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July 16, 2008
Beat 360° 07/16/08
Posted: 04:21 PM ET

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Here is the ‘Beat 360°’ pic of the day: We’re going to the circus this time.

In this photo provided by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, elephants take an early morning stroll en route to the Staples Center, Tuesday. The circus just arrived in town and will perform from July 16-20, Staples Center, Los Angeles.

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Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

The circus is in town? When do Obama and McCain arrive!

Paige Newman - TX   July 16th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Early versions of the straight talk express.

Seth (camera 3)   July 16th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

How to make your Los Angeles commute costs only peanuts a day.

Sandra Bunning   July 16th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Hurry past! You think we can afford these guys needing gas?

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

India sends relief for L.A.’s high price fuel problem.

Tracey - Boston, MA   July 16th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Come on down. We have cars, motorcycles, scooters, bicycles and Indian elephants choose the one that matches you style and income.

Adnan- Sammamish, Washington   July 16th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

And they thought they had gas issues

Caren in Los Angeles   July 16th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

In response to Toyota’s new four-door ‘09 Prius with solar panels, Ford quickly unleashes its’ new four-legged Elephant, with plenty of trunk space.

Laura Setzke, Chicago IL   July 16th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

“Travel by elephant now cheaper than driving.”

Kevin in PA   July 16th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

In the face of high gas prices, more and more citizens are forced to stampede to work.

Sandy Jay, Newfoundland, Canada   July 16th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

You think the price of gas is high, you should see my peanuts bill!

rabeka   July 16th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

forget the gunky gas here comes cheaper form of transportation.

Lou from Philadelphia   July 16th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

GOP politician Mitt Romney continues to kiss the backside of fellow Republican John McCain.

Adnan- Sammamish, Washington   July 16th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

We’re gonna show those donkeys a thing or two

Tracey - Boston, MA   July 16th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Ooops use this one, please:

Come on down. We have cars, motorcycles, scooters, bicycles and Indian Elephants choose the one that matches your style and income.

Paige Newman - TX   July 16th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Forced to compete with the democrats and their Priuses, republicans find more fuel efficient rides to the convention.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Revealing the “New Transportation” that cost only “Peanut’s” per day to run.

Eugene - Dalla, Tx   July 16th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Elephant poop make a great bio-fuel

kel (california)   July 16th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

lets keep walking the gas is even higher, lets going to next gas station it might be a little cheaper. they have blame there current president

california

Dennis ... TX   July 16th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

The McCain camp in conjunction with the RNC has sent out envoys across America to compare prices at the pump.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

I don’t care about the elephants, I just want to see how the “Clown Car” can hold so many passengers! Talk about your “Car Pooling!”

Kyle Huntingdon Valley, PA   July 16th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

With gas prices this high these days, one can only protest by driving their elephant.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

You want gas? We have gas. Oh boy! do we have gas.

Terry from Santa Fe   July 16th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

I know we are trying every way to beat the high price of gas but this is ridiculus. Can you imagine what the elephants leave on the streets will do to the street sweepers? Talk about gunky build up. The ultimate GOP mobile.

Chetan Abhyankar   July 16th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

One Elephant to the Other:

Now finally these humans have realised who the original SUV’s are. Our stock is going to go up in no time.

Kim Lancaster, PA   July 16th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

The latest gas-saving model: the elephant.

Kim. Bolingbrook, IL   July 16th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Their trunks are packed and ready to go, but they can’t afford the gas to get there.

Josh   July 16th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

And you thought hay dropping below $4.89 a bale wouldn’t affect you

Josh Bowman Charlotte, NC

Darrell Williams,Fairless Hills,PA   July 16th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

I tell you,the food prices,the gas prices,the economy,it’s a circus out here…

Marc in Halifax, Nova Scotia   July 16th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

The streets came to a standstill by the sight of elephants passing gas.

Andrew - WV   July 16th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Angry elephants march in protest today in LA, because the gas prices have driven’ up the cost of peanuts.

Raja   July 16th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Suffice to say that we (the elephants) are now back in business…. Whew, we thought the autos were going to take over the world!

