Think MST3K. Inspired by insipid insights: from reporters' mouths to your brain. [Notice both the alliteration and the oxymoron!] Honestly I don't pay much attention to the news, but sometimes my brain hears a phrase and just ... just ... freezes up because it can't process the nonsense. Feel free to send me your observations and I will post!
Friday, April 15, 2011
Who did what? Or what did who?
Okay, this is a print headline: "Hillsboro police officer charged with harassing passenger of DUII suspect's car acquitted on all charges." First, there is a general rule that headlines should be eight words or less. I think it exists exactly for this reason. Second: okay, I think this means the officer was acquitted. BUT the layout broke at such a point that I was left with the thought "...suspect's car acquitted on all charges." HOW ABOUT: Hillsboro officer acquitted on harassment charge.
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At first glance (and not reading closely) the wording made me think the DUI suspect was the one acquitted. Your title suggestion is a vast improvement.
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