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July 16th, 2008
04:21 PM ET

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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soundoff (411 Responses)
  1. Roweena D'Souza, Seattle

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:36 pm |
  2. Samuel - Minnesota

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:36 pm |
  3. Tom

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

    Tom
    Nashville, TN

    July 16, 2008 at 5:35 pm |
  4. Larry Steele, Aurora CO

    Gas Crisis? What Gas Crisis?

    July 16, 2008 at 5:35 pm |
  5. Dan Lerner (Toronto)

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:34 pm |
  6. Alan Brick

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:33 pm |
  7. Jennifer NC

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:32 pm |
  8. Ed - Sidney, Oh

    Were here to "Crush" high gas prices.

    July 16, 2008 at 5:30 pm |
  9. Kevin Haggith Toronto

    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.

    July 16, 2008 at 5:29 pm |
  10. Art Lazar

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

    ART LAZAR
    PHOENIX, AZ

    July 16, 2008 at 5:28 pm |
  11. Stephen, Rochester, MI

    Who started playing Jumanji again?

    July 16, 2008 at 5:28 pm |
  12. Nicholas - South Bend, IN

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:27 pm |
  13. Alphonso from Washington,D.C

    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".

    July 16, 2008 at 5:27 pm |
  14. Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium

    Put an elephant in your tank!

    July 16, 2008 at 5:27 pm |
  15. Nick

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:26 pm |
  16. Mike, Syracuse, NY

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:25 pm |
  17. Jim Singh, La Mesa

    High octane "passing" through!

    July 16, 2008 at 5:24 pm |
  18. John - South Bend, IN

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:24 pm |
  19. Sandy

    I bet they get better gas mileage than my Hummer

    July 16, 2008 at 5:24 pm |
  20. Logan, Indiana

    Next in line is Courtney Love.

    July 16, 2008 at 5:23 pm |
  21. HERMAN OHATCHEE ,ALABAMA

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:22 pm |
  22. Jim- Kearny, NJ

    And the trek to the Republican convention begins!

    July 16, 2008 at 5:22 pm |
  23. Samuel

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:22 pm |
  24. Kevin C., Portland, OR

    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.

    July 16, 2008 at 5:21 pm |
  25. Megan Dresslar

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:21 pm |
  26. CECIL CRENSHAW

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

    Pineville, La.

    July 16, 2008 at 5:20 pm |
  27. Dan Lerner (Toronto)

    A couple of republicans canvas for votes in LA.

    July 16, 2008 at 5:19 pm |
  28. EJ (USA)

    High gas prices have really created a circus around town.

    EJ – Cincinnat, OH

    July 16, 2008 at 5:19 pm |
  29. Mike, Syracuse, NY

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:17 pm |
  30. Jennifer in DC

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:17 pm |
  31. EJ (USA)

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

    EJ – Cincinnat, OH

    July 16, 2008 at 5:17 pm |
  32. Megan Dresslar

    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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:16 pm |
  33. Andrew - WV

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:16 pm |
  34. Becky from Sharon PA

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:15 pm |
  35. Adam Nadler

    $4.89 for regular? That ain't peanuts!

    New York, NY

    July 16, 2008 at 5:15 pm |
  36. Ed - Sidney, Oh

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:15 pm |
  37. Dan Lerner (Toronto)

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:15 pm |
  38. Chris - Cedar Falls, Iowa

    $5 a gallon – that's it, I'm leaving this party....where are those donkeys?

    July 16, 2008 at 5:14 pm |
  39. Suzy - Edmonton, AB, Canada

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:14 pm |
  40. Anna - chicago ,il

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:14 pm |
  41. Chris - Cedar Falls, Iowa

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:14 pm |
  42. Cindy

    Hey...you think you've got problems atleast you're not working for peanuts!

    Cindy...Ga.

    July 16, 2008 at 5:13 pm |
  43. Greg Myers Houston,Texas

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:13 pm |
  44. Deanna Burr Kelowna B.C Canada

    Sorry...that should read:

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:13 pm |
  45. GAIL Centre,Al;

    Just follow me, Ican't take another Taco.

    July 16, 2008 at 5:12 pm |
  46. Adam Nadler

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

    New York, NY

    July 16, 2008 at 5:12 pm |
  47. Ed - Sidney, Oh

    Elephant's on display in L. A.

    July 16, 2008 at 5:11 pm |
  48. Cindy

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

    Cindy...Ga.

    July 16, 2008 at 5:11 pm |
  49. CECIL CRENSHAW

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:10 pm |
  50. Anna - chicago ,il

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

    July 16, 2008 at 5:10 pm |
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