Raja
Thousand Oaks, CA

Adnan- Sammamish, Washington   July 16th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

I’m a little nervous, I heard they have a lot of democRATS over here

Adnan- Sammamish, Washington   July 16th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Good thing we run on peanuts

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

“Stop gunky build -up? It’s a little to late for that, someone better get the shovel.

OR

Clean-up on Main St

Darrell Williams,Fairless Hills,PA   July 16th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

(in my best Rodney Dangerfield) Yeah,times are getting hard…..hard,I tell you,…..it use to be when times were hard you ran away to the circus,now it comes and pick you up…

Tom, Everett, WA   July 16th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Watch out for the oncoming donkeys!

Chetan Abhyankar Washington DC   July 16th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Crashproof, Ample trunk space, Best Mileage in its class, Zero emission !

Bow to the 2008 Elephanta. Now leasing for 250 Bananas per month for qualified Humans.

Ishani,CA   July 16th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Watch Out Democrats!!!!!!! Republicans are coming………

Lorie Ann, Buellton, California   July 16th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Mascots for the Republican party, start the onward trek to the convention..Hopefully, the big tent will arrive on schedule.

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

Theo L   July 16th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Lets stop guys…this stuff will help “Stop gunky build up.”

Kim. Bolingbrook, IL   July 16th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

The high gas prices are causing everybody to take a walk on the wild side.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Not much of a trunk space, but these babies will get you where your going.

Ben, Backwoods, MS   July 16th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

“Stop Gunky Build-Up???” aren’t peanuts fiber enough?

linda from Texas   July 16th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Now I understand why we couldn’t drive the SUV Look at the price of gas!

Ishani,CA   July 16th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Sen. Mccain’s new straight talk express……..does not need any fuel, just peanuts!!!!.

wendy zizmor new york ny   July 16th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

where are those clowns who made gas so costly you guys have to walk

Sarah   July 16th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Even elephants are opting to walk these days due to sky rocketing gas prices.

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 16th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Just a couple of gals out on the town.

Todd-Olathe, KS   July 16th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

To save the company, GMC is rolling out it’s 2009 models early which use only bio-fuels and have plenty of trunk room.

Lorie Ann, Buellton, California   July 16th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Hey, You’re paying 5.10 a gallon and you’re calling me Dumbo!

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

Paige Newman - TX   July 16th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

The new “SmartCars” - they get better gas mileage, can see past traffic jams, and cost just peanuts a day. Problem is - they only come in one color.

j   July 16th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

it’s better than paying for gas

wendy zizmor new york ny   July 16th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

do you think this station sells peanut oil for our snack?

carmen   July 16th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

The ideal vehicles of the future. They make their own gas, compost, run on peanuts and even have trunks.

Carmen Toronto Canada

Angela Krieger, Virginia   July 16th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

OOh look, the Republicans are in town!

Adnan- Sammamish, Washington   July 16th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Elephant 1-What are we gonna do about the democRATS?
Elephant 2-Don’t worry, I heard this place has an ex-terminator

Anna - chicago ,il   July 16th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

The elephants are great to save money on gas, but the gas used to clean up their “gunky build up” on the streets will be a shocker.

CHARLEY LAS VEGAS   July 16th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

IN A RARE SHOW OF UNITY, HOUSE REPUBLICANS GO OUT TO REVIEW GAS PRICES AT THE PUMP.

maureen o. from california   July 16th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

first elephant says to the second: ‘ Almost $5 a gallon for gas! Give me a can of beans and I’ll give you all the gas you need for free!’

Ben, Backwoods, MS   July 16th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Republicans march toward the gay district and tackle immigration, campaign finance reform and the economy.

Furniture & Decorative Arts district, mexican restaurant, gunky build-up, and cost of gas

J.C. White Paris, IL   July 16th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Toyota presents it’s newest fuel-efficient car.

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 16th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Los Angeles unveils a new taxi service to combat high gas prices.

Pamina   July 16th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

The circus rolls out a new energy plan.

Louie Alvarez - Tucson, Az   July 16th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Gas nears five bucks a gallon. Animals gathering two by two.

I think we are in big trouble!

Kathy S   July 16th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Stop gunky build-up use “Peanuts” in the Shell. You’ll get gas for a lot less than 489.9 a gallon.

