Caption competition #28
With the news that Bermudians For Referendum are reopening their petition calling for a referendum on independence, it seemed like a fitting time to revisit the moment when the first 14,008 signatures were presented to the Premier earlier this year.
Photoshop entries are also welcomed and should be emailed to me.
Winners will be announced on Sunday.
Part of the OTB Caption Jam.
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Wow, a million greenbacks sure is light.
Posted by Tiger Bay on 02.12.05 at 08:10
Wizard of Oz hands Scarecrow P. a big bag full of brains...
Posted by Combat Banker on 02.12.05 at 08:11
As usual, cabinet left Alex holding the bag.
Posted by Combat Banker on 02.12.05 at 08:13
Back off Ewart, it's mine.
Posted by Tiger Bay on 02.12.05 at 08:13
P - "why are you giving me this?"
K - "We didn't know what we were signing, so we thought you could read it and perhaps figure it out for us"
Posted by RedOnion on 02.12.05 at 08:17
P: You mean, you want me to take my bags and leave?
BFR: That's right, mate. Finally you get it!
Posted by NoVote on 02.12.05 at 08:21
BFR: Don't worry Dr Brown. We have your bags too. Now, take off!
Posted by NoVote on 02.12.05 at 08:23
My political future's in here? Bag seems a mite small.....
Posted by Combat Banker on 02.12.05 at 08:25
P: "Hey, wtf is Ashfield doing hiding back there? Geddafuggouttahere! You're not in the cadre, I mean cabinet, anymore."
Posted by Fourth Estate on 02.12.05 at 08:27
Local Bad Boy gets rather large Lump of Coal
Posted by Combat Banker on 02.12.05 at 08:27
Who ordered the crow? Oh, here you go Alex....
Posted by Combat Banker on 02.12.05 at 08:52
Lister: Hey Larry, I wonder what's in there?
Mussenden: Dunno Terr, I thought "Blackberries for Dummies" was smaller.
Posted by Combat Banker on 02.12.05 at 08:56
Meanwhile at the government press conference unveiling the new strategy to improve tourism and international business...
"We would like to present former Alex Scott with this lovely travelling bag and a free one way ticket off island"
Posted by silencedogood on 02.12.05 at 08:58
Befuddled and bemused Cabinet eagerly awaits their first glimpse of a creature previously unknown to them that they have been told the inhabitants of the islands of Bermuda call "Der'opinion".
P nervously accepts the box containing the creature, as BFR explains the local folklore surrounding this ferocious animal.
He is told that according to legend those who are brave enough to listen to the snarling tones of this creature every morning will be imbued with great powers of leadership.
Everyone wonders whether P will ever be brave enough to open the box.
Posted by NoVote on 02.12.05 at 09:03
FedEx delivers P's special Blackberry with extra-large 'Reply' & 'Reply-to-all' buttons.
Posted by Combat Banker on 02.12.05 at 09:10
Ewart cancel the case of firelogs we ordered for winter.
Posted by Dr Doom on 02.12.05 at 09:38
Behind Bag Number One:
(a) The BFR Referendum Signatures.
(b) The "Revised" Bill for the New School.
(c) Ewart's expense report for November.
(d) Alex's "Emotional Baggage".
(e) The shattered pieces of P's Political career.
Posted by Adjustah on 02.12.05 at 09:39
It looks like me, but still sounds like Tony B
Posted by Dr Doom on 02.12.05 at 09:45
And I present to P, "The Man" Alex Scot, on behave of the BFR and the rest of the Island who he has managed to piss off, a large bag of Crap, in honour of his outstanding and outspoken term in office.
Posted by Full Fullish on 02.12.05 at 09:58
The Premier hands over the psychiatric dossier as he checks the entire cabinet into the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Center.
Posted by Loco on 02.12.05 at 10:01
After yet another PLP screw up Premiere Scott is left holding the bag.
Posted by silencedogood on 02.12.05 at 10:03
"I've got my bags, so now P's off... Ha! ha! ha! Did I just say, 'P's off'?...Ha! ha! Seriously folks, I'll be here all night..."
Posted by Adjustah on 02.12.05 at 10:13
P - In the words the late Oscar Wilde,
"It is a very sad thing that nowadays there is so little useless information"
Posted by bw&p?? on 02.12.05 at 10:21
"What's that ticking?"
Posted by SmokingGun on 02.12.05 at 11:25
P - If I lay this bag on the ground and stand on it I'll be taller than all you lot!!
