Got the balls?

I came across this over on SYCMU.

I do understand that many surgeons play golf, but this sounds a little extreme.

Moor care needed

In Minnesota, members of the 2013 Moorhead High School Yearbook production team were left red-faced when the result of their enterprise was revealed to staff, students, parents and the local community.

Unfortunately, it wasn't simply a case of a missing caption or a mistaken identity.

No, there was a typo.

Right on the front cover.

It was the name of the school.

In fact, it's also the name of the school's home town.

I'm sorry, Moorhead, but that particular moment isn't fading any time soon.

Smoke and mirrors

When it comes to discovering the facts, where should you go to collect the correct data?

Dennis A wanted to find out how much of the money spent on cigarettes goes in tax and, in the course of his research, he came across this table which is taken from the HM Revenue and Customs tobacco fact sheet 2012.

Did you spot the mistake? Has the penny dropped?

Ace spelling

I spotted this helpful sign the other day in the Sainsbury's store in Headingley, Leeds.

When, surely, everybody knows it's the exception to the rule.

Wrong VT

I've talked about Muphry's Law before.

To avoid falling foul of it, the first rule is, if you're going to criticise other people for typos in their writing, you'd better make sure there aren't any in your own.

If you don't, you'll get stung. Karma for critics if you like.

Here's another good example; this time from Deutsche Bank which posted a recruitment video on YouTube and on its own web site.

The video offers advice to candidates including some tips on proofreading and its importance when trying to impress a prospective employer.

The authoritative voice in the video says, 'I cannot tell you how many times I have seen a cover letter addressed to a competitor. This mistake could cost you an interview. Please make sure to proofread all communications to all firms.'

Then, just seconds later, this appears...

Ouch.