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It was Guinness World Records Day on Wednesday and as part of the celebrations this replica of the world's largest shoe was unveiled in Amsterdam. It is equivalent to a UK size 845.
Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following:
6. TheCoachman
Palaeontologists now believe that Tyrannosaurus Rex may have been more advanced than originally thought
5. beachcred
Daddy, is this what Mr Cameron means by the Big Society?
4. Mr Snoozy
It's still a bit tight, do you have it in an 846?
3. Cairngorm McWomble
Following consultations with a Mrs Hubbard of North Wales, the Government launches their latest social housing solution.
2. Tremorman
It's always the same story at the sales only the big sizes left.
1. Kudosless
Jamie Cullum had certainly picked up on Sophie's hints for something red and lacy
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Comment number 1.
At 18th Nov 2010, Mr Snoozy wrote:It's still a bit tight, do you have it in an 846?
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Comment number 2.
At 18th Nov 2010, Rob Falconer wrote:When you said we were getting a big trainer, I thought Peter Crouch was joining as team coach
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Comment number 3.
At 18th Nov 2010, Rob Falconer wrote:This time, we almost managed to get a photograph of Bigfoot
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At 18th Nov 2010, Raven Clare wrote:The owner bequeathed it to us after he died of an ingrowing toenail
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At 18th Nov 2010, Woundedpride wrote:...and will you be wanting to keep the box?
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At 18th Nov 2010, Rob Falconer wrote:Inside it says "If found, return to Mr. Sasquash"
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At 18th Nov 2010, Mr Snoozy wrote:The downside was that the record breaking shoe had had record breaking smelly socks in it, and Clara couldn't get out quick enough...
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At 18th Nov 2010, Raven Clare wrote:So, to go with it, do you want to buy a vat of shoe polish?
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At 18th Nov 2010, Woundedpride wrote:Then Karen realised that her Dad really didn't understand the difference between centimetres and metres after all.
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Comment number 10.
At 18th Nov 2010, Rob Falconer wrote:Inside it says "If found, return to Mr. Sasquatch"
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Comment number 11.
At 18th Nov 2010, BaldoBingham wrote:The Government reveal their latest innovation in social housing made in China by child workers.
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At 18th Nov 2010, Candace9839 wrote:Damn the Mizunos and full speed ahead.
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At 18th Nov 2010, Whatever Next wrote:Mr and Mrs Middleton get the wrong idea when the Queen says "be prepared for my husband putting his big foot in it as usual"
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At 18th Nov 2010, Jimlad wrote:The old woman simply couldn't keep up the payments, and watched in dismay as the young family moved in to where she had lived for so long.
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At 18th Nov 2010, Candace9839 wrote:Well, you know what they say about big feet, Diedre
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At 18th Nov 2010, Woundedpride wrote:Kevin's growth spurt had been rather more dramatic than for most 12 year olds.
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At 18th Nov 2010, Mike wrote:Oh My Clog!
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Comment number 18.
At 18th Nov 2010, Woundedpride wrote:"OK Gemma. That's the laces tied, now fetch the crane and we can get them into the wardrobe"
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Comment number 19.
At 18th Nov 2010, Raven Clare wrote:I said I wanted something to go rabble-rousing, not Rabelaisian
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Comment number 20.
At 18th Nov 2010, Candace9839 wrote:I say, I think that water pipe had something funny in it.
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Comment number 21.
At 18th Nov 2010, Jimlad wrote:They were surprised to find that, for once, the sign promising 'Giant Shoe Sale' didn't disappoint.
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Comment number 22.
At 18th Nov 2010, Candace9839 wrote:We're a shoe in for first place in sales I tell you.
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Comment number 23.
At 18th Nov 2010, BaldoBingham wrote:Well that's Ireland sorted, now we're waiting for the other shoe to drop.
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Comment number 24.
At 18th Nov 2010, Raven Clare wrote:As David Cameron begins his first speech in Iraq, his audience prepares for the traditional shoe-throwing ceremony
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Comment number 25.
At 18th Nov 2010, BaldoBingham wrote:Shares in Odor Eaters just went through the roof!
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Comment number 26.
At 18th Nov 2010, Rob Falconer wrote:The Princess announced she would marry whoever was big enough to fit this shoe
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Comment number 27.
