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Caption Contest: Australian Streetview Edition

Australian Post Posted by Nick Broughall at 1:20 PM on August 5, 2008

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And this is why I love you guys. Within hours of Google's Streetview going live in Australia, I'm already receiving images of funny quirks within the system. Like this one from reader Douglas.

Obviously, as the Streetview driver was making their way down Denigan street in the ACT, they felt an undying need to pull the Holden Astra in and go to the toilet grab a bite to eat to the Erindale shopping centre. The fun thing is that the camera decided to count that as part of the road, including the drivers door open and trees all around. For the full effect, drive back on Denigan street a bit and then go forward - you'll cop a face full of tree for your trouble.

Even better though is the fact that they pulled in again a bit further down the road. I wonder what they forgot?

So, give us your best caption for this Streetview anomaly, and keep sending in those entertaining Streetview blunders pics.

[Google Streetview - Thanks Douglas!]

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Woz Knows When the Price is Right

Posted by Adam Frucci at 2:47 AM on July 17, 2008

Apparently, Woz is a Price is Right fan. Unfortunately, he was just sitting in the front row and was never called down to play Plinko or spin the big wheel, because I bet that he really knows the prices of household products and could use a new Lincoln Towncar or whatever it was they gave away that episode. Oh, Woz. Hit the jump for another screenshot of Woz enjoying himself some game show goodness, then let's hear your best captions in the comments section. Thanks, Brett!


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Caption Contest: The Poor Leopard PC

Posted by Mark Wilson at 1:10 AM on July 3, 2008

My attempt: "Hunting season really needs to start earlier this year."

Surely, you can do better. [MetkuMods via Unplggd]


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We Can't Wait for the New iPhone G3

Posted by Mark Wilson at 8:30 AM on June 23, 2008

"It's even faster than the old iPhone G3."


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Caption Contest: 'Free WiFi' Knuckle Tattoos

Posted by Adam Frucci at 9:00 AM on June 19, 2008

My attempt: "Well, at least they won't get outdated as quickly as my Free Willy tattoo."


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Caption Contest: The Google Maps Prius Gets a Speeding Ticket

Posted by Adam Frucci at 12:17 AM on June 18, 2008

My attempt: "This had better not end up on the internet somehow."

Surely, you can do better. [Treehugger]


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Caption Contest: Steve Ballmer's Whiteboard From All Things Digital

Posted by Matt Buchanan at 2:30 AM on May 29, 2008

During their interview last night at All Things D, Walt Mossberg called Steve Ballmer the "maestro of the whiteboard" and presented him with a fresh one to draw whatever he wanted (or maybe explain Yahoo, whatever). You're looking at the finished product. What the hell is it?

Our own Mark Wilson: "How babies are made." Can you do better?


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Gadgets

Microwaving, So Easy A Child...

Posted by Mark Wilson at 3:00 AM on May 23, 2008

"No, I asked you will it blend?"

Think you can do better? (You probably can.) Hit the comments. [Defective Yeti via BBGadgets]


Entertainment

Caption Contest: The Birthday Robot's Children Massacre

Posted by Adam Frucci at 8:10 AM on May 22, 2008

My attempt: "Oh, crap, this is John Cronner's birthday party? My bad."

Surely, you can do better. [Fukung]


Entertainment

Giz Caption Contest: What in the Hell is Going on Here?

Posted by Adam Frucci at 12:50 AM on May 9, 2008

My entry: The first Bluetooth headsets were unwieldy and led to many romantic misunderstandings.


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