Ben, Backwoods, MS   July 16th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

I would hate to be the street sweeper following those animals

Anna - chicago ,il   July 16th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Due to the high gas prices, even the elephants can’t afford a lift.

Ryan - Boise, ID   July 16th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

No, ladies and gentlemen, the signs on the right actually represent your new weekly grocery bill if you purchase the latest fad in transportation…

Heidi from Provo, UT   July 16th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

old Republican mascots meet new Republican legacy.

T. NELSON   July 16th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

That T-shirt always gets me wound up when I type these… Rephrase:

Now, all we need is the Insane Clown Posse!

Much better.

Timothy Nelson
Hopkins, Minnesota

Ricky, Bryan TX   July 16th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Republicans trying to help the gas crisis by making their mascots walk to the convention. 1,200 miles and 1,500 peanuts to go.

Charles in Magnolia, NJ   July 16th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Future fossil fuels being brought in at a much earlier stage of decomposition than ever seen before.

Anna - chicago ,il   July 16th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

The elephants marching in protest when hearing that used peanut oil is used to make fuel.

Keith T-San Diego, CA   July 16th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Traveling with junk in the trunk

Wil   July 16th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Tacos, Elephants and Gas…methane run cars are on the way!

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 16th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

GM unveils their new S.U.V, now with a bigger “trunk”.

Anna - chicago ,il   July 16th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

The Bush campains tries to create a distraction so no one will notice the gas prices.

Aref   July 16th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

The Republicans send out two superdelegates to go after a certain somebody’s nuts.

Aref
Cape Cod, MA

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

WOW! Look at those gas prices. I guess P.T. Barnum was right,” There is a SUCKER born every minute.”

Cindy   July 16th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

The Republican Pachyderm Alive and Kicking

Cindy…Ga.

Wendy - Bend, Oregon   July 16th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Democratic party leaders march to protest rising prices at the pump.

Braidon - Taber, Alberta, Canada   July 16th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

The economy is bound to turn around with the introduction of these new fuel-efficient vehicles

Anna - chicago ,il   July 16th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

President Bush’s last attempt at alternative fuel before his term ends.

Charles in Magnolia, NJ   July 16th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Everyone prays that Dumbo and Dumbo-er don’t feel like doing some cardio this morning!

Doug-Alliance, NE   July 16th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

In light of current gas prices, John McCain unveils the latest rendition of the “Straight Talk Express.”

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

I wish I could “Forget” I ever saw these gas prices.

Derek Barton - Ennis, TX   July 16th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Ringling who? We are on our way to the Republican national convention!

Laura, Lacey Washington   July 16th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Alternative transportation and methane gas all in one package!

Anna - chicago ,il   July 16th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

The elephants have shown their own “gunky build up” all over the streets of LA.

EJ (USA)   July 16th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

To hell with these gas prices, I’m getting myself a couple of crazy elephants and joining the circus!

EJ - Cincinnati, OH

Laura, Lacey Washington   July 16th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Hay powered vehicles make a comeback as fuel prices soar.

Charles in Magnolia, NJ   July 16th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Who painted these pink elephants brown??? Call PETA!

Kelly ONeil - Wallingford, Connecticut   July 16th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

With the rising prices of fuel, Shell calls to methane gas specialists for assistance.

Anna - chicago ,il   July 16th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

One of the perks of travel by elephant - no traffic.

Dan Sample   July 16th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

“Look! They want us to get rid of our gunky build up!”

Laura, Lacey Washington   July 16th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Elephants march to protest their unlicensed association with the GOP.

Andrew - WV   July 16th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Barnum & Bailey and Ford have teamed up and unveiled a new concept car, of what they are calling “the elephant”. While they boast that this vehicle runs on “peanuts”, word on the street is that Honda is working on a similar design but will run on “BS gas price excuses”, in which there is an abundance of.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

To protest against high fuel prices, the Republican Party let loose a herd of elephants in downtown L.A. today.

Don, WA   July 16th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

“Hey Herb, the beach is left at the corner - what can they do - we’ll be back in plenty of time for “The Greatest Show on Earth”.”

Anna - chicago ,il   July 16th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

If elephants had a corn-based diet they would have to cancel the circus.

