Here’s another one for our GrammarGag Reel under the “headline evokes image” category:
From CNN.com (video)
A headline reads:
“Missing tots ransack neighbor’s house”
(click here for the real story)
What comes to your mind?
Here’s what comes to ours:
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No couch potato …
Posted in General, GrammarGag Reel (fun stuff), tagged CNN, CNN.com, confusion, grammar, headline, house, language, news, normal, ransack, tater tots, tots, usage, words on April 27, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Turning tables?
Posted in General, GrammarGag Reel (fun stuff), tagged Austin, confusion, goof, grammar, headline, house, language, News 8, normal, OKs, pulling info, records, Texas, usage, words on April 23, 2009| Leave a Comment »
News 8 in Austin, Texas ran this headline today:
“House OKs pulling some information from records”
(click here for the real story)
What comes to your mind?
Here’s what came to ours:
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