Caption Competition
Winning entries in the Caption Competition.
The competition is now closed.
This week it was a man in a bear costume walking through snow at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.
Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following:
6. MightyGiddyUpGal
He's not been right since Knut's passing.
5. Frankonline
Teddy bear seeks Vorsprung Durch picnic.
4. BaldoBingham
Er, excuse me. Could you direct me to the nearest woods, please?
3. Flora Brecon
Next time he was invited to a wedding, Helmut decided he wouldn't leave hiring the outfit until the last minute.
2. Catherine O
"It's warm and practical," said Mother as she packed me off on my first school trip.
1. grazvalentine
Wearing a red carnation and carrying a copy of the Telegraph had always been sufficient in the past, mused George as he approached the rendezvous point.
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Comment number 1.
At 19th Jan 2012, Candace9839 wrote:"Ich bin ein Bearliner"
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Comment number 2.
At 19th Jan 2012, Raven Clare wrote:There is uproar in Berlin, as a bear makes off with the 大象传媒 caption competition comments box
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Comment number 3.
At 19th Jan 2012, Raven Clare wrote:Heil? Well, it certainly looks like frozen rain.
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At 19th Jan 2012, Candace9839 wrote:Snow? Grin and bear it.
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At 19th Jan 2012, Raven Clare wrote:Put some antlers on him 鈥 this is meant to be the Reichstag
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At 19th Jan 2012, Candace9839 wrote:It was the only coat they had left in my size.
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At 19th Jan 2012, Raven Clare wrote:Him? Oh, he鈥檚 just ursine about.
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Comment number 8.
At 19th Jan 2012, Raven Clare wrote:Hey, don鈥檛 do anything funny 鈥 this is for the 大象传媒 Magazine Monitor caption competition.
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Comment number 9.
At 19th Jan 2012, Candace9839 wrote:It's how we sneak Italians into the city these days
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Comment number 10.
At 19th Jan 2012, Discombobulator wrote:Oh, I thought you said Bearfest, not Beerfest.
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Comment number 11.
At 19th Jan 2012, Raven Clare wrote:Ignore him 鈥 he鈥檚 bi-polar
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Comment number 12.
At 19th Jan 2012, Gurney Nutting wrote:Looks like trouble Bruin
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Comment number 13.
At 19th Jan 2012, Gurney Nutting wrote:Excuse me, are there any woods nearby? I鈥檓 busting.
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Comment number 14.
At 19th Jan 2012, Gurney Nutting wrote:Yogi spots Ranger Smith on holiday in Germany
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Comment number 15.
At 19th Jan 2012, Catherine O wrote:"It's warm and practical," said Mother as she packed me off on my first school trip.
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Comment number 16.
At 19th Jan 2012, Gurney Nutting wrote:Proof that fur looks better on models than on real animals
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At 19th Jan 2012, VirtuousFang wrote:'Does my urse look big in this?'
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Comment number 18.
At 19th Jan 2012, Gurney Nutting wrote:Next time he was invited to a wedding, Helmut decided he wouldn't leave hiring the outfit until the last minute
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Comment number 19.
At 19th Jan 2012, Gurney Nutting wrote:Even bears suffer from bingo wings
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Comment number 20.
At 19th Jan 2012, Candace9839 wrote:We're not in Krakow anymore, Boo Boo
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Comment number 21.
At 19th Jan 2012, Vic_in_Berlin wrote:Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the Teddy Bears' Picnic?
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Comment number 22.
At 19th Jan 2012, Sean241160 wrote:Prince Harry's latest fancy-dress was spoiled only by the casual "seig heil" he threw on passing the gate.
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Comment number 23.
At 19th Jan 2012, SkarloeyLine wrote:Ich bin ein Bear-skinner
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Comment number 24.
At 19th Jan 2012, SkarloeyLine wrote:Franz waves goodbye to his friends before he leaves to take up his new job as a Royal Guardsman in London.
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Comment number 25.
At 19th Jan 2012, Candace9839 wrote:Hazards of internet dating #43
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Comment number 26.
At 19th Jan 2012, VirtuousFang wrote:Ok so The Hoff Miester Said Follow The bear so we did.
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Comment number 27.
At 19th Jan 2012, littleDickie wrote:I seem to have lost my brolly...
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Comment number 28.
At 19th Jan 2012, Rob Falconer wrote:Sagi Bear commits a Boo-boo
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Comment number 29.
At 19th Jan 2012, SkarloeyLine wrote:Crowd: No, Michael, we said we were all going to do YOGA.
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Comment number 30.
At 19th Jan 2012, Discombobulator wrote:Having failed with transmitters inside rocks, UK spies try a new approach.
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Comment number 31.
