Jon C suggests that the BBC should take the advice of one of Harry Enfield's characters.
You don't wanna do it like that.
Gaffes. Published. Especially by those that should know better.
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Monday, 12 October 2015
It's a gift
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Friday, 9 October 2015
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
Papal bull
With the Pope's visit flooding TV news channels in the USA last week, I guess it had to happen at some point.
Well, it is the easier, safer way to pray.
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Location:
Washington, DC, USA
Monday, 5 October 2015
Small-minded
You should always check the small print. Even if it's invisible to the naked eye.
Here's a poster on a BART platform that Jon C came across.
The usual 'terms and conditions apply' disclaimer is at the bottom right. However, it's so small we've had to enlarge it for you.
But, if you think that's small, check out the asterisk next to it, and then try and find the text to which the asterisk refers.
Here's a clue. Even at the full poster size you'd need a magnifier.
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Location:
Bay Area
Friday, 2 October 2015
It's plain, Jane
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