Ode to Spell Checkers
Ain’t technology great? Well, sometimes it’s only as good as the person using it! Here’s a poem showing how easy it is to confound spell checkers – with not a squiggly red line in sight!
Signs from around the world
English is a language with a very rich vocabulary, expressing a wide range of nuances. If you’re not a native speaker, then getting the right words for your sign can be a tricky matter. Here are some examples of signs that didn’t get it quite right…
You don’t have to be mad to work here…
We’ve all suffered from brain-dead bosses, haven’t we? Here are some choice examples of just how stupid they can get sometimes.
US election results – the British solution
A satirical poke at the inconclusive result of the 2000 US Presidential election.
If he makes it – we’re doomed!
A selection of some of Dubya’s finest quotations prior to the 2000 US presidential election.
How to be a Good Wife
Advice from a 1950s Home Economics textbook for schoolgirls, teaching how to prepare for married life.