Take a look at this image (apologies for the small size as it’s taken from FORTUNE‘s online article, “Meet the Pivo 2: The car won’t reverse“) and the accompanying caption: At Nissan’s tech center in Japan, the shape of the future is a closely held company secret. I find the caption laughable because if they… Read More: The obvious secret »
Good editors make composing coverlines look deceptively easy, but sometimes the operating word is deceptive. Here are a few examples: “Bachelors: They’re young, they’re male, they’re… single!”Albemarle “How to shoot kids”Popular Photography “Get a job, you lazy slacker”Sassy Related posts:Writing headlinesSpot the mistakes
The ManagerThe Tudor Inn & Blair Victoria Hotel Dear Signore Direttore, Now I am a-tella you story how I was a-treated at your hotella. I am comma from Roma as tourist to London and stay as a younga man at your hotella. When I comma in my room I see there is no shit in… Read More: I’m gonna file a complaint you cannot entertain »
Independent Thinker ….. CrazyHigh-Spirited ….. Crazy, hyperactive, and throws thingsFree-Spirited ….. Crazy and irresponsibleAmple ….. LargeHuggable ….. LargeZaftig ….. REALLY LargeFat and Sassy ….. Large and loudmouthedSlender ….. SkinnySvelte ….. AnorexicPetite (I am) ….. ShortPetite (you are) ….. Size 2Dynamic ….. PushyAssertive ….. Pushy with a mean streakExcited About Life’s Journey ….. No concept of… Read More: Guide to translating “personal” advertisements »
All I ask is the chance to prove that money can’t make me happy. Cover Me! I’m Changing Lanes Does the name Pavlov ring a bell? Don’t believe everything you think. Dyslexics are teople poo. Earth is full. Go home. If it ain’t broken, fix it until it is. Lawyers have feelings too (allegedly). My… Read More: Ideas for bumper stickers »
On a plumber’s truck: “We repair what your husband fixed.” On the trucks of a local plumbing company in NE Pennsylvania: “Don’t sleep with a drip. Call your plumber.” Pizza shop slogan: “7 days without pizza makes one weak.” Outside a muffler shop: “No appointment necessary. We hear you coming.” In a veterinarian’s waiting room:… Read More: Creative signs »