At 18th Nov 2010, Candace9839 wrote:And Conversely we offer PF Flyers
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Comment number 28.
At 18th Nov 2010, Candace9839 wrote:Finally, Gulliver’s gift was sorted
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Comment number 29.
At 18th Nov 2010, Candace9839 wrote:And it comes with a matching stocking
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Comment number 30.
At 18th Nov 2010, Raven Clare wrote:Wallace unveils his latest invention, the early-morning-get-a-move-on kicker
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Comment number 31.
At 18th Nov 2010, LaurenceLane wrote:I haven't seen a tongue that big since the last Prince concert.
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At 18th Nov 2010, Cairngorm McWomble wrote:Following consultations with a Mrs Hubbard of North Wales, the Government launches their latest social housing solution.
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At 18th Nov 2010, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:Now make two bunny ears, then one bunny goes around the tree and into the hole...
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Comment number 34.
At 18th Nov 2010, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:I told you I'd have you in something lacy before the night was through.
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At 18th Nov 2010, Rob Falconer wrote:Ann Widdecombe discusses her footwear for the next "Strictly Come Dancing"
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Comment number 36.
At 18th Nov 2010, rockhulley wrote:"Old Mother Hubbards kids start climbing the housing ladder."
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Comment number 37.
At 18th Nov 2010, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:Just as I thought - Made in China
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Comment number 38.
At 18th Nov 2010, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:I see you've grown a foot since I last saw you.
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Comment number 39.
At 18th Nov 2010, Raven Clare wrote:The cobbler must have got a little confused when making trainers for E. Norma Shoos
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Comment number 40.
At 18th Nov 2010, LaurenceLane wrote:As a sole parent he felt like a heel being down on his uppers but I let him follow the thread knowing there's a lace for us all.
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Comment number 41.
At 18th Nov 2010, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:Terry Gilliam wants it after we're done
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Comment number 42.
At 18th Nov 2010, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:You've not put your foot in it yet, but it's close.
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Comment number 43.
At 18th Nov 2010, Rob Falconer wrote:Oh no - Bigfoot's got athlete's foot
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At 18th Nov 2010, Steele Hawker wrote:What do men with big feet also have? A lot of foot odour.
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At 18th Nov 2010, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:Gepetto was up all night with this one
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At 18th Nov 2010, Valerie Ganne wrote:It's for a long-distance runner
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At 18th Nov 2010, LaurenceLane wrote:Darling, please come down, this is, after all, the memorial to the Unknown Clown.
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At 18th Nov 2010, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:I won't HIGNFY that with a comment.
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Comment number 49.
At 18th Nov 2010, Valerie Ganne wrote:Kevin's ailments were so rare, he could only get his medication from the larger boots
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At 18th Nov 2010, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Not meant for a boot sale I'm afraid.
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At 18th Nov 2010, Steele Hawker wrote:The drunkard's shoe is unveiled - no matter how drunk you get, you'll never fall over
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At 18th Nov 2010, Valerie Ganne wrote:Renault design a special boot for the fun-loving new Clio
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At 18th Nov 2010, penny-farthing wrote:Following the bust in Amsterdam Reebok,Nike and Puma all strongly deny using child labor in their shoe factories.
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At 18th Nov 2010, Steele Hawker wrote:Doctors began to suspect Victoria Beckham had been hiding her weight-gain medication in her shoes
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At 18th Nov 2010, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:We bought it on Amazon actually.
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At 18th Nov 2010, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Just I thought - there's chewing gum sticking it to the floor.
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At 18th Nov 2010, Valerie Ganne wrote:And these are the new trainers for basketball players
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At 18th Nov 2010, Steele Hawker wrote:Newly-released pictures of the Rover Atro City suggests why the firm went bust
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At 18th Nov 2010, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:And Pee Wee will be here to do his big shoe dance
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At 18th Nov 2010, SkarloeyLine wrote:And you're sure Joe said that if we built it, he would come?
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Comment number 61.
At 18th Nov 2010, Valerie Ganne wrote:Nobody had told the poor cobbler that the trainer had been worn, and he unfortunately succumbed to fumes
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At 18th Nov 2010, Billynug wrote:I think I have been to those Amsterdam Coffee Shops too much as I could swear me and my daughter have spent the afternoon jumping all over a 8ft by 12ft giant red trainer
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Comment number 63.
