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July 16, 2008
Beat 360° 07/16/08
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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.

Kevin Haggith Toronto   July 16th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

“And gas is as high as an elephant’s eye”

Bob Fraze Massillon OH   July 16th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

There’ll be elephants running down the middle of the street before I pay $5.00 per gallon.

Zack C. Dalton, GA   July 16th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Indian influences are more and more common these days.

Helen - Illinois   July 16th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

See, McCann is following the footsteps of President Bush!

Jemaul- Savannah, Ga   July 16th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

We meant what we said, and we said what we meant.
Now, lower gas prices by more than one cent!

Burt, Bradenton, FL   July 16th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Trust me; you have enough gas!

Kevin Haggith Toronto   July 16th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Th bad economy has reduced the circus to a couple of elephants -the rest of the animals were traded for enough gas to transport them here.

Robert F., Chicago   July 16th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

No honey, we should pay them for the free food…we can sell back the ‘gas’….all natural, above ground, and made in the USA !

Christine -Walnut, CA   July 16th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

After being told they would have to pitch in for gas , the elephants decided it would be cheaper to walk to the Staples Center.

Royce, NY   July 16th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Uh-oh, with gas prices that high, the donkeys will have a lot of mud to throw at us.

Mattias Peemoeller, Victoria BC Canada   July 16th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

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

Having a mode of transportation that costs peanuts to run: Priceless.

Kelly ONeil - Wallingford, Connecticut   July 16th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Global warming activists escort their first duo to their newly built ark.

Burt, Bradenton, FL   July 16th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Look at all that street traffic! God, it’s a jungle out there!

Steve from Grand Rapids   July 16th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

” We thought gas was too expensive to use for our enemas”

Kevin Haggith Toronto   July 16th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

The elephants decide to get some exercise and walk to the circus–they need to lose some “junk in the trunk.”

Steven John   July 16th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Given Pres Bush’s low popularity, combined with rising gas prices, and the GOP chances in the Fall, even the Republican Party’s mascots decide to get out of town and hand things over to Obama and the Dems

steven john ,atlanta

Sebastian Santa   July 16th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

John Mc.Cain’s solution to high gas prices, alternate transportation.

Sebastian Santa, CT

Max   July 16th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

WALK it is CHEAPER!!!!

Kevin Haggith Toronto   July 16th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Always wanting to look their best—the elephants stop by Shell on the way to the circus to lose some “gunk in the trunk”

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Feed up, customers resort to using elephants to break down the doors to IndyMac bank, to get their money just so they can buy gas.

Lauren   July 16th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

When I heard they going back to offshore drilling, I never expected this!

or

Finally somebody invented a car that can be run on peanuts.

or

Not quire sure what Shell has in mind about de-gunking, however I will be working to work for a while.

Anjali (Cincinnati, OH)   July 16th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Los Angeles elefantasizes alternate transport options amidst rising gas prices

Michelle, Spring Valley,CA   July 16th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

What?!! Bro, I told you Shell wasn’t a peanut shop since way back there! No, we’re not stopping. I’m not paying 4.89 for nothing, we’ll find something to fuel up on somewhere else.

Linda, Los Angeles   July 16th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

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

Kim, CA   July 16th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Here is the solution for gas prices. Let import elephants!!!!!

Steve from Grand Rapids   July 16th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

“If I heard one elephant with gas joke, I’ve heard a million”

Royce, NY   July 16th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

GElephantHey. look at those gas prices! Oh well, I guess clowns aren’t just for circus anymore.

Jordan Olivas, AZ   July 16th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Even Elephants pass up on Driving these days, Whats walking when you got four legs?

Michelle Fonthill Ont,Canada   July 16th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

There’s our alternative to fuel right there. We can ride elephants to work.

Rich Ferrara (Columbia, SC)   July 16th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

“Gee whiz Jumbo, this sure doesn’t look like the same place we visited last year!” “Yeah, … and they call ‘OUR’ gig a Circus?!”

Nafisa, Toronto, Canada   July 16th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Aie! Aie! Aie! Aie! Aie! Look at those gas prices. Nothing to trumpet about.

Helen - British Columbia, Canada   July 16th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Circus coming to town – what for, I’ve been watching the circus for the past l7 months!!!!!

