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Caption This for 07/26/13

Posted July 25, 2013 4:45 PM by Kaplin


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07/25/2013 4:58 PM

The newest "highway" style, Vortex sh?tt?ng flow meter! The smaller it gets, the faster it goes!

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07/25/2013 5:01 PM

Use caution, this squat toilet it is under construction.

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07/25/2013 5:26 PM

The deluxe model comes with a nice hand crafted hardwood seat.

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07/25/2013 5:32 PM

The retrofit option for "waterless toilets" is now available.

In deference to economies of production, materials already available have been utilised.

Also suitable for "hazardous waste".

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07/25/2013 5:48 PM

How is my dog going to drink from that?

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07/25/2013 6:38 PM

Well it's a step up from the tires......

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07/25/2013 8:21 PM

...And another reason why it's known as 'The Department of Transtipation'.

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07/25/2013 8:42 PM

This is the all new, no touch, Stool Sampler.

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07/25/2013 9:24 PM

For the roadside warrior with a bout of flatulence - we offer the Cone of Silence.

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07/26/2013 2:02 PM

Activated charcoal option available, too.

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07/25/2013 9:54 PM

Now the sh*t is really going to hit the cone!

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07/25/2013 11:27 PM

Fines doubled in work zones, too.

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07/26/2013 12:00 AM

Now I have often thought about using a cone in a similar region of some persons bodies but in a more inverted direction than what is shown in the picture. Plus not stationary but in a more high velocity type of application.

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07/26/2013 2:59 AM

Caution skid mark was here

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07/26/2013 4:43 AM

Shouldn't this be in the "Oh, Cr*p!" blog?

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07/26/2013 5:12 AM

That's such a swiz. CR4 readers will be asking for their money back...

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07/26/2013 5:13 AM

student parties, the morning after

or how about a naval term: conehead

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07/26/2013 5:38 AM

Test # 7: how much sh1t can a cone take?

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07/26/2013 7:14 AM

'monback crew line painter?

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07/26/2013 7:21 AM

After the porcelain shortage of 2013 the "throne" get's a cautionary overhaul......

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07/26/2013 8:25 AM

For Department of Transportation Employee Use Only

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07/26/2013 9:12 AM

MacGyver was here!

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07/26/2013 10:01 AM

NSF Inspector here.

This terlet may NO LONGER be used until I see a proper TRAP under it !

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07/26/2013 10:17 AM

NASA News conference

NASA Spokesman: NASA released it new toilet for the ISS.

Journalist 1: what is the cost?

NASA Spokesman: Cost of this toilet so far is $21,034,439,348.72

Journalist 2: When is it going to be implemented?

NASA Spokesman: The plan of integration is beginning next month. Estimated time of completion in the year 2021.

Journalist 3: What makes this so great then the one we already have up there?

NASA Spokesman: It's a Cadillac of toilets, it just a dream to s#it sit on it, This toilet has everything, I wish I had one.

Journalist 4: Where's the toilet paper?

NASA Spokesman: ?????

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07/26/2013 10:42 AM

Got business to do? Hire a redneck engineer, and getter done!

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07/26/2013 11:09 AM

Behold the gaseous anomaly concentrator! Prior to this retrofit, third world countries had no way to squeeze out the true fire power of the abundant amounts of flatulence available. Interestingly, notice the old design and its archaic foot pads on to which the concentrator has been added. This old design had to be let go because it allowed what we call gas 'pre-venting'. This pre-venting was an issue because it did not allow the crucial "power vortex" to be created that is necessary for proper firing of the turbine boilers. The new design has a leg up on the old in that this problem has been voided, and all surfaces are now hermetically sealed to prevent blow-by, the exhaust is also vectored when greater control of emissions is required during lighting. The safety of the design was verified by an independent laboratory after one unit was peeled off at the seat and no burn-outs were found.

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07/26/2013 11:38 AM

In case of problems ring the Cones-Hotline.

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07/26/2013 11:56 AM

Highway Department's entry in "Game of Thrones".

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07/26/2013 12:12 PM

"In other news today... Tourist visits from western countries has seen a large increase since the Ministry of Tourisim introduced their latest "Go Gie Jin" adapter for the normal style of facilities used in the country. Pictures at 11:000"...

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07/26/2013 12:51 PM

And the foot rest adds a touch of class that tells your High-End Clients "Nothing butt the best for you, Sweet Prince." It's nice...

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07/26/2013 1:03 PM

Oh Myyyyyyyyyyyy

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07/26/2013 1:06 PM

Remember to "Please slow for the cone zone"

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07/26/2013 1:12 PM

Who's got time to wash their hands in our busy world today.

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07/26/2013 4:50 PM

Well, according to the 'Italian Stalion', this beats the 3 seashells.

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07/26/2013 1:40 PM

CAUTION: Explosion and biological hazard --- no smoking! Oh, and please put down the lid.

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07/26/2013 2:08 PM

You know how you can tell this is not a urinal? If it was, us guys would have the cone turned around. Zero in on that!

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07/26/2013 5:57 PM

"It must be!", she cried, "The seat is down!"

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07/26/2013 3:04 PM

In an effort to ID (leave a mark) on the vehicles of drivers that vandalize safety cones, DOT finds an inexpesive way to modify the cones.

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07/27/2013 1:18 AM

Interviwer: What made you decide to mass prdouce the Cone Toilet? interviewee: I was sitting in the corner wearing a dunce cap when I had that "Ahhh-haaa" movement, I mean moment.

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07/27/2013 10:48 AM

This is when you've given your all at the state highway construction site

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07/27/2013 5:38 PM

No fun ! we have tlouble using youls too !!

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07/29/2013 11:46 AM

Just wait and see the toilet paper. S.M.

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07/29/2013 11:56 AM

Test # 9: how much CR4P can a cone take?

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07/29/2013 12:00 PM

Better safe than sorry!

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07/29/2013 3:39 PM

Foreman to new guy.

"And when you have to use it, to let people know its occupied, you hang this sign on the door."

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07/31/2013 1:14 PM

The new taxpayer subsidized plan to shrink government waste.

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07/31/2013 2:04 PM

NOT BIG ENOUGH!...

STILL NOT BIG ENOUGH!!!!!!

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07/31/2013 3:13 PM

Give it time. It's only a prototype.

Studies must be done!

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07/31/2013 4:24 PM

should I start hiring more people to handle it?

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Not at all. Get rid of a few, and cut the rest back to part time.

Next year's tax increase will handle it.

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Done.......

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That's a load of crap!

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08/05/2013 11:54 AM

Now this shitz just plain funny!

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