Caption competition
Winning entries in the caption competition.
This week, it was a new opera called Flatpack, which was being staged at IKEA in Wembley, north London, and reflects on furniture, domesticity and the challenges of modern life.
The competition is now closed.
Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following:
6. ValerieGanne
What was to have been a respectful tribute to America's President Eisenhower was marred by a spelling error
5. nick_fowler
The Magimix Flute
4. presto_west_end
IKEA's new range: Ulrika-ka-kabinets
3. Vicky S
Unusually, the entire opera is written in the little used key of Allen.
2. nhinton1
MFI administrators limber up before the audit commences.
1. MightyGiddyUpGal
The Stepfjord Wives
Page 1 of 4
Comment number 1.
At 4th Jun 2009, Scotch Get wrote:" I wonder if this Kama Sutra thingy makes more sense if you read it upside-down? "
Complain about this comment (Comment number 1)
Comment number 2.
At 4th Jun 2009, MJF_dodo wrote:It's fairly stable if we stay like this.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 2)
Comment number 3.
At 4th Jun 2009, Candace9839 wrote:Never mind the banana peel, I've just seen a mouse!
Complain about this comment (Comment number 3)
Comment number 4.
At 4th Jun 2009, Candace9839 wrote:It's a Swedish thing
Complain about this comment (Comment number 4)
Comment number 5.
At 4th Jun 2009, wotnocaptioncomp wrote:Ride of the Val-Ikea-ries
Complain about this comment (Comment number 5)
Comment number 6.
At 4th Jun 2009, penny-farthing wrote:Julie simply couldn't wipe the counter with her feet like any normal person usually does.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 6)
Comment number 7.
At 4th Jun 2009, Ruaraidh Gillies wrote:"Mamma Mia" was one thing, but I think this is taking the 'Swedish inspiration' thing a bit too far!
Complain about this comment (Comment number 7)
Comment number 8.
At 4th Jun 2009, Wunnunda wrote:After several hours Tracey and Tiffany were starting to wonder just how long it should take Wayne the fitter to find that missing fixing bracket.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 8)
Comment number 9.
At 4th Jun 2009, Mr Snoozy wrote:Geneticists clone a chameleon and a plastic seat; early testing implies hilarious results at dinner parties...
Complain about this comment (Comment number 9)
Comment number 10.
At 4th Jun 2009, Candace9839 wrote:It's an old Swedish saying: If you can't stand the feet, get out of the kitchen
Complain about this comment (Comment number 10)
Comment number 11.
At 4th Jun 2009, alpha-kat wrote:"Brown-paper packages tied up with string"... more like cardboard boxes, I have to say.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 11)
Comment number 12.
At 4th Jun 2009, Candace9839 wrote:Take that Nigella!
Complain about this comment (Comment number 12)
Comment number 13.
At 4th Jun 2009, Mr Snoozy wrote:In an effort to save time, the Swedish olympic gymnastic team warm up whilst performing ordinary household chores
Complain about this comment (Comment number 13)
Comment number 14.
At 4th Jun 2009, LaurenceLane wrote:She's my flatpack mate.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 14)
Comment number 15.
At 4th Jun 2009, penny-farthing wrote:The search for the tin-opener enters a new phase.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 15)
Comment number 16.
At 4th Jun 2009, LaurenceLane wrote:Once again Britain's chances of gymnastic gold were hampered by the less than ideal training venue.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 16)
Comment number 17.
At 4th Jun 2009, Candace9839 wrote:A mime is a terrible thing to baste
Complain about this comment (Comment number 17)
Comment number 18.
At 4th Jun 2009, Gareth Butler wrote:Cirque de Soleil was never the same after Health & Safety officers had had their way.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 18)
Comment number 19.
At 4th Jun 2009, Northern_Simon wrote:The Swedish contribution to the International Space Station.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 19)
Comment number 20.
At 4th Jun 2009, Helenepitpony wrote:It ain't over till the flat lady spins.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 20)
Comment number 21.
At 4th Jun 2009, Candace9839 wrote:The Iron Chefs from Sweden ratchet up the competition
Complain about this comment (Comment number 21)
Comment number 22.