At 19th Jan 2012, BeckySnow wrote:No-one wants to know a onesie-wearer.
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Comment number 32.
At 19th Jan 2012, Rob Falconer wrote:Brendan welcomes the next party of travellers on Channel 4's Coach Trip
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Comment number 33.
At 19th Jan 2012, VirtuousFang wrote:Hans quickly realised that the invite to the Streakers Ball said 'Come as Bare as you Dare'
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Comment number 34.
At 19th Jan 2012, Sourdust wrote:Slowly, one by one, the disgusted crowd turned their backs on NaziBear.
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Comment number 35.
At 19th Jan 2012, Nick Fowler wrote:This was so embarrassing. It was the last time Jurgen would leave his bear outfit out on the line to dry when it was freezing.
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Comment number 36.
At 19th Jan 2012, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:Over here everybody. I'm your city guide. No, really...
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Comment number 37.
At 19th Jan 2012, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming!
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Comment number 38.
At 19th Jan 2012, Sourdust wrote:"Help! It's The Herr Bear Putsch!"
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Comment number 39.
At 19th Jan 2012, VirtuousFang wrote:'Grin and Bear It'
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Comment number 40.
At 19th Jan 2012, Rob Falconer wrote:Did nobody want free Hofmeister?
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Comment number 41.
At 19th Jan 2012, SkarloeyLine wrote:Misery Bear books a holiday in the sun.
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Comment number 42.
At 19th Jan 2012, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:I'm big in the Bumdestag too!
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Comment number 43.
At 19th Jan 2012, Vic_in_Berlin wrote:Don't be so noisy, I'm trying to get a decent winter's sleep here.
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Comment number 44.
At 19th Jan 2012, Rob Falconer wrote:Unfortunately, Kodiak had just filed for bankruptcy
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Comment number 45.
At 19th Jan 2012, VirtuousFang wrote:#39 Sorry misread Candaces earlier one withdraw this please
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At 19th Jan 2012, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:I just flew in from Wall Street and yes, my arms do hurt.
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At 19th Jan 2012, Vic_in_Berlin wrote:Hey, you wouldn't have just a tiny pot of honey, would you?
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Comment number 48.
At 19th Jan 2012, BeckySnow wrote:Where Are They Now? The Hofmeister Bear.
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At 19th Jan 2012, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Don't Pooh Pooh my efforts at making this tour fun for you all.
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At 19th Jan 2012, Nick Fowler wrote:Of course I'm grizzly. It's taken me ages to find the comments box.
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Comment number 51.
At 19th Jan 2012, VirtuousFang wrote:This costumes got the Simple Bear necessities alright no thermal lining.
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Comment number 52.
At 19th Jan 2012, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:I just wanted to show you all that we do indeed have a sense of humour.
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Comment number 53.
At 19th Jan 2012, Discombobulator wrote:奥耻苍诲别谤叠盲谤
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Comment number 54.
At 19th Jan 2012, Vic_in_Berlin wrote:Look out! A low-flying horse-drawn carriage is approaching.
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Comment number 55.
At 19th Jan 2012, Nick Fowler wrote:Ricky Gervais needed gimmicks to get people's attention these days
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Comment number 56.
At 19th Jan 2012, Sean241160 wrote:鈥淚t's snowing still," said Eeyore gloomily.
"So it is."
"And freezing."
"Is it?"
"Yes," said Eeyore. "However," he said, brightening up a little, "we haven't had an earthquake lately.鈥
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Comment number 57.
At 19th Jan 2012, Gray Gable wrote:Three years at university, good degree etc etc. Job? A bear lure..
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Comment number 58.
At 19th Jan 2012, Gray Gable wrote:It seemed like a bit of harmless stag night fun. But Brian was unaware it was the breeding season..
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Comment number 59.
At 19th Jan 2012, VirtuousFang wrote:Francesco Schettino tries out his new role for Costa cruises
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Comment number 60.
At 19th Jan 2012, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:'It was that dream again,' mused Sarkozy
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Comment number 61.
At 19th Jan 2012, GuitarKate wrote:David thought it was not much of a price to pay to make up with Angela for walking out of the conference.
Unfortunately, she had not mentioned that Sarah Palin was in town鈥︹
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Comment number 62.
At 19th Jan 2012, Gray Gable wrote:Look Mum, a picnic..
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Comment number 63.
At 19th Jan 2012, G0ng00zle wrote:With that type of salute who could be in the bear costume?
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Comment number 64.
At 19th Jan 2012, Rob Falconer wrote:Excuse me, but has anybody seen my wife and kid - they're with a little girl with golden hair
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Comment number 65.