CECIL CRENSHAW   July 16th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

hey, where is the gunky build-up removal guy………

Cindy   July 16th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Hey…what are they staring at? We may have big trunks but we come with WAY less baggage.

Cindy…Ga.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Elephant’s on display in L. A.

Adam Nadler   July 16th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

You want cheap gas? I’ll give you some cheap gas!

New York, NY

GAIL Centre,Al;   July 16th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Just follow me, Ican’t take another Taco.

Deanna Burr Kelowna B.C Canada   July 16th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Sorry…that should read:

The answer to the joke ” What has 2 tails, 2 trunks,8 feet and passes gas?”

Greg Myers Houston,Texas   July 16th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

We’re no Dumbos,look what these clowns are charging for gas.

Cindy   July 16th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Hey…you think you’ve got problems atleast you’re not working for peanuts!

Cindy…Ga.

Chris - Cedar Falls, Iowa   July 16th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Yep Larry, the price is high by my miles per pound still beats even the best hybrid

Anna - chicago ,il   July 16th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Dirty elephants taking an early stroll to their nearest car wash.

Suzy - Edmonton, AB, Canada   July 16th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

It doesn’t matter what kind of trunk you have - no one can afford the gas to haul it around!

Chris - Cedar Falls, Iowa   July 16th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

$5 a gallon - that’s it, I’m leaving this party….where are those donkeys?

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 16th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Republican mascots escape and run amuck in the streets of LA.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Which will you find most “Memorable” about today? Elephant’s walking down the middle of the street, or the GAS PRICES.

Adam Nadler   July 16th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

$4.89 for regular? That ain’t peanuts!

New York, NY

Becky from Sharon PA   July 16th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Check out my new 2009 Elephant! It gets awesome gas mileage…I mean peanut mileage!

Andrew - WV   July 16th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

No, Gert! We are not lost and I am NOT stopping at the gas station and asking for directions.

Megan Dresslar   July 16th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

We need blue collar democrat to vote Barrack Obama next president! we need him to save gas, oil, peanuts, hybird cars, trucks, and buses will be low prices.

Megan D.
Shoreline, Wa

EJ (USA)   July 16th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Shell finally reveals the secret ingredients they use in their premium gas.

EJ - Cincinnat, OH

Jennifer in DC   July 16th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

With gas prices near $5 a gallon, Californians practice alternative means of transportation.

Mike, Syracuse, NY   July 16th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

No Dumbo, you can’t vote for Obama; you know we’re Republicans.

EJ (USA)   July 16th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

High gas prices have really created a circus around town.

EJ - Cincinnat, OH

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 16th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

A couple of republicans canvas for votes in LA.

CECIL CRENSHAW   July 16th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

hey, where is the gunky build-up removal guy…..

Pineville, La.

Megan Dresslar   July 16th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

We are on Planet in Peril with Anderson Cooper and Jeff Corwin!
Megan D.
Shoreline, Wa

Kevin C., Portland, OR   July 16th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Overwhelming evidence indicates that the ringleader of this economic
3-ring circus is, in fact, Dumbo, who has been walking a thin line and a tightrope for more than seven years. Word on the street: he’s simply nuts.

Samuel   July 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Forget about gas prices, we are heading to the Democratic Convention where there is unity. Just what we need.

Jim- Kearny, NJ   July 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

And the trek to the Republican convention begins!

HERMAN OHATCHEE ,ALABAMA   July 16th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

UNLIKE DEMOCRATS THESE REPUBLICANS HAVE TO BE LEADED AROUND AND TOLD WHICH WAY TO GO.

Logan, Indiana   July 16th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Next in line is Courtney Love.

Sandy   July 16th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I bet they get better gas mileage than my Hummer

John - South Bend, IN   July 16th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I would really like to stop! But I see cheaper gas prices up ahead! Sorry!

Jim Singh, La Mesa   July 16th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

High octane “passing” through!

Mike, Syracuse, NY   July 16th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

And the term MPP (Miles per Peanut) enters common usage.

Nick   July 16th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Even the police are testing cheaper forms of transportation! These models even include extra backup!

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   July 16th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Put an elephant in your tank!

Alphonso from Washington,D.C   July 16th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Elephant in the back: “These people are crying about high gas prices, try walking behing my friend’s awful smelling rear for 18 hours just to walk 3 blocks”.

