Newsnight caption challenge
We would expect the Newsnight audience to include its fair share of rapier wits, so to that end we are laying down a challenge - come up with a funny caption for this picture of Barack Obama, who of course we are putting in the spotlight later tonight in our special programme to mark his first 100 days.
Our editor Peter Rippon has already had a stab, coming up with:
The president who can do anything: 'I found this guy in my hat."
Deputy editor Jasmin Buttar suggested:
Since becoming First Lady Michelle Obama has developed her own distinct fashion sense.
But can you do better? Only one way to find out...
And don't forget to join us at 10.30pm tonight on ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Two for a special live programme from Chicago, Obama's political home, where we'll be hearing from Reverend Jesse Jackson and some of the Windy City's finest as we assess Mr Obama's progress so far.
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At 29th Apr 2009, JunkkMale wrote:One just keeps going on and on and on... before he needs changing, hopefully.
The other...
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At 29th Apr 2009, streetphotobeing wrote:Did you ever see a rabbit with glasses? He didn't eat his carrots !
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At 29th Apr 2009, davep01 wrote:The President hopes that his new finance czar will end an alleged Geithner "credibility gap"
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At 29th Apr 2009, taxidorm wrote:Obama identifies cause of Swine Flu.
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At 29th Apr 2009, Icious wrote:For those of you who don't believe the world is changing! Look what's happened to Michael Moore!!
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At 29th Apr 2009, mekondelta wrote:It's OK Gordon, they've not recognised you yet!
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At 29th Apr 2009, d066c4 wrote:"I looked into his eyes and saw his soul and knew he was a good man".
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At 29th Apr 2009, shlort wrote:The Chas 'n Dave classic ‘Rabbit’ is given a new karaoke treatment by the President and friend.
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At 29th Apr 2009, imstillstanden wrote:And now I would like to hand over to Sarah Palin who would like to share with you her thoughts on her first 100 days not in office.
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At 29th Apr 2009, marineitalian wrote:Can we guarantee America will not torture this rabbit? Yes we can.
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At 29th Apr 2009, KA-NW11 wrote:"Is this the shmo who was running the country before me?"
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At 29th Apr 2009, streetphotobeing wrote:I'm told there is an invisible rabbit called Harvey standing next to me, can you see him?
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At 29th Apr 2009, ntfriar wrote:Tired of tax evading humans, Obama looks to Harvey to fill key Cabinet position.
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At 29th Apr 2009, moraymint wrote:" ... and of all the world leaders with whom I'm most impressed, the British Prime Minister here is, er, ..."
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At 29th Apr 2009, Bill Bradbury wrote:Can we cook it?--Yes we can!
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At 29th Apr 2009, JunkkMale wrote:Noddy and Big Ears save the planet.
Noddy's the one with the grasp of statsepersonlike gravitas, and the value of delivery over hype... I think)
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At 29th Apr 2009, Minibarr wrote:So we changed our minds again on the Portuguese Water Dog.....
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At 29th Apr 2009, JunkkMale wrote:In light of some stuff emerging...
'Do what I say, or the bunny gets it'
(Beats the rest of us being hunted down for cranking the odd eyebrow)
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At 29th Apr 2009, blueParnell wrote:Honest. He is a banker.
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At 29th Apr 2009, SarahMcDermott wrote:More entries from the Newsnight office...
From producer, Adam Livingstone:
"Headlights? What headlights?"'
And from David Grossman, Newsnight's political correspondent:
"I've explained to the girls that although he isn't technically a puppy he does meet all our other criteria."
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At 29th Apr 2009, JunkkMale wrote:As everything seems to start in America (according to some)...
'And for our next trick... Myxomatosis!'
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At 29th Apr 2009, threnodio wrote:"Who is the coloured guy with the microphone?"
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At 29th Apr 2009, Tony Doyle wrote:Father's for Justice attempts to recruit President Obama wasn't a goer
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At 29th Apr 2009, JunkkMale wrote:'Gordon was telling me about this clown in a mask making him look silly, and how he was defining the country's political landscape, and then I turned around and...'puff' (got to love the new profanity filter excising what I tried to enter;), look what appeared in his stead!'
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At 29th Apr 2009, blueParnell wrote:Let me introduce my new special envoy on climate change. We expect change. That's what I promised.
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At 29th Apr 2009, nigel140 wrote:yes, i have been running for the position of president for a long time now. But it appears I have joined the mad hatters club with this fellow, as to save the economy I am certainly late late late!
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At 29th Apr 2009, auntylulia wrote:I always said politicians had a load of rabbit.....
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At 29th Apr 2009, blueParnell wrote:My new Presidential Press Secretary
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At 29th Apr 2009, Cainsy586 wrote:And here's the latest senator who's switched Republican to Democrat.
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At 29th Apr 2009, gjosho wrote:Sarah Palin returns to haunt Obama!
