https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/ The Magazine's recommended daily allowance of news, culture and your letters. en Copyright 2013 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:42:10 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.33-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss It's the Caption Competition. Caption competition is now closed. Full rules can be seen here [PDF]. This week, a new look is unveiled. 6. trisarahtops: Catwalk face-off 5. StoneyMast: We come, with our new look, in peace. Take me to your leader 4. George Huber: Mannequin Skywalker 3. abz: Terracotta Armani 2. Fi: After 35 years, someone finally designed a collection to cover Morph's modesty... 1. SkarloeyLine: Eighth new social class discovered - the faceless minority https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/04/caption_competition_282.shtml https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/04/caption_competition_282.shtml Caption Comp Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:42:10 +0000 Winning entries in the Caption Competition. The competition is now closed. Full rules can be seen here [PDF]. This week, skaters in fancy dress costumes marked the traditional Easter Bunny Stroll in central London. Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following: 6. Filboid Worst. C3PO. Costume. Ever. 5. abz We spent all morning at the hare dressers to look this good. 4. Dyeb No matter how hard he tried, Lance Armstrong could not disguise himself when he insisted on wearing the yellow jersey. 3. CindyAccidentally Under the new social ranking system, last one to the finish line was an "emergent service worker". 2. PeeJayEll North Korean scientists misunderstand the instruction to duplicate the West's fast-breeder technology. 1. lolkat The degeneration of Hugh Hefner's eyesight meant that the rules around recruitment of new Playboy Bunnies could afford to be somewhat relaxed in his later years. https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/04/caption_competition_281.shtml https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/04/caption_competition_281.shtml Caption Comp Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:15:02 +0000 Winning entries in the Caption Competition. The competition is now closed. Full rules can be seen here [PDF]. This week, a young koala sits on the back of a toy koala while being weighed at a zoo in Duisburg, Germany. Thanks to all who had a go. A shorter window to enter meant fewer entries this week. So there are only two winners. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following: 2. Raven Clare: Even toy koalas need koala bear backpacks. 1. Gurney Nutting: Once again, David Attenborough comes under fire regarding the authenticity of his programme on koalas mating. https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/03/caption_competition_280.shtml https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/03/caption_competition_280.shtml Caption Comp Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:30:34 +0000 Winning entries in the Caption Competition. The competition is now closed. Full rules can be seen here [PDF]. This week, runners in fancy dress costumes mark the one-month countdown to the London marathon. Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following: 6. throbgusset: Marathon? No...Sneakers. 5. Maggiemaynotbe: Actually mate, you're in the wrong place. Wrynose Pass is in the Lake District. 4. RampagingRabbit: Chicken resumes training after Egg came first. 3. roguesir: Fathers for Justice tone up for their sports day. 2. Candace9839: You are currently fifth in line. Your wait time is approximately 22 hours... 1. wonkypops: I'll never understand these Archbishop enthronement rituals. https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/03/caption_competition_279.shtml https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/03/caption_competition_279.shtml Caption Comp Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:25:14 +0000 Winning entries in the Caption Competition. The competition is now closed. Full rules can be seen here [PDF]. This week a chimpanzee tends to a herb garden in Stirling. Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following: 6. Gurney Nutting: OK, so he doesn't know a lot about botany, but the manure's good. 5. Raven Clare: In the eighties, the Russians sent us up in rockets. Now we're growing it. That's evolution for you! 4. SivAngel: Radio 4 strongly denies that "anyone could present Gardeners' Question Time". 3. MagnumCarter: "Well, things have certainly moved on since joining the RSC and a stint of voiceover work at Pixar, but I still have the teapot." 2. Gray Gable: Some of the more sophisticated members of the group had come up with a less exposed method of marking their territory. 1. MightyGiddyUpGal: Do my opposable thumbs look big in this? https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/03/caption_competition_278.shtml https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/03/caption_competition_278.shtml Caption Comp Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:17:24 +0000 Winning entries in the Caption Competition. The competition is now closed. Full rules can be seen here [PDF]. This week the sculpture Cloud Gate, commonly known as "the bean", is covered in snow during a storm in Chicago. Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following: 6. ARoseByAnyOther: I left my heart in San Francisco, and something quite different in Chicago I'm afraid. 5. Gurney Nutting: But you've installed it upside down! It's meant to be a smiley. 4. Nick Fowler: Gulliver was pleased he'd signed up for the Kidney Donor Scheme. 3. Raven Clare: Thebes. Ancient Greece. I said I wanted a statue that was Thebean. 2. Martin Walter: Looks like the Mayor's tortoise has escaped again. 1. Wonkypops: If Apple designed bus shelters... https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/03/caption_competition_277.shtml https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/03/caption_competition_277.shtml Caption Comp Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:55:08 +0000 Winning entries in the Caption Competition. The competition is now closed. Full rules can be seen here [PDF]. This week workers put the finishing touches to an artist's massive rice paper boat. Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following: 6. Kudoless: Can you build a cage at that end? I've just seen Life of Pi 5. Candace9839: Italians unveil new warship, defend right to cream filling. 4. Grazvalentine: "Hello, Rentokill? We may have a wasps' nest at Olympia..." 3. Bellhouse Hartwell: The artist regretted going into a Chinese restaurant and ordering rice and ships 2. SimonRooke: It was all going so well until they tested the sprinkler system 1. John_Sevenoaks: "Is that to eat here or tack away?" https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/02/caption_competition_275.shtml https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/02/caption_competition_275.shtml Caption Comp Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:58:15 +0000 Winning entries in the Caption Competition. The competition is now closed. Full rules can be seen here [PDF]. This week some fans get tied up at a Comic Convention. Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following: 6. BaldoBingham: CSI and flash mobs just don't mix 5. MorningGlories: Well, on the upside, we've made it through all the red tape 4. abz: When I said, tape Children in Need, I meant... 3. Graham: Government relaxes child-minding rules 2. Gray Gable: The fans of Danny Dyer, who spent £602 to watch his latest film are led to safety for their own good... 1. Mad hatter: Police regret holding a "Bring your child to work" day https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/02/caption_competition_274.shtml https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/02/caption_competition_274.shtml Caption Comp Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:49:10 +0000 Caption Competition is now closed. There is still no prize, except the traditional small quantity of kudos. Full rules can be seen here [PDF]. This week, revellers in New Orleans don fancy dress. 6. Bellhouse Hartwell: Of course, we only do this for the Monet 5. Reeve Burgess: Two campaigners from "Bring Back Clowns to the BBC Magazine Monitor Caption Competition" show their delight at their success 4. Martin Walter: "No, you don't look mad enough," said Munch. "Next!" 3. MightyGiddyUpGal: May we interest you in double glazing? 2. grazvalentine: When did you update to Windows 8? 1. penny-farthing: Facebook.....the early days. https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/02/caption_competition_273.shtml https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/02/caption_competition_273.shtml Caption Comp Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:29:25 +0000 Caption Competition is now closed. There is still no prize, except the traditional small quantity of kudos. Full rules can be seen here [PDF]. This week a man in a pig costume makes a telephone call. 6. Alvin Olaf: Speak up. There's a lot of crackling. 5. Catherine O: Is that you, Babe? 4. Pendragon: But I can't think of an ending, so you're on your own there, Mr. Orwell. 3. bradmer: I can't remember - am I supposed to go to the market, stay at home, have roast beef (or not), or go home?? 2. SkarloeyLine: "Yes, I'd love to come to dinner. But, er... bring an apple in my mouth?" 1. Raven Clare: Hello, Darling. I'm at the airport. Apparently, I can't fly. https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/02/caption_competition_272.shtml https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/02/caption_competition_272.shtml Caption Comp Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:27:13 +0000 Caption Competition is now closed. There is still no prize, except the traditional small quantity of kudos. Full rules can be seen here [PDF]. A performer dressed as robot stands at the international toy fair in Germany. 