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As you can see from these actual newspaper headlines and the business sign in the photo, it's easy in writing to be funny without meaning to. That's why it's vital to always be mindful of the subtleties of language. Unintentionally humorous writing can slip into headlines and text without your knowing it until it's too late.
It's amusing when someone else inadvertently crafts copy that causes chuckles. But you don't want to be the wordsmith who pens such errors. Carefully read over what you've written. If possible, ask someone else to take a look at it. These precautions might prevent you from unwittingly becoming a comedy writer. The headline samples above came from alphadictionary.com, an informative Web site aimed at those interested in the use and mis-use of language.
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