Wanted: A Better Caption For this Foto

Posted by SHAUN MULLEN, TMV Columnist in At TMV.
Jul 19th, 2007 | 14 responses

German Chancellor Angela Merkel talks to a sailor in fire protection clothing during a visit to a marine technology school.

You can surely do better than that. What caption would you write for this photo?

14 Responses to “Wanted: A Better Caption For this Foto”

1. The Xsociate says:

   July 19, 2007 at 10:22 am

   In an effort to prevent a repeat of the infamous G8 Summit shoulder rub, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has set certain conditions for future meetings with US President George W. Bush.
2. j@ne futzinfarb says:

   July 19, 2007 at 10:24 am

   German Chancellor Angela Merkel takes a few quiet moments for clothes shopping in advance of her next meeting with American President George W. Bush.
3. Moonage says:

   July 19, 2007 at 11:02 am

   Here’s a $1, show me more!
4. sweeney57006 says:

   July 19, 2007 at 11:03 am

   How are you enjoying your visit to Germany Mr. Vice President.
5. JTD says:

   July 19, 2007 at 12:05 pm

   German Chancellor Angela Merkel checks out the new,
   Polonium-210-Resistant Suit she plans on wearing at her next meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin

   Peace
   JTD
6. JimFM says:

   July 19, 2007 at 12:34 pm

   Refresh my memory – are you the Plan 9 from Outer Space, or just the Plan 8?
7. DLS says:

   July 19, 2007 at 12:34 pm

   1. “Jawohl, mein Chancellor. If ze losers in Amerika force ze closure of Guantanamo, ve can accept ze prisoners here or in Afghanistan. I can report ve have prepared a very varm velcome for ze terrorists. For ze survivors ve have large, schtrong men ready to apply ze methods detailed in ze 60-year-old documents.”

   2. “Jawohl, mein Chancellor. Ve shall always say ze suits are for fire protektion. Venever ve use ze chemicals on ze insekt terrorists, ve shall start fires so zey vill always believe us in ze media.”
8. Somebody says:

   July 19, 2007 at 1:12 pm

   Ahh I see. This is how those pesky Mexicans are sneaking over the border during the Summers.
9. George Sorwell says:

   July 19, 2007 at 2:50 pm

   Klaatu barada deutschland!
10. lurxst says:

    July 19, 2007 at 3:10 pm

    …and you are sure we can only promote it as proof against sexually transmitted diseases but not pregnancy?
11. Sam says:

    July 19, 2007 at 4:40 pm

    “Fritz, I really don’t think you are getting the whole casual friday concept.”
12. Off Colfax says:

    July 19, 2007 at 7:38 pm

    After observing her American counterparts for some time, Angela Merkel has established proper quarantine procedures during media interviews. Reaction in Washington is mixed.
13. blc303 says:

    July 19, 2007 at 9:40 pm

    1. Are you ready to start lobbying for my pro nuclear power platform? (Background here)

    2. Paris, that new global warming bikini looks charming.
14. hanginjohnny says:

    July 20, 2007 at 10:52 am

    “Don’t worry Mayor Bloomberg, our infrastructure is much younger than NYC’s”