Keith from Wausau, WI   July 16th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Republicans unveil their solution to high fuel costs.

Erin Fonthill Ont,Canada   July 16th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Elephant crossing right ahead.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Get your cotton candy, peanuts and gas.

Ian Campbell   July 16th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

These new imports — GREAT fuel economy — HORRIBLE “truck” space . . . or so we’ve “herd”.

Toronto, ON

Keith from Wausau, WI   July 16th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Replace gunky build-up in your engine with gunky build-up on the road.

Royce, NY   July 16th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Elephant 1: Let’s just give the donkeys tacos so that they would forget the rising gas prices.
Elephant 2: They surely would…if it could power their cars.

Allison Hoagland   July 16th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Allison- Edmond, Ok

Republicans follow the leader and line up behind John McCain.

Nikki King   July 16th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Peanut oil is not only cheaper than gas but it taste great too!

Jan, Boise Id   July 16th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Enjoy the circus elephants. Very few things in America are free. Just like the elephants we are all walking more.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Come one , come all, to the “Greatest Show on Earth” No not the circus, It’s gas dropping 10 cents lower per gal.!

JZ in Lansing, Michigan   July 16th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

So that’s how they transport natural gas…

Ian Campbell   July 16th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

These new imports are AWESOME. Fuel efficient too! They cost “peanuts” to run!

Toronto, ON

Tracey - Boston   July 16th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Excuse me, can you tell us were we can find Anderson Cooper and Jeff Corwin?

Ciaran   July 16th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Rising gas prices are causing some citizens of Los Angeles to adopt tranportation ideas from India.

Greg in Toronto   July 16th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

In an effort to lift approval ratings, Bozo, ..rather Karl.. advised George and Dick to circulate with the people.

Angie M - Streator, IL   July 16th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Why did the elephant cross the road?
To get some overpriced gunky-buildup preventer.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

The Circus? Here? I thought Congress was on vacation.

Julie - Bahamas   July 16th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Hey, this isn’t the running of the bulls?!

Zarin   July 16th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Elephants, upset with the bad name Republicans have given them by using elephants as a symbol to represent them and with rising gas prices, protest by marching in the streets.

Nafisa, Toronto, Canada   July 16th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Elephants taking their morning stroll while gas consumers being taken for a ride!!!

Justin - Houston, TX   July 16th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Hey remember when gas was cheap? Remember, how could I forget!

Rivas Fernando brooklyn ny   July 16th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

the democratic Covention at the Staples Center , How can we get the gas price down ?

Alisha - Raleigh, NC   July 16th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

GOP heavy weights take on Shell.

Alisha, Raleigh, NC

Ray in VIrginia Beach   July 16th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

(Dr. Seuss reference)

“Horton Hears A Who in the heck would pay the much for gas?”

Jackie in La Habra, Ca   July 16th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Those prices give a whole new meaning to, “Circus Walk.”

Erin Fonthill Ont,Canada   July 16th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

This the transportation of the future. Who needs gas when you ride an elephant.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

We may not be able to put a “Tiger in your tank” but we will give you a Free “Elephant in your trunk” with every Fill-Up.

AFC, Toronto   July 16th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

The evolution of Soccer Moms.

Betty Ann, Nacogdoches,TX   July 16th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Hey, check out those gas prices! No wonder we have to walk!

Dee, New York   July 16th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

A two trunkload delivery of alternative fuel methane.

Maureen - Oxford, NJ   July 16th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

They think gas is expensive? So what. Let them eat tacos…..

People Paula   July 16th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Sure, gas prices will fall if Obama is elected, but who wants to see a donkey parade?

Betty Ann, Nacogdoches,TX   July 16th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

” Just as we suspected all along, republicans are trampling the economy.”

Sukanya, Sherwood, Oregon   July 16th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Elephants, promoting dung chips for alternative fuel.

Jordan A, Kenmore, Wa   July 16th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

gunky build up, NO…just a little elephant skat stuck in the engine…well…that’s what you get with limited alternative fuel options

Erin Fonthill Ont,Canada   July 16th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Why did the elephants cross the road? To squash gas prices on the other side.

Betty Ann, Nacogdoches,TX   July 16th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Gas prices too high? Good~bye cruel world I’m off to join the circus!

