Outside the Beltway

Comments

1. Paul says:
   Monday, 7 July 2003 at 23:00

   heh! This one ain’t gonna be pretty.

   Paul

   (not a caption as much as a prediction)
2. Daniel Morris says:
   Monday, 7 July 2003 at 23:05

   That’s right, suckers. Keep betting on when I’m gonna go . . .
3. Hodink says:
   Monday, 7 July 2003 at 23:23

   “Sure Bush 43, go ahead. Try on my papal cap. In exchange, maybe you could ask the band to play ‘Hail to the Chief’ for me.”
4. Rodney Dill says:
   Monday, 7 July 2003 at 23:28

   In a surprise announcement today ABC announced that they would be replacing John Madden on Monday Night Football with the Pope, citing a need for greater youth appeal and a more energetic delivery. When questioned on this announcement the Pontiff’s only response was “Lisa Guerrero? legs this tall and RRRRRrrrr….”
5. Lasting Magic says:
   Monday, 7 July 2003 at 23:34

   “I’ve got rhythm.
   Who could ask for anything more?”
6. Chortle says:
   Monday, 7 July 2003 at 23:47

   Reporter – “What did you think about the animal rights activists in Pamplona who stripped naked to protest the running of the bulls?”

   Pope – “Very cheeky.”
7. O. F. Jay says:
   Monday, 7 July 2003 at 23:59

   “I’m not dead YET! Hah!”
8. Chris Lawrence says:
   Tuesday, 8 July 2003 at 00:10

   You’re thinking, “Did he say five rosaries or six?” Go ahead punk, make my day.
9. dan truly says:
   Tuesday, 8 July 2003 at 00:53

   “I know I’m drooling, okay? We just got a new batch of nuns!” 🙂
10. Kristopher says:
    Tuesday, 8 July 2003 at 09:24

    After administering one too many blessings, the pontiff revealed today that his arm is now frozen permanently in a raised position. There has been no confirmation of reports that this has forced the Pope to bless everything that crosses his path.
11. Melissa says:
    Tuesday, 8 July 2003 at 09:28

    “Sold, to the man in the tall hat.”
12. Timmer says:
    Tuesday, 8 July 2003 at 10:55

    Don’t worry boys…the “private wrestling” lessons will continue as soon as things calm down in America.
13. Rachel Edith says:
    Tuesday, 8 July 2003 at 11:05

    Newcomer accepts accolades as he wins the World Series of Poker at Binions in Las Vegas. His prior experience was to play poker online 12 hours a day.
14. Hermetic says:
    Tuesday, 8 July 2003 at 11:51

    “Hellooo Ladies! I’ll see _you_ after Mass.”
15. Rodney Dill says:
    Tuesday, 8 July 2003 at 12:33

    “So what if the blogger community, in general, supports sodomy, gay marriage, and abortion….
    …Bring ‘Em On!!!
16. Rodney Dill says:
    Tuesday, 8 July 2003 at 12:36

    Yao Ming bows down to kiss the Pope’s ring finger.
    (Oops!, forgot to pan back)
17. Timmer says:
    Tuesday, 8 July 2003 at 14:30

    GOOD NIGHT, Mrs. Calabash–wherever you are!
18. Chortle says:
    Tuesday, 8 July 2003 at 18:02

    “Did you hear that the Vatican is freezing flavored holy water and selling the product as ‘Popesicles’?

    The difference between me and your boss?
    I only expect you to kiss my ring.

    Well everybody, it’s been fun. Thank you and good night.”
19. Rodney Dill says:
    Tuesday, 8 July 2003 at 18:51

    “I’m Slim Shady, yes I’m the real Shady
    All you other Slim Shadys are just imitating
    So won’t the real Slim Shady please stand up,
    please stand up, please stand up?

    (Note: My daughter just won tickets to Eminem this coming week-end in Detroit. I’m not sure if congratulations or condolences are in order, but I had to enter this as a caption)
20. 1942 says:
    Tuesday, 8 July 2003 at 18:52

    Channeling Pope Pius XII
21. Bouhaki says:
    Tuesday, 8 July 2003 at 19:30

    “You’ll love my new Bobblehead Pope.
    Oh and remember, you can get the
    Pope-On-A-Rope-Soap for your bath.
    Go to AllThingsPapal.com.”
22. Graham Lester says:
    Tuesday, 8 July 2003 at 23:35

    After three days of trying to hail a taxi from the balcony, His Holiness concluded that Islam was an unforgiveable heresy and signed the order authorizing a new round of Crusades.
23. Hodink says:
    Wednesday, 9 July 2003 at 02:45

    “Your Holiness, you’ll want to wave to Tucker Carlson on the right. And on the left is James Carville.”
24. Brett says:
    Wednesday, 9 July 2003 at 10:31

    SEPARATED AT BIRTH: HIS HOLINESS AND CHARLTON HESTON. (You decide who is actually depicted above. .. )
25. Rodney Dill says:
    Wednesday, 9 July 2003 at 11:20

    Finally tiring of the formal rigidity of the traditional Mass, the Holy Father attempts to start the Wave.
26. Jeremiah says:
    Thursday, 10 July 2003 at 12:01

    I was like, good gracious Mass bodacious
    Rightacious, tryin to show grace and
    Lookin for the right time for Vatican 3 (you know)
    Lookin for the right time to change beliefs
    Then (um) I ain’t leavin (yet), please believin (um)
    Me and the rest of my heathens (please!)
    You know we all Righteous with reason
    Rome, roof top, birds I feedin (like Francis)
    No deceivin, nothin up my sleeve, no teasin

    I said…it’s gettin’ catholic here
    You betta’ say your ros(ary)
27. Chortle says:
    Thursday, 10 July 2003 at 12:16

    “The vacation across the Pond went well. We pretended to be Canadian to be better accepted. We saw everything. The highlight, well, the highlight took place in the Vatican when Henry high-fived the Pope.”
28. Norbizness says:
    Thursday, 10 July 2003 at 14:35

    “Dammit, I hate being the bishop in human chess. I haven’t moved in 2 hours!”
29. Rachel Edith says:
    Thursday, 10 July 2003 at 15:06

    “Not to complain, but there are problems with playing on the Pope’s baseball team.
    The uniforms, for one.
    Having to play indoors for another.
    To say nothing about the Pope’s pitching.”