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RickJ
Jan 13, 2006, 09:26 AM
Can't resist sharing these. Anyone seen any others?

Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
[no, really?]

Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
[taxpayer dollars at work.]

Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
[what a guy!]

Miners Refuse to Work after Death
[lazy, good-for-nothing miners!]

Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
[see if that works any better than a fair trial!]

War Dims Hope for Peace
[wow, that's profound.]

If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
[duh. You think? ]

Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
[aah. More priceless wisdom from the media!]

Enfield (London) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
[so that's what homicide means?]

Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
[you mean there's something stronger than duct tape? ]

New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
[weren't the others obese enough? ]

Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
[Why would they send beans up with the Astronauts to begin with?]

Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
[Yes, and they taste just like chicken!]

Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
[Texas Chainsaw Massacre all over again! ]

Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
[Tall doctors unite!]

Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
[thinking the typhoon might not have been the cause]

DJ 'H'
Jan 13, 2006, 09:39 AM
Lol - your comments are probably more than correct!! Headlines always state the obvious, you think they would be a bit more imaginative lol

wizzkid89
Jan 13, 2006, 06:11 PM
I have to admit those are pretty good, I just can't understand how this could slip past their editors.