Polar Bear, Texas   July 16th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Confused by the higher gas prices, President Bush pull out all the stops to distract media from reporting on the economy.

Betty Ann, Nacogdoches,TX   July 16th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

He may not be the brightest, but Dumbo passes on filling his trunk.

Donna - Sterling, VA   July 16th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

A couple of hypermilers coast past another gas station!

Betty Ann, Nacogdoches,TX   July 16th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Talk about a planet in peril, I’d rather be in the jungle, if there are any left.

Vickie   July 16th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Democrats run for cover after sightings of Republican mascots

Aloysius (San Diego, CA)   July 16th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

If McCain and Obama really want to do something big and clean, we need a bath.

Sarah, Alabama   July 16th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

one elephant says to the other, “I know this job stinks, but things could be worse. we could be working for the republican party.”

Maxine   July 16th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

See, even the elephants are turning their trunks the other way due to gas issues…

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

High gas prices cause gas theft on the rise in L.A. As Criminals are attempting to use elephants to syphon gas out of vehicles. Is there no end to what these people will try next !

Gerard Scardino   July 16th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

We better get home before the gas prices go up!

Michelle Fonthill Ont,Canada   July 16th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

This what this campaign season has been like a big three ring circus complete with 1500 ton elephants.

Pavallan S Mohan, Bothell WA   July 16th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Is the GOP having their mascots siphon gas from a local gas station. We didn’t see anything that discreet since Watergate.

Jack Orangeville,Ont. Canada   July 16th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Everything looks good right now, but who knows, there could be mice laying in wait at the next stop light!!!!!.

ashley   July 16th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

well when gas hits 40 dollars a gallon you’ll start looking for diffrent forms of transportation , but seriously this is an extreme

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

“We Stomp,”…… “We Stomp”…………..For lower prices at the “Pump!”

Clint S.   July 16th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

No one notced the elephant stampede that left most of downtown Los Angeles in shambles as they were too busy trying to fill up before regular gas prices topped the $5 per gallon mark.

Brad, Duncansville, PA   July 16th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

It was a normal day in L.A…. until the elephants rampaged at the sight of the price of gas.

carmen   July 16th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

LOOKS LIKE OUR DUNG GETS MORE VALUABLE EACH DAY!!!

Wendy, Roosevelt, NY   July 16th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

They haven’t SEEN ‘gunky build-up’! Wait til I drop a load!

Mike Andrews, Cary N.C.   July 16th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

These guys balked at the ’stops gunky build-up’ claims but later realized they really did have junk in the trunk.

Bob from upstate New York   July 16th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

See, I told you that we could’nt get by that sign before the prices changed.

deborah tate   July 16th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Well, I guess even the republicans are protesting the the high price of gas, singin that old dionne warwick song….when you see me walkin down the street and I start to cry each time we meet, walk on by…..

Dan Shannon   July 16th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

With gas prices that high, said one pachyderm to the other, it won’t be long before drivers get peanuts envy. (heh heh)

Zach   July 16th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Republican’s take to the streets in support of more drilling.

Phoenix, AZ

Seth (camera 3)   July 16th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

“Yes little brother. I’ll never forget when gas was cheaper than peanuts.”

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 16th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

The people of L.A. look dumbfounded at the elephants, For John absent mindly forgot to hang “Vote For McCain” banners on them…………Again!

Victor Ndando   July 16th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

the African GOP showcase

James Friday   July 16th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

The GOP unveils their new plan for gasoline independent transportation!

Cumming, Ga

Noel (Tokyo, Japan)   July 16th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Barack to Hillary: ” With gas prices so high, they won’t ask us for autographs.”

Jean Shelly, Lubbock, TX   July 16th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Don’t look now Dumbo, but that high gas price means we have a lot more walking to do!

Kimberly, Louisville, KY   July 16th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Thank you Republicans! Finally, a solution to fuel costs that makes sense. Send in the muscle!

Wayne, Newfoundland, Canada   July 16th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

Hey, Harry, why does that guy keep yelling: “Red light, red light”? What’s a red light?

Wayne, Newfoundland, Canada   July 16th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Hey, look, let’s stop for some tacos. That always drives the owner nuts.

Michel   July 16th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

“Is that the new green towing for out of gas drivers ???”