6. bossy202: We call it.. the Mobot 5. PeeJayEll: The Government's next solution to child-care - this can look after eight toddlers all at once. 4. Bellhouse Hartwell: Yeah, I'm from Village Robot People, but I don't know where M, C and A have got to. 3. StraightOnTilMorning: OK, OK, we'll leave your puny planet alone - just tell us how to get out of Westfield ... 2. Raven Clare: I come to rule you all, and to eliminate those who dare to stand in my way ... er, could someone please press the button for "lower arms"? 1. wonkypops: Optimus Primark. https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/01/caption_competition_271.shtml https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/01/caption_competition_271.shtml Caption Comp Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:26:43 +0000 Winning entries in the Caption Competition. The competition is now closed. Full rules can be seen here [PDF]. This week, it's a tiger in the snow at Longleat Safari & Adventure Park. (See what's it's like to be eaten by a tiger with this video filmed on a camera inside the snowman.) There is still no prize, except the traditional small quantity of kudos. 6. funkyhorn: Aahhhh - that's better. I must remember - 'After chopping chilli, always wash hands BEFORE going to the loo!' 5. Whatever Next: "....and this is my mate Frosty, Heeeeee's great!" 4. Woundedpride: "Is it art? Is it art? Listen, I eat critics for breakfast." 3. SkarloeyLine: "And if you fob me off with a John Lewis scarf this year, I'll rip your head off too." 2. George Huber: "Tastes like frozen chicken." 1. T8-eh-T8: As with many sequels, Life of Pi II (Adventures in Narnia) wasn't as good as the original. https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/01/caption_competition_270.shtml https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/01/caption_competition_270.shtml Caption Comp Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:36:16 +0000 Winning entries in the Caption Competition. The competition is now closed. Full rules can be seen here Full rules can be seen here [PDF]. This week two people in costume stand by the side of a vintage train celebrating 150 years of London's Tube. Thanks to all who entered. There are six winners this week. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following: 6. MorningGlories Metro-spective. 5. topline123 "Now Sir, please return the chimney pipe to the engine driver and we'll say no more about it" "Pleb"... 4. thehedgelayer Oh yes, my head goes all the way to the top of my hat too. 3. Kudosless But if it replaces the carriage, what will we do with all the horses? Eat them? 2. Mr Snoozy Excuse me old chap, would you mind awfully minding the gap? 1. Gurney Nutting It's parked on single yellow lines. Shift it. https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/01/caption_competition_269.shtml https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/01/caption_competition_269.shtml Caption Comp Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:49:56 +0000 Winning entries in the Caption Competition. The competition is now closed. Full rules can be seen here Full rules can be seen here [PDF]. This week, 500 people gather at Selfridges to meditate. Thanks to all who entered. There are six winners this week. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following: 6. Pendragon With strike action looming, I said we needed someone to mediate. 5. AdvocateOfTheDevil Any similarity between our mantras and those you may have seen or heard before are completely transcendental. 4.Nick Fowler OK, perhaps the new perfume is a bit overpowering. 3.rogueslr And remember with every Divine State sold, don't forget to add in the extended warranty of the Bluebird of Happiness. 2. Magnum Carter "Your eyelids are heavy, you cannot help but keep them closed. Your body is weighed down by the head as you sink, your neck folding inwards as you do. You're falling, deeper, deeper into the floor. Girls, you need to wear less make-up." 1. Laurence Lane On a more positive note, the good news is, I've reached nirvana, so... every cloud. You're still thinking about the bad news aren't you? https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/01/caption_competition_268.shtml https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/01/caption_competition_268.shtml Caption Comp Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:29:50 +0000 Winning entries in the Caption Competition. The competition is now closed. Full rules can be seen here [PDF]. This week revellers prepare to see in the New Year at the Bourbon Street Pub Complex in Key West, Florida. Thanks to all who entered. There are three winners this week. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following: 3. SkarloeyLine Er, well, when I said I was on my uppers... 2. timtransport Thanks to Shoe Finance, Imelda Marcos was able to consolidate all her shoes into one big shoe 1. John Ledbury Then one day I said to the wife, "I fancy a change from bricklaying." And here I am https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/01/caption_competition_267.shtml https://meleleh.pages.dev/blogs/magazinemonitor/2013/01/caption_competition_267.shtml Caption Comp Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:29:27 +0000