Failing to use a punctuation mark, using it in the wrong place, or failing to proofread is one of the most effective methods of transforming a great piece of writing into something that sucks.
These absolutely delightful examples of the way in which punctuation can completely change the meaning of an intended message, are cringeworthy, but brilliant. These guys deserve medals for turning otherwise dull and mundane signs into something that we can all have a laugh at. Editing and proofreading really does matter!
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Perhaps this explains the unemployment rate?
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You simply must…
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Just what kind of venue is this?
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Was this guy adopted?
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A comma between the words “black” and “baby” may have avoided the possibility of the poster being branded racist… or dumb!
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These crazy animal fetishes simply have to be put to a stop.
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Is it a proofreading mistake, or are they just being honest?
Failing to use a punctuation mark, using it in the wrong place, or failing to proofread is one of the most effective methods of transforming a great piece of writing into something that sucks.
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