Author Topic: Spelling that makes you cringe (Read 171550 times)

hellymedic · « **Reply #1050 on:** 22 July, 2021, 10:54:24 am »

Stolen from Twitter

L CC · « **Reply #1051 on:** 22 July, 2021, 10:55:52 am »

So am I.

hellymedic · « **Reply #1052 on:** 22 July, 2021, 12:41:58 pm »

Only TWICE? All right for some...

lissotriton · « **Reply #1053 on:** 23 July, 2021, 09:52:54 pm »

Beavers damned a drain.
https://news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/critters-enjoy-scotlands-first-ever-beaver-tunnel

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #1054 on:** 31 July, 2021, 08:29:16 pm »

On a blackboard in one doorway of a pub: NO EXSIT.

But it might not have been a typo; it could have been telling someone's ex they weren't allowed to sit there.

lissotriton · « **Reply #1055 on:** 09 August, 2021, 02:02:18 am »

An advert on Facebook, selling an "otterman bed".

ravenbait · « **Reply #1056 on:** 09 August, 2021, 11:45:18 am »

While I can see "damned a drain" as being a fat-finger typo that spellchecker didn't catch, the following two seem to be prime indicators of lack of reading.

Sam

PeteB99 · « **Reply #1057 on:** 09 August, 2021, 03:31:58 pm »

In amongst the instructions and guarantees that came with my new piece of consumer electronics is a card inviting me to take up my free trail of their extended warranty.

Pingu · « **Reply #1058 on:** 09 August, 2021, 05:03:53 pm »

Quote from: lissotriton on 09 August, 2021, 02:02:18 am

An advert on Facebook, selling an "otterman bed".

That otter be a thing.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #1059 on:** 12 August, 2021, 08:45:34 pm »

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Noodles, tofu and spring onion, an attempt at some sort of ramshackle Ramen.. It filled the whole and that was that.

I'm sure this is a typo, but I also think it's better than the correct phrase.

geoff · « **Reply #1060 on:** 13 August, 2021, 09:06:14 am »

Quote from: ravenbait on 09 August, 2021, 11:45:18 am

While I can see "damned a drain" as being a fat-finger typo that spellchecker didn't catch, the following two seem to be prime indicators of lack of reading.

Sam

I wasn't sure what Adrian had done to deserve that... (think I blame Timothy Taylor)

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ravenbait · « **Reply #1061 on:** 13 August, 2021, 09:48:34 am »

On the part of the original authors, I meant.

Sam

rafletcher · « **Reply #1062 on:** 13 August, 2021, 12:10:31 pm »

"License" instead of "Licence" bloody USAnian spelling in our corporate (Japanese) email system.

hatler · « **Reply #1063 on:** 13 August, 2021, 01:28:56 pm »

Think of the pain I go through every time I have to proof read some of our company's output now that the decision has been taken that we should principally address the USAnian market.

Pingu · « **Reply #1064 on:** 21 August, 2021, 08:32:54 pm »

IMG_8741_01 by The Pingus, on Flickr

rafletcher · « **Reply #1065 on:** 26 August, 2021, 10:54:08 am »

From a flyer sent out bu our USAnian colleagues for a Grand Opening.... "Horderves & Appetizers"

Peter · « **Reply #1066 on:** 26 August, 2021, 12:14:10 pm »

Absolutely agree, rafletcher - definitely Appetisers!

fimm · « **Reply #1067 on:** 02 September, 2021, 02:19:52 pm »

Exchange with Facilities person on the subject of returning to the office...
Her: You do realise you will be a loan worker don't you?
Me: What is a loan worker please?
<hits send>
<penny drops>
Me: Or do you mean a lone worker?

Her: Oops, yes, on your owen...

Paul · « **Reply #1068 on:** 02 September, 2021, 03:07:44 pm »

If you don’t have an owen can they loan you one?

Kim · « **Reply #1069 on:** 02 September, 2021, 04:51:50 pm »

Which would make Owen a loan worker, but not a lone worker.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1070 on:** 02 September, 2021, 05:41:20 pm »

Several for the price of one there. Westcliff sea front yesterday morning.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #1071 on:** 02 September, 2021, 05:50:56 pm »

Nah, it's a reference to Shirley Porter selling off the public loos for 42p and a pound of grapes.

Moleman76 · « **Reply #1072 on:** 03 September, 2021, 01:27:36 am »

While (or, grammarians, whilst?) reviewing some building construction drawings today, I came across a note labeling some parts as "Insulted Metal Panels". Placing tongue in cheek, I countered with "This product does not appear in the specifications".
What a difference an eh makes.

T42 · « **Reply #1073 on:** 03 September, 2021, 09:15:21 am »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 02 September, 2021, 05:41:20 pm

Several for the price of one there. Westcliff sea front yesterday morning.

What if you've been drinking bitter?

Peter · « **Reply #1074 on:** 03 September, 2021, 09:17:24 am »

Well, you're going to be pissed off, for a start.