Proof reading is a dying art, wouldn't you say?

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Proof reading is a dying art, wouldn't you say?

#1 Postby angelwing » Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:37 pm

Proof reading 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.

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I just couldn't help but send these 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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Enfield ( London ) Couple Slain;PoliceSuspect Homicide
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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Man Struck By Lightning:Faces Battery Charge
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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Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
Boy, are they tall!
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And the winner is....
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead

Did I read that right?
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Re: Proof reading is a dying art, wouldn't you say?

#2 Postby vbhoutex » Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:40 pm

Thanks for a good laugh!!!
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#3 Postby HURAKAN » Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:04 pm

Great headlines!
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Re: Proof reading is a dying art, wouldn't you say?

#4 Postby Hurricaneman » Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:55 pm

i have a few more

Two Sisters Reunited After 18 Years at Checkout Counter
Id complain to the manager


Kicking Baby Considered to Be Healthy
not according to the department of social services

Stolen Painting Found by Tree
I thank the Pine near the maple

Drunk Gets Nine Months in Violin Case
That will teach him/her
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