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Proofreading- a lost art

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« on: March 05, 2010, 11:52:02 pm »

Man Kills Self

Before Shooting Wife, 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 sending this along. Too funny.   
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     No crap, really? Ya think?
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      Now that 's taking things a bit far!
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      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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War Dims Hope for Peace 
I can see where it might have that effect!
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  Ya think?!
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     Who would have thought!
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They may be on to something!
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     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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Weren't they fat enough?!
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That's what he gets for eating those beans!
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      Do they taste like chicken?


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      Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
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      Boy, are they tall!
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    Did I read that right?
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