Friday, August 01, 2014

Dipping Once Again from the Well of Editorial Wonders


Ah, yes, Dear Readers, it's time once again to delve into the collection of amazing things found in print. Accidents of editing? Clever witticisms? Who cares? Let's go ...

I know what they meant, but it's still a bit odd, don't you think? ...


This will be useful once we just admit defeat and unite with Mexico and most of the countries of Central America ... 


There are fish fries and there are fish fries ...


I wonder if they'll play any polkas? ...


You may have seen this one on the news a few weeks ago. I don't want the illegals either, but it would be nice if the permanent residents could learn to spell ...


It appears to be a fund-amental problem ...


Do you have the reversal dinner the night before the divorce? ...


Americans are not noted for their detailed understanding of history. Or editing or grammar, either ...


I don't think this toilet gets much use, do you? ...


And finally, as real estate ads go, this one probably isn't one of the best ...


We need more editors. Or, as I call them, Raiders of the Lost Arts.

Have a good day. More thoughts tomorrow.

Bilbo

5 comments:

  1. allenwoodhaven7:06 AM

    Love these editing gems. Keep them coming! The first comment seems rather out of place. Will you remove it?

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  2. I would hate to live where a Wal-Mart is scenic.

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  3. Where is Wyomissing? And I love the toilet poster.

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  4. The 60 star American flag could be saved in case Texas and California subdivide, and Puerto Rico gets statehood.

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