Proofreading – A dying Art?
Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn’t you say?
These all actually made print.
Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter
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.
Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
No kidding, really? Ya think?
Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
Now that’s a bit drastic, but whatever.
Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
What a guy! That’s what you call going above and beyond, if you know what I mean.
Miners Refuse to Work after Death
I wouldn’t want to work after I died either. That’s my vacation time.
Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
Shouldn’t he be given a fair trial first? Just asking.
War Dims Hope for Peace
I can see where it might have that effect.
If Strike Isn’t Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
Ya think?
Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
Who would have thought!
Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
You mean there’s something stronger than duct tape?
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
No Comment.
I love finding funny headlines like these. I wonder how much money these people get paid to be witty and write catchy headlines. Do they get fired after posting something like that?
I’m sure they get paid way too much. I wouldn’t mind taking over, that’s for sure. I’ve always wondered what happens to the ones that screw up, ya know? Maybe I’ll have to investigate……
Who would’ve guessed I could be published in the news paper. But wait I always have my stuff proofed so maybe not
LOL, that’s cheating.
Thanks my boyfriend and I loved this…..
You’re very welcome!
I love reading other people’s proofing mistakes because I make them all the time. Sometimes I wonder how anyone can even read my blog.
Now…where do I get this red tape?
I am on the hunt for it currently so as I soon as it is located, you’ll be the next to know.
“Miners Refuse to Work after Death
I wouldn’t want to work after I died either. That’s my vacation time.” – Heck yeah thats when I plan on taking my vacation too!
For sure! See? I knew I wasn’t the only one.
Isn’t it amazing? That’s what makes the world interesting….knuckleheads like that!
The world would be a dull place without them
and again you made me smile with a blog like these. I absolutely love these kind of writings. Just helps me to ease my mind and let go of thoughts. Hope to see more of this in the future!
Glad I could help!
LMAO! I’ve seen a few similar items as well – and what irks me the most is when I find print errors in books. I pay a heck of a lot more for a book then I do a newspaper or magazine. Maybe the publishing houses should hire me to proof – and I’ll get you in at the same time
Please keep me in mind. I’d love to tag along.
I am in awe! Where do you find this stuff! I certainly no grammar God, but these are just crazy (in the hilarious way I love…to make fun of too) Great post!!!
Thanks so much. I love finding crazy things that make me laugh
LMAO! I am no expert on editing,but it does amaze me that journalists make these types of mistakes!
I’m not an expert either but I’ve made it a mission to find it and have a great laugh