Verbal slips can sometimes have very funny results.   We have gathered a collection of memorable quotes over the years.  We came across some of them in the school.  Others have been contributed.


We sincerely hope that none of this material offends anyone in any way.  Languages are complicated and everyone makes the occasional mistake.  If the result is humorous, we think it should be enjoyed!


Some of the strange newspaper headlines and corrections collected by the Columbia Journalism Review over the years and displayed on bathroom walls at the Newseum:

(Contributor Unknown)


  • ''Kicking Baby Considered To Be Healthy,'' The Burlington (Vt.) Free Press, 1980.

  • ''Robber Holds Up Albert's Hosiery,'' Buffalo (N.Y.) Evening News, 1975.

  • ''Hillary Clinton on Welfare,'' Los Angeles Times, 1995.

  • ''Literarcy Week Observed,'' The Meade County Messenger, Brandenburg, Ky., 1985.

  • ''Parking Lot Floods When Man Bursts,'' The Herald-Sun, Durham, N.C., 1994.


Miscellaneous Excerpts from Classified Ads Around the Country

(Authors Unknown)


  • 3-year-old teacher needed for preschool.
    Experience preferred.

  • Dog for sale: eats anything: fond of children.

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

  • Vacation special: Have your house exterminated.

  • Dinner Specials:
    Turkey $3.25 Chicken or Beef $2.75 Children $2.00.


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