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Caption This for 6/05/09

Posted June 04, 2009 4:00 PM by Sharkles
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Re: Caption This for 6/05/09

06/04/2009 4:19 PM

Just because you CAN do something doesn't mean that you SHOULD
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06/04/2009 6:04 PM

Peter Townsend is hoping it's just wax buildup.

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Re: Caption This for 6/05/09

06/04/2009 9:40 PM

Professor of MBA program demonstrates management qualification test.

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06/04/2009 11:20 PM

Can you hear me now?
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06/05/2009 4:39 AM

A budding engineer !

Seems like a sure fire route to a hammer action headache

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06/05/2009 5:08 AM

Ear Cleaning Machine. No need to go to ENT Specialist.

Suresh Sharma.

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06/05/2009 5:14 AM

Mechanical mind changer.

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06/05/2009 7:12 AM

and they said , never put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear

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Re: Caption This for 6/05/09

06/05/2009 10:14 AM

LATE NIGHT INFOMERCIAL:

New Improved ear cleaning machine.

Yours for the unbeliable price of 29.99.

Small Print:

Shipping & Handling extra, Drill not included!

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06/05/2009 10:15 AM

"socialized medicine"

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06/05/2009 10:48 AM

Yeah Baby! Whirl sweet nothings in my ear!

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Re: Caption This for 6/05/09

06/05/2009 12:54 PM

"OVERKILL"

Wrap your mind around this...

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06/05/2009 1:41 PM

But wait its not just for cleaning your ears. You can use that wax and polish the tight spots on your bike!!!

Wow Look at that show room shine!!!

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06/05/2009 2:19 PM

now that's going to far... I love it!

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06/05/2009 2:43 PM

And I thank you

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06/05/2009 2:21 PM

For temorary relief from tinnitus, set on high.

For permanent relief, push harder!
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Re: Caption This for 6/05/09

06/05/2009 2:24 PM

Inroducing the all new Edison 'In Ear' Phonograph, now you can listen to your own personalized wax cylinders anywhere you go. It's portable, powerful and guaranteed to thrill!

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Re: Caption This for 6/05/09

06/05/2009 3:23 PM

Totally Bore-ring!

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Re: Caption This for 6/05/09

06/06/2009 9:33 AM

Yeah Boss, I think it needs to be longer, there's nothing in there yet.

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06/08/2009 8:48 AM

Washington DC's new spin machine!!!!

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06/08/2009 3:31 PM

Try our new and improved ear bug remover, for just 3 easy payments of $39.95! Comes with new replaceable comfort tip. Replacement tips are $5.99 a dozen. Hurry now, while supplies last! Call 1-800-YRADOPE. Remember, summer is coming, so get yours before the bugs decide to nest in your ears!

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! (We guarantee we will be satisfied with your money.)

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06/09/2009 11:15 AM

Yea! Okay! But there's no way in HELL I'm gonna try the ear hair remover!

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06/10/2009 11:11 AM

Steve Jobs demonstrating installation of the new iPod Pico
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06/10/2009 11:56 PM

That does give a new definition of the term "earbud."

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06/11/2009 12:38 AM

No boss , I've already dug all the way through your head and out your right ear , and I still can't find your brain . Are you REALLY SURE you have one ?

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06/12/2009 2:48 PM

Burn-out!

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06/22/2009 3:20 PM

Initially it feels great, then it's quickly followed by excrutiating pain and death, we're working on those last two but we need some funding, which is where you come in....
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06/30/2009 12:03 AM

Normal person's reaction: OUCH!

Pointy-haired boss's reaction: Heeheehee! That tickles!

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08/05/2009 3:31 PM

SAFTEY WARNING!

1): USE ONLY ON LOWEST SPEED SETTING

2): DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER

3): DO NOT USE WITH HAMMERDRILL SET ON HAMMER POSITION

4): DO NOT USE ON YOUR OWN OR OTHER'S GENITALIA

5): NOT FOR USE FOR ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 6 MONTHS

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