Although we present these cartoons as a bit of light-hearted fun, they
make a strong point: small mistakes can make a huge difference to the
message being conveyed.
Oh, for a comma!
A poster about workplace safety encouraged workers
to notify their supervisor...
"immediately before an accident happens".
Are we being
pedantic?
A computer company advertises that they are