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January 8, 2009
Beat 360° – 1/8/09
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A group of Oriental small-clawed otters line up on a rock at the ZSL London Zoo during the zoo's annual stocktake (census) on January 8, 2009 in London, England.

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Ryan, Los Angeles, CA   January 8th, 2009 6:12 pm ET

Hey guys, I didn't hear her say "Simon Says...."

Charles in Harbor Springs, Michigan   January 8th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

"Hey guys, take a look at this, they're really gonna seat John Burris!"

Jim from Alden   January 8th, 2009 6:14 pm ET

Even though they all were for McCain in November, the animals all lined up at the Inauguration to see the "otter" candidate become President.

Wyatt Knight - Rochester, NY   January 8th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

We "otter" know better...yuck, yuck.

Charles in Harbor Springs, Michigan   January 8th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

“Hey guys, take a look at this, they’re really gonna seat Roland Burris!”

Pamela Greene Guin, Alabama   January 8th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

Come on you guy's ... stand up and be counted!!!

Paul - Castro Valley, CA   January 8th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

" You can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska."

Pamela Greene Guin, Alabama   January 8th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

I did I hear someone say sushi?

Ray Richardson   January 8th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

As he assumes the presidency, Barack Obama knows that all eyes are on him.

Ray Richardson, Greenfield, Indiana

gayle mccauley malden mass.   January 8th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

"If you stand on your tippy toes and squint you can see Russia too!!!"

Wyatt Knight - Rochester, NY   January 8th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

How’s my hair?

Lisa D   January 8th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

C'mon wife and kids.. Make sure we are all here and accounted for. We want to be sure to get our full stimulus check.

Jeff Powers, Tyler TX   January 8th, 2009 6:18 pm ET

So who do you think Barrack will pick for his cabinet next???

Wyatt Knight - Rochester, NY   January 8th, 2009 6:18 pm ET

“I can't believe we all wore the same outfit today.”

Annie Kate   January 8th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

A polygamous otter poses with his wives for their annual family picture.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

john from cincinnati ohio   January 8th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

And we shall stand tall build a damm so America will never fall !

Wyatt Knight - Rochester, NY   January 8th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

"Who wants to play 7 minutes of heaven?"

Charles in Harbor Springs, Michigan   January 8th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

"Whoa!!! Check it out, you really can see Russia!"

Mike in Ithaca, NY   January 8th, 2009 6:22 pm ET

Look mates, that bloke just dropped some bangers over the fence!

Wyatt Knight - Rochester, NY   January 8th, 2009 6:22 pm ET

"There's an elephant in the room. No seriously, there's an elephant in the room...RUN!"

Luis and Bobbi Moro, Indie Filmmakers   January 8th, 2009 6:22 pm ET

Can we get a bailout?

Jim in Defiance, Ohio   January 8th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

No, not #4, I was calling the otter (other) one.

Chris Varley- Islip NY   January 8th, 2009 6:24 pm ET

"Sorry guys , these were the only seats left for the presidential Inauguration."

Joel M - Chicago   January 8th, 2009 6:24 pm ET

Republican prarie dogs finally emerge almost 3 months after the election.

Wyatt Knight - Rochester, NY   January 8th, 2009 6:24 pm ET

Otter#1: "I have the urge to throw my poo at spectators."
Otter#2: "Me too."
Otter#3: "Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes!"

Sarah - Portland, Oregon   January 8th, 2009 6:25 pm ET

I'm Spartacus!

Lorie Ann, Buellton, California   January 8th, 2009 6:25 pm ET

Otters of the Sea stage a sitdown. One brave soul stood to address the Sharks union head on.

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

Jim in Defiance, Ohio   January 8th, 2009 6:25 pm ET

Hey guys, look at that goofy guy taking our picture!

Michael Kajdas Chicago, IL   January 8th, 2009 6:25 pm ET

Run for it, fellas! They spotted our weed stash!

Laura Fernandez   January 8th, 2009 6:26 pm ET

Evans, colorado 80620

"What?! We're not getting a bailout either!?"