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At 29th Apr 2009, nickgoodall wrote:President Obama admits that the first results of embryo research are a little hare-brained.
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At 29th Apr 2009, MattTheHack wrote:"Id like to introduce the new Presidential IVF advisor"
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At 29th Apr 2009, shadowgris379 wrote:What's Obama doing with one of the mutated chipmunk brothers?
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At 29th Apr 2009, BrianBarder wrote:Today I have nominated Governor Harvey as my special adviser on combating rabbit flu.
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At 29th Apr 2009, waitt4change wrote:and Dubya's final act was his nomination for our new German ambassador Hare rabbit!
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At 29th Apr 2009, cradamsy wrote:To the astonishment of a random bystander, President Obama announces a new 80% marginal tax rate on big glasses for giant rabbits.
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At 29th Apr 2009, NormanAS wrote:"I didn't realise how quickly this job would turn my hare white"
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At 29th Apr 2009, Lloyd-Barnes wrote:Harry Potter regrets questioning the President`s ability to make fundamental changes.
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At 29th Apr 2009, labourisevil wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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At 29th Apr 2009, Tom wrote:Obama's new intelligent playboy image falls flat
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At 29th Apr 2009, NormanAS wrote:Michelle hadn't quite grasped Carla's panache
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At 29th Apr 2009, kkevichusa wrote:The last two years was the rabbit trick; the last 100 days - the Rabbit Hole.
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At 29th Apr 2009, lordBeddGelert wrote:"So I said to Craig Murray, 'Now that you are persona non grata in the UK, you can come over here for political asylum.."
"Thanks Mr President, but I'll stay incognito, just in case..."
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At 29th Apr 2009, lordBeddGelert wrote:"So I said to Tim Geithner, 'Are you sure you can get the national debt under control ?' "
"What do you think I am, Mr President, the Easter Bunny ? "
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At 29th Apr 2009, lordBeddGelert wrote:On the right, a children's favourite who most adults don't believe can conjure up sweeties from nowhere to keep everyone happy..
and..
On his left, the Easter Bunny..
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At 29th Apr 2009, lordBeddGelert wrote:'Can my administration make sure we have filled all key cabinet posts in my first hundred days with candidates that are up to date with their income tax returns ? Well, thanks to Mr E. Bunny here, Yes We Can !'
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At 29th Apr 2009, Mathna wrote:All together now - "How can the light that burned so brightly suddenly burn so pale?.....Bright Eyes......"
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At 29th Apr 2009, lordBeddGelert wrote:'So before I turn into an American version of Tony Blair, I'm quitting while I'm ahead and handing over to my furry friend here..'
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At 29th Apr 2009, medthrillerwriter wrote:Mr Goodwin here assures me there's a reason for his strange attire . . .
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At 29th Apr 2009, lordBeddGelert wrote:"Well, we've got Alice in Wonderland economics, so I figured we needed a White Rabbit at the White House.."
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At 29th Apr 2009, lordBeddGelert wrote:"Look what Mr Hefner sent me for my 100-day-anniversary present !!"
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At 29th Apr 2009, lordBeddGelert wrote:"Of course, if this was Donnie Darko it would mean that the world was coming to an end..."
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At 29th Apr 2009, braveMaximusPeelious wrote:"So without further ado, let me kindly introduce high commissioner Fiver from Watership Down to discuss their success with eco towns"
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At 29th Apr 2009, lordBeddGelert wrote:"Mr Bunny, the ACORN Voter Registration desk is over there.."
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At 29th Apr 2009, braveMaximusPeelious wrote:"This rabbit will not be released until someone explains Donnie Darko to me"
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At 29th Apr 2009, lordBeddGelert wrote:"Hey Mr President, why are you haring around.. ?
Haven't you heard of Cadbury's Caramel ? " *
* - Sadly I can't put my address on this blog, so if anyone from Cadbury's is reading, you will just have to send the complimentary choccies to the Newsnight office instead...
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At 29th Apr 2009, sirfonwinner wrote:The White Rabbit put on his spectacles. "Where shall I begin, please your Majesty?" he asked.
"Begin at the begining," the King said gravely, "and go on till you come to the end: then stop."
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Chapter 12
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At 29th Apr 2009, seaview77 wrote:100 days in.... and I'm still in Wonderland !
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At 29th Apr 2009, lordBeddGelert wrote:"Who thinks Hillary looks much smarter now that she's dropped those awful pantsuits ? "
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At 29th Apr 2009, Geoff wrote:Thoughtfully Barak Obama diplomatically ignores his wife's bad 'hare' day.
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At 29th Apr 2009, PaddyOBrien wrote:"Following my discussions with the White Rabbit I'm pleased to announce that we're going to resettle most Guantanamo Bay detainees in Wonderland."
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At 29th Apr 2009, Jezz Bowden wrote:"Tony, Tony all you had to do was ask!"
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At 29th Apr 2009, lordBeddGelert wrote:The ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ finally comes up with a cunning wheeze to clinch that important first interview with President Barack Obama...