Nicholas - South Bend, IN   July 16th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

What are these people doing in the road??? Don’t they know they belong in the zoo?

Stephen, Rochester, MI   July 16th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Who started playing Jumanji again?

Art Lazar   July 16th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

“AND WE CAN NOW SEE JOHN MCCAINS NEW ECONOMIC ADIVSORS ARRIVING IN TOWN.”

ART LAZAR
PHOENIX, AZ

Kevin Haggith Toronto   July 16th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

The elephants take a break and grab some Tacos before the show-”Gas” is a lot cheaper to get on that side of the street.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Were here to “Crush” high gas prices.

Jennifer NC   July 16th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

I’ve heard the roads in LA are a circus but this is ridiculous!

Alan Brick   July 16th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Would gas prices be lower if we were donkeys?
Alan Brick, Victoria, BC, Canada

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 16th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

In an effort to get more Californians to vote Republican, John and Cindy McCain don elephant costumes and walk through the streets of LA.

Larry Steele, Aurora CO   July 16th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Gas Crisis? What Gas Crisis?

Tom   July 16th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

L.A. approves elephant parade permit, confident that if anything does go wrong, someone in India can offer tech support.

Tom
Nashville, TN

Samuel - Minnesota   July 16th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

“Hey you politicians, why don’t you add walking to your plan for energy efficiency? Its what we do.”

Roweena D'Souza, Seattle   July 16th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

aw!, if only we has tusks, we could have offered it in exchange for gas for these poor poor people!

Stacy Kopper   July 16th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Gone are the days when you could fill your tank up for peanuts.

Stacy, New York, NY

Josh Coker   July 16th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Highlite reel material for John McCain’s energy plan.

Queen Creek,AZ

Betty, Edmonton Canada   July 16th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

I liked our jungle better

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 16th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

In an effort to appease Anderson Copper, the elephant from Planet in Peril returns Jeff Corwin’s arm.

EJ (USA)   July 16th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Dan,

n an effort to appease Anderson Copper, the elephant from Planet in Peril returns Jeff Corwin’s arm.

That is BAD! For shame!

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 16th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

John and Cindy McCain don elephant costumes and canvas the streets of LA.

Paula - Philly   July 16th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Alternative transportation?? Nooo, run Forrest, run!

EJ (USA)   July 16th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Congress refused to do anything to lower the gas prices, so it was time to call in the elephants!

EJ - Cincinnati, OH

Darla (Edmonton, Canada)   July 16th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Vote for Obama???
Vote for McCain???
I’m voting for the Genghis Khan/Hannibal ticket!

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 16th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

In an effort to appease Anderson Cooper, the elephant from Planet in Peril returns Jeff Corwin’s arm.

Eric - Budapest, HU   July 16th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

The Republican Party is in town for the gas price circus!

Kristen, Roosevelt, NJ   July 16th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

G.O.P. now stands for Gas Over-Priced!

Sarah, Las Vegas   July 16th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Regular gas: $4.89. Elephant gas: priceless.

Betty, Edmonton Canada   July 16th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

The circus is coming, the circus is coming….No it’s the GOP Convention coming to St Paul.

Larry, Memphis TN   July 16th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

“Make a right.” “Too late, I’m in the wrong lane.”

Paige Newman - TX   July 16th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

You’re not looking at the gas prices are you? Mission accomplished.

Amanda, Vacaville California   July 16th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Walk…everyone is doing it.

EJ (USA)   July 16th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Ringling Brothers reveals their new plan to keep Paris Hilton off of the streets of LA.

EJ - Cincinnati, OH

john, Nebraska   July 16th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Los Angeles is now the leading producer of “Gas”, American drivers find relief, as do the elephants.

Gary Chandler in Canada   July 16th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Lou Dobbs was right. It was easy to get into America.

Sarah Rutherford, Atlanta Georgia   July 16th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

The elephants took part in national ride to work day ,too.

Sarah, Las Vegas   July 16th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Let’s see if we can get a 2-for-1 car wash, actually, make it elephant wash!