From Quebec city, canada

F.S. Rico, Pharr Texas   July 16th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

The Furniture & Decorative Arts District features:
Golden-Arch Tacos
Gunk Builder-Upper Elephants
Cops in short shorts
and $5.00/gal gasoline.
Where else but LA?

Betty Ann, Nacogdoches,TX   July 16th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

Once there was an elepump who tried to use a gas pump.
No, no I mean an elestation who tried to use a gas station.
Dear me. I am not certain quite, that even now I’ve got it right.
How ‘er it was he got his trunk entangled in the gasa pump.
The more he tried to get it free, the higher went the gas fee~
I fear I’d better drop the song, republicans doin’ it all wrong!

Wayne, Newfoundland, Canada   July 16th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

You think if we asked real nice, they would let us borrow those bicycles up ahead? I’ve always wanted to ride one, and with gas prices as they are, it seems like a good time to learn.

Wayne, Newfoundland, Canada   July 16th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

I love being in California – no one is even noticing us.

F.S. Rico, Pharr Texas   July 16th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

I told ya we would see $5.00 a gallon gas when McDonald’s started selling TACOS!

Steve from Grand Rapids   July 16th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

“I can’t smell a thing with all this super premium in my trunk”

Ronnie Keegan - Virginia Beach, VA   July 16th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

I didn’t know the Republican Convention was going to be in Los Angeles.

Ron San Bruno Ca   July 16th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

Bertha, look over there , our Ancestors remains are at an all time high .They would be Honered Celia .

andrew NY   July 16th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

honey, you wont believe what i saw today… 4.90 for regular gas!

Angie M - Streator, IL   July 16th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

Why did the elephants cross the road???
Because they had an excessive amount of gunky build-up!

Nsela-Houston,TX   July 16th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

George and Dick; The Grand Old Petroleum Duo

ives andre bernardi brito   July 16th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

We´ve accomplished in these eight years! Four more dollars!

Joao Bicalho (John) Orange Park, Fla.   July 16th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

It was about time they came up with “a solid green solution” to the never ending gas crisis.

John Casnig   July 16th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Nah, let’s not eat here – this place always gives me gas!

John Casnig
Kingston, Ontario

Ediri, Fort Wayne, IN   July 16th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Even the elephants are trying to find alternatives to fuel.

Joao Bicalho (John) Orange Park, Fla.   July 16th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Not only they are gas-free but they can also be taught where to pick you up on a daily basis, isn’t that wonderful? Forget automated co-pilots.

Angie M - Streator, IL   July 16th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Elephant #1: “Get a load of that gas!!!”

Elephant #2: “Hey….. whoever smelt it dealt it, buddy!”

Wendy Ontario, Canada   July 16th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Due to soaring gas prices people have resorted to importing elephants as transportation, filling their tanks costs mere peanuts.

Annie Kate   July 16th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

The new way to commute to work and it only costs peanuts!

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

Jan from Wood Dale IL   July 16th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Repulican Party perp walk.

Joao Bicalho (John) Orange Park, Fla.   July 16th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

In India a person who owns an elephant is considered to be extremelly fortunate. Now if elephants become the next best means of transportation , one can become extremelly rich by not paying gas on a daily basis.

Joanne NY   July 16th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

less trunk room, but with gas prices the way it is, might as well get something that runs on peanuts!!!

dominic, toronto   July 16th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

I traded in my new hybrid for one of these elephants! 0% interest 12-month payment terms, what a deal!

dominic, toronto   July 16th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

republican mascot lost in the new millenium, just like their party nominee.

pam, maple shade new jersey   July 16th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

The Republicans . . . circling the wagons

andrew NY   July 16th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

honey, you wont what i just saw today…i just saw $5 for gas!

Joao Bicalho (John) Orange Park, Fla.   July 16th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Wouldn’t it be ironic to see a Geico insuring an elephant?

Next thing you know your dog will visit a shrink twice a week because he is feeling left behind while you juggle three jobs to pay your bills!

Byron   July 16th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

SUGGESTION NOTE: I didn’t see a contact option, so sorry if offends anyone communicating this way, but how about a top ten only posted on your web sight for the winner’s up. I like reading the other comments and wouldn’t mind seeing some of the best listed together to save time. Also, it will invite more people to visit the website.
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