Barbara   January 8th, 2009 6:26 pm ET

News flash....Fox News unveils thier Newest Photos of thier News Team warning CNN to be on the look out for their new team making FOX NEWS the number 1 team in News for 2009.
Barb Madison
Butte, Montana

Paul - Castro Valley, CA   January 8th, 2009 6:26 pm ET

I Can't Believe I'm Standing Up For Obama.

Isabel, RJ, Brazil   January 8th, 2009 6:27 pm ET

The otter asked, "you've read your horoscope today?"

Jimmy Brimer McAllen,TX   January 8th, 2009 6:27 pm ET

Teh otter let Obama choose something otter than a dog for a pet.

JP, Long Island, NY   January 8th, 2009 6:27 pm ET

Whadya mean, "If you've seen one you've seen them all"?

Jim in Defiance, Ohio   January 8th, 2009 6:28 pm ET

Hey, buddy, beat it! You want trouble, you deal with me not the otter guys.

James J. Fassler Mill Valley,Ca.   January 8th, 2009 6:28 pm ET

WHO are you calling a WEASEL?

Lorie Ann, Buellton, California   January 8th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

What do you mean there's a cover charge on the sardines!

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

Isabel, RJ, Brazil   January 8th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

I hate when they talk that has a otter in a handwheel!

Bill F., Tennessee   January 8th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

"ON NO, there's Anderson Cooper. We must be in part of that "Planet in Peril" show!

Judith New Orleans area   January 8th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

Heads Up! I was right guys! I do see the Disney people!

Charles in Harbor Springs, Michigan   January 8th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

"Hey, you with the camera. Pull my claw!"

Jimmy Brimer McAllen,TX   January 8th, 2009 6:31 pm ET

The zoo's "stocktake" doen't fully take into account the 1.5 million illigal imigrations that take place by birds looking for better nests.

Jillian- Annapolis, MD   January 8th, 2009 6:31 pm ET

Change you can stand up for.

Lauren Pina   January 8th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

We're not small! We're just fun-sized.

Charles in Harbor Springs, Michigan   January 8th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

"Guys, I'm telling ya, if a couple of chimpmunks singing Christmas songs can make it, so can we!"

James J. Fassler Mill Valley,Ca.   January 8th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

"POP GOES THE WEASEL"!!!

Javier   January 8th, 2009 6:33 pm ET

"Will the real slim shady please stand up"

Anthony - Apex, NC   January 8th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

"We know we're not as exciting as the porn industry, but can we get a bail-out too?"

Isabel, RJ, Brazil   January 8th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

The otter said to the census's representative:
"Please, hold my beer so I can get the wallet."

Bryan - Arnold, MD   January 8th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

When the going gets tough, the tough stand up.

Sandy Pennsylvania   January 8th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

I'm pretty sure that I just saw Elvis.

Isabel, RJ, Brazil   January 8th, 2009 6:36 pm ET

What? Many otters here?
And the sixth otter goes to Gaza?

Kevin Haggith Toronto Canada   January 8th, 2009 6:36 pm ET

When everything all starts to look the same and is 'on the rocks' –stand up and be counted!

Charlotte Lauren, San Francisco, Bay Area, California   January 8th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

"No, I am Spartacus!"

Javier   January 8th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

"Hey if yous guys are givin' away bailouts to everyones, we' wants a piece of dat pie too"

Jimmy Brimer McAllen,TX   January 8th, 2009 6:38 pm ET

If you ask us, we think that if a second stimulus package isn't passed soon... it will be an otter disaster.

Kristie Holliday   January 8th, 2009 6:38 pm ET

The Oriental Otter Delegation of London completed its caucus today with the statement "You, humans, help an Otter out ... go green"

Kristie Holliday, Las Vegas, NV

Chris Varley- Islip NY   January 8th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

I,d like to welcome you all to our "extraordinary gathering."

willie vaughn sr.   January 8th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

Alright who's first ?

Kevin Haggith Toronto Canada   January 8th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

Looking to trade higher with some of their 'Yen' for 'Pounds' these guys are disappointed to find that most curriencies are 'on the rocks'!

Mike, Syracuse NY   January 8th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

Get Otter here!

James J. Fassler Mill Valley,Ca.   January 8th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

AW OH ! Its SARAH and SHE's PACKIN !!!

Jennifer in Toronto   January 8th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

OK guys he's coming. On the count of three...the Fully Monty baby!