Posted by bw&p?? on 02.12.05 at 11:35
"Holy Crap, it's bigger than the BIC report!"
Posted by SmokingGun on 02.12.05 at 11:53
Ewart: Wow that Rogain is really working out for Alex, I should really....oh look, a butterfly thats purtty.
Posted by bw&p?? on 02.12.05 at 11:58
Ewart: psssssst Alex, don't let the cat out.
Posted by tong on 02.12.05 at 12:21
Say something p.c say something p.c say something p.c....
Dissentors Dissentors Dissentors
You all suck
Dammit!
Posted by tong on 02.12.05 at 12:34
Few knew that just like his idol Rosa Parks, Alex was also a wiz on the sewing machine…
Alex: I hope you like the shirt and trousers, and with the left over material I made you this bag.
Posted by Yet Another Limey on 02.12.05 at 12:43
As the Cabinet all look on they can't help but wonder why "P" is being given a large bag of toilet paper.
Posted by Rincewind on 02.12.05 at 13:20
Alex's speech lost some momentum when Four Star managed to deliver his order in record time.
Posted by Stevie C on 02.12.05 at 13:23
"now what you do is take this little tab in the back here and pull it across, and that is how you open the bag."
Thanks to special ed. help Scott gets to learn new skills everyday.
Posted by Rincewind on 02.12.05 at 13:24
OK,
We dont need to know WHICH BANK but are the notes traceable before we give everyone their share ?
Posted by Bill Cook on 02.12.05 at 13:39
Alex, with real trepidation, takes possession of the prototype “Berkeley Book Bag” containing this weekends homework assignments. Compulsory reading material:
“How not to Tender Major Public Building Projects”…..by Mr. W.H. Eelbarrow ….(R.I.C.S.) Published by Fly by Night Press
“Its called Project Management – Stupid”……. by Capt. S.P. Readsheet. Published by Twisted Abacus House
“The Fine Arts of Tap Dancing and Spinning”………by Mrs. R.U.N. Forcover. Published by Smoke and Mirror Books
Posted by thisgrassman on 02.12.05 at 14:16
"So you are sure there is a ripcord on this parachute?"
Posted by thisgrassman on 02.12.05 at 14:18
In response to what was in the bag the P responded:
"TB or not TB, that is the question."
Posted by SmokingGun on 02.12.05 at 14:37
"Bring me the head of Tony Brann... wait, what? Oh, you DID! Cool!"
Posted by Uncle Elvis on 02.12.05 at 14:45
"I thought it was just a STOCKING full of coal..."
Posted by Uncle Elvis on 02.12.05 at 14:47
"We declare Alex Scott to be the best Premier ever? Wow, they really DIDN'T know what they were signing!"
Posted by Longtime Lurker on 02.12.05 at 14:57
An honest question: why are all the Cabinet staring at Khalid's bottom? Did Ewart stick a "kick me" note there? He has that nonchalant look of the guilty party on his face. Oh yeah, that's permanent.
Posted by Tiger Bay on 02.12.05 at 15:15
"Here, you'll need this, its a shoe shine kit."
Posted by Rodney Dill on 02.12.05 at 15:39
"It's a major award"
"But I already have a lamp."
Posted by Rodney Dill on 02.12.05 at 15:40
"It's a cooler full of Kool Aid. Compliments of UBP."
Posted by SmokingGun on 02.12.05 at 15:55
"Uh uh, oh I see, referendum you say....signatures?....14,000 ...that's a big number isn't it....thanks....um um .. can I keep the bag?"
Posted by SmokingGun on 02.12.05 at 16:00
Thanks, this kindling will help me light the coal Santa keeps bringing me
Posted by Yet Another Limey on 02.12.05 at 16:16
Sir...we would like to present you with this vacuum salesman's kit for when you are out of a job
Posted by Bald Eagle on 02.12.05 at 16:23
Here man...this white dude Brad gave me this case to hold. It's all yours. If Jules and Vincent ask, you don't know me...k?
Posted by ace on 02.12.05 at 17:18
I shall take this to the smallest room in my house. I shall hold it in front of me, and read it. Then, I will put it behind me...
Posted by Pondblogger on 02.12.05 at 17:44
Here to perform there new hit "P's got a Brand New Bag", Alex Scott and the PLP Back Benchers.
Posted by SmokingGun on 02.12.05 at 18:42