Topic: Proofreading is a dying art!

[Serenity]

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 sending this along. Too funny.     
Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says     
No kidding, 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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J u venile 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;   Police   Suspect Homicide       
They may be on to something here!     
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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 ever tall!     
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And the winner is.....       

Man found dead in graveyard           
    Oh really?


    

[Rik]

Love them.

[Simon]

[Serenity]

Love them.

Really? and what do they think of you?     

[Rik]

They admit a certain fondness for my red pen. 

[Serenity]

They admit a certain fondness for my red pen. 

See this is when I wish I knew how to post an attachment coz I have a joke that would fit quite nicely as a retort   

[Rik]

Hit reply, rather than use the QR box, then hit the additional options button.

[Simon]

Use Reply button, click Additional Options.

[Simon]

 

[Serenity]

Hit reply, rather than use the QR box, then hit the additional options button.

I was being ironic Rikkayy    keep up at the back!  

[Rik]

Well, we never know with blondes, Bev.

[Serenity]

Well, we never know with blondes, Bev.

always keep em guessing is my motto       

[Rik]

Oh, you turn the lights out do you? 

[Simon]

No, she likes to keep an eye on their wallets. 

[Rik]