Isabel, RJ, Brazil   January 8th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

Crosses, you got ugly in the picture, hun!
It seems a Giant Otter.

Paul - Castro Valley, CA   January 8th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

" Nope from where I'm standing I can't see either how Obama's Tax Cut Plan will help stimulate the economy."

Sandy Pennsylvania   January 8th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

Dang! It's not Elvis. It's Anderson Cooper.

Javier   January 8th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

"Can I haz fish...pretty peas!"

Olivia Schellenberg- Sudbury, Massachusetts   January 8th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

Will the guy who voted for Bush please stand up?

Michael G. Kershaw   January 8th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

We have the sushi, so where's the cook? Michael G.Kershaw, Temecula, CA

stacy Lewis   January 8th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

On behave of the otters her today , we would like to elected Rod Blagojevich as head Otter , because the rats wouldn't take him.

Stacy Lewis
Atlanta,GA

Kevin Haggith Toronto Canada   January 8th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

Well, at least one remembered the correct ettiquette and 'curtsied' as the Queen attended the zoo's annual event.

Vanessa, El Paso,TX   January 8th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

will the real anderson cooper please stand up?

Lorie Ann, Buellton, California   January 8th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

You bet I want to be seated. I didn't pay and play for you for Nothing!

Paul Zuker, Austin, TX   January 8th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

Is John Howard booting us out to a hotel, too?

Kristie Holliday   January 8th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

Otter: "Hey you, in the back with the camera, snap that pix and I'll sue your pants off. Dang paparazzi! Can an otter and his family get some privacy in his own backyard."

Kristie Holliday
Las Vegas, NV

Sherri, Somerset MA   January 8th, 2009 6:47 pm ET

"Hey guys, check her out!"

john valhalla, ny   January 8th, 2009 6:47 pm ET

Everyones lining up for the big day in dc – well in advance of the 20th

Linda Vasquez,Hampshire,IL   January 8th, 2009 6:47 pm ET

Senator Reid saying to the other Senator Democrats:
"Do you see what I see? Look its that Roland Burris coming back to try and claim his seat again. Can you believe that dude?

Sue Boettcher   January 8th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

Very funny. Put the fish back. Now.

Kevin Haggith Toronto Canada   January 8th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

You 'otter' stand up to get a better view because it's better than just 'lion' or 'horsing' around like those animals over there!

Sydn3y!   January 8th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

"Just smile & pose boys. We'll escape with our spoons once they go away."

-Lafayette, LA.

Javier   January 8th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

"You know times are tough when you have to tap dance for your fish at the zoo."

Kalon (pronounced like Palin) Haggith, Toronto   January 8th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?

Dean Hearl, Madison,Va.   January 8th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

Humans complain about a bail out . We spend most of our lives treading water .

Mike in Ithaca, NY   January 8th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

Hey squirrel... this is otter turf!

Sydn3y!   January 8th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

“Just smile & pose boys. I know we’re not as pretty as Anderson Cooper, but we can try!”

-Lafayette, LA*

Isabel, RJ, Brazil   January 8th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

Children, you are ready?
We can't be late in ceremony of presidential possession.

Mike in Ithaca, NY   January 8th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

Come on guys, I thought we were going to do the "wave"?

Lauren K, Virginia   January 8th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

Will the real Mr. Otter please stand up?

Jennifer Lane, New Rochelle, NY   January 8th, 2009 6:53 pm ET

We couldn't get seats for the inauguration, so we're trying to watch from here.

Steve, Bend OR   January 8th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

Oh boy! There's a Meerkat Manor marathon on tonight!

Isabel, RJ, Brazil   January 8th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

Will Obama lend us your blackberry?
He will have to leave off, even!

Marge Lindskog, Pueblo, Colorado   January 8th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

I see Burris. I guess we otter let him in!

Andy - San Ramon, CA   January 8th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

There is only one Oriental small-clawed otter president at a time.

Don, WA   January 8th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

"Allright mates, this cameraman seems a little more wiley than the last one – so flank him from the right and the left to distract him – and I'll snag his fish 'n' chips while he's not looking."

Pamina   January 8th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

They really voted to impeach Blagojovich?

