One for the Grammar and Spelling purists!

[Corabar Entertainment]

What hope is there?

Journalists should have a wonderful command of the language, and be able to paint a clear picture with a few words.

Well, this headline today from Sky News certainly paints a picture for me, but I don't think it's the one they wanted to paint.........















"Prince Philip To Miss Church With Infection" :eek:

[Excalibur]

Ah yes. Much along the lines of the one I was reminded of at school. An advert in the small ads.

" Bath for baby with tin bottom " :D :D :D

Commas and placement of phrases can alter meanings so much. :D

[funkymook]

Poor Charlotte - I bet she wasn't expecting that Royal Appointment!

[Kernow]

"Once" :confused: :confused: :confused: :eek:

I suppose in the Grammar & Spelling Police, I must rate as Chief Inspector... second in command to Superintendent Fisher ? ;) :D

[DazzyD]

"Once" :confused: :confused: :confused: :eek:

I suppose in the Grammar & Spelling Police, I must rate as Chief Inspector... second in command to Superintendent Fisher ? ;) :D

I didn't mention that one when I spotted it earlier as I thought I'd missed something and didn't want look stupid. To be fair, though, the whole OP is over my head! :daft:

[Corabar Entertainment]

"Once" :confused: :confused: :confused: :eek:


:whistle:

[Kernow]

:whistle:
Absolute power corrupts absolutely ? ;) :D