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12:33 UK time, Wednesday, 22 November 2006

ticket.203.jpgIt's time for the Punorama results.

This week we asked you to put your thoughts to news that Christmas has come early in towns across Cornwall. A mystery man has been paying for people's shopping and handing out free lottery tickets. All while dressed in a pink fairy outfit including tutu, tiara, wings and wand and tights.

Each time he helps out he leaves a card with a picture of a fairy and a note saying: "You'll be hearing a lot about me - the Hairy Christmas Fairy."

So how did you get on? Well, some of you more than rose to the challenge.

The national lottery theme conspired to inspire many of you with It could be tutu and Truro-millions coming from Helene Parry. It Could Be Yule! cried DR and Catriona Smith.

The nicely observed In hirsute of happiness came from Jon Speechley.

Cornish place names also made a good showing, as Graeme puts it, our man is displaying The Truro meaning of Christmas.

Ho, ho ho, the level of comedy was high this week. He's Snow Scrooge observed Nigel Macarthur, Fairy's a jolly good fellow! declared Gareth Jones of Anglesey. Meanwhile Valerie Falconer just felt the fancy dress altruist was Tutu generous.

Some of you questioned the sanity of a middle aged man in a fairy pink outfit giving things away. He's Christmas Crackers said Stig.

But the winner comes via inspiration from 80s band Dire Straits. Thanks to the improbably named Ivor Wand who contributed Money from nutters and your 'tix for Fowey.

If your effort didn't quite make the grade, it has been published in the comments section below.

Comments

  1. At 12:54 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Alan wrote:

    Hurrah for the Cornish fairy dance.

  2. At 12:57 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Kip wrote:

    I can't think of anything for this so it must be a Pun Free Bogart.

  3. At 12:57 PM on 21 Nov 2006, david regan wrote:

    Hairy Christmas

  4. At 12:57 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Robin wrote:

    Hairy Christmas or Fairy Christmas (how many people are going to send these in?)

    Tightmare before Christmas

    Hairy Christmas tutu you

    Christmas TV

    Saint Nicker-Lace

  5. At 01:14 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Christina wrote:

    Silent Might

  6. At 01:16 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Andy Phillips wrote:

    Fairy 'nuff!

  7. At 01:16 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Rob Falconer wrote:

    The Sugar-Daddy Fairy

  8. At 01:18 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Dave Smith wrote:

    Cornish Hayle NewQuay to I_D
    of Bude-iful Truro-mantic

  9. At 01:24 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Gareth Jones, Anglesey wrote:

    It's a Role-player

  10. At 01:29 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Helene Parry wrote:

    Sugar Plum daddy

  11. At 01:36 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Stig wrote:

    Oh little town of Wealthy-him..

  12. At 01:38 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Sophie Zanoon wrote:

    Fairy-ly odd trousers.

  13. At 01:39 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Simon Rooke wrote:

    Cornish Patsy

  14. At 01:44 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Kieran Boyle wrote:

    Tinkerballs

  15. At 01:45 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Nigel Macarthur wrote:

    Have Yourself a Fairy Merry Christmas...

  16. At 01:46 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Susan wrote:

    Please on earth and goodwill tutu all then

  17. At 01:47 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Stig wrote:

    In the bleak midwinter, thrusting wand made known..

  18. At 01:48 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Simon Rooke wrote:

    Middle aged try this.

  19. At 01:57 PM on 21 Nov 2006, wrote:

    Fairytale lending

  20. At 01:59 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Gareth Jones, Anglesey wrote:

    Christmas Stocking Fella

  21. At 02:04 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Chris wrote:

    Tutu for the price of one

  22. At 02:07 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Nigel Macarthur wrote:

    Have yourselves a fairy little Christmas...

  23. At 02:07 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Simon Rooke wrote:

    By Tree, Troll and Zen shall ye know all Cornishmen.

  24. At 02:13 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Stig wrote:

    Frankin-nonsense..

  25. At 02:15 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Simon Rooke wrote:

    Cornish clot extreme.