Chris Varley- Islip NY   January 8th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

"Polygamy works for me....right ladies?"

Pamina   January 8th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

Stand up with me if you want to go to Obama's Inauguration!

James J. Fassler Mill Valley,Ca.   January 8th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

"THIS IS IT ! I think we've reached THE OTTER LIMITS !!!

Jennifer in Toronto   January 8th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

Now don't everyone get their knickers in a twist, this happens every year. I know times are tough, but I haven't heard any rumors of layoffs in the otter department yet.

Ed - Sidney, OH   January 8th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

Ok, Ok, I'll admit it. I did it!

Lori - Pennsylvania   January 8th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

All present and accounted for sir!

Isabel, RJ, Brazil   January 8th, 2009 6:59 pm ET

Four million are expected in Possession of Obama.
Run, Run, otters! Or we will not find a place!

Jennifer Lane, New Rochelle, NY   January 8th, 2009 6:59 pm ET

Otters audition for the new season of "Meerkat Manor," but they're not fooling anyone.

Zann Wortham   January 8th, 2009 6:59 pm ET

You "otter" mind your own business & stop staring-it's not nice to stare!

Michelle Fonthill,Ont   January 8th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

What are those annoying humans doing to us now?

janthonywalker   January 8th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

Dad can't stand it when mom makes everyone dress alike for the family portrait.

Jason
Tyler, Texas

Andy - San Ramon, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

Class photo of the 111th Congress of Oriental small-clawed otters.

Mike, Kingston, Canada Eh.   January 8th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

AT least I'm man enough to stand up and be counted.

James J. Fassler Mill Valley,Ca.   January 8th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

We gotta get OTTER here!

Rob Richardson   January 8th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

Obama has a bailout plan for mirthful aquatic carnivores?!

Jennifer Lane, New Rochelle, NY   January 8th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

"I say, old chap–what a mess they're in across the pond!"

Ben W.-Danville IL   January 8th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

I am SPARTACUS!!

Michelle Fonthill,Ont   January 8th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

Hey it's Happy, Bashful, Dopey, Moe, Larry and Curly posing for the cameras.

Isabel, RJ, Brazil   January 8th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

They're saying that the Beyoncé will be in celebration of Possession of Obama!

Ed - Sidney, OH   January 8th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

HEY!........ You lookin at us?

William Albuquerque,NM   January 8th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

During confirmation hearings Daschle was put under much scrutiny by the Senate panel.

Erin Fonthill,Ont   January 8th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

One otter clearly stands above the rest.

Jennifer Lane, New Rochelle, NY   January 8th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

"Is he going to get the senate seat?"
"I dunno, let's watch!"

Don, WA   January 8th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

"So Ed, I counted 114 humans today, what did you get?"

Andy - San Ramon, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

Finally out of the media spotlight, Acorn continues recruiting efforts for 2012.

Jim W (Las Vegas)   January 8th, 2009 7:04 pm ET

You've got to stand up on tippy toes like this if you want any chance of seeing the inaugural motorcade go by.

Martha(from NashvilleTN)   January 8th, 2009 7:04 pm ET

I will NOT say cheese–can we go now????

Ed - Sidney, OH   January 8th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

There "otter" be a law against takeing our picture.

Randy. Princeton, NJ   January 8th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

There’s no way I’m missing my property tax rebate this year.

Alisha Cambari-Saka, Bali   January 8th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

Justice Roberts, Justice Thomas, Justice Ginsburg, get in the picture now.

Isabel, RJ, Brazil   January 8th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

Otters, GOOD NEWS!
Obama is the next edition of Spider-Man!
Peter Parker who take care!

Randy. Princeton, NJ   January 8th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

I’m really tired of being counted as big rodents. It’s about time we got the respect we are due.

JC-Los Angeles   January 8th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

"Even these guys are dumfounded by our leaders."

Ed - Sidney, OH   January 8th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

Me and the boy's here, are wondering if you have any extra shellfish?

James J. Fassler Mill Valley,Ca.   January 8th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

WE'd Rather be FISHIN !

Lisa in Tampa   January 8th, 2009 7:10 pm ET

Governor Granholm stays positive, telling Michigans not to sink when they otter swim.

