Caption Competition
Winning entries in the now-returned Caption Competition.
The competition is now closed.
This week's picture is of an enthusiastic Glastonbury attendee sporting 11 cases of beer and one roll of loo paper.
Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following:
6. Cheese_fest
The caterers for Bill Gates' leaving party are accused of misjudging the tone.
5. Gattieres
"The Dynamic Tower design is made up of 11 pre-fabricated apartments which will spin independently of one another... and the cool bit: the lower the tower becomes, the more it spins."
4. Ottobottle
John had made damned sure he was going to miss James Blunt's set.
3. j_swizzle
Jenga, Glastonbury Style.
2. SeanieSmith
"That's the flood defences sorted..."
1. DarthMac
Some of the more liberal bishops start arriving for this year's Lambeth Conference.
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Comment number 1.
At 26th Jun 2008, Fauconnier wrote:Yeah, the bog paper's for wiping the cans if they get muddy
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Comment number 2.
At 26th Jun 2008, Fauconnier wrote:I'm definitely buying a car for next year
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Comment number 3.
At 26th Jun 2008, blatonn wrote:Construction begins on the short-lived Beeramid stage.
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Comment number 4.
At 26th Jun 2008, rogueslr wrote:It's all about recycling really, turning alcohol back into water.
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At 26th Jun 2008, CTHAND wrote:Archie began construction on his home for the next five days
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Comment number 6.
At 26th Jun 2008, rogueslr wrote:James was looking forward to cocktail hour.
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Comment number 7.
At 26th Jun 2008, Candace9839 wrote:If Carlsberg did tents
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Comment number 8.
At 26th Jun 2008, WilfHilton wrote:My mum insisted I took at least one toilet roll
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Comment number 9.
At 26th Jun 2008, Candace9839 wrote:Bloody hell, forgot the Corona and limes
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Comment number 10.
At 26th Jun 2008, Fauconnier wrote:I wouldn't worry, but me car's under all this
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Comment number 11.
At 26th Jun 2008, Candace9839 wrote:Anybody can build a pyramid with empty cans...
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Comment number 12.
At 26th Jun 2008, Fauconnier wrote:Actually, all the cans are empty, but, after last year, we thought we might need a raft
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Comment number 13.
At 26th Jun 2008, Fauconnier wrote:I know it’s muddy, Derek, but are you sure you can’t take another case on your head?
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Comment number 14.
At 26th Jun 2008, tansal wrote:And thus Glastonbury Jenga was born
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Comment number 15.
At 26th Jun 2008, meinzadram wrote:Now all the Hobbit needed was a ladder to see the stage
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Comment number 16.
At 26th Jun 2008, Candace9839 wrote:264 cans of beer on the wall, 264 cans of beer, you take one down and pass it around and...
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Comment number 17.
At 26th Jun 2008, HardacreJ wrote:Super-skint student smuggles his best mate in... peice by peice.....
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Comment number 18.
At 26th Jun 2008, meinzadram wrote:Bilbo Baggins would stop at nothing to see the whole Shakin' Stevens set
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Comment number 19.
At 26th Jun 2008, ifangwilym wrote:Andy Murray starts training early for next year's Wimbledon
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Comment number 20.
At 26th Jun 2008, Rob Falconer wrote:OK, Sir, now if you've just empty the other pocket ...
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Comment number 21.
At 26th Jun 2008, LaurenceLane wrote:Next year I'm definitely bringing light ale.
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Comment number 22.
At 26th Jun 2008, Rob Falconer wrote:‘Course it’s not going to be just booze all weekend. I got a Twix in me pocket.
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Comment number 23.
At 26th Jun 2008, LaurenceLane wrote:Well that's sorted Annie Nightingale, now for the rest of the ´óÏó´«Ã½ team.
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Comment number 24.
At 26th Jun 2008, fionapar wrote:The fourth little pig built his house of beer cans - got drunk -wolf came - pig lived - beer gone
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Comment number 25.
At 26th Jun 2008, Rob Falconer wrote:And we've got a premium pitch, right next to the Portaloos.
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Comment number 26.
At 26th Jun 2008, robmoo wrote:The artist's impression of Dubai's 'moving building' wasn't quite what had been imagined...
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Comment number 27.
At 26th Jun 2008, christrueman wrote:this years AA meeting was going to be a banger.
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Comment number 28.
At 26th Jun 2008, fionapar wrote:Well only the beer was on offer for 'two for the price of one'....
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Comment number 29.
At 26th Jun 2008, badseedisbold8813 wrote:Toilet Roll - £1.20
Sleeping bag - £5
11 cases of beer - £80
Opening your bag to find 20 packets of imodium your mum put there - Priceless
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Comment number 30.
At 26th Jun 2008, DylanRex wrote:Carlsberg don't do friends...
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Comment number 31.
At 26th Jun 2008, fionapar wrote:'If I keep my balance I may just see the stage'
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Comment number 32.