  26. At 02:19 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Julie Barton wrote:

    Sir Lancelottery of Camelot

  27. At 02:20 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Simon Rooke wrote:

    Tiger feat.

  28. At 02:22 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Simon Rooke wrote:

    Fashion victim and cheques offender.

  29. At 02:23 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Jer B wrote:

    The Sight Before Christmas

  30. At 02:25 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Colin Nelson wrote:

    Hairy fairy too too generous

  31. At 02:28 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Brian Ritchie wrote:

    Cornish Patsy

  32. At 02:32 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Kip wrote:

    In the pink with good elf.

  33. At 02:33 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Kip wrote:

    Cornish clot a scream.

  34. At 02:36 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Simon Rooke wrote:

    Robin Hoodlum

  35. At 02:38 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Simon Rooke wrote:

    Cheque card.

  36. At 02:38 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Kip wrote:

    Winged thing from Asda and Spar

  37. At 02:41 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Simon Rooke wrote:

    Over dressed to thrill.

  38. At 02:51 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Kip wrote:

    Winged thing in Asda and Spar
    Bearing gifts I’ve wanded afar.
    Nothing nasty! Have a pasty.
    I’m buying in yonder bar.

  39. At 02:52 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Nigel Macarthur wrote:

    Fairy Christmas, Everybody!

  40. At 02:57 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Nigel Macarthur wrote:

    Lucre Plum Fairy

  41. At 02:57 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Nigel Macarthur wrote:

    Wreathed In Smiles

  42. At 02:58 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Nigel Macarthur wrote:

    Fairy Christmas Tutu All Shoppers

  43. At 03:01 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Nigel Macarthur wrote:

    Christ-masses of loot

  44. At 03:07 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Nigel Macarthur wrote:

    It's a hairy holiday with Fairy...

  45. At 03:22 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Niall Nugent wrote:

    Fairy Wadmother

    Thank you fairy much

  46. At 03:29 PM on 21 Nov 2006, wrote:

    Wary of the scary hairy fairy

  47. At 03:44 PM on 21 Nov 2006, TIM McMahon wrote:

    1)Tinker-hell ?
    2)David Camerons new policy ?
    3)Middle-aged crisis is real,O.K. !
    4)Santas hirsute helper ?

  48. At 03:44 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Niall Nugent wrote:

    Hairy Wadmother

  49. At 03:44 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Martin wrote:

    As I was going to St Ives, I met a hairy fairy

  50. At 03:45 PM on 21 Nov 2006, wrote:

    Puck of the draw

  51. At 03:46 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Martin wrote:

    Scilly Billy's a Hairy Fairy

  52. At 03:46 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Candace wrote:

    Grants of the tiger bum fairy

  53. At 03:56 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Mark Wrighton wrote:

    Fairy generous!

  54. At 03:58 PM on 21 Nov 2006, denzil wrote:

    Fare is "free for you" offer

    Hirsute looks great on Cornish fairy

    Charity begins at homo!

  55. At 03:59 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Candace wrote:

    Pinkerbell

  56. At 03:59 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Mark Wrighton wrote:

    Hairy Fairy quite contrary!

  57. At 04:00 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Candace wrote:

    Hirsute, who goes there?

  58. At 04:09 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Candace wrote:

    Wings and a payer

  59. At 04:21 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Candace wrote:

    Up in alms in Cornwall

  60. At 04:26 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Paul Wilks wrote:

    Ding Dong Hairily on High

  61. At 04:35 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Simon Rooke wrote:

    A grim fairy tale.

  62. At 04:49 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Simon Rooke wrote:

    Cornish pixie elated

  63. At 05:15 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Jel wrote:

    Pi-skied again

  64. At 05:32 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Jon Bright wrote:

    It's...who?

  65. At 05:56 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Helene Parry wrote:

    Tinkerbell mingles well, windfalls all the way.

  66. At 06:07 PM on 21 Nov 2006, giles wrote:

    na-titania-l lottery

  67. At 06:31 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Mark Rossiter wrote:

    Glad tidings he brings, in a tutu and wings...

