Because he was outstanding in his field.
A corn on the cob
He was *out standing* in his field.
The french army at the beginning of a war!
Where are the udders? (Thanks to my three boys for that one!)
Having two legs
One two three' cat, because 'Un deux trois' cat sank.
A little plaque.
Because it's a catastrophe :-) Yeah, ok, I'll be going now. EDIT: removed explanation.