Isabel, RJ, Brazil   January 8th, 2009 7:10 pm ET

Otters, is confirmed!
The Spider-Man will be on Inauguration Day!

Anne Morgan - Atlanta, GA   January 8th, 2009 7:10 pm ET

All the otters were excited to have their picture taken for Beat 360,
but one of them jumped up in his zest.

Cindy/Seattle   January 8th, 2009 7:11 pm ET

Turn on the cuteness boys, the Obamas may change their mind about a dog.

Jim O'Donnell - The Villages,FL   January 8th, 2009 7:11 pm ET

Simon says " STAND UP".

Anne Morgan - Atlanta, GA   January 8th, 2009 7:12 pm ET

The tallest otter: "If the President-elect and former Presidents can line up for a picture, so can we".

Greg from Santa Monica   January 8th, 2009 7:12 pm ET

I say old chaps, where are my spectacles it is time for tea already!

Reski Ramli - Bali   January 8th, 2009 7:12 pm ET

Yes, we ordered the stuffed mouse with trimming.

Megan Dresslar - Shoreline, WA   January 8th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

Hey guys!!!
Look! There is Anderson Cooper of Planet in Peril reporting! we are standing up say hello!

Isabel, RJ, Brazil   January 8th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

Otters, you will not believe!
Porn industry wants 'bailout'!

Anne Morgan - Atlanta, GA   January 8th, 2009 7:14 pm ET

These male otters show their interest when a female otter struts by in an otter bikini.

Jim O'Donnell - The Villages,FL   January 8th, 2009 7:14 pm ET

Everyone please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Muhammad Cohen, Hong Kong   January 8th, 2009 7:15 pm ET

Now, will the real Bernand Madoff please stand up...

John Bergquist Newtown, CT   January 8th, 2009 7:15 pm ET

They line the parade route early in hopes of catching a glimpse of Obama on Inauguration Day.

Valerie McBride (Vancouver, B.C.   January 8th, 2009 7:15 pm ET

Look everyone – I can see Russia from our house.

Anne Morgan - Atlanta, GA   January 8th, 2009 7:16 pm ET

"Will all those who think Blagojevich should stay in office and not be impeached please stand?"

Sean B, El Segundo, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:16 pm ET

Proof that there are weasels outside of Chicago.

Sean B, El Segundo, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:17 pm ET

I haven't seen this many weasels since the Governor Blagojevich inauguration.

Isabel, RJ, Brazil   January 8th, 2009 7:17 pm ET

Otters, are cute in the picture!
If the otters from Vancouver became famous on YouTube, imagine what will happen with us in AC360!

Caroline Kellen   January 8th, 2009 7:19 pm ET

We dyed our hair to show support for Anderson while he's in Israel. With grey hair, we might get our own show on CNN. Cutest political team on television.

Caroline
New York, NY

marcus porum oklahoma   January 8th, 2009 7:19 pm ET

c'mon guys i don't like this anymore than you do but we have to use this free portrait coupon before it expires!

Greg, Austin Tx   January 8th, 2009 7:19 pm ET

Look, my pals here say if you've got bailout funds for the auto makers you got bailout funds for the otters.

Allwyn Griffith   January 8th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

Hey guys, did I just see the DOW drop another 300 points?

Allwyn Griffith
Kendall Park NJ

Randy. Princeton, NJ   January 8th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

After this we make a break for the abalone display. I hear they’re a delicacy.

Ron San Bruno Ca   January 8th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

I am the spokesman for my family , and we wish to express to all ,that we hate when the british refere to us as Utter's .

Barry Granger, Indian   January 8th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

Hey! is that guy bringing us Pizza?

Jim O'Donnell - The Villages,FL   January 8th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

Please join me in singing " Hail to the Queen"

Eliot Cohen - Hong Kong   January 8th, 2009 7:22 pm ET

Gray Otter Democrats pledge to fight tooth and claw for their economic stimulus package.

Wanda Taliaferro   January 8th, 2009 7:22 pm ET

Hey Jude! Our paws hurt, so make sure the census taker gets all six of us!

eddy, toronto, canada   January 8th, 2009 7:22 pm ET

"We smell a Rat."

