The topic of proofreading brings back memories of my college journalism days. My professor (a seasoned journalist of his time) touched base on the typos and irrelevant titles that find their way into print. Newspaper people work on hurried schedules and perpetual deadlines, often times on lack of zzz's, so let's give them some slack, OK?
Admit it, the typos and funny-sounding titles/captions in the news do bring some chuckles to daily life.
Thanks to Rollie (BFF Josie's friend) for contributing this piece.
Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
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What a guy!
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Miners Refuse to Work after Death
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Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
See if that works any better than a fair trial!
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War Dims Hope for Peace
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If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
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Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
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Enfield (London
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Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
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He probably IS the battery charge!
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New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
Weren't they fat enough?!
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Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
That's what he gets for eating those beans!
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Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
Do they taste like chicken?
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Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
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Boy, are they tall!
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Did I read that right?
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
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Admit it, the typos and funny-sounding titles/captions in the news do bring some chuckles to daily life.
Thanks to Rollie (BFF Josie's friend) for contributing this piece.
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THE TITLE SAYS IT ALL ...............
Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn't you say?
Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter
This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.
This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.
I just couldn't help but send this along. Too funny...
Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
No crap, really? Ya think?
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Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
Now that's taking things a bit far!
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Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
What a guy!
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Miners Refuse to Work after Death
No-good-for-nothing' lazy so-and-so's!
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Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
See if that works any better than a fair trial!
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War Dims Hope for Peace
I can see where it might have that effect!
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If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
Ya think?!
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Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
Who would have thought!
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They may be on to something!
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Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
You mean there's something stronger than duct tape?
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He probably IS the battery charge!
Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge
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New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
Weren't they fat enough?!
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Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
That's what he gets for eating those beans!
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Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
Do they taste like chicken?
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Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
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Boy, are they tall!
Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
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Did I read that right?
And the winner is....
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
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