At 19th Jan 2012, Sean241160 wrote:Sir. I can see you like this lady. But your courting rituals need work. What you need to do is follow her around for two days. Make snorting sounds. Then fight any male that looks at her, and then of course, urinate on her to mark her as your territory. Works every time.
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Comment number 66.
At 19th Jan 2012, Tremorman wrote:One bad tempered bear looking for the bloke who stole his hot bath from last weeks caption comp.
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Comment number 67.
At 19th Jan 2012, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:He's not been right since Knut's passing
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Comment number 68.
At 19th Jan 2012, Rob Falconer wrote:Oy, you with the chariot! You can't park up there, you know.
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Comment number 69.
At 19th Jan 2012, John_Sevenoaks wrote:"If you think this costume is uncomfortable, you should try laying an egg in one."
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At 19th Jan 2012, essexbeancounter wrote:Guys! Anyone seen my doughnut? I had it a moment ago on the coach
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Comment number 71.
At 19th Jan 2012, Steele Hawker wrote:Poor Heinz was desperate to visit the toilet, but unfortunately had dressed with the zipper at the back
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Comment number 72.
At 19th Jan 2012, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:The Build-A-Bear launch would be a surprise to many
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Comment number 73.
At 19th Jan 2012, Tremorman wrote:Why do the Germans not have a gate at the Brandenburg gate?
Cause it's the bare necessities
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Comment number 74.
At 19th Jan 2012, John_Sevenoaks wrote:"Wait, I told you to take the Third Right."
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At 19th Jan 2012, Nick Fowler wrote:What a stupid gate - anybody could just walk through
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At 19th Jan 2012, DPNixon wrote:30p to use a toilet! No wonder all my friends go in the woods.
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At 19th Jan 2012, johnc wrote:Brandenbear-g Gait
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Comment number 78.
At 19th Jan 2012, VirtuousFang wrote:We are filming the sequel 'Bear goes on a human hunt'
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At 19th Jan 2012, CindyAccidentally wrote:The Singing Ringing Sightsee
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At 19th Jan 2012, johnc wrote:Rainbow on Tour: Bungle in Berlin
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At 19th Jan 2012, Nick Fowler wrote:Ich bin ein Jellystoner
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At 19th Jan 2012, Nick Fowler wrote:Pooh had found Adolf's gloomy place
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At 19th Jan 2012, CindyAccidentally wrote:"Bungled Economy" march attracts only one die-hard protester
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At 19th Jan 2012, johnc wrote:Stargazing Live in Germany. Here we see Ursa Major, the Gate Bear.
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At 19th Jan 2012, Steele Hawker wrote:It must have been windy last night - where were all the trees in 100 Aker Wood?
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Comment number 86.
At 19th Jan 2012, Wunnunda wrote:"Meet at the Brandenbearg gate" Tigger had said. "Dress 'Suit with tail'". Pooh waved at Ee-yore on top of the gate. "He'd know", thought Pooh...
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At 19th Jan 2012, johnc wrote:But you said if I look cute and cuddly, the girls would come running, not run the other way.
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At 19th Jan 2012, Mr Snoozy wrote:Moments later the snowball fight started when Geoffrey, George, and Zippy ambushed Bungle when he least expected it.
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Comment number 89.
At 19th Jan 2012, Mr Snoozy wrote:My how the SS Uniforms have changed for the 21st century!
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Comment number 90.
At 19th Jan 2012, Discombobulator wrote:I wonder if that group know that there is a bare behind ?
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Comment number 91.
At 19th Jan 2012, johnc wrote:This costume is a bit Steiff now you mention it.
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Comment number 92.
At 19th Jan 2012, Steele Hawker wrote:Brandenberg Concerto - by Johann Sebastian Bearch
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Comment number 93.
At 19th Jan 2012, Mr Snoozy wrote:"Wait for me! Sorry I'm lagging behind a bit, but I really should be hibernating about now!"
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At 19th Jan 2012, Tremorman wrote:It's that Bear that cooks all the burgers ,
Oh you mean Bear Grylls
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At 19th Jan 2012, grazvalentine wrote:Oi! You've left the gate open!
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Comment number 96.
At 19th Jan 2012, johnc wrote:Lost in translation; naturist dress code
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Comment number 97.
At 19th Jan 2012, Valerie Ganne wrote:His stag night had been fun, but, as the wedding was due to start, Heinrich wished his mates hadn't welded the zip
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At 19th Jan 2012, schlimmbesserung wrote:So where's this huge Battenberg Cake?
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At 19th Jan 2012, Valerie Ganne wrote:Somehow, that's not the Maharishi I was expecting
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At 19th Jan 2012, johnc wrote:Bad weather and poor typing hamper Berlin flashmob gathering.
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