On Tue, 29 Jan 2002 at 19:47:37, Geoff Wicks wrote:
(ref: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>)
>Since we are now hooked on typos, this is confession time. Very OT, but too
>good to miss.
>
>Back in the bad old days before word processors were invented, I typed with
>two fingers a document for my trade union.
>
>"Problems of staffing not due to bad management" appeared as "Problems of
>staffing not due bed management".
>
>"Improved starting points for probation officers" appeared as "Improved
>starting pints for probation officers".
Even more OT but I heard it on R4 this afternoon live, so at least 100%
genuine and topical:
Instead of 'gas fired power-stations', an interviewee said
'Gas powered fire stations'. I almost drove into the braking car in
front laughing.
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