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2009 Ford Flex: You Write the Caption

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Vehicle Testing Director Dan Edmunds loves you so much that he sent me a caption contest photo from his vacation.

Here's the 2009 Ford Flex Limited with pals Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.

We suggest: Hey, Babe, Wanna See Me Flex?

We'll post our favorite 4:00ish Santa Monica time.

Donna DeRosa, Managing Editor

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85 Comments

ergsum says:

04:09 AM, 08/14/09

EcoBoost versus Blue Ox Tec

ergsum says:

04:16 AM, 08/14/09

When comes to making cuts, Ford tops Paul Bunyan!

ergsum says:

04:18 AM, 08/14/09

Have you met Mr. Bunyan, the new Head of Ford's HR Dept.

drinkduff77 says:

04:21 AM, 08/14/09

Blue Ox, meet black box.

ergsum says:

04:23 AM, 08/14/09

This photo is rated XXX for Axe, Ox, Flex

ergsum says:

04:35 AM, 08/14/09

The Big Blue Oval meets the big blue balls!

(check the photo)

ergsum says:

04:38 AM, 08/14/09

Babe hasn't had Flex in so long that his b*lls are blue!

mustang5507 says:

04:40 AM, 08/14/09

Two horns are better than one

ergsum says:

05:07 AM, 08/14/09

Paul says that Babe prefers a Taurus.

abyss says:

05:23 AM, 08/14/09

Ax & Bunyan STEERing

or

Rack & Bunyan STEERing

abyss says:

05:24 AM, 08/14/09

Rack & Bunyan STEERing

or

Ax & Bunyan STEERing

dougtheeng says:

05:38 AM, 08/14/09

"Still not enough interior space!"

"I'm not dead yet!"

"What is that, a roller skate?"


dougtheeng says:

05:39 AM, 08/14/09

Mr. Bunyan was hired to fix the Flex's 'fake wood' interior.

lowmilelude says:

05:40 AM, 08/14/09

Unbeknownst to most, the Flex is actually an enthusiastic political activist. Teabagger, if you must know.

lowmilelude says:

05:41 AM, 08/14/09

Paul Bunyan, his blue ox Babe, and his apocryphal Matchbox Car.

rick8365 says:

05:48 AM, 08/14/09

To show its brawn, the Flex will soon be fitted with the ultimate set of "truck nutz".

Babe is thankful for sunroof gap.

rick8365 says:

05:49 AM, 08/14/09

Oops -

Babe is thankful for the sunroof gap.

See....I told you the Flex isn't that big!

dougtheeng says:

05:54 AM, 08/14/09

"What's that Babe? ooohhh yes, I'ma chop out that fake wood instrument cluster right now"

rick8365 says:

05:54 AM, 08/14/09

Say Babe.....ain't this kinda like the boy named Sue?

Speaking of Flex....who knew Babe was a hermaphrodite?

rick8365 says:

06:00 AM, 08/14/09

Due to his sciatica issues, Paul says "I won't drive it until it's fitted with my dead pedal".

ergsum says:

06:45 AM, 08/14/09

Ford quality, not just another Tall Tale?

ergsum says:

06:46 AM, 08/14/09

Ford Flex, now with both Bluetooth and Blueball!

ergsum says:

06:51 AM, 08/14/09

Paul decided to switch from flannel shirts to OxFords.

shladney says:

06:56 AM, 08/14/09

BABE! You need to stop stepping on the remotes to my RC cars, they're starting to get in the way!

mnorm1 says:

06:57 AM, 08/14/09

Much to Paul's surprise, Babe was cowed by the Flex.

mnorm1 says:

07:04 AM, 08/14/09

Flex-a-bull

ergsum says:

07:05 AM, 08/14/09

LumberJack, just like LoJack, but with that fresh pine scent!

mnorm1 says:

07:07 AM, 08/14/09

When axed, Paul raised his right hand and swore he did not shoot that arrow in the parking lot.


mnorm1 says:

07:07 AM, 08/14/09

Babe and Paul, were stumped by the Flex.

mnorm1 says:

07:08 AM, 08/14/09

Flex; not your typical lumbering SUV

mnorm1 says:

07:17 AM, 08/14/09

When he saw the leather seats, Babe was shocked by the realization - cow hide is not a game.

oldchap says:

07:17 AM, 08/14/09

Go fetch my other slipper.

ergsum says:

07:19 AM, 08/14/09

Sync, play Monty Python "Lumberjack Song"

ergsum says:

07:25 AM, 08/14/09

The Flex was Dan's Clear-Cut choice for the trip!

calcarl says:

07:28 AM, 08/14/09

Mr. Bunyan dragged in his old grass guzzler and got a great deal on a new Flex at Courtesy Ford!

hybris says:

07:30 AM, 08/14/09

The Flex: Choice of Legends

or The Flex: Choice of Myths

not sure which one Paul is.