At 26th Jun 2008, BorisLermontov wrote:"Jenga!"
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Comment number 33.
At 26th Jun 2008, LaurenceLane wrote:The local supermarket was really doing great trade with their buy one get 10 free offers.
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Comment number 34.
At 26th Jun 2008, ClareSelley wrote:Argh! If I'd not brought the loo roll I'd have fit at least one more can in...
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Comment number 35.
At 26th Jun 2008, christrueman wrote:Dave wasn't risking it, if Amy Winehouse popped in he'd be ready.
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Comment number 36.
At 26th Jun 2008, timomouse wrote:His "Beer goal" idea was going swimmingly, although seconds later he realised the one problem - how to make a crossbar.
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Comment number 37.
At 26th Jun 2008, BorisLermontov wrote:Contingency plan number 6:
Substitute Amy Winehouse with Shaky Beer Tower.
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Comment number 38.
At 26th Jun 2008, CravenMaven wrote:"Y'know, Dave, I don't think this is what they meant by beer tent"
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Comment number 39.
At 26th Jun 2008, fionapar wrote:'On the last day we can sell the toilet roll for more beer'!
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Comment number 40.
At 26th Jun 2008, Tony Doyle wrote:New Eco-Housing project starts off well...
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Comment number 41.
At 26th Jun 2008, fionapar wrote:'Dont worry Mum I have everything I need'
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Comment number 42.
At 26th Jun 2008, Rob Falconer wrote:What! They play music here too?
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Comment number 43.
At 26th Jun 2008, Rob Falconer wrote:The coach driver was determined to enjoy the weekend
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Comment number 44.
At 26th Jun 2008, tcooked wrote:Where shall I put the other eleven?
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Comment number 45.
At 26th Jun 2008, Rob Falconer wrote:We're not bringing Darren with us next year. Wasting space with all that toilet paper!
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Comment number 46.
At 26th Jun 2008, Remy_Martin wrote:Despite limited building materials, architects in Glastonbury begin work on a scale model of Dubai's rotating skyscraper.....
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Comment number 47.
At 26th Jun 2008, sarahtrieste wrote:A glass..........??
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Comment number 48.
At 26th Jun 2008, LauraBeth05 wrote:The NME set up their tent at this year's Glasto...
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Comment number 49.
At 26th Jun 2008, Rob Falconer wrote:Glasto-pub
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Comment number 50.
At 26th Jun 2008, Rob Falconer wrote:Now all me extra-large Polo mints have got stuck together
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Comment number 51.
At 26th Jun 2008, philhongkong wrote:Camera man talking to director: I bet he drinks Carling Black Label.
Guy stacking the beers over hears: Yes that will be the next!
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Comment number 52.
At 26th Jun 2008, Grrr wrote:A devotee to Sheryl Crow's 'one square per visit' philosophy.
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Comment number 53.
At 26th Jun 2008, rogueslr wrote:Well Stonehenge wasn't built in a day.
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Comment number 54.
At 26th Jun 2008, archstinker wrote:Those with Trench foot should avoid alcohol
and cigarettes as these affect circulation.
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Comment number 55.
At 26th Jun 2008, rogueslr wrote:Another five more and I might be able to see the stage from here.
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Comment number 56.
At 26th Jun 2008, rogueslr wrote:Well at least now he didn't have to listen to his mum complaining about the damage this lot had done to the Volvo's suspension.
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Comment number 57.
At 26th Jun 2008, fionapar wrote:Intrepid beer hunter stockpiles his kill
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Comment number 58.
At 26th Jun 2008, Tony Doyle wrote:Ok, so that's today's beer stacked... whose got tomorrows?
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Comment number 59.
At 26th Jun 2008, sarahtrieste wrote:I'm only here for the beer.
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Comment number 60.
At 26th Jun 2008, DarthMac wrote:Glastonbrewery '08
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Comment number 61.
At 26th Jun 2008, philhongkong wrote:Can-did Camera goes to Glastonbury this year.
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Comment number 62.
At 26th Jun 2008, metherer wrote:Right thats my packing done. Hang on, where's me tennis racket?
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Comment number 63.
At 26th Jun 2008, fionapar wrote:'Credit Crunch ? I'm making sure there's no Fosters Fiasco or Carlsberg Crisis'
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Comment number 64.
At 26th Jun 2008, DarthMac wrote:Some of the more liberal bishops start arriving for this year's Lambeth Conference.
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Comment number 65.
At 26th Jun 2008, rogueslr wrote:At last all those years at scout camp finally paid off.
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Comment number 66.
At 26th Jun 2008, fionapar wrote:'As long as the mud stays below our necks we're OK for another can....
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Comment number 67.
At 26th Jun 2008, Helenepitpony wrote:"Madonna's ordered them in case she needs to baptise Fiona Shackleton."
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Comment number 68.