Ed - Sidney, OH   January 8th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

Otter elect, and his cabinet member's

Matthew Frenkel   January 8th, 2009 7:24 pm ET

EVERYONE was watching on Sasha and Malia's first day of school

Fair Lawn, NJ

Wanda Taliaferro   January 8th, 2009 7:24 pm ET

Hey Jude! Our paws hurt, so make sure the census taker gets all six of us.

Wanda Taliaferro
Edison, NJ

Isabel, RJ, Brazil   January 8th, 2009 7:24 pm ET

I said that need not stay in Alaska to appear on Planet In Peril.
Uhu! Tonight we're next to Mr. Cooper!

David, Costa Mesa, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:25 pm ET

Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen – I'm Roland Burris, the junior Senator from Illinois.

Sean B, El Segundo, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:26 pm ET

The worsening financial crisis is causing Otter confusion in London.

Judith New Orleans area   January 8th, 2009 7:26 pm ET

Sweet ! They did leave the door open! On your mark..Get set....

Andy - San Ramon, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

Residents of Knoxville, TN report unusual side effects after swimming in the Emory River.

Debra Bernstein, Irvington, NY   January 8th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

Larry Flint to Congress.... See, I told you the porn industry needs help, this is all we can afford these days!!!!

Gayle Myers ( Calgary Alberta Canada)   January 8th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

I "otter" make mention of the rest of my transition team here today.

John Bergquist Newtown, CT   January 8th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

A group of otters wait in the unemployent line. The bleak economy has forced the local zoo to downsize.

Vivien, Delmenhorst, Germany   January 8th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

Hey, why are you starring at me? Haven't you ever seen some otters waiting to get cards for inauguration?!

Erik in Upper Saddle River, NJ   January 8th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

The new British invasion! These lads from London that call themselves "The Otters" are currently topping the pop charts with their new hit single "I Otter Know Better With a Girl Like You!"

Sheryl Huberman   January 8th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

Doesn't being higher placed than the rest earn me the senior discount?

Susie from Spanaway, Wa.   January 8th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

"What, you want a piece of me?"

Jim M   January 8th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

Madam Chairperson, I move to adopt the articles of impeachment against Rod Blagjovich.

Christine -Walnut, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

A tax cut in this economy? What "otter" nonsense!

Susie from Spanaway, Wa.   January 8th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

What up dog?

Akiba Howard   January 8th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Fella's......I'm going to stand up in the middle.....and LOOK! We DO look like the 5 presidents....(but who's the guy on the end?)

Andrew   January 8th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Trying to ruin our home with all your carbon while our daughters are sleeping? We'll bite you in your sleep to prevent it (because that's everything we can do).

Laguna Niguel, CA

Isabel, RJ, Brazil   January 8th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Otters, are breaded, glued on each other, huh!
Let's fool the Census!

Matt from Sandwich, MA   January 8th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

CNN's newly formed economic panel gather to discuss the porn industry's request for a bailout. Some are obviously a little more 'excited' than others

Roland , California   January 8th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

..how many otters will it take to pass your simulus package...

Ben W.-Danville IL   January 8th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Getting a head up on the competition

Richard Fisher Tallahassee Florida   January 8th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

You–the one standing, come forward, the rest of you are free to go.

Andi Huffman (Pike Road, Al)   January 8th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

How cute... Even sea otters are lined up in a row waiting for a bailout.

Cindy Panackia   January 8th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

Do you see what I see?

Cindy
Riverview, Mi

Alheli Picazo ("Ala-Lee Picasso"), Calgary, Canada   January 8th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

The otter world's president-elect poses for a photo with his 5 predecessors

eddy, toronto, canada   January 8th, 2009 7:35 pm ET

"Which one of you is the ring leader?"

Kimberly Laux Sherman Oaks, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:35 pm ET

Seriously, if we can be seated, why not Roland Burris?

Ed - Sidney, OH   January 8th, 2009 7:35 pm ET

HEY MOM! .......MOM!.......Watch this dive!

Cindy Panackia   January 8th, 2009 7:35 pm ET

Oh look, this is otterly ridiculous!!!

Cindy

Riverview, Mi

Mike, Syracuse NY   January 8th, 2009 7:35 pm ET

The Congressional Otter Caucus votes unanimously to bite Burris' toes off.

