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Friday, May 27, 2016

Proofreading

Examples Of Why Proofreading Is Rather Important…#13 Will Have You In Stitches
Proofreading, a very good skill to have.  Sure, we accept that everyone makes punctuation and spelling mistakes, but not usually like this!  The examples in this article will make you double take and ask yourself “did I read that right?”
 
Sure, it’s ok to make mistakes while writing or texting someone, however it’s not okay if your writing is on a public billboard!  Take a look at some of the signs that had us in laughter and tears.
 
1. Keep calm dude and don't hunt pedestrians.
1. Keep calm dude and don't hunt pedestrians.
Source: via justsomething
 
2. Sponge Bob is real?
2. Sponge Bob is real?
Source: via justsomething
 
3. Well that's a good USP.
3. Well that's a good USP.
Source: via justsomething
 
4. Cultured.
4. Cultured.
Source: via justsomething
 
5. Great news, can I volunteer?
5. Great news, can I volunteer?
Source: via justsomething
 
6. It's good to know that. You're such a good employer.
6. It's good to know that. You're such a good employer.
Source: via justsomething
 
7. Why would you do that?
7. Why would you do that?
Source: via justsomething
 
8. Well you can't misinterpret this one, can you?
8. Well you can't misinterpret this one, can you?
Source: via justsomething
 
9. Ladies and gentlemen, Americans have eaten the African continent.
9. Ladies and gentlemen, Americans have eaten the African continent.
Source: via justsomething
 
10. “The Proud Mommy“ grammar doesn't seem to ring any bell. Anyone?
10. “The Proud Mommy“ grammar doesn't seem to ring any bell. Anyone?
Source: via justsomething
 
11. You are either a customer or a toad.
11. You are either a customer or a toad.
Source: via justsomething
 
12. This is what a porn area looks like apparently. Seems legit.
12. This is what a porn area looks like apparently. Seems legit.
Source: via justsomething
 
13. Use commas or eat black people.
13. Use commas or eat black people.
Source: via justsomething
 
14. Let me just say something, God Bless America!
14. Let me just say something, God Bless America!
Source: via justsomething
 
15. This is psychotic.
15. This is psychotic.
Source: via justsomething
Courtesy of viralfare

20 comments:

  1. These are priceless, and so funny. Proof reading is important lol. Thanks Cat :)

    Hugs
    Roz

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    1. I agree, Roz and these obviously failed big time! ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  2. Cat,
    Good grief!
    Meredith

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    1. Almost speechless, Mere? ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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    1. Another almost speechless reader, Jan. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  4. Groan. I proof read as a part time thing so i totally understand!

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    1. These are definitely groaners, Fondles. I proof read training materials and requirements and groan quite a bit. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  5. Agree proof reading is necessary. Loved all these thanks Cat. Some people are weird!
    Hugs Lindy

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    1. Oh yes, Lindy...some people are definitely weird...happy you enjoyed these. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  6. Oh...funny but you'd think someone would have caught it before the signs went public....

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    1. I agree, Abby...would definitely have thought they would have been caught. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  7. Funny - but I've seen some of them and others. I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

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    1. I had seen some of these before also, Sunny but the group together was just too good to pass up. I'd rather laugh rather than cry so... ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  8. Was there something wrong with them, Cat?

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    1. LOL Han...your command of the English language is too good...you have to be teasing me. If any of these really do have you confused, email me. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  9. The ape tit had me laughing the most!

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    1. That's a good one isn't in, Minelle. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  10. These are hilarious, Cuz!!! Cracked me up! Loved them all but my fav has to be the proud mom text! Sheesh!!! LOL! Many hugs,

    <3 Katie tft

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    1. Happy you enjoyed them, Cuz! Yup...proud mom is not too bright is she...feel sorry for her kiddo. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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