At 26th Jun 2008, rogueslr wrote:Unfortunately, five minutes later, James was crushed by his tower. It took the fire brigade two hours to drink their way to rescue him.
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Comment number 69.
At 26th Jun 2008, MattHardcastle wrote:Right, that's one crate finished, I'll just have one more and then I'll put my tent up.
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Comment number 70.
At 26th Jun 2008, Kipson wrote:When I've drunk this I'll be on the magical mystery Tor.
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Comment number 71.
At 26th Jun 2008, Helenepitpony wrote:You still get trench foot, but after three of these, you don't care.
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Comment number 72.
At 26th Jun 2008, asillygit wrote:Just in "case"
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Comment number 73.
At 26th Jun 2008, philhongkong wrote:A failed attempt at the Guinness world record for beer stacking.
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Comment number 74.
At 26th Jun 2008, ainvan wrote:The government spokesperson said the comments made recently suggesting that degree courses were becoming more and more irrelevant was utter nonsense. "As you can see" he explained "the crates are more or less in line and only one was the wrong way up".
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Comment number 75.
At 26th Jun 2008, sarahtrieste wrote:This is the malt that lay in the house that Jack built.
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Comment number 76.
At 26th Jun 2008, Helenepitpony wrote:On "People's Monday" Wimbledon decided to forget the strawberries and cream.
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Comment number 77.
At 26th Jun 2008, Kipson wrote:The dressing room supplies for Amy had arrived at last.
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Comment number 78.
At 26th Jun 2008, philhongkong wrote:Mate? It is Euro 08!
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Comment number 79.
At 26th Jun 2008, Kipson wrote:The members of the Westminster Abbey Choir School always enjoyed Glastonbury.
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Comment number 80.
At 26th Jun 2008, embraboy wrote:The little heard of 3rd Murray brother, Alky, tries to block out Wimbledon.
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Comment number 81.
At 26th Jun 2008, asillygit wrote:When his friends suggested a booze-up, Jim,as ever, took them literally.
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Comment number 82.
At 26th Jun 2008, danteGideon wrote:The Glastonbury Student's receptions are noted in society for his exquisite taste. And his "bring your own bog roll" policy.
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Comment number 83.
At 26th Jun 2008, MarkGrout wrote:After his girlfriend had told him he looked more attractive after three beers, Dave was taking no chances.
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Comment number 84.
At 26th Jun 2008, molennium wrote:Jenga with a difference - if you make the tower fall they bury you in mud until the next can's safe to open
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Comment number 85.
At 26th Jun 2008, rogueslr wrote:Somewhere, a mother sobs gently, 'Why did they have to photograph my son!'
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Comment number 86.
At 26th Jun 2008, sarahtrieste wrote:It's so I can get afloat in case it doesn't rain.
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Comment number 87.
At 26th Jun 2008, philhongkong wrote:The Euro 08 preparations are in full swing!
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At 26th Jun 2008, Helenepitpony wrote:Ascot's gentlemen's dress code was more relaxed.
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Comment number 89.
At 26th Jun 2008, asillygit wrote:Jim's first attempt at construction was a dry-run.
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Comment number 90.
At 26th Jun 2008, MattC81 wrote:Survival tip #7: In areas at risk of flooding store essentials as high as possible.
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Comment number 91.
At 26th Jun 2008, siddhuwarrier wrote:Mum, I swear it's water. It is just cunningly disguised to look like it's beer
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Comment number 92.
At 26th Jun 2008, siddhuwarrier wrote:Edmund Blackadder has come up with a cunning plan to fool the general populace into believing he can hold alcohol down by stacking Tesco Value apple juice cans inside beer cartons
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Comment number 93.
At 26th Jun 2008, philhongkong wrote:The Backstreet Boys try to make a comeback at Glastonbury.
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Comment number 94.
At 26th Jun 2008, genieMagnus wrote:Glasto organisers put the final touches to Shaun Ryder.
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Comment number 95.
At 26th Jun 2008, grazvalentine wrote:A weekend away from stacking shelves at Tesco - brilliant!
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Comment number 96.
At 26th Jun 2008, asillygit wrote:Unwisely setting up his supply of beer as his first job on arrival, Jim never made the association between that and the mangled mess of nylon,poles and ropes that passed for his tent later that evening.
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Comment number 97.
At 26th Jun 2008, rogueslr wrote:At least he was reducing his Carlsberg footprint.
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Comment number 98.
At 26th Jun 2008, philhongkong wrote:Third from the bottom in the Carlsberg League have been relegated to Australia football.
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Comment number 99.
At 26th Jun 2008, Kipson wrote:It's a shame young people aren't more alchohol aware. There isn't a drop of Old Speckled Hen to be seen.
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Comment number 100.
At 26th Jun 2008, Spockter Doc wrote:I would have brought a wine / fruit based drink for the ladies... but I didn't have room on my bicycle
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