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Phillip Blanchard	Post subject: Here we go again with another ridiculous caption contest Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 1:22 am
Joined: Sun Apr 07, 2002 1:01 am Posts: 8342 Location: Bethesda, Md.	<p>I really don't mean to pick on Mrs. Bush but she seems to have a problem with the camera.
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mcarlson	Post subject: Re: Here we go again with another ridiculous caption contest Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 2:40 pm
Joined: Wed Nov 27, 2002 1:01 am Posts: 59 Location: La Conner, Wash.	She looks silly, as anyone would in such opulently frumpy surroundings.
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Oeditpus Rex	Post subject: Re: Here we go again with another ridiculous caption contest Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 11:18 pm
Joined: Mon Nov 17, 2003 1:01 am Posts: 1324 Location: N 36° 57' 9", W 121° 24' 2"	Is it the placement of the waist, or an optical illusion caused by the white gloves, or are the woman's arms as long as those of a...<p>I can't say it. Too cliché.
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BobbyZ	Post subject: Re: Here we go again with another ridiculous caption contest Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 11:44 pm
Joined: Sat Nov 08, 2003 1:01 am Posts: 40 Location: Northeast Ohio	The Queen puts on a brave face after Mrs. Bush beats her in a marathon 7-hour game of Uno.
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Powderhorn	Post subject: Re: Here we go again with another ridiculous caption contest Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2003 1:51 am
Joined: Fri Jun 07, 2002 12:01 am Posts: 840 Location: Ashland, Ore.	"You're right: The Brits really could teach us something about enemas."
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Jackie	Post subject: Re: Here we go again with another ridiculous caption contest Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2003 1:43 am
Joined: Sun Mar 02, 2003 1:01 am Posts: 598 Location: The Herald in Everett, WA	I keep looking at this photograph and can't help thinking of AbFab's Patsy and Edwina because this pair is so absolutely NOT fabulous.
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paulwiggins	Post subject: Re: Here we go again with another ridiculous caption contest Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2003 1:27 am
Joined: Wed Oct 08, 2003 12:01 am Posts: 3137 Location: Homebush NSW Australia	Mrs Bush attempts to mask her perplexity as the Queen struggles to stifle her delight on hearing that England defeated Australia in the grand final of the Rugby World Cup. The Queen, the sovereign head of both Australia and England, had earlier said she would not express a preference for either side.<p>(One regrets that the sport result from this weekend at Homebush Bay is correct. There is weeping and gnashing of teeth.)<p>[ November 23, 2003: Message edited by: Paul Wiggins ]</p>
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