At 4th Jun 2009, Presto West End wrote:IKEA's new range: Ulrika-ka-kabinets
Complain about this comment (Comment number 22)
Comment number 23.
At 4th Jun 2009, alpha-kat wrote:"You know, I'm still not sure "The Flatpack of the Opera" really works..."
Complain about this comment (Comment number 23)
Comment number 24.
At 4th Jun 2009, Mr Snoozy wrote:The new Yoga class found the extractor fan very useful following the more "stretchy" positions...
Complain about this comment (Comment number 24)
Comment number 25.
At 4th Jun 2009, campaign1 wrote:If Heineken did Kitchens.............
Complain about this comment (Comment number 25)
Comment number 26.
At 4th Jun 2009, campaign1 wrote:It's no good, the holes still don't line up
Complain about this comment (Comment number 26)
Comment number 27.
At 4th Jun 2009, Candace9839 wrote:And when they screamed "Bork! Bork! Bork!" several glasses of loganberry wine spilled in the audience
Complain about this comment (Comment number 27)
Comment number 28.
At 4th Jun 2009, campaign1 wrote:Britain's Got Talent, In The Kitchen, the surprise hit of 2009
Complain about this comment (Comment number 28)
Comment number 29.
At 4th Jun 2009, Presto West End wrote:Are the little pencils up there? I can't find them down here.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 29)
Comment number 30.
At 4th Jun 2009, Presto West End wrote:Well, what did you think of that performance by the Swedes John?
Straight out of the top-drawer Mike.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 30)
Comment number 31.
At 4th Jun 2009, campaign1 wrote:Ramsey's (Wife's) Kitchen Nightmares
Complain about this comment (Comment number 31)
Comment number 32.
At 4th Jun 2009, Candace9839 wrote:I keep telling Harry we need a family room, but will he listen?
Complain about this comment (Comment number 32)
Comment number 33.
At 4th Jun 2009, penny-farthing wrote:Too many cooks......hog the counter-top and generally get under your feet.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 33)
Comment number 34.
At 4th Jun 2009, Candace9839 wrote:Is it soup yet?
Complain about this comment (Comment number 34)
Comment number 35.
At 4th Jun 2009, NorfolkOnce wrote:The Great Balderinis new trapeze act got off to a bad start..
Complain about this comment (Comment number 35)
Comment number 36.
At 4th Jun 2009, nick_fowler wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 36)
Comment number 37.
At 4th Jun 2009, NorfolkOnce wrote:The twins had only one hour to complete the challenge, but had actually never been told how to boil an egg..
Complain about this comment (Comment number 37)
Comment number 38.
At 4th Jun 2009, nick_fowler wrote:John Prescott has agreed to appear in the fatpack version
Complain about this comment (Comment number 38)
Comment number 39.
At 4th Jun 2009, Candace9839 wrote:Their efforts to get little Billy to eat his peas were growing more desperate
Complain about this comment (Comment number 39)
Comment number 40.
At 4th Jun 2009, nick_fowler wrote:Kitchen sink drama
Complain about this comment (Comment number 40)
Comment number 41.
At 4th Jun 2009, jammyrhona wrote:Bob popped to his local Ikea to pick up something swedish for his new flat.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 41)
Comment number 42.
At 4th Jun 2009, nick_fowler wrote:Health and Safety would never let her stand on my kitchen units like that
Complain about this comment (Comment number 42)
Comment number 43.
At 4th Jun 2009, MJF_dodo wrote:"I'm so glad we opted for the integrated foot spa."
Complain about this comment (Comment number 43)
Comment number 44.
At 4th Jun 2009, jammyrhona wrote:Ikea Barbie
Complain about this comment (Comment number 44)
Comment number 45.
At 4th Jun 2009, Candace9839 wrote:When blondes try to interpret assembly instructions
Complain about this comment (Comment number 45)
Comment number 46.
At 4th Jun 2009, nick_fowler wrote:Actually, the opera was to have been set in a mythological world inhabited by Wagernian heroes, but, when he heard that B&Q in Wembley was shutting, it was too good a chance to miss
Complain about this comment (Comment number 46)
Comment number 47.