Sarah Rutherford, Atlanta Georgia   July 16th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

No thats what I call carpooling!

jennifer(corpus christi,Texas)   July 16th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Gas prices can be compared to the sizes of these elephants

Larry, Memphis TN   July 16th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Two elephants stretch their legs after being cooped up in their Volkswagen on their trip to stomp out burning ducks.

Sheree   July 16th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

These aren’t REAL elephants! It’s only John and Cindy strutting the ONLY “I’m patriotic, I love America” attire.

Heather   July 16th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Two elephants commuting to work one hoof at a time

Jan from Wood Dale IL   July 16th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Imagine the road rage if you tried to cut off one of these guys.

Don, WA   July 16th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

The streets in L.A. are just a zoo during the morning commute.

Larry, Memphis TN   July 16th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

LA is a zoo…

Jack, Valdosta, GA   July 16th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Well, lets get the carravan ready have a Grand Ole Time!

Kip Renaud   July 16th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Safari-ing at the pump

Jan from Wood Dale IL   July 16th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Bumper sticker on the last elephant’s backside reads: If you’re close enough to read this message, then you’re close enough for me to become your hood ornament.

EJ (USA)   July 16th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Q: Why did the elephants cross the road?

A: To avoid the stampede of ever increasing gas prices

EJ - Cincinnati, OH

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

P.T. Barnum? I wanted a P. T. Cruiser

Cindy   July 16th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Q: What was the elephant doing on the road?

A: About 5 mph

Cindy…Ga.

Barb, Bloomington MN   July 16th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Don’t worry – this is just temporary. When gas prices go down we’ll be riding in style again.

Paul Deacon   July 16th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Powered by peanuts and biodegradable emissions…the Republicans finally address the gas crisis and the environment.

Anna - chicago ,il   July 16th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Elephants are the latest victims of the gas prices..let’s hope the tigers aren’t following behing them.

Paul Deacon   July 16th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Powered by peanuts and biodegradable emissions…the Republicans finally address the gas crisis and the environment.
Winnipeg, Canada

steve alexander   July 16th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Mitt Romney positions himself behind McCain for the Vice Presidential nomination.

Chris Danton   July 16th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

One benefit of record gas prices…New forms of transpertation with lots of trunk space.

Helen - Illinois   July 16th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Republicians campaigning for the need of off-shore drilling

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus is proud to present It’s Newest Attraction. “Hillary’s Flying Monkey’s”

NICHOLAS, FAIRFIELD, CA   July 16th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

What will it cost for a ride?

Anjali (Cincinnati, OH)   July 16th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Elefantasizing alternate fuel options in Lost Angeles

David (Dallas TX)   July 16th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

The G.O.P. is now giving away its mascots as alternate modes of transportation to help Americans cope with high gas prices.

Jim O'Neill, Minneapolis   July 16th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Even the mascots of the GOP continue to ignore gas prices.

Josh Coker   July 16th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Hopeful VP candidates take to the streets of LA.

Anna - chicago ,il   July 16th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

How can the circus save some money on gas? Get a “surge” of elephants and tell them to march.

Don, WA   July 16th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Police traffic cam picks up two elephants running a red light.

Mark Shephard, Forest Ont, Canada   July 16th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

2009 hybrid SUV, only 2 bails of straw per day!!

EJ (USA)   July 16th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Just another day in downtown LA!

EJ - Cincinnati, OH

Dan   July 16th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

With gas prices theses days…. I give you transportation of the future.

Mr. John Gibbons   July 16th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Does this mean the Republicans are going to solve the gas problem?

John Zohn Boca Raton   July 16th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

They pay us in Peanuts..
How much Peanubts can you buy for $5.09??

Anna - chicago ,il   July 16th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Who needs a gas tax holiday when you have elephants - no gas needed, only gas produced.

Dawn T.-Pittsburgh/Monroeville, PA   July 16th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Wow. I don’t remember gas prices being this high the last time we were here :-)

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Go to the Taco’s Restaurant on the left, the gas will be cheaper.

Terry   July 16th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Some in the tank, some in the trunk?

Tahsin from Toronto, Canada   July 16th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

The republicans rampaging through liberal cities.

AFC, Toronto   July 16th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Kirstie Alley and Valerie Bertinelli arrive at the Stomach-Staples Centre for gastric bypass surgery.