At 18th Nov 2010, Steele Hawker wrote:When the Queen ordered a red runner for the forthcoming Royal Wedding, nobody realised she meant a carpet
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Comment number 64.
At 18th Nov 2010, Steele Hawker wrote:Judy Garland's speech impediment was getting worse when her fellow-actors thought she said "Hey, let's put the big shoe on right here in the old barn!"
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At 18th Nov 2010, Tremorman wrote:Where is Cinderella?
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At 18th Nov 2010, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:It's not on, I'm right footed
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At 18th Nov 2010, Valerie Ganne wrote:Carl Denham was determined that King Kong should perform a tap-dancing routine for the Press
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At 18th Nov 2010, penny-farthing wrote:Health and Safety officials finally re-locate the Old Woman and the many children.
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Comment number 69.
At 18th Nov 2010, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Well, you did say to size it according to my bigger foot.
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At 18th Nov 2010, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:You said size up for distance running. Did I get it wrong again?
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Comment number 71.
At 18th Nov 2010, Tremorman wrote:It's always the same story at the sales only the big sizes left.
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At 18th Nov 2010, Nick Fowler wrote:No, Mr. Chipperfield, I meant we'd need a big trainer to manage the elephants
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At 18th Nov 2010, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Sock it to me baby!
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At 18th Nov 2010, Bellhouse Hartwell wrote:One of the borrowers tries to rescue his daughter from the fumes
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At 18th Nov 2010, mikehaz wrote:Conversely, you could say that the shoe is now on the other foot
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At 18th Nov 2010, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:If Cinderella had been written by a bloke
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At 18th Nov 2010, Neil wrote:"Fabio Capello's on the phone. He says if this is the greatest trainer in the world, he's got a job in mind..."
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At 18th Nov 2010, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:What makes you think our prime suspect is a professional basketball player, Mr Poirot?
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At 18th Nov 2010, Mike wrote:How many times have I told you? DON'T leave your shoe lying around the house?
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At 18th Nov 2010, Billynug wrote:I said, we need to have one size that fits all. NOT - all have to fit into one size
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At 18th Nov 2010, PPD wrote:It was not so much a case of a shoe in the door, more a door in the shoe.
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At 18th Nov 2010, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:China unveils its new Cluedo edition
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At 18th Nov 2010, PPD wrote:Who made this shoe?
Giant cobblers
Same to you!
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At 18th Nov 2010, PPD wrote:You put your left foot in...and your right foot in...
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At 18th Nov 2010, PPD wrote:Contestents on The Apprentice learn that hard way that filling Lord Sugar's boots isn't easy.
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At 18th Nov 2010, PPD wrote:Boots with more soul. Nice.
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At 18th Nov 2010, Cairngorm McWomble wrote:Sir Alex had found the ideal solution to Rooney's big headedness
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At 18th Nov 2010, Billynug wrote:The museum have nicknamed this piece 'The Prince Philip'..........open mouth and insert a huge foot
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At 18th Nov 2010, D Brown wrote:In his last appearence, Ed Sullivan finally gave his audience what he'd always promised them
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At 18th Nov 2010, D Brown wrote:And you thought it was difficult trying to get your small child to put their shoes on!
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At 18th Nov 2010, Chris Stocks wrote:Think I need to reduce my carbon footprint...
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At 18th Nov 2010, D Brown wrote:It was the usual morning shoe hunt before going to school. The problem was they were having trouble finding the right one.
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At 18th Nov 2010, SkarloeyLine wrote:"I know, Amy, but the travel brochure definitely said our holiday would be on an islet."
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At 18th Nov 2010, Ill Phil wrote:Due to the housing benefit cap, the old woman would be forced to move to an unbranded shoe.
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At 18th Nov 2010, PPD wrote:Plimsoll line unveil new flagship
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At 18th Nov 2010, Simon R wrote:Hunters where fairly confident that this trap would finally capture the elusive 'Big Foot'...
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At 18th Nov 2010, MorningGlories wrote:If the shoe's glitz, share it.
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At 18th Nov 2010, MorningGlories wrote:I told you not to use Comic Sans for your note to Santa.
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At 18th Nov 2010, MorningGlories wrote:The best is yet(i) to come
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At 18th Nov 2010, MorningGlories wrote:Yes, the other one was shipped by Ryanair and is stuck in Belgium
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