Bloopers, bloomers and typos

[ashytoo]

Ironically, with increased use of computer 'spell-checkers', unintentionally funny misprints on restaurant menus, in books, newspapers and adverts are actually becoming more common.

MARTIN TOSELAND has collected some of the most amusing for a new book and some entries are reproduced here.

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Concert promoters MCP have donated three pairs of tickets for the Princes Hall show. All you have to do is answer the following question:
With which band did Midge (Ure) have his first number one hit in 1976?
Answers to: Ultravox Competition, The News, 4, High Street, Camberley, Surrey.

(even Ramon and Hoopy could get the answer to that one)

[Lucker]

You are right . I am a Bob Geldorf fan

[ashytoo]

A new public house at Martlesham, near Ipswich, has been named after Sir Douglas Bader, the RAF's legless wartime hero.

:Elffy_39:

[ashytoo]

Londonderry Development Commission plans to spend about £24,000 on improving the standard of street fighting in the city centre and a number of housing estates.

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Winners in the homemade claret section were Mrs Davis (fruity, well-rounded), Mrs Rayner (fine colour and full-bodied), and Miss Ogle-Smith (slightly acid, but should improve if laid down).

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The authorities at Ongar library have received a number of complaints about a card in the index file which read: SEX: SEE LIBRARIAN. This has been changed. The new entry reads: SEX: FOR SEX, ASK AT THE DESK.

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Children shot for Christmas in the home - Regent Photographic Studios.

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Airedale Terriers - house-trained, safe with children, best protection against burglars or ladies living alone.

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The mystery fan behind the takeover bid for Port Vale today said he will pull out of the deal if his identity is revealed. It is understood Stone-based businessman Peter Jackson wants to remain anonymous until the contract is signed and sealed.

[ashytoo]

Schizophrenic killed herself with two plastic bags.

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Letchworth Spiritualist Church. An evening of Clairvoyance with Mr Deadman Saturday, July 27, at 7pm.

[ashytoo]

With the Chief Constable will be Chief Superintendent Peter Skinner, and Chief Inspector G. Bollard of the traffic division.