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This week it was a woman admiring sculptures entitled "Nuestros Silencios" (Our Silences) by Mexican artist Rivelino. The artwork comprises of 10 giant bronze busts each over three meters in height and weighting approximately one ton. They are currently on display in London.
Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following:
6. Kudosless
Pitch invasion during giant Subbuteo match goes largely unnoticed.
5. Rob Falconer
If Picasso had got the contract to build Stonehenge.
4. CJC
Australian cricket selectors reveal their new slip cordon.
3. clint75
The 大象传媒 denies ageism as it unveils four of the Easter Island statues as the new judges on "Strictly".
2. Pendragon
Oh, this often happens after Christmas - people just don't seem to realise that a statue is for life...
1. eattherich
An officer inspects the evidence from perhaps the most outrageous expenses claim of all.
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At 13th Jan 2011, Rob Falconer wrote:If Picasso had got the contract to build Stonehenge ...
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At 13th Jan 2011, Rob Falconer wrote:How? Actually, the question I was asking myself was Why?
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At 13th Jan 2011, Raven Clare wrote:So, the Government is cutting back on Incapacity Benefits to fund this?
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At 13th Jan 2011, Rob Falconer wrote:Suddenly, Karen heard a distorted electronic voice saying "Exterminate"
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At 13th Jan 2011, Rob Falconer wrote:Well, I know it's nearly Easter, and Britain is an island, but ...
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At 13th Jan 2011, Raven Clare wrote:The statues were all part of a new Government education initiative to stop kids playing football in the park and learn to write more ... in particular, graffiti
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At 13th Jan 2011, Raven Clare wrote:Suddenly, all the exhibits in Tate Modern decided to make a break for it
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At 13th Jan 2011, Raven Clare wrote:So, if these are meant to represent Easter Island's Big Ears, where's Noddy?
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At 13th Jan 2011, Raven Clare wrote:I think they're meant to represent what happens when you buy a kebab from a van at three in the morning
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At 13th Jan 2011, schlimmbesserung wrote:None of the 10 were for budging, it was a Mexican standoff.
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At 13th Jan 2011, Rob Falconer wrote:A Gorgon is currently helping the Police with their enquiries
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At 13th Jan 2011, Raven Clare wrote:Deirdre was amazed at the craftsmanship of the Ancient Druids of Wiltshire
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At 13th Jan 2011, Rob Falconer wrote:There always were a lot of stoned people in the park on Sunday mornings
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At 13th Jan 2011, Valerie Ganne wrote:Of course they're silent - you can see at least one of them's got an iPod
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At 13th Jan 2011, Valerie Ganne wrote:No wonder the sculptures are rubbish - isn't Rivelino a footballer really?
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At 13th Jan 2011, Pendragon wrote:I see the new peers are taking their seats in the House of Lords today
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At 13th Jan 2011, Pendragon wrote:Our Silences? Has the Government started issuing D Notices again?
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At 13th Jan 2011, rogueslr wrote:Looking at these makes you ponder, just how much is bronze fetching down the scrap yard.
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At 13th Jan 2011, Valerie Ganne wrote:"Well, ladies and gentleman, before we leave the Houses of Parliament for a good old knees-up in a genuine Cockney pub, there's just a few seconds to view ancient Stonehenge."
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At 13th Jan 2011, Valerie Ganne wrote:The Lib Dems regretted looking into Margaret Thatcher's eyes
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At 13th Jan 2011, rogueslr wrote:I had a rabbit like that, need to gnaw more.
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At 13th Jan 2011, Pendragon wrote:Nurse Betty tends to patients in the Royal London Hospital for Rigor Mortis
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At 13th Jan 2011, Pendragon wrote:Actually, "Nuestros Silencios" translates as "Our Waste of Money"
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At 13th Jan 2011, Pendragon wrote:Sponsored by McDonald's, Rivelino unveils his homage to Rodin, "Burgers of Calais"
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At 13th Jan 2011, Valerie Ganne wrote:More like Drivelino
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At 13th Jan 2011, Valerie Ganne wrote:The Mexicans sure have a chic line in snowmen
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At 13th Jan 2011, rogueslr wrote:10 giant busts, 11 if you include Ann Widdecombe.
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At 13th Jan 2011, katinca wrote:Excuse me, did you just say "Take me to your leader"?
