Proofreading is such an important skill and one not utilised as often as it perhaps should be.
The following newspaper clippings show what a difference a proofreader could have made. Many of the headlines are confusing, worrying, or just plain wrong! Hilarious grammar and eye-popping wording so bad it MUST be done on purpose right?
Whoever was hired to read through and correct any mistakes should hang their heads in shame.
Can’t imagine why…
Not much of a cure then is it?
That word… I do not think it means what you think it means…
Wait… What?
BA-DUM-TISH
Hmmm… They’re a bit gristly…
yOu dOn’T SaY?!
Amazing discovery!
YIKES.
DAMN YOU BABIES! *shakes fist to sky*
Oh… Oh honey no…
Clearly not…
Planners planning to plan a plan!
Inappropriate…
*nudge nudge wink wink*
Which genius entomologist came up with this revelation?
Someone is going to be in trouble!
That’s one way to do it I suppose…
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March 19, 2025
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The Magic of Words on St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2025
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Jurgis Bielinis and the Day of the Book Smugglers
March 16, 2023
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Today marks a celebration of an event that many of you may not have heard…
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June 30, 2022
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50 British Sayings That Are Going Out of Fashion
January 27, 2022
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Italian dictionary under fire for sexist synonyms
March 21, 2021
Italian dictionary under fire for sexist synonyms
Italian dictionary Treccani is under fire for its definition of the word 'woman'. Around 100…
The lack of proofreading is why I stopped taking my local paper. I refuse to spend nearly $400/year for a poorly – produced newspaper. I volunteered to proofread for them for a discount on my paper but since it isn’t locally owned any more, I obviously made no headway. I am saddened and disgusted at the lowered standards in local newspapers simply to cut costs for their corporate overlords.