In my earlier post Proofreading – 3 Simple Steps to Perfection, I highlghted the importance of proofreading your work before publication.
Sloppy grammar, spelling and general lack of thought will turn your readers off faster than a blind date with The Hulk. But sometimes, mistakes slip through the net – yes, even I have been known to make the odd slip up in my blogs.
For your amusement, below are some howling bloopers of the worst kind – newspaper headlines. Obviously proofreading wasn’t high on their priorities!
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Here’s one I found the other day. Not as funny as the above but contains 2 (count ’em!) typos in 2 sentences. From the Telegraph no less. *sigh*
http://www.ballywick.com/blog/misc-writing/oops/
Thanks for sharing that – just goes to show it can happen to anyone! 🙂
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A very timely post Sally – particularly for our local council in Huddersfield (Kirklees Council) http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2010/08/24/kirklees-council-cycling-map-riddled-with-errors-86081-27122701/
Thanks Jaimie, I think that illustrates the point perfectly 🙂
Very funny article, thanks.
My pleasure 🙂
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