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At 13th Jan 2011, NickR wrote:How Post-It's Were Discovered.
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At 13th Jan 2011, lindum49 wrote:......and you should the size of the bowling ball!
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At 13th Jan 2011, rogueslr wrote:I can't help thinking, pawn to rook 3.
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At 13th Jan 2011, Pendragon wrote:Nobody dared contradict David Cameron when he ordered ten new statutes
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At 13th Jan 2011, Candace9839 wrote:Stare way to heaven
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At 13th Jan 2011, Candace9839 wrote:Budget alternative to Easter Island unveiled
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At 13th Jan 2011, Candace9839 wrote:Identity parades are more difficult when you're stoned
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At 13th Jan 2011, rogueslr wrote:You wait ages for a bust and then 10 turn up at the same time!
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At 13th Jan 2011, TheSamePeopleAlwaysGetPicked wrote:They've only been here 5 minutes, and the graffiti artists have been at them already!
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At 13th Jan 2011, lindum49 wrote:The Mexican Statue team at least arrived early for the 2012 games!
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At 13th Jan 2011, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:Well, I do like Rocky Road ice cream
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At 13th Jan 2011, Nick Fowler wrote:With a smart red jacket and tight denim jeans, the Medusa went unnoticed in Parliament Square
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At 13th Jan 2011, TheSamePeopleAlwaysGetPicked wrote:The ball is under this one!
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At 13th Jan 2011, Steele Hawker wrote:'Ere, I can see this one breathing
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At 13th Jan 2011, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:Reminds me of my late husband Albert. He never had that much to say even then.
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At 13th Jan 2011, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:The Head Gardener is going to be miffed
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At 13th Jan 2011, TheSamePeopleAlwaysGetPicked wrote:Call these original? They all look the same.
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At 13th Jan 2011, Nick Fowler wrote:This time, Alice was amazed to see ten white rabbits
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At 13th Jan 2011, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:It's like their eyes are following you, if they had any that is.
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At 13th Jan 2011, TheSamePeopleAlwaysGetPicked wrote:... before the pigeons arrived.
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At 13th Jan 2011, heleliz wrote:The ten finalists in the Biggest Moustache Grown in Movember competition line up for judging.
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At 13th Jan 2011, Nick Fowler wrote:That'll stop the little scamps playing football here
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At 13th Jan 2011, Steele Hawker wrote:Ah, the genius that is Rivelino - his statues speak volumes, don't they?
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At 13th Jan 2011, Frankonline wrote:Yes these urinals are impressive, but could you direct me to the Ladies' please ?
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At 13th Jan 2011, Steele Hawker wrote:Like those sunflower seeds, I reckon this is a lot of Weiwei too
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At 13th Jan 2011, Nick Fowler wrote:The statues' original title was "Dogs' Heaven"
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At 13th Jan 2011, Katya laroche wrote:"Tall, handsome, mouthles and Latino!?, looks like the perfect man! I'll call him Weirdy Beardy"
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At 13th Jan 2011, Sean241160 wrote:"You never call, you never write... DON'T IGNORE ME, YOU IGNORANT PIG"!
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At 13th Jan 2011, Whatever Next wrote:"So does my bum look big in this or not?"
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At 13th Jan 2011, Sean241160 wrote:The "stick the spoon to your nose competition" had really evolved in recent years...
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At 13th Jan 2011, SkarloeyLine wrote:"Hello, Minister? No, the student protesters haven't been down here. There's no cone on top."
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At 13th Jan 2011, Frankonline wrote:As "Its a knockout" returns to our screens, Lucy Alexander asks whether they are going to play their joker.
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At 13th Jan 2011, Sean241160 wrote:Bob was doing his very best to look as insouciant as the others, but the itch on his nose was driving him flaming batty...
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At 13th Jan 2011, sternpaddler wrote:Getty knew that not only wouldn鈥檛 this caption get drawn from the Caption Competition鈥檚 winner鈥檚 hat, but the six Nuestros Silencios that were out of camera shot meant that he wasn鈥檛 going to get selected for the 鈥淭en Things鈥 picture either.
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At 13th Jan 2011, SkarloeyLine wrote:Discount Rushmore
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At 13th Jan 2011, bukko wrote:Sarah Jane Smith found the new Dalek design much less intimidating.
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At 13th Jan 2011, Simon R wrote:and i thought i had a big bust....
