Caption Competition
Winning entries in the Caption Competition.
The competition is now closed.
This week, baboons at Knowsley Safari show how they have learnt to ransack luggage roof boxes. But what's being said?
Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following:
6. Raven-Clare
It's no good - the sleeves are always too short.
5. redalfa147
"The monkeys are the least of our worries. I think I left the iron on."
4. rogueslr
"Yeah, well the problem 'ere is your wing mirror's faulty and the lads reckon it'll take 'em at least a week to get a new part."
3. ValerieGanne
"Not only are they cheap, but they're the most thorough customs officials we've ever had."
2. MightyGiddyUpGal
Give a monkey a bra and you support him for a day, but teach him to coordinate his fashion ensemble...
1. NorfolkOnce
"We've hit the jackpot lads, it's Trinny and Susannah. Lets see how they like it."
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Comment number 1.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Kudosless wrote:A night out with Steven Gerrard was never dull
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Comment number 2.
At 23rd Jul 2009, NorfolkOnce wrote:We've hit the jackpot lads, its Trinny and Susannah. Lets see how they like it..
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At 23rd Jul 2009, rogueslr wrote:Come on lads, another batch of these and I can become an eBay PowerSeller.
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At 23rd Jul 2009, MuteJoe wrote:Any tea bags in there?
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At 23rd Jul 2009, rogueslr wrote:It's always so hard to find just the right thing that goes well in the bush.
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At 23rd Jul 2009, NorfolkOnce wrote:Forget it lads, this stuff is all from the pound shop..
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Richard_SM wrote:"You've been over pulled for a routine border search madam. Anything to declare?"
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Raven Clare wrote:These'll go nicely on that Statue of Liberty we found on the beach
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At 23rd Jul 2009, rogueslr wrote:Yeah, well the problem 'ere is your wing mirror's faulty and the lads reckon it'll take 'em at least a week to get a new part.
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Comment number 10.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Raven Clare wrote:GTA 5 Wild in Africa was selling well
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Raven Clare wrote:Whilst being very clever with roof-boxes, the baboons still couldn't get the hang of driving safely
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At 23rd Jul 2009, NorfolkOnce wrote:Hang on, what size did Mum say she was again, these look a bit on the small size..
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Squaremind wrote:No it's not D&G, darling, but in a recession we have to make do with second hand, luckily vintage is in this summer.
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Raven Clare wrote:The baboons had clearly been watching 'Cash in the Attic'
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Manisha wrote:Margaret....You are definitely not taking that with us on holidays
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Raven Clare wrote:Calm down, lads. I don't think it's Jordan in this one.
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At 23rd Jul 2009, rogueslr wrote:Oi, 'Arry, look what Ted's got 'old of! Ooh err, missus!
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Comment number 18.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Raven Clare wrote:Does nobody think to pack a safari jacket?
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Comment number 19.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Raven Clare wrote:It's no good - the sleeves are always too short
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Comment number 20.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Raven Clare wrote:Hang on, lads! If all of us sit down at our typewriters, we should be able to come up with the winning caption in no time.
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Comment number 21.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Raven Clare wrote:They can't be going to a wedding - there're no monkey suits in here.
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Candace9839 wrote:Harrods trains staff for big sales event
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At 23rd Jul 2009, NorfolkOnce wrote:As the newlyweds sped off, Derek but his spray can of 'Fragrance of Bananas' back in his jacket. How they'd all laugh when Janice and Tom got back from the Honeymoon..
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Comment number 24.
At 23rd Jul 2009, LaurenceLane wrote:Er lads, I think we'd better give this one a miss, Chris Eubank's driving.
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Rob Falconer wrote:Just get rid of these clothes, then we can snuggle up inside - I just hope they're going somewhere nice for their holidays
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Comment number 26.
At 23rd Jul 2009, gordon_craig wrote:Ryan Airs baggage handlers show there usual commitment to customer care
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Comment number 27.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Kudosless wrote:Frank Baboono was keen to show that he was still top boxer
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Comment number 28.
At 23rd Jul 2009, NorfolkOnce wrote:Darling, are you sure these cheap carwashes are any good?
