Stupid Headlines

[Dotsie]

very good

[theoldlibrarian]

The Irish times once misspelled Ireland (Irland) in the headline of a major article

[Ponder Stibbons]

Penfolds are really good. couldnt stop ROTFLMAOing

[Omnia]

I've been really fed-up the past couple of days, and had a complete disaster online today, but these have really cheered me up ~ love Tony's and Penfold's ones ~ been laughing so much I'm actually crying!!

5. For sale: an antique desk suitable for lady with thick legs and large drawers.
10. We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand.
15. Tired of cleaning yourself? Let me do it.
16. Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children.

Thank you so much for sharing

[Penfold]

I've been really fed-up the past couple of days, and had a complete disaster online today, but these have really cheered me up ~ love Tony's and Penfold's ones ~ been laughing so much I'm actually crying!!

5. For sale: an antique desk suitable for lady with thick legs and large drawers.
10. We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand.
15. Tired of cleaning yourself? Let me do it.
16. Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children.

Thank you so much for sharing

I'm glad that you enjoyed them so much. Here are some more dodgy ads and typos that I hope will be met with amusement.

1. Stock up and save. Limit: one.

2. We build bodies that last a lifetime.

3. For Rent: 6-room hated apartment.

4. Man, honest. Will take anything.

5. Wanted: chambermaid in rectory. Love in, $200 a month. References required.

6. Man wanted to work in dynamite factory. Must be willing to travel.

7. Used Cars: Why go elsewhere to be cheated? Come here first!

8. Christmans tag-sale. Handmade gifts for the hard-to-find person.

9. Modular Sofas. Only $299. For rest or fore play.

10. Wanted: Hair-cutter. Excellent growth potential.

11. Wanted. Man to take care of cow that does not smoke or drink.

12. 3-year-old teacher need for pre-school. Experience preferred.

13. Our experienced Mom will care of your child. Fenced yard, meals, and smacks included.

14. Our bikinis are exciting. They are simply the tops.

15. Auto Repair Service. Free pick-up and delivery. Try us once, you’ll never go anywhere again.

16. Holcross pullets. Starting to lay Betty Clayton, Granite 5-6204.

17. Illiterate? Write today for free help.

18. Girl wanted to assist magician in cutting-off-head illusion. Blue Cross and salary.

19. Wanted. Widower with school-age children requires person to assume general housekeeping duties. Must be capable of contributing to growth of family.

20. Mixing bowl set designed to please a cook with round bottom for efficient beating.

21. Semi-Annual after-Christmas Sale.

22. And now, the Superstore–unequaled in size, unmatched in variety, unrivaled inconvenience.

[meerkat]

Here are some more dodgy ads and typos that I hope will be met with amusement.

17. Illiterate? Write today for free help.


[/list]

That made me laugh - a lot!

[Ponder Stibbons]

PMSL

Loved 13,14,17,20 and 22

I found this in a mall here.
Tere was a restaurant supposed to be called Gerobak, but istead it said GrowBucks on top! Gerobak means trolley.

[Tonyblack]

I found these posts from a few years ago and thought I'd bump the thread for new members to have a chuckle.

[raptornx01]

6. Man wanted to work in dynamite factory. Must be willing to travel.

I laughed at that way more then I should have.

[Penfold]

Well resurrected Tony.

I've found some more HERE, although one or two have been shown before.

[Catch-up]

Glad you bumped this up Tony!

[Ghost]

no kidding

[Tonyblack]

[simmonds91]

I remember one headline (which you could probably google) that mis-spelled hadron collider. As you can probably guess it was talking about shutting it on a few years back. hint: it's a bit naughty

[Dotsie]

On the last Stargazing Live series (not the most recent), there was a man standing behind Brian Cox the whole time wearing a t-shirt that said "particle physics gives me a hadron"