  68. At 06:45 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Candace wrote:

    Furry godmother

  69. At 07:44 PM on 21 Nov 2006, catinthehat wrote:

    "OK, kids. Don't talk to the strange man now."

  70. At 07:47 PM on 21 Nov 2006, catinthehat wrote:

    "OK, kids. Don't talk to the strange man now."

  71. At 08:40 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Helene Parry wrote:

    Good mystery fairy gentleman

  72. At 10:05 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Jake Perks wrote:

    Too good to be Truro!

  73. At 10:44 PM on 21 Nov 2006, Derek Behan wrote:

    Fairy Godfatherchristmas in pink handoutfit

  74. At 12:24 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Dan Budden wrote:

    Fairyther Christmas

    Free gifts? You can't say fairyer than that!

    or

    Free shopping? Fairy nuff

    or

    Cornish festie?

  75. At 01:34 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Greg Jobber wrote:

    Odd dress, ye hairy gentleman

  76. At 02:48 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Murray Milne wrote:

    "...holy the tights.."

  77. At 03:52 AM on 22 Nov 2006, O.G.Nash, Doha, Qatar wrote:

    Pastie lottery tickets.

    Hirsute you, Sir.

    Too tutu to be true.

    Duckie of Cornwall.


    Coat...Door...Slam...

  78. At 04:22 AM on 22 Nov 2006, LH wrote:

    "The Hairy Millionaire's Row."

  79. At 04:25 AM on 22 Nov 2006, LH wrote:

    "Fairy-ly loaded."

  80. At 04:30 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Brian Gunn wrote:

    Magical ministry tour

  81. At 04:34 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Brian Gunn wrote:

    "You'll be hearing a lottery about me - the Hairy Christmas Fairy"

  82. At 04:41 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Brian Gunn wrote:

    Christmas Tat Tutu

  83. At 04:43 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Brian Gunn wrote:

    Santa's little elfer

  84. At 07:14 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Kip wrote:

    Nobody loves a fairy when he's thrifty.

  85. At 07:18 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Kip wrote:

    Strewth Fairy.

  86. At 07:23 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Derek Behan wrote:

    Christmas frees with Fairy writes

  87. At 07:31 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Simon Rooke wrote:

    Fairy interesting, but stupid.

  88. At 07:33 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Simon Rooke wrote:

    Fairy interest free, but stupid.

  89. At 07:48 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Al Newell wrote:

    'Fairy Lights up Christmas'

  90. At 08:39 AM on 22 Nov 2006, TIM McMahon wrote:


    1) I'M A CELEBRITY'S David Geest escape destination found ?
    2)I wish it could be Christmas everyday..'Wizard' idea!

  91. At 08:41 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Gareth Jones, Anglesey wrote:

    Who pays? The Fairy man.

  92. At 08:52 AM on 22 Nov 2006, wrote:

    The Boast of Christmas Farce.

  93. At 09:13 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Simon Rooke wrote:

    Twas the knight before Christmas.

  94. At 09:20 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Darren wrote:

    Lotto's Hot Pixie.

  95. At 09:42 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Jay wrote:

    TV giveaway a bit of a lottery

  96. At 09:53 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Helene Parry wrote:

    Tiara Boon Day

  97. At 10:07 AM on 22 Nov 2006, wrote:

    Punorama:

    Vestive Cheer!

  98. At 10:31 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Danny Burke wrote:

    luck be a lady in tights

  99. At 10:37 AM on 22 Nov 2006, wrote:

    Merry Chr-him-bo!

  100. At 10:46 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Helene Parry wrote:

    Hand-outs, good wishes and he shops in your place - with wild scheme fairy's gift quids.

  101. At 10:47 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Tim Knott wrote:

    Super-fella-altruistic-stripey-ballet-
    pays-us

  102. At 11:09 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Susan wrote:

    Frees a jolly good fella - Fairynough

  103. At 11:52 AM on 22 Nov 2006, Candace wrote:

    Hair were a fairy

  104. At 12:02 PM on 22 Nov 2006, Candace wrote:

    Must buy sweet man presents the fairy queen

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