At 4th Jun 2009, NorfolkOnce wrote:I think its safe to say, Birgitta, that we cant fly..
Complain about this comment (Comment number 47)
Comment number 48.
At 4th Jun 2009, nick_fowler wrote:Cosy Pan Tutti-Frutti
Complain about this comment (Comment number 48)
Comment number 49.
At 4th Jun 2009, nick_fowler wrote:The Magimix Flute
Complain about this comment (Comment number 49)
Comment number 50.
At 4th Jun 2009, lolkat wrote:Ingrid proudly showed off her tap dancing skills.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 50)
Comment number 51.
At 4th Jun 2009, nick_fowler wrote:And, as my assistant is demonstrating, the grill is indeed eye-level
Complain about this comment (Comment number 51)
Comment number 52.
At 4th Jun 2009, Helenepitpony wrote:Sweden were tipped to take gold in the 2010 Build Your Own Olympic Village event.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 52)
Comment number 53.
At 4th Jun 2009, SarahD wrote:Are you sure you read the instructions right?
Complain about this comment (Comment number 53)
Comment number 54.
At 4th Jun 2009, StroszekBassist wrote:Verruca turns into midget woman.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 54)
Comment number 55.
At 4th Jun 2009, j-o-n-a-t-h-a-n wrote:Astronauts at the International Space Station find cooking in zero gravity trickier than expected.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 55)
Comment number 56.
At 4th Jun 2009, Candace9839 wrote:OK Helga, you try the flip and landing now
Complain about this comment (Comment number 56)
Comment number 57.
At 4th Jun 2009, TooSensible wrote:Following the instructions just made the assembly more difficult.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 57)
Comment number 58.
At 4th Jun 2009, paulwooding wrote:"Their performance bought the house down"
Complain about this comment (Comment number 58)
Comment number 59.
At 4th Jun 2009, LaurenceLane wrote:When Bauhaus met loony bin.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 59)
Comment number 60.
At 4th Jun 2009, Pendragon wrote:Soap opera
Complain about this comment (Comment number 60)
Comment number 61.
At 4th Jun 2009, TooSensible wrote:I said I wanted live yoghurt.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 61)
Comment number 62.
At 4th Jun 2009, MJF_dodo wrote:Heard the one about two blonde tapdancers?
One fell off the sink.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 62)
Comment number 63.
At 4th Jun 2009, rogueslr wrote:Snap, crackle, pop, and that's just my spine!
Complain about this comment (Comment number 63)
Comment number 64.
At 4th Jun 2009, Pendragon wrote:Who put the kitsch in kitchen?
Complain about this comment (Comment number 64)
Comment number 65.
At 4th Jun 2009, Pendragon wrote:IKEA, therefore I am
Complain about this comment (Comment number 65)
Comment number 66.
At 4th Jun 2009, StroszekBassist wrote:The recipe SHOULD have said "kneed the dough"...
Complain about this comment (Comment number 66)
Comment number 67.
At 4th Jun 2009, MJF_dodo wrote:"I'm just following the instructions and it says u-bend."
Complain about this comment (Comment number 67)
Comment number 68.
At 4th Jun 2009, rogueslr wrote:The first draft of 'Porridge' wasn't a hit with the ´óÏó´«Ã½ commissioning editors.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 68)
Comment number 69.
At 4th Jun 2009, Pendragon wrote:This year, we're staging Wagner's "The Masterfitters of Nuremberg"
Complain about this comment (Comment number 69)
Comment number 70.
At 4th Jun 2009, Mr Snoozy wrote:When OCD hand and feet washers collide.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 70)
Comment number 71.
At 4th Jun 2009, ScottL wrote:I don't understand it either Marilyn, but the instructions say we must use this wrench with our feet.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 71)
Comment number 72.
At 4th Jun 2009, Pendragon wrote:I think we'd better adjust that ruddy extractor fan
Complain about this comment (Comment number 72)
Comment number 73.
At 4th Jun 2009, sam wrote:Nuts women in the kitchen are an optional extra
Complain about this comment (Comment number 73)
Comment number 74.