Also inspired by ergsum

Sync, play Monty Python "RUN AWAY!"

and lastly Flex compares towing power with Babe.

lowmilelude says:

07:32 AM, 08/14/09

The Flex goes hood ornament shopping.

sherief says:

08:11 AM, 08/14/09

Estimated scale size of the next-generation Taurus.

rick8365 says:

08:17 AM, 08/14/09

Paul and Babe got 'em and the Flex needs 'em....Ecoboost coming soon.

ergsum says:

08:17 AM, 08/14/09

Ford Flex, "Adventures with Blogs and Logs"

abyss says:

08:20 AM, 08/14/09

The Flex: Hoping to avoid Ford's Ax

ergsum says:

08:20 AM, 08/14/09

Unlike the Focus, the Flex gets to deal with nicer smelling logs!

mnorm1 says:

08:20 AM, 08/14/09

In the Flex, Dan logged more miles than Paul and Babe.

abyss says:

08:22 AM, 08/14/09

Cows for Clunkers; Ox for Keepers

abyss says:

08:23 AM, 08/14/09

The Edmunds' family vacation in land of the giants

ergsum says:

08:26 AM, 08/14/09

We looked up the definition of Flex in the OxFord Dictionary.

mnorm1 says:

08:28 AM, 08/14/09

Dan asks for directions to the Deer Lick car wash.

ergsum says:

08:29 AM, 08/14/09

Okay kids, whatever you do, don't ask Babe if he wants to Wii!

ergsum says:

08:38 AM, 08/14/09

Wii and logs?! The potty humor Ford curse!

lowmilelude says:

08:51 AM, 08/14/09

"You did NOT just park in Bunyan's spot."

stpawyfrmdonut says:

08:54 AM, 08/14/09

They are coming out of the woods for cash for clunkers.

rick8365 says:

08:59 AM, 08/14/09

"They are coming out of the woods for cash for clunkers." < nice!

ergsum says:

09:00 AM, 08/14/09

He must be into classic cars. He keeps trying to show us his Woody!

rick8365 says:

09:01 AM, 08/14/09

Got 'em, got 'em, needs 'em.....Ecoboost coming soon.

ahightower says:

09:27 AM, 08/14/09

"Paul and Babe got 'em and the Flex needs 'em....Ecoboost coming soon."

That one gets my vote!

ahightower says:

09:28 AM, 08/14/09

Drive softly and carry a big stick.

ahightower says:

09:30 AM, 08/14/09

Junkmaster Flex

p5010 says:

09:31 AM, 08/14/09

Stop right there. Mess with the Flex, you get the horns.

or

Ford Flex "BB" Edition

stpawyfrmdonut says:

09:32 AM, 08/14/09

Ford Flex Woodstock Edition featuring
LSD (limited slip differential)

stpawyfrmdonut says:

09:35 AM, 08/14/09

Ford Flex Woodstock Edition with LSD

ergsum says:

09:57 AM, 08/14/09

Trunk Masters Flex

hybris says:

10:13 AM, 08/14/09

The Flex: The Bull stops here.

anonimo says:

10:15 AM, 08/14/09

Roy Scheider: "We're gonna need a bigger car..."

ergsum says:

10:20 AM, 08/14/09

No surpise, Paul Bunyan still prefered the Forester over the Flex.

cartester16 says:

11:15 AM, 08/14/09

"I swear on a stack of bibles that I love the Flex and that ain't no bull"

Flex - can carry big loads of Bull$h1t.

Flex - if you drive one, you have bigger 'nads than Paul Bunyan, but not his bull.

Flex - for when you need to give your bull a ride to the slaughterhouse.

mcorwin129 says:

11:22 AM, 08/14/09

blue bell meet blue oval

mcorwin129 says:

11:23 AM, 08/14/09

blue bell meet blue oval

eidolways says:

12:01 PM, 08/14/09

"Yes! Babe, the flapjacks have arrived!"

"A real kick-ox ride, no matter who you axe."

"I think it comes in peace, Babe."

"And I thought I was a lumbering giant..."

"Finally, Ford found a customer that doesn't think the front seats are too wide."

"Drive faster. I think I hear mooing..."

"Ford decided to make a gesture of friendliness to two well-known eco-terrorists." (Let's face it, that's what Bunyan would be called today!)

ergsum says:

12:05 PM, 08/14/09

Mr. Bunyan, I have your clothing order from Vegas in the Flex.

ergsum says:

12:31 PM, 08/14/09

Says the man with the ax and bovine,
"The Flex is pimpin' and lookin' fine!"

ergsum says:

12:46 PM, 08/14/09

Dan debates getting a custom "chop top" done on the Flex.

rick8365 says:

12:56 PM, 08/14/09

" "And I thought I was a lumbering giant..." "

^ clever ^

ergsum says:

01:46 PM, 08/14/09

"Hi there, Flex! Welcome to the Trees of Mystery!"

subaru123 says:

02:10 PM, 08/14/09

Why Babe, Why Now

jedienigma says:

02:11 PM, 08/14/09

Ford Flex, a Mini for Giants.

subaru123 says:

02:11 PM, 08/14/09

Why Ford?, Why Now? It's smaller than new Smart and has 7 passenger seating!

subaru123 says:

02:12 PM, 08/14/09

Why Ford?, Why Now? It's smaller than the Smart and has 7 passenger seating!


*ADD AN EDIT BUTTON PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

xollins says:

02:28 PM, 08/14/09

Finally Ford is no longer the biggest threat to the environment.

subaru123 says:

02:31 PM, 08/14/09

Donna I like how you put 4:00ish Santa Monica time this week.

ergsum says:

03:05 PM, 08/14/09

Dan did the KlaMATH, and the Flex ended in the Red(wood).

greenpony says:

03:26 PM, 08/14/09

F the Bunyan. Marry the Flex. Kill the ox. (Mmm, big blue steak).

ergsum says:

03:28 PM, 08/14/09

Dan and family spent the night at the adjacent Trees Motel and slept like logs!

dscain says:

03:42 PM, 08/14/09

What does the C4C manual say I have to do to this trade?

Does Babe qualify for $3500 or $4500?

bmw335xi says:

03:48 PM, 08/14/09

Flex appeal wins every time

ergsum says:

03:56 PM, 08/14/09

The Ford Flex won't leaf you in the larch!

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