Beware of Fonts
Never Write Something That Will Hurt Somebody
- Always Givey a Finall Look afore You Go To Print…
Horror Homemaker Tip # 657
You Never Know What You Just Said.
If you are someone who knows how to read, a good rule of thumb is to read what you’ve written before others read it. Here are some simple tips to keep in mind before deciding you’re ready to go to print.
Consider the Pioneers Who Came Before You and Learn From Their Trials
“Girl wanted to assist magician in cutting-off-head illusion. Blue Cross and salary.”
“Mixing bowl set designed to please a cook with round bottom for efficient beating.”
“Auto Repair Service. Free pick-up and delivery. Try us once, you’ll never go anywhere again.”
Can You Back Up What You Promise?
“Dinner Special — Turkey $2.35; Chicken or Beef $2.25; Children $2.00″
Remember to Check Your Spelling
“Our experienced mom will care for your child. Fenced yard, meals, and smacks included.”
Don’t Forget to Use Your Goodest Wording
“3-year old teacher needed for pre-school. Experience preferred.”
What qualifies me to write this article and make fun of others in the porcess, you may ask? Why, when it comes to mistakes, I’m an expert.
Happy Writing!
Got my attention! Word sensitivity is probably never more accutte than in a ritter, but of course the deeper lesson is that when you get past the howlers like these, there is a minefield of grayer booby traps to discern in the act of writing. (Oh, we in the trade know, don’t we?) Thanks for keeping this light to make the point. It does! Understatement –even in these examplars of overstatement — is one of your considerable skills.
– Sully
Ummm, for some reason I can’t see the problem with the Computer Doctors’ sign…
I’ll not repeat it here, but I once used a racial slur from my parents’ generation by typing the middle of the word wrong.
Wayne, you give me the idea that it might be amusing for others to share any past goofs they can recall. Oh boy, where do I begin…?
You’re always a great support to me, Sully. Thanks for reading and adding your wisdom to my messy little scrap of a post this month. You’re the best!
If you look at the mouse in the computer ad, Michelle, you might notice it’s a rather cocky sort of drawing, or so it would appear to those of us who are childish enough to see it.
Well, as a matter of fact, I’ve long had an article in mind that relates to gaffs & goofs by writers, but not exactly of the usual kind…
The better a writer’s imagination is, the more likely they are to compound that “childishness” you speak of. You just have the wild-child-ishness — um…courage — to point it out. Bravery in fiction leads to interesting reading…
– Sully