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September 9, 2009

Obama's security detail takes itself too seriously

 

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(AP photo)

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Categories: Politicians, President Barack Obama, Random people
        

August 18, 2009

Putin's future's so bright he's gotta wear shades

 

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(Getty Images)

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Categories: Politicians
        

August 17, 2009

Tom Delay: Dancing for politicians is usually just sidestepping the tough questions...

 

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(Getty Images)

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Categories: Celebrities, Politicians
        

August 6, 2009

Vladimir Putin has an impressive wingspan

 

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(AP photo)

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Posted by Liz Hacken at 9:44 AM | | Comments (14)
Categories: Politicians
        

July 15, 2009

Obama throws like a...

 

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(Getty Images)

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Posted by Liz Hacken at 3:15 PM | | Comments (7)
Categories: Politicians, President Barack Obama
        

June 25, 2009

Hiking the Appalachian Trail becomes cool again

 

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(AP photo)

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Categories: Politicians
        

June 16, 2009

Letterman apologizes, but Sarah Palin still gets ready to run away

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(Getty Images)

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Categories: Politicians
        

June 15, 2009

Even presidents get hungry

 

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(Getty Images)

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April 21, 2009

President Obama: Here, kid. Just put up your fist like this.

 

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(Getty Images)

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Posted by Liz Hacken at 12:01 AM | | Comments (10)
Categories: Funny kids, Politicians, President Barack Obama
        

April 15, 2009

Bo Obama seems eager to meet the media

 

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 (AP photo)

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Posted by Liz Hacken at 12:01 AM | | Comments (12)
Categories: Animals, Politicians, President Barack Obama
        

April 7, 2009

Oriole Bird seems upset to be snubbed by VP Joe Biden

 

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(AP photo)

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Categories: Athletes, Politicians
        

April 2, 2009

The Obamas wonder: To curtsy, or not to curtsy

 

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(AP photo)

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Categories: Politicians, President Barack Obama
        

February 26, 2009

President Obama's got a really big shoe

 

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(AP photo)

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Posted by Liz Hacken at 12:01 AM | | Comments (17)
Categories: Odd stuff, Politicians, President Barack Obama
        

January 23, 2009

Chief Justice Roberts: I practiced the oath this time, Mr. President. I swear!

 

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(Getty Images)

This week's inauguration hoopla hasn't been without its gaffes, including a flub when President Obama was taking the oath of office. Come up with a funny caption for this picture and post it as a comment below. Study up on what's been posted already first. The funniest captions will be featured in our weekly Caption Call Recap. And while you're here, check out these other funny pictures of politicians.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (15)
Categories: Politicians, President Barack Obama
        

January 21, 2009

Barack Obama vs. John McCain, part deux

 

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(Getty Images)

Now that the votes have been counted and the inauguration's taken place, what could Barack Obama and John McCain have to talk about? You tell us! Write a funny caption for this photo and submit it as a comment below. Size up the other captions that have been written already and be even funnier. And be sure to check out these other funny photos of politicians featured in Caption Call's past.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (17)
Categories: John McCain, Politicians, President Barack Obama
        

January 16, 2009

Barack Obama: You don't have to be afraid of change, baby

 

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(AP photo)

Write us a funny caption for this picture (particularly, this poor baby's reaction) and post it as a comment below. The funniest will be recognized in our Caption Call Recap on Monday afternoon. Be sure to size up the caption competition before putting in yours. And check out other politicians caught in funny moments we've featured before in Caption Call, including yesterday's picture of President Bush with a crying baby.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (13)
Categories: Funny kids, Politicians, President Barack Obama
        

January 15, 2009

President Bush: Changing diapers isn't in my job description anymore, kid

 

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(AP photo)

We've got to get all of our remaining jabs in at President Bush before he leaves office and Barack Obama takes over. Write a funny caption for this unfortunate encounter between the president and a baby and submit it as a comment below. Check out the competition first before throwing in your caption.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (15)
Categories: Funny kids, George W. Bush, Politicians
        

January 14, 2009

President Bush: I do a mean impressionism of someone eating a lemon, don't I?

 

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(AP photo)

We're going to miss President Bush's funny faces after President-elect Barack Obama takes office. Write a funny caption to go with this expressive picture of President Bush and submit it as a caption below. Read up on the other captions first, and check out more of the many faces of President Bush here.  

