Temat: English Descends from Its Pedestal

A singles ad in a Texas newspaper read, "I'm looking for a man who will put me on a pedal stool." That blooper, spotted by John Bowman of San Antonio, was one of many verbal lulus sent to me recently by readers across the country. Can you spot the blots?

1. "The robber was described as a white man with a stalky to medium build." A stalker?

2. "The eatery even created the Bush Plate, featuring ribs, beans, leaks and potato salad." Reporters must love the place.

3. "[About a 92-year-old preacher] "He . . . walked slowly, with great effort and a sliding gate to the podium." At least it wasn't a pearly gate.

4. "Dr. NEED FIRST NAME Sutherland, an obstetric gynecologist . . ." Copy editor on vacation?

5. "When I . . . saw the look of shear horror on my 16-year-old daughter's face." She didn't like her new haircut?

6. "It is a phantasmagoric display of bison heads and dear antlers?" Trophy wives?

7. "The 42-inch mowing deck, powered by a wench . . ." Strong woman!

8. [From a classified ad for home health workers]: "Help asses and enroll new members." Would those be the bosses?

9. "Once our investigation starts and we have a propensity of evidence to recommend disciplinary charges, we will." That sentence should have been pre-pondered.

10. "I just gave him the old 'eagle eye' and walked away."

11. "I was always taught to stay away from racial slurs and epitaphs."

12. From an otherwise perfectly crafted resume: "Impeachable references upon request."

13. "I'm engaged in a plutonic relationship." Must be out of this world!

14. From an ad for a tool kit: "Includes level, adjustable wrench, groove joint, pliers, ape measure." Perfect for zookeepers.

15. About a film directed by John Carpenter: "Carpenter maintains a taught pace . . ." He must have learned from the best!


Wanna play? ;)

taken from Arcamax.com