At 4th Jun 2009, Helenepitpony wrote:Never mind Hazel Blears, THIS is how to turn your back on the cabinet.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 74)
Comment number 75.
At 4th Jun 2009, Pendragon wrote:The latest Lara Croft adventure was criticised for begin a tad too domesticated
Complain about this comment (Comment number 75)
Comment number 76.
At 4th Jun 2009, StroszekBassist wrote:Some RADA students misunderstood when they were told to put on a "kitchen sink drama".
Complain about this comment (Comment number 76)
Comment number 77.
At 4th Jun 2009, Pendragon wrote:Peter Stringfellow's kitchen showed he had clearly forgotten to take back the empties
Complain about this comment (Comment number 77)
Comment number 78.
At 4th Jun 2009, Mr Snoozy wrote:Anna and Karin interpreted the "keep your dirty feet off my clean floor" request from their mum in slightly different ways..
Complain about this comment (Comment number 78)
Comment number 79.
At 4th Jun 2009, gm_coates wrote:News of the innovative foot-operated kitchen appliances had not filtered through to the fitting department.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 79)
Comment number 80.
At 4th Jun 2009, rogueslr wrote:How long do you have to leave that verruca gel on before it's dry?
Complain about this comment (Comment number 80)
Comment number 81.
At 4th Jun 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:I'll say one thing about IKEA fitters - they really are fit
Complain about this comment (Comment number 81)
Comment number 82.
At 4th Jun 2009, Candace9839 wrote:When singing for your supper just isn't good enough anymore
Complain about this comment (Comment number 82)
Comment number 83.
At 4th Jun 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:Wait, I've misread the recipe - it says yoghurt, not yoga
Complain about this comment (Comment number 83)
Comment number 84.
At 4th Jun 2009, GirlWeekday wrote:How to be a Domestic Bodice
Complain about this comment (Comment number 84)
Comment number 85.
At 4th Jun 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:All the cast were so young, they couldn't remember when DFS didn't have a sale on
Complain about this comment (Comment number 85)
Comment number 86.
At 4th Jun 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:Elle's Kitchen
Complain about this comment (Comment number 86)
Comment number 87.
At 4th Jun 2009, rogueslr wrote:Maria always had difficulty hitting a high C, whilst Sophie concetrated on her bass range.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 87)
Comment number 88.
At 4th Jun 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:Crayfish Tails of Hoffman
Complain about this comment (Comment number 88)
Comment number 89.
At 4th Jun 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:Savoy Cabbage Opera
Complain about this comment (Comment number 89)
Comment number 90.
At 4th Jun 2009, rogueslr wrote:It wasn't from IKEA, you could tell it was counterfeit.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 90)
Comment number 91.
At 4th Jun 2009, virtualfang wrote:It was so much easier building MFI
Complain about this comment (Comment number 91)
Comment number 92.
At 4th Jun 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:The two girls didn't actually do any fitting - their job was to think up stupid Swedish-sounding names for all the units
Complain about this comment (Comment number 92)
Comment number 93.
At 4th Jun 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:Gym'll Fit It
Complain about this comment (Comment number 93)
Comment number 94.
At 4th Jun 2009, rogueslr wrote:Hang on in there, I'll try and make it to the thinners. Why on earth did he have to varnish the floor when he knew today was our pilates session?
Complain about this comment (Comment number 94)
Comment number 95.
At 4th Jun 2009, justfor wrote:Part of the opera included tap dancing.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 95)
Comment number 96.
At 4th Jun 2009, Ubik wrote:9) Fold soprano B until feet touch counter A.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 96)
Comment number 97.
At 4th Jun 2009, Candace9839 wrote:When happy feet strike
Complain about this comment (Comment number 97)
Comment number 98.
At 4th Jun 2009, gm_coates wrote:The new edition of the Swedish ergonomist's handbook had some illustrations printed upside-down.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 98)
Comment number 99.
At 4th Jun 2009, Jethromope wrote:" Are you sure that's what Uddevallavarvet means ? "
Complain about this comment (Comment number 99)
Comment number 100.
At 4th Jun 2009, justfor wrote:"The opera really captures the complexities of the Instruction sheet" said the Spokesperson.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 100)
Page 1 of 4