No Laughing Matter

Two (well, three) balloons on their last legs.

On the left, a blue sword. On the right, a yellow hat with an intimidating red elephant sitting proudly on top.

With elephant hat on head, and sword in hand I valiantly fought away the Evil Dark Pirate of Chester® in an epic clash near the city walls. After his sword turned against him and deflated of its own accord - leaving him with a mere twig - victory was within my grasp.

That is, until he collected a new - more powerful sword from the dark clown - and performed the forbidden nose-picking coup de grâce whilst I was off-guard.

But the valiant hero's sword and helmet remain, with a little bit of life left in them. They won't last much longer though.

Let us all remember this brave hero's sacrifice, and preserve his noble plight inside this photograph. Nothing lasts forever.