Alheli Picazo ("Ala-Lee Picasso"), Calgary, Canada   January 8th, 2009 7:35 pm ET

"Hey! Who you callin' stumpy?!?"

Kimberly Laux Sherman Oaks, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:35 pm ET

We should be so lucky to get them in the US Senate.

Ed - Sidney, OH   January 8th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

Get a load of that babe across the pond!

Kimberly Laux Sherman Oaks, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

Just lobbying for a piece of the bailout.

Jim M   January 8th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

Is that Heather or a flamingo?

James J. Fassler Mill Valley,Ca.   January 8th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

We OTTER be in PICTURES !!!

Kimberly Laux Sherman Oaks, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

On the otter hand, they are weirdly cute.

Ben W.-Danville IL   January 8th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

Animals at the a Chicago zoo protest "spray to play" politics

Erik in Upper Saddle River, NJ   January 8th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

OK, very funny, who let the weasle in?!?!

Andy - San Ramon, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

Tennessee Valley otters noticing something different about their favorite swimming spot.

Jim O'Donnell - The Villages,FL   January 8th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

These hemorrhoids are killing me.

Alheli Picazo ("Ala-Lee Picasso"), Calgary, Canada   January 8th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

While the others lay low, Ollie the otter surveys the area for any sign of Lou Dobbs before he and his friends attempt to swim across the border.

Ken Bernstein, Irvington, NY   January 8th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

If the porn industry is entitled to a stimulus package, what about us? No one's coming to the zoo anymore.

Saidi Mchumo, Tallahassee FL   January 8th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

Even the oriental small-clawed otters heard about the bailout cash and want it..!

Jim McFarlan   January 8th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

1/8/09 Otter photo caption:

Flanked by his neighbors, the president of the local burrow-owners association pleads for stricter weed-whacker controls.

L Griffiths Australia   January 8th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

The otters stood and watched, wide eyed and still; much like the media waiting for access to Gaza.

Jim M   January 8th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

Fa, accompanied by Do, Ra, Me, So and La looks on pensively as Te is escorted by immigration officials for deportation back to Indonesia.

Erin Fonthill,Ont   January 8th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

Come on guys stand up! We have something to say.

Kimberly Laux Sherman Oaks, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

Sanjay Gupta would never had gotten anywhere without us endangered species. You think he returns our phone calls now?

Carolyn Q., Alamo, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

Private Oliver the Otter suddenly realized he had "volunteered" for latrine duty when all the other guys sat down.

Rita   January 8th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

Hey fellas, it's Chevy's 57 chevy model downsized!

Brian, Oxford, CT   January 8th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

Anderson's stunt double team for the shark swim shoot

Erik in Upper Saddle River, NJ   January 8th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

Alright, who's the weasel?!?!

Judith New Orleans area   January 8th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

" Marco! Polo! "

Amanda Walton--Algonquin Park   January 8th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

Thought I'd fish for some of that bailout money and start my own videos-Otters gone Wild-ya baby– oh behave

Priya Shanmugam, Naperville, IL   January 8th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

Hey, what's that? It's a bird.. it's a plane.. no! It's a flying shoe!

Steve in Las Vegas,NV   January 8th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

But I tell you..I've been appointed by the govenor...I AM your new senator!

Karen Griffith, South Brunswick, NJ   January 8th, 2009 7:43 pm ET

Will the real "Joe the Plumber" please stand up?

Kimberly Laux Sherman Oaks, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:43 pm ET

Sean John's latest in environmentally sound apparel.

Erik in Upper Saddle River, NJ   January 8th, 2009 7:44 pm ET

OK, very funny guys, who let the weasel in?!?!

Randy. Princeton, NJ   January 8th, 2009 7:44 pm ET

Do we get royalties?

Terri Whyte - Oakville, Canada   January 8th, 2009 7:44 pm ET

oy look at that old bird over there,! h never mind mate it's that Camilla woman, you know the one that's married to the chap with the ears ha ha ha ha ha

Louis Krasnovsky   January 8th, 2009 7:44 pm ET

The Detroit Lions offensive line poses for a picture.

Kimberly Laux Sherman Oaks, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:45 pm ET

Hey, we paid for an Illinois Senate seat! We want our money back.

