Well, the pic came out real early.... During the FoTR buzz. At that time, the Wizard Kabob was debunked as a "Canary Trap"... a deliberate false rumour designed to find whatever internal spy was releasing photos they didn't want released.
But then again.... that could be the cover story for the cover story. I tell you what, if he lands on that dang spikey wheel in the SEE, I will bust a gut laughing.
Chris Lee Talks About Those Saruman Rumours