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QC Captions Vol. 94 HOLIDAY EDITION
DrBear:
Back in the days when people bought records, the Milwaukee paper used to run a top-ten chart labeled "MILWAUKEE'S HIT PARADE." Then they got a new computer programmed to block out naughty words.
The chart started appearing as "MILWAUKEE HIT PARADE."
DSL:
It has to be the most common typo in the print communications industry, but for me the funniest example was when our local congressman sent a press release expressing his hope Congress could "put (the current Washington tempest-in-a-toilet bowl) behind us and get on with the pubic business."
But my paper's first spellcheck program, unfamiliar with the word "jacuzzi," automatically corrected a news brief to say the local chapter of Catholic Adult Singles was planning a "Swim and Jackass Party." Yes, the editor (ironically, she was our most fastidious proofreader) had assumed "search and replace" would do its job the way she thought it should be done.
And before I come off as too self-righteous, all of my howlers were of the type that couldn't be blamed on the technology. Fortunately, I had the ideal backup: A composing-room crew consisting of ladies with dirty minds.
jwhouk:
--- Quote from: DrBear on 28 Dec 2012, 22:36 ---Back in the days when people bought records, the Milwaukee paper used to run a top-ten chart labeled "MILWAUKEE'S HIT PARADE." Then they got a new computer programmed to block out naughty words.
The chart started appearing as "MILWAUKEE HIT PARADE."
--- End quote ---
The Journal or the Sentinel?
Pilchard123:
--- Quote from: DrBear on 28 Dec 2012, 22:36 ---Back in the days when people bought records, the Milwaukee paper used to run a top-ten chart labeled "MILWAUKEE'S HIT PARADE." Then they got a new computer programmed to block out naughty words.
The chart started appearing as "MILWAUKEE HIT PARADE."
--- End quote ---
I believe that's known as Scunthorpe Syndrome. IIRC, AOL prevented citizens of that particular place from registering.
Carl-E:
It gets worse online...
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