Squad Helps Dog Bite Victim, and Other Flubs from the Nation's Press

by Columbia Journal

Collects examples of contradictory reports, unintentional puns, and humorous typographical errors appearing in newspapers around the world

Genres: Humor

123 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

Reviews

[Phyllis Barlow · Rating 3 out of 5]

This little book is only 123 pages long, but it's not the kind of thing you sit down and read from cover to cover. It's more pick it up, read a couple of pages for a laugh and put it down. Some of these are really funny: "Drunk gets nine months in violin case."
"Bankrupt association termed in poor shape." "Man robs, then kills self."
If you like humor that makes you go "whaaa??!!" You will like this.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Return with us now to the thrilling days of yesteryear, when newspapers were edited by drunks and set by Linotype operators who'd spent years sitting too close to the composing room's supply of molten lead. This ancient collection of typos is probably the best ever, even if the Columbia Journalism review wouldn't reprint any of the obscene ones we all know were out there.

[Agnes · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Complaints about NBA referees growing ugly"

"Bishop Defrocks Gay Priest"

"Milk drinkers turn to powder"

"With the exception of victimless crimes...every single crime committed in this nation of ours involves a victim"

"Prostitutes appeal to Pope"

there were some I just didn't get, not sure if it's because this was published 40 years ago or if I'm not so bright!

[Oleg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty funny actually! My favorite one is about the solar system being back in operation...

[G. Salter · Rating 5 out of 5]

What's not to love about a collection of typos, bizarre phrasings and accidental word mayhem?

[Jobiska (Cindy) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Headlines before Jay Leno did Headlines. I guess journalistic mistakes are always fresh.