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February 28, 2006

It's funny 'cause it's true

...At least if you're a dork like me.

I will confess to be being guilty of any number of typos if I feel hurried or somewhat agitated, but I read this passive aggressive revolution and giggled.

Why? Because I'm an effing dork, that's why.

From The Onion:
(http://www.theonion.com/content/node/45800)


"Copy Editor's Revenge Takes Form Of Unhyphenated Word

February 27, 2006 | Issue 42•09

BOSTON—Bruce Huntoon, a copy editor at Pilot magazine, intentionally did not correct the copy of columnist Justin Mann Monday. "I am tired of that insufferable asshole's mean-spirited jokes," Huntoon said. "So, when he described the carburetor warmer as a 'twentieth century' invention, I decided to leave the copy untouched and let him deal with the consequences of his actions. The fucker." Huntoon said the unhyphenated compound modifier is the most extreme step he has ever taken, adding that he drafted a resignation notice that he will hand in should his superiors notice the omission."


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