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Comment number 29.
At 23rd Jul 2009, LaurenceLane wrote:It was always the same at the car boot sale the minute a new seller arrived.
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Comment number 30.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Rob Falconer wrote:It was only a rumour, lads. Dian Fossey's not in this one.
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Candace9839 wrote:The fashion police force were becoming a nasty lot
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Candace9839 wrote:Wizard of Oz - the out-takes
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Comment number 33.
At 23rd Jul 2009, gm_coates wrote:Monica ! I've found a hammock for the twins.
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Comment number 34.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Candace9839 wrote:Head babboon: J Crew again, how disappointing.
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At 23rd Jul 2009, rogueslr wrote:Well, this is only going to confirm the Liverpool scally tag, isn't it?
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Comment number 36.
At 23rd Jul 2009, gm_coates wrote:The bagagge handlers were desperatly trying to find another guitar to break.
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At 23rd Jul 2009, The_Hess wrote:Inccidents of crime have soared amid fears that the recession could result in many baboons being made redundant.
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Comment number 38.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:Stick some cheap clothes in the old roof-box, grab a camcorder, drive off to Knowsley, and that's a guaranteed £250 from Harry Hill
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Comment number 39.
At 23rd Jul 2009, yapparister wrote:Luggage-case works alright now mate - nothing a monkey wrench couldn't fix
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Comment number 40.
At 23rd Jul 2009, gm_coates wrote:Reason for claim ...
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Comment number 41.
At 23rd Jul 2009, NorfolkOnce wrote:It is never a good idea to play the Monkees Greatest Hits in front of a troop of Baboons..
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:Thule regret this!
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At 23rd Jul 2009, rogueslr wrote:Dave, I've found you the ideal thing for your catapult, double barrelled no less.
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Comment number 44.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:I'm not so worried about the roof-box. But what have they done with the caravan?
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Comment number 45.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Prisoner_61259 wrote:We have got to find some shoes or our plan to dress up, stand on each others shoulders and walk past the keepers is out of the window
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Candace9839 wrote:My idea for the new fall series? Well, it's a Daktari meets Project Runway sort of thing.
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At 23rd Jul 2009, yapparister wrote:If you could get out now, we'll give the inside a quick hoover and you're good to go!
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At 23rd Jul 2009, rogueslr wrote:We're urban gorillas, geddit?
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:Driving through Neverland was still dangerous as Bubbles and his family were still waiting for him to come home.
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Woundedpride wrote:Bra-boons
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Comment number 51.
At 23rd Jul 2009, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:No, the tigers clearly said a bra with matching knickers
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Comment number 52.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:Not only are they cheap, but they're the most thorough customs officials we've ever had
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Comment number 53.
At 23rd Jul 2009, BeckySnow wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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Comment number 54.
At 23rd Jul 2009, NorfolkOnce wrote:Why-aye pet, wor first trip to France and wadda ye knaa?
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Woundedpride wrote:The hotel inspector's staff made sure noone took the fluffy bath robes again.
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Comment number 56.
At 23rd Jul 2009, gm_coates wrote:Budget cuts result in a new series
"I'm a non-entity get me out of here"
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Comment number 57.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:It's clean, Doyle. I tore everything out of this car except the rocker panels ...
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Comment number 58.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Valerie Ganne wrote:But did you really expect haute couture in a car like this?
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Comment number 59.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Woundedpride wrote:People! I ask you. They go on holiday, fill the car with junk and never, ever, think to stock up on bananas! Mad!
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Comment number 60.
At 23rd Jul 2009, BeckySnow wrote:Kwik Fit's status as an Equal Opportunities employer leaves them very vulnerable in the current economic climate.
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Pendragon wrote:I'm getting a little suspicious, Mavis. Did they actually say they were from the AA?
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At 23rd Jul 2009, rogueslr wrote:Yeah, I'll tell the missus, less starch next time and don't mix the whites with the coloured.
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At 23rd Jul 2009, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:See no evil?! This colour scheme is so yesterday!