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At 29th Apr 2009, cyberwilma wrote:"No matter what my Republican critics may say, I did not have sex with that bunny!"
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At 29th Apr 2009, Sir_Bobalot wrote:Ahhh... so Obama uses duracell to keep going, I might have guessed.
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At 29th Apr 2009, lordBeddGelert wrote:"Mr President, What is the prize for this competition ?"
"Oh, there is no prize Mr Bunny, but listening to Mr Paxman having to read out the winning entry will be such a treat !"
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At 29th Apr 2009, NigelThornton wrote:After 100 days in office, the President retitles his memoir "The Audacity of Hopping"
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At 29th Apr 2009, globalissues wrote:You're going to discuss Obama's first 100 days, and pictures of bunnies -- but you're NOT discussing Craig Murray's evidence regarding torture, to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights. For shame.
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At 29th Apr 2009, demoresco1000 wrote:With the presidential thumb in his sights at long last, Marvin the lobby eared rabbit grinned mischievously to himself....
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At 29th Apr 2009, lordBeddGelert wrote:69 - Global Issues - I have to say, that gives me sense of humour failure as well. If anyone hasn't seen his evidence, put half an hour aside this evening. It is stunning.
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At 29th Apr 2009, blueParnell wrote:Let me just say this once. Change!
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At 29th Apr 2009, demoresco1000 wrote:Eh, who's in charge of security around here?
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At 29th Apr 2009, bookhimdano wrote:"My fellow americans. We have finally found the culprit behind the global financial crisis".
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At 29th Apr 2009, demoresco1000 wrote:The rabbit? I suppose it does look kinda weird, but we're just good friends really.
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At 29th Apr 2009, tampahammer wrote:It was becoming apparent Sarah Palin would go to any lengths to get in the White House
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At 29th Apr 2009, Minibarr wrote:So we didn't immediately recognise Bin Laden when we found him in his bunker
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At 29th Apr 2009, demoresco1000 wrote:This was 'the' embarrassing family member that the president hoped would not show up.
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At 29th Apr 2009, Kokelaar wrote:"A white rabbit? I ordered a white elephant!"
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At 29th Apr 2009, groovytiggywinkle wrote:"American People! I cannot deliver your dreams in a hundred days; or in a million days! And nor can this guy with the microphone."
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At 29th Apr 2009, Drudge wrote:President Obama invites Elton John to play for him.
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At 29th Apr 2009, The Hairmeister wrote:I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date....and he isn't it!
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At 29th Apr 2009, demoresco1000 wrote:Michelle is about to tell you guys something that some of you might find hard to believe.
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At 29th Apr 2009, lordBeddGelert wrote:kokelaar @79 - Hilarious !!
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At 29th Apr 2009, greenunbearable wrote:In the spirit of economy we tried to get the two for one deal at specsavers..
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At 29th Apr 2009, hayek7 wrote:"Sasha, hand me that hacksaw and then go help mummy hold his leg still .... we're gonna need a lot of luck this year"
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At 29th Apr 2009, truenty_teity wrote:'He thought he was here to play us out with the 'Star Spangled Banner' folks, but I'm here to tell you ... Sir Elton John – This is Your Life!'
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At 29th Apr 2009, greenunbearable wrote:So the results of stem cell technology arn't always predictable..
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At 29th Apr 2009, samtastic73 wrote:I'm hunting wabbits...
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At 29th Apr 2009, sukiparmar wrote:War in Iraq, War in Afghanistan, USA debt in the trillions, recession and depression looming, Iran becoming nuclear, 100 days grace and favour done and dusted - "Well thats all folks!"
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At 29th Apr 2009, truenty_teity wrote:" ... and later at this wonderful fundraiser we'll be welcoming that great star of stage and screen – Miss Glenn Close."
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At 29th Apr 2009, AndrewClay wrote:Senator McCain has endured sacrifices for America that most of us cannot begin to imagine.
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At 29th Apr 2009, Mark_Lawson wrote:And this is 'Hare Force One'?
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At 29th Apr 2009, greenunbearable wrote:Sometimes my bodyguards like to travel incognito
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At 29th Apr 2009, greenunbearable wrote:87 IS ACTUALLY VERY FUNNY
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At 29th Apr 2009, Faye Tsar wrote:"Michelle is delighted I bought her a Rabbit, oh and here's someone in a daft costume."
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At 29th Apr 2009, greenunbearable wrote:ok Pope Benedict, I retract the comments about miracles
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At 29th Apr 2009, rogerpryer wrote:Ok, what wise guy put lsd in the White House drinking water?
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At 29th Apr 2009, truenty_teity wrote:"No, no, no! I said the Treasury would have to find some 'BIG MONEY' to kick-start the economy!"
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At 29th Apr 2009, groovytiggywinkle wrote:Brilliant Mark_Lawson at no.93!
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