Nick in Los Angeles   July 16th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

McCain’s gas tax holiday proposal in action!

Terry   July 16th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

It all looks like an animal created by the Republic National Commitee.

Terry   July 16th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

And following, comes Obama, cleaning up after the Republicans.

Terry   July 16th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

“Hah! You think you’ve got gas!”

Katya Valencia, CA   July 16th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

I’m telling you….Republicans have the right of way……

Jenn/Monrovia, CA   July 16th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Angelinos, tired of the atrocious gas prices in the city, look for new and more fuel effiecient methods of transportation in Los Angeles.

Terry   July 16th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Cheney and Bush headed for the Hague.

Kristen, Roosevelt, NJ   July 16th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

The all new hybrid. Large trunk, and fills up on peanuts!

Jason B, Vancouver, Canada   July 16th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

$4.89 a gallon, good thing I run on peanuts!

Sarah, Texas   July 16th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Now here’s a solution to rising gas prices. :]

Gabriel S, Vancouver, BC   July 16th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Ringling Bros.’s offer of two full grown elephants for a tank of gas was rejected by local gas station, citing unfair trade.

Angie - Las Vegas   July 16th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Forget fossil fuels, the new Republican venture… Peanut Oil!

Terry   July 16th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

McCain considers Sabu for a running mate.

Wanda Sharp - Greer, SC   July 16th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

ELEPHANTS:

Family Pet - Transpotation - Fertilizer for Vegetable Garden - Income from Sale of Excess Fertilizer - ALL IN ONE.

Cost: Hay - Feed - Large Shovel - Burlap Bags for Storing Fertilizer

Who needs cars and gasoline?
We put the ECO in ECONEMY!

Sarah, Texas   July 16th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Stop gunky build up. Buy and elephant.

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 16th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

In an effort to make LA smell better, elephants are brought in to crap all over the streets.

Joe Herman, San Diego CA   July 16th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

“Honey, Do these skyrocketing fuel prices make my butt look big?”

wendy zizmor new york ny   July 16th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

GREAT GAS GIVAWAY get an elephant with $100purchase

Cathy, Arizona   July 16th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Look at what they pay for gas! We get peanuts for ours!

Cindy   July 16th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Looks like the Republican convention is just a few clowns short of a circus.

Cindy…Ga.

Linda, Los Angeles   July 16th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

With peanuts for pay, I guess we’re walking on this trip!

EJ (USA)   July 16th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

{1 elephant talking to the other elephant} I can’t take it anymore. The gas prices here are even crazier than the celebrities!

EJ - Cincinnati, OH

Nithin, TX   July 16th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Remind me not to let any horses come to these towns, we’ll be out of business in no time.

Corinna, Arizona   July 16th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I told you it is cheaper to feed us than an SUV!

Nafisa   July 16th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

One elephant to the next, “The Gas Gods Must Be Crazy”.

Stacy Kopper   July 16th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

The next phase in hybrid transportation, something that runs on peanuts.

Kip--Marietta, GA   July 16th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

“Honey do you see that?”
“I do see it…who’d believe gas is $5 a gallon!”

EJ (USA)   July 16th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Kirstie Alley and Valerie Bertinelli arrive at the Stomach-Staples Centre for gastric bypass surgery.

AFC in Toronto - you are just wrong! Be glad you’re in Toronto!

Ricardo- Capitola, CA   July 16th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Republicans using the “Staple Center Bypass” to ignore the high cost of petroleum.

Tricia, Stanford, CA   July 16th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

With rising gas prices, new modes of transportation may produce more toxic emissions.

Carol in California   July 16th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Don’t ignore the real elephant in this photo. The gas price of $4.89 for regular.

Don, WA   July 16th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

“Trunk’in…I’m a go’in home…whoa whoa baby, back where I belong…What a long strange trip it’s been…Just Trunk’in.”

Eric, Denver   July 16th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

The GOP will never forget what cost them the election in 2008.

Nafisa, Toronto, Canada   July 16th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

One elephant to the next, “The Gas Gods Must Be Crazy”.

Tricia, Stanford, CA   July 16th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Foreclosure now hitting the circus.

Kip--Marietta, GA   July 16th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

$5.09 a gallon! Who are they calling Dumbo?

