Archive for the ‘Bloopers’ Category

Valentine’s Day Specials

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

Ad for local grocery store: Sweatheart Deals! Think I'll pass.

Pour / Pore

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

One of the most common mistakes I see is confusing similar-sounding words with different meanings. From the Feb. 2009 edition of Relish magazine: "She also subscribed to Bon Appetit and Gourmet magazines, which I would pour over, then sneak home." Was that gravy or maple syrup she was pouring over the magazines? pour - ...

Butterfly on Assignment

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Photo caption in local paper: "While on assignment at a blueberry patch in Alcorn County, this butterfly resting on a zinnia caught my eye and made a pretty picture." Wonder how much that butterfly gets paid?