The War on Error

Under starter’s orders

Posted by: The Copy Editor on: May 4, 2012

Welcome to Startford Stratford. The gateway to the 2012 London Olympics.

Making a meal of it

Posted by: The Copy Editor on: March 26, 2012

A real feast for the eyes for a pedant like me.

Going to seed

Posted by: The Copy Editor on: March 23, 2012

Can’t help thinking that ‘Let yourself go’ is a particularly poor choice of strapline for a spa. It doesn’t make me think of drifting off to the relaxing sound of whalesong at ALL. Instead it brings to mind ladies that have let things slide somewhat, with wild unkempt armpit hair, curled yellow toenails and abundant facial hair. The complete opposite of the pampering personal grooming experience (hopefully) on offer here at Relax.

Making headlines

Posted by: The Copy Editor on: March 14, 2012

Every sub’s worst nightmare, published for all to see in The Independent.

Out for the count…

Posted by: The Copy Editor on: January 27, 2012

This was all over the internet so can’t claim any credit. Still good though.

Which witch is which?

Posted by: The Copy Editor on: January 21, 2012

A-hole by name…

Posted by: The Copy Editor on: January 19, 2012

Unfortunate naming or rural humour at its best – labelling among the animal pens at Frome Cheese Show.

Caf’e culture

Posted by: The Copy Editor on: January 18, 2012

A question of taste

Posted by: The Copy Editor on: November 7, 2011

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Never corget

Posted by: The Copy Editor on: September 26, 2011

@the_copy_editor

  • RT @biorhythmist: I made you an irregular verb cake but I eated it. 1 day ago
  • RT @AngrySubEditor: Quick Rules: There are too many 'e's in English, so don't put them in nosy, smoky, icy, etc. Easey, isn't it? 6 days ago
  • Being a sub-editor is like being goalkeeper for the editorial team - you're only really noticed when you let a mistake slip through the net. 1 week ago
  • RT @skynewsvid: Amongst my many and varied gripes with Olympic Ticketing - their email inviting me to take "You're chance to get Olympic ... 1 week ago

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