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At 23rd Jul 2009, D Brown wrote:Despite the weeks of planning their Summer holiday the family still find themselves in a last minute scramble to finish the packing
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Comment number 65.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Pendragon wrote:Hey, look who's driving - that devil from Gatwick who damaged my consignment of bananas last year.
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At 23rd Jul 2009, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:Don't worry, Madam, they will ride up with wear...
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At 23rd Jul 2009, W_K_Snowdon wrote:I told you not to mention Charlton Heston, Doris, I told you..
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Pendragon wrote:What's this - a helmet? At least we know who the Stig is now.
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At 23rd Jul 2009, D Brown wrote:"Wait a minute Terry, That's not one of my bras!"
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At 23rd Jul 2009, W_K_Snowdon wrote:Just hope they don't find the guns, Manuel. I told you to put them in the boot, but oh no..
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Pendragon wrote:And you lot in there had better not soil your pants - we've got all your spare underwear now
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Comment number 72.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Woundedpride wrote:Look, think of us as family. Distant, but still family.
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Comment number 73.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Dragndrop wrote:Excuse me. Do you have this size but in a red?
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At 23rd Jul 2009, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:Samsonite launches new ad campaign
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Dragndrop wrote:Never mind the quality. Feel the width!
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Comment number 76.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Dragndrop wrote:2-way family favourites.
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Comment number 77.
At 23rd Jul 2009, BeckySnow wrote:The owner of the local garage found to his cost there is some truth in the saying, 'you pay peanuts....'
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Woundedpride wrote:"Look, think yourselves lucky. If you were at Longleat, we'd be Lions and you'd be lunch"
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Pendragon wrote:We're in luck, Daphne - there's a sign there saying "Thiz Way to the Spair Car Partz and Clothez Shop"
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At 23rd Jul 2009, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Out(erwear) of Africa
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At 23rd Jul 2009, sleepingal1979 wrote:Ah, undies for my monkey nuts
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At 23rd Jul 2009, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:We're looking for Jane...
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Pendragon wrote:The new PG Tips advert shows baboons trying to make some tea, and having to look for two cups
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Woundedpride wrote:Careful, lads. If that Naomi Campbell IS hiding in there, tearing her clothes off will only make her more angry...
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At 23rd Jul 2009, D Brown wrote:TL Baboon - "Aw no lads, we've broken their wing mirror off. You think they'll notice?"
BL Babbon - "Forget that, come and see how funny looking they are."
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At 23rd Jul 2009, LaurenceLane wrote:36D? Who's she kidding? Well at least she won't be short of a tissue or two.
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Mr Snoozy wrote:Critics say that additional training allowances for baggage handlers at Heathrow could have been better spent...
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At 23rd Jul 2009, LaurenceLane wrote:Oi 'Arry, it just occurred to me, remember when you had that goldfish?
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At 23rd Jul 2009, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:This one's for Cheetah!
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Comment number 90.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Mr Snoozy wrote:Forget the dirty washing guys, I can see a Tom Tom. Get Jumbo over here!
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Comment number 91.
At 23rd Jul 2009, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Hey, what are you going to do for a face when I want my bum back?
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Comment number 92.
At 23rd Jul 2009, Woundedpride wrote:Keep on looking. It's a Jean-Paul Gaultier yellow A-line dress, with cutaway shoulders and a cute banana motif at the collar I'm after...
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Mr Snoozy wrote:I'm not sure Direct Line are going to believe this, but the Rhino did admit liability before sending lawyers in..
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At 23rd Jul 2009, D Brown wrote:"I'm confused. I thought you said it was another nine miles until we reached Liverpool."
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Spockter Doc wrote:Someone pass me a crowbar, the stuff they are wearing is better than this tat.
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Dragndrop wrote:Hey in there! Where are the changing rooms?
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Dragndrop wrote:Next!
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Comment number 98.
At 23rd Jul 2009, hitbarker wrote:Madagascar 3: Escape from Knowsley
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At 23rd Jul 2009, rogueslr wrote:Darling, tell me you can see monkeys wearing your clothes, otherwise I'm having another acid flashback.
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At 23rd Jul 2009, Spockter Doc wrote:Even the baboons knew that red & green should never be seen
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