavy headlines.
OneMillionMoms, an organization affiliated with the American Family Association, announced a boycott of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream over a new flavor called “Schweddy Balls.” The group said Friday on its website: “The vulgar new flavor has turned something as innocent as ice cream into something repulsive. Not exactly what you want a child asking for at the supermarket.”
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