Just so you know that we poke fun at Democrats and Republicans, check out these photos of politicians from Caption Calls of the past, including Caption Call's first photo of the chest bump to the chief.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (16)
Categories: George W. Bush, Politicians
        

January 2, 2009

Hillary Clinton's lost her marbles at the ball drop

 

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(Getty Images)

We can't get enough candid Hillary Clinton pictures. Write a funny caption for this photo of the presumptive secretary of state and leave it as a comment below. Read what others have said about her first before putting in your two cents.

And visit our past Caption Call entries of politicians, including President-elect Barack Obama and President George W. Bush, in weird situations.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (11)
Categories: Hillary Clinton, Politicians
        

December 16, 2008

A shoe sits defeated behind President Bush

 

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 (AP photo)

We all know by now about President Bush having shoes pelted at him on a trip to Iraq this weekend. And since he wasn't hurt, here's your chance to poke fun at the situation. Leave us a funny caption for this photo of the aftermath as a comment below. See what others have said about the picture already and throw a bigger dose of funny their way.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (29)
Categories: George W. Bush, Politicians
        

December 1, 2008

This turkey is thankful he was pardoned by President Bush, not Sarah Palin

 

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(Getty Images)

Write a funny caption for this pardoned bird and the lame-duck president and leave it for us as a comment below. See what others have written about this picture before posting your caption. The best will earn a spot in next week's Caption Call Recap. We'll post last week's best photo captions later this afternoon.

And just in case you were on vacation and missed last week's pictures, check out a determined ice cream vendor, Beyonce's weird dance move, a kid's encounter with a weird robot and a Raven putting the atomic wedgie on a Philadelphia Eagles player.

(Of course, in our funny caption above we're referring to Sarah Palin's recent turkey pardoning ceremony which sparked a viral video.)

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (14)
Categories: Animals, Odd stuff, Politicians
        

November 12, 2008

Barack Obama tries unsuccessfully to corner President Bush for a chat

 

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(Getty Images)

What is Barack Obama trying to tell President Bush in this picture? Leave your best funny caption for this photo as a comment below. Read what's already been said about this photo before putting in your two cents. The best ones will be featured in our weekly Caption Call Recap.

While you're here, check out these other funny photos of Obama and John McCain from the campaign trail, as well as some of President Bush.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (19)
Categories: Politicians
        

November 5, 2008

President Bush: "Now that I'm a lame duck, you can really get your jabs in."

 

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(AP photo)

Now that the votes have been cast and Election Day is over, enjoy this picture capturing one of President Bush's funnier moments. Leave a funny caption for this photo as a comment below. See what others have written about the outgoing Commander in Chief first before leaving your caption.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (15)
Categories: Politicians
        

November 4, 2008

John McCain and Barack Obama, head to head for the last time

 

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(AP photo)

It's Election Day and we should soon know who's going to lead the country for the next four years (unless we have another Florida situation). Leave a hilarious caption for this picture of John McCain and Barack Obama (OK, so it's just their molded busts, suspend your disbelief folks) as a comment below. And click here to look back at other photos of the candidates from on the trail, including the funny moments featured here in Caption Call.

Keep your comments clean and don't get into political mudslinging. Remember, we're first and foremost a humor blog.

See what others have already said about these floating heads and try to out-funny them. The funniest entries will be featured in our Caption Call Recap contest on Monday.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (15)
Categories: Politicians
        

October 30, 2008

John Kerry: *Yawn* When will this presidential race be over?

 

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(AP photo)

Former Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry looks a bit distracted, no? Leave a funny caption for this photo as a comment below. Read the wisecracks others have already left and outshine them.

And be sure to stop here to check out photos of other candidates and political-types caught in awkward situations.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:30 AM | | Comments (12)
Categories: Politicians
        

October 29, 2008

Trick or treat! Do you like my Cindy McCain mask?

 

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(Getty Images)

Even politicians' wives like to trick or treat, right? Leave a funny caption for this photo of Cindy McCain as a comment below. Check out the competition and be funnier; maybe your caption could end up among the best of the best in the Caption Call Recap contest.

And just to show that we make fun of Democrats and Republicans, check out these politicians featured in Caption Call past.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (11)
Categories: Politicians
        

October 28, 2008

Joe the plumber, meet Joe the dog

 

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(AP photo)

Halloween costumes for pets can be so funny, especially if they're timely. Leave a funny caption for this already hilarious photo as a comment below. Read what others have already said about this cheeky fellow and try to be even funnier.

While you're here, check out these photos of the real "Joe the Plumber" and these famous plumbers through history.