Marla-Omaha, NE   July 16th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Cheney’s secret weapons for fighting the Iranians have arrived for their R & R before shipping out; why not? It worked for Hannibal!

Tricia, Stanford, CA   July 16th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

New patrol unit cracks down on gas guzzling SUVs.

pati mc., camp hill, pa   July 16th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Elephants are suffering from the economy too. No more “working for peanuts” they head to town to get a ‘real” job. Have you seen the price of gas lately?

Tricia, Stanford, CA   July 16th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Gas station turning to alternative fuels after elephants visit taco shop.

Don, WA   July 16th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Trunkers in L.A. protest high gas prices.

Tricia, Stanford, CA   July 16th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

GM’s new line of SUVs.

Darlene, Canada   July 16th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

I don’t care if there’s a garage right there, I won’t stop and ask for directions. We may have taken a wrong turn, but I know exactly where we are.

Mark Shephard, Forest Ont, Canada   July 16th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Back to square one, animals for transportaion. Maybe our ancestors were not behind the times after all.

Tricia, Stanford, CA   July 16th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

New traffic cam catches red light violators.

Helen - Illinois   July 16th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Once again, the republicians are bypassing the economic issues affecting our country.

Jim at San Antonio, TX   July 16th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Hey Dumbo. Lets get some tacos and make some cheap gas.

Anjali (Cincinnati, OH)   July 16th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Gas prices in Los Angeles made the elephants look small !!

Dan M, San Diego, CA   July 16th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Many scientists believe elephant dung could be an important source of fuel in the future, but it remains to be seen whether it can stop gunky build-up!

Mattias Peemoeller, Victoria BC Canada   July 16th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Regular Gas: $4.89
Plus Gas: $4.99
V-Power Gas: $5.09

Finally getting the invite to the Republican National Convention: Priceless.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Hey, why are those elephants crossing the road? I guess it was the chickens day off.

Tricia, Stanford, CA   July 16th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Police close down street after elephants visit Taco shop

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 16th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

In an effort to make LA smell better, elephants are brought in to defacate on the streets.

Hassan, Dearborn, MI   July 16th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

I know that we must search for alternative transportation systems but I think we’re headed the wrong way.

AFC, Toronto   July 16th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

” EJ (USA) July 16th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Kirstie Alley and Valerie Bertinelli arrive at the Stomach-Staples Centre for gastric bypass surgery.

AFC in Toronto - you are just wrong! Be glad you’re in Toronto! ”

I’m overjoyed that I’m in Toronto! Trust me. As a matter of fact, I’m circulating a petition in Washiington to have the American national anthem changed from the Star Spangled Banner to “Dueling Banjos.”

EJ (USA)   July 16th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Fed up with high gas prices, a couple of LA big wigs decide to join the circus.

EJ - Cincinnati, OH

EJ (USA)   July 16th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

{1 elephant talking to the other elephant} I can’t take it anymore! The gas prices here are even crazier than the celebrities!

EJ - Cincinnati, OH

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Are “Nut’s” the only thing elephant’s and Jesse Jackson have on their minds.

Tara Katir   July 16th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

V-power gas - only $5.09? That’s peanuts to us!

Doug, Alberta   July 16th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

GOP alternative concept transportation noses around L.A.

Heidi Johnson ~ Minnesota   July 16th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Bush and Cheney leaving office January 2009 singing: “Texas we will go, Texas we will go… Hi Ho the Dairy O ~ Texas we will go.”

Anjali (Cincinnati, OH)   July 16th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Anti-weight watchers: at least three in the view - the elephants, the gas prices and the taco bell

Kevin C., Portland, OR   July 16th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Accusations of denial have finally forced the White House to discuss rising gas prices, and the media circus surrounding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Due to inflation and foreclosures, the two elephants in the room had to find other suitable housing.

Jennifer NC   July 16th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I’ve heard traffic in LA is a circus but this is ridiculous!

Rick   July 16th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Nobody walks in LA, unless they can outweigh.

Zack C. Dalto, GA   July 16th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

The rising gas prices has forced many alternate forms of transportation.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

If you can’t afford to drive to the circus. The circus will come to you.

Royce, NY   July 16th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

With gas prices that high, you’ humans will be better off walking with us.