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Newspaper Advert Misprints & Misquotes

It's fascinating and fun to spot misprints and misquotes in newspapers and magazines. Also, its surprising how often adverts become unintentionally funny, because the writer did not realize the reader might take a different meaning from the one intended.

By the way, any mistakes on this site are intentional (and if you believe that you'll believe anything). So have fun reading these unintentionally funny adverts, stories and news reports.

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Putting A Bride Across River To Cost Over Ten Million Pounds


Four-poster bed, 101 years old. Perfect for antique lover.


When you are thirsty, try 7-Up, the refreshing drink in the green bottle with the big 7 on it and u-p after.


Illiterate? Write today for free help.


Auto Repair Service. Free pick-up and delivery. Try us once, you'll never go anywhere again.


Wanted. Man to take care of cow that does not smoke or drink.


Wanted: Hair-cutter. Excellent growth potential.


Man, honest. Will take anything.


This is the model home for your future. It was panned by Better Homes & Gardens.


Save regularly in our bank. You'll never reget it.

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In Casablanca, Humphrey Bogart never said "Play it again, Sam."

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