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At 13th Jan 2011, Steele Hawker wrote:Druids are a lot sexier these days, aren't they?
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At 13th Jan 2011, Killos_T wrote:killos sighed as he saw that this week鈥檚 caption comp picture was just as lame as last week鈥檚 & he had absolutely nothing to contribute
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At 13th Jan 2011, Chester_Drawers wrote:You'll hear the music a lot better if you put those little bud things in your ears.
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At 13th Jan 2011, BeckySnow wrote:Morph, Chas and friends return from their travels older and wiser.
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At 13th Jan 2011, beachcred wrote:Hmm, this isn't exactly how I thought the 'Grow a Beard for Belgium' campaign would work out
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At 13th Jan 2011, Simon R wrote:The busted tribute band didnt quite get the crowds they hoped for...
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At 13th Jan 2011, BeckySnow wrote:Can't think of anything - can we have another picture, please?
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At 13th Jan 2011, Steele Hawker wrote:Oh no, there's been another cull at Madame Tussaud's
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At 13th Jan 2011, beachcred wrote:Parliamentary Standards Authority models new handy claims checklist
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At 13th Jan 2011, Whatever Next wrote:"No I have the flu - I didn't ask for 10 lead Jos茅s鈥
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At 13th Jan 2011, johnc wrote:She could say why for certain but Snow White had a feeling that Alice had spiked her drink.
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At 13th Jan 2011, Catherine O wrote:No madam, I'm the eggman; the walrus is over there.
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At 13th Jan 2011, johnc wrote:In the land of no dress sense the lady with the red coat is queen.
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At 13th Jan 2011, Whatever Next wrote:"Silence is Bronze!" doesn't quite have the same ring to it!
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At 13th Jan 2011, johnc wrote:The novelty mousemat moustache contest had really lost its pazazz over the years.
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At 13th Jan 2011, Woolfbane wrote:Why the fuss? they look armless enough to me.
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At 13th Jan 2011, johnc wrote:I think its time we cut the grass.
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At 13th Jan 2011, mishtersmish wrote:Thumbelina spotted admiring gnomes at local garden centre.
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At 13th Jan 2011, Gareth Butler wrote:The Dragons weren't convinced they should invest in the Giant Fu Manchu Chess set.....
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At 13th Jan 2011, GD1968 wrote:Student protestors use "Trojan Horse" style tactics to gain entry to the Houses of Parliament.
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At 13th Jan 2011, Woolfbane wrote:Advertising for Head and Shoulders goes all trendy.
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At 13th Jan 2011, Nick Fowler wrote:Help for the millions of Broadband users in London comes with the unveiling of Tate Modem
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At 13th Jan 2011, Nick Fowler wrote:Everything's upper-class in Westminster ... even the garden gnomes
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At 13th Jan 2011, mightyhansa wrote:Oi! You with the flat beard, I'll take you on, I'll take you all on!
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At 13th Jan 2011, Woolfbane wrote:Stony faced, all the same, and solid from the neck up? They must be standing for parliament.
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At 13th Jan 2011, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Tierra Cotta warriors
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At 13th Jan 2011, Fortress Lamex wrote:The new advert for Botox.
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At 13th Jan 2011, mightyhansa wrote:Take me to your leader? Well technically I am the leader, but I didn't get a big enough majority, so I let Geoff and Bill over there make all the rubbish decisions that make them look bad.
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At 13th Jan 2011, Steele Hawker wrote:Statue!
Bless you.
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At 13th Jan 2011, Gurney Nutting wrote:These new Portaloos are very artistic - are they by Pissaro?
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At 13th Jan 2011, 大象传媒 Yakstrangler wrote:The Leeds utd back 4 deny they went on a food binge ovfr christmas.
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At 13th Jan 2011, Gurney Nutting wrote:Boris Johnson admits there was an error in ordering the first replacements for the Routemaster, ten London busts
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At 13th Jan 2011, grazvalentine wrote:Yes, very clever but guess where I can hold a pencil...
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At 13th Jan 2011, BeckySnow wrote:鈥淥n behalf of a million worms and daisies I鈥檇 just like to say 鈥榯hanks a bunch鈥欌
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At 13th Jan 2011, Gurney Nutting wrote:Fiona was not very impressed when she won first prize in a "Spend a Day with a Rock Group" competition
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