Carol B., Virginia   January 8th, 2009 7:45 pm ET

"Pardon me, do you have any Grey Poupon... some fish...anything?"

Vonda in Texas   January 8th, 2009 7:47 pm ET

Okay guys, this is high quality stuff. When the fish for the inaugural ball arrives, we'll have a two minute window once the driver gets out of the truck. Remember, YES WE CAN!

Allwyn Griffith, Kendall Park, NJ   January 8th, 2009 7:47 pm ET

Hey guys! Did I just see the DOW drop another 300 points?

Kimberly Laux Sherman Oaks, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:47 pm ET

Otter's get a $250 dollar tax break under the Obama plan.

Mark Smith - Chattanooga, TN   January 8th, 2009 7:48 pm ET

Obama makes up "otter" positions – here are his latest appointees.

Isabel, RJ, Brazil   January 8th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

Michelle says:
"Obama, we can't take those otters for the White House!
Otherwise, the census will be shorn!"

Kimberly Laux Sherman Oaks, CA   January 8th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

Harry Reid's smarter cousins.

Terri Whyte - Oakville, Canada   January 8th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

Marco ??? Polo !!! Marco ???? Polo !!! Marc ( slap) crickey will you stop sayin that you sound like a rudy Canadian.

Mike, Kingston, Canada Eh.   January 8th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

Ok Guv, me and my mates want to have some of da bailout moola to go
down to the second hand shop and get fitted out for bigger claws.

Claudia Serratos   January 8th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

Hey! Where'd the 'otter' Russia go?

Kristine   January 8th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

Head and shoulders above the rest!

Erik in Upper Saddle River, NJ   January 8th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

OK, guys, all pile on the weasel!

Pete, MA   January 8th, 2009 7:52 pm ET

Fine, if you want me to sign Burris' appointment certificate. I'll do it.

Ken Bernstein, Irvington, NY   January 8th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

George W, Herbert Walker, Bill and Jimmy, I gathered you here today for advice on one crucial issue: They want to take away my blackberry and I feel naked without it.

Erik in Upper Saddle River, NJ   January 8th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

Did somebody say "bangers and mash" for lunch today?!?!

Kevin Haggith Toronto   January 8th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

With their careers all but washed up, Epstein, Horshack, Vinnie , Freddie 'Boom Boom Washington, Gabe and Julie reunite in "Welcome Back Otter"!

Randy. Princeton, NJ   January 8th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

Now look serious. We must show up in numbers or they might take away our view of Russia

Daryll G... Edmonton Canada   January 8th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

president Obama announces his new cabinet

Penny, Germantown, Ohio   January 8th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

Did someone say free sushi?

James J. Fassler Mill Valley,Ca.   January 8th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

" OTTER than FISHIN " !

Marcia, Warren MI   January 8th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Overheard in the cheap seats at the Inauguration:

I think I can see the top of his head.

Daryll G... Edmonton Canada   January 8th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Me and my posse offer 2 fish for a senate seat

Susan, Novato CA   January 8th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

Look deep into my eyes...you don't want those fish...

Daryll G... Edmonton Canada   January 8th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

and a one and a two... ( lawrence welk accent)

Monica - Ontario   January 8th, 2009 8:01 pm ET

As the auditions for Puxsantawney Phil come to a close for another year, Ramon and the "otter" hopefuls refuse to take rejection sitting down.

Lauren Conley, Wheeling   January 8th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

We got three bars on the cell phone, Harry, hurry up and call the pizzaria and tell'em extra anchovies!!

Susan, Novato CA   January 8th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

Hey, can we get some wasbi with our sushi?

Mark Villono-Canton, Ohio   January 8th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

Will the 111th Congress please come to order!

Monica - Ontario   January 8th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

Sylvia, the middle child was always looking for attention.

hugh ~ tracy, california   January 8th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

These otters feel overlooked and are jealous that President-elect Obama gets to pose with all those former presidents, so they've decided they must show the world how the power structure works in their natural world. Yes, even in a London Zoo! The newly confirmed commander-in-chief otter "Otto the Chosen One" stands tall, while all the other former otter leaders bow in dignity and respect for their newly chosen leader. This is how to show honor to "Otto the Chosen One!"

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