 

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (11)
Categories: Animals, Politicians
        

October 21, 2008

"Would you like fries with that, Sarah Palin?"
"Thanks, but no thanks"

 

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(AP photo)

Leave a funny caption for this photo of Sarah Palin as a comment below. Read up on what others have already said about the picture and try to be even funnier. While you're here, check out other politicians whose awkward photos have been subject to Caption Call ridicule.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (16)
Categories: Politicians
        

October 8, 2008

Barack Obama tries his best Heisman Trophy pose

 

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(AP photo)

Leave a funny caption for this photo of Barack Obama and his football as a comment below. See what's already been said and try to be even funnier.

And, to be fair, check out these photos of other politicians who have been featured in Caption Call while you're here.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (16)
Categories: Politicians
        

October 7, 2008

Zombie John McCain turns on this unsuspecting baby

 

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(Getty Images)

Mmm, brains. Leave a funny caption for this photo of John McCain and an innocent baby as a comment below. Tell us what's going through his mind, but read what others have already said first.

And in the interest of fairness, check out these photos of other politicians that have been featured in Caption Call.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (19)
Categories: Politicians
        

September 23, 2008

This Sarah Palin supporter took the lipstick thing too far

 

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(Getty Images)

Leave your funny caption for this woman's odd lips as a comment below. See what's been said about her first before leaving your comment, and check out the other political scenes that have been featured in Caption Call, including this lipstick model in waiting.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (14)
Categories: Odd stuff, Politicians, Random people
        

September 18, 2008

Hillary Clinton's agoraphobia takes hold

 

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(Getty Images)

Write a funny caption for Hillary Clinton's awkward moment and submit it as a comment below. See what's already been said about her deadpan expression, as well as check out these other funny photos of politicians.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (19)
Categories: Politicians
        

September 16, 2008

Take your Tina Fey glasses and go back to Alaska

 

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(AP photo)

Since "Saturday Night Live" took some jabs at Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton, it's your turn to get in the punches on their portrayal of these political women. Leave a funny caption for this photo as a comment below. See these other captions (which we're sure will include more Tina Fey-Sarah Palin comparisons) before leaving yours.

And while you're at it, see the other politicians and celebrities that have been featured previously in Caption Call.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (15)
Categories: Celebrities, Politicians
        

September 5, 2008

Unity appears to be a puzzling concept for this political delegate

 

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(AP photo)

Nice to see the political types can cut loose and show off their style at the recent national party conventions. Leave a funny caption for this photo as comment below. See what's already been said about her.

In case you missed out on the fun, take a look back through photos at the Democratic National Convention and Republican National Convention.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (12)
Categories: Politicians, Random people
        

September 4, 2008

Cindy McCain to President George H.W. Bush: Ohhh you blinked first

 

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(AP photo)

What are Cindy McCain and the elder President Bush talking about? Leave your funny caption for this scene from the peanut gallery at the Republican National Convention as a comment below. Read up on the competition before posting your hilarious caption. 

If you're interested, click here for more photos from this week's RNC.

Be sure to check out which other presidential hopefuls and political figures have been featured in previous Caption Call photos.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (19)
Categories: Politicians
        

September 3, 2008

I wish this speech didn't take four score and seven years to sit through

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 (Chicago Tribune photo)

Leave your funny caption for this Abraham Lincoln impersonator as a comment below. The funniest captions will be featured in our Caption Call Recap next week. See what others have already said about Abe and be more clever.

Check out which other politicians (real ones, not impostors) have been caught in silly moments worthy of Caption Call.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (26)
Categories: Politicians, Random people
        

August 29, 2008

The Democratic National Convention's gone to the birds

 

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(AP photo)

Leave a funny caption for this enthusiastic Democrat delegate as a comment below. Check out these other captions first. If you're looking for more Democratic National Convention moments, check out this photo gallery and these hats on parade.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (19)
Categories: Politicians, Random people
        

August 28, 2008

Sisterhood of the traveling pantsuits comes alive

 

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(Getty Images)

Think they went to school to do this? Post your funny caption for this sisterhood of the traveling pantsuits as a comment below. Read what's already been said, since duplicates won't be posted.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (20)
Categories: Odd stuff, Politicians
        

August 13, 2008

President Bush to Michael Phelps: Is this thing made of chocolate?

 

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(AP photo)

To keep with the Olympics spirit, leave your funny caption for this gold medal encounter between President Bush and Maryland's own Michael PhelpsClick here to check out the competition and be funnier than them.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (27)
Categories: Athletes, Celebrities, Politicians
        

August 4, 2008

Clinton: I'm not in the race, but you still want my picture ... right?

 

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(AP photo)

With all this talk about vice presidential candidates, we thought it was time to bring back a great Hillary Clinton picture from the campaign trail. Just because she's out of the presidential race doesn't mean she's safe from Caption Call.

Submit your best funny caption as a comment below. Check out what others have already said since duplicates won't be posted. Be original, but keep it clean.

Browse through other funny pictures of politicians featured in Caption Call and chime in with a funny caption or two.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (22)
Categories: Politicians
        

July 31, 2008

President Bush: Bad call, ref. I wasn't traveling.

 

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(Getty Images)

Wonder what's going through President Bush's head. You tell us! Leave your best funny caption as a comment below. The most hilarious will be featured in our weekly recap on Monday. Check out the competition and try to top them.

Check out other politicians featured on Caption Call, including John McCain and Barack Obama.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (28)
Categories: Funny kids, Politicians
        

July 30, 2008

First, they made me wear a bib. Now this?

 

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(AP photo)

Leave your best funny caption for this photo of John McCain as a comment below. Read what others have said first and try to be even funnier. Duplicates won't be posted.

And just to show you we play fair at Caption Call, see other politicans who have been subjected to the wrath of funny captions and to see McCain in a bib.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (18)
Categories: Politicians
        

July 29, 2008

There's always going to be political finger pointing, but don't take it literally

 

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(AP photo)

We wonder what Barack Obama and Nicolas Sarkozy were talking about. You tell us what you think by leaving your funny caption as a comment below. Study the competition and be even funnier.

And to show that Caption Call gives you equal opportunities to poke fun, see other funny photos of politicians here.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 5:00 AM | | Comments (27)
Categories: Politicians
        

July 7, 2008

President Bush signals the end of the fist bump's cool factor

 

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 (Getty Images)

Neither of them have the hang of it, do they? Leave the most hillarious caption you can as a comment below. Get inspired by what others have said so far. Remember, keep it clean and don't post a duplicate caption because it won't be posted.

And just to show you we play fair here at Caption Call, check out these other politicians caught in funny moments who have been subjected to captioning and feel free to add to the funny.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 6:00 AM | | Comments (42)
Categories: Funny kids, George W. Bush, Politicians
        

July 2, 2008

John McCain: Come on. Is the bib really necessary?

 

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(AP photo)

Why would John McCain be wearing a bib? You tell us! Submit your funny captions for this photo as a comment below. See what others have said already because duplicates won't be posted.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 6:00 AM | | Comments (44)
Categories: Politicians
        

June 30, 2008

Clinton and Obama: A staredown of presidential proportions

 

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(Getty Images)

There are plenty of odd pictures of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama solo on the campaign trail, but here's a two-for-one! Come up with a humorous caption for this photo and post it as a comment below. Read others' comments before leaving yours; duplicates won't be posted.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 6:00 AM | | Comments (54)
Categories: Politicians
        

June 20, 2008

And Obama thought the presidential race was a bumpy ride

 

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 (AP photo)

This one's too easy, but it's one of those fun politician moments of Democrat Barack Obama. Have at it! Submit your best funny caption as a comment below. Check out what captions others have submitted; duplicates won't be posted.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 6:00 AM | | Comments (25)
Categories: Politicians
        

June 17, 2008

McCain is hot under the collar

 

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(Getty Images)

Ok, so we got the most obvious (and not really funny) caption out of the way in the headline. We know you've got more creativity than that, anyway. Leave your best caption as a comment to this post. See what's already been said about John McCain in this photo; duplicates will not be posted.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 6:00 AM | | Comments (30)
Categories: Politicians
        

June 11, 2008

Hillary Clinton wants you

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(Getty Images)

Come up with your most humorous caption for this photo of Hillary Clinton. Keep it clean. The best one will be republished in our weekly recap. Browse the other captions before submitting yours; duplicates will not be posted.

 

Posted by Liz Hacken at 6:00 AM | | Comments (33)
Categories: Politicians
        

June 9, 2008

Chest bump to the Chief

 

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(AP photo)

Submit your most entertaining funny caption as a comment. At the end of the week, we'll choose the best one and post it in our recap. See what others have said about this photo.

Posted by Liz Hacken at 4:35 AM | | Comments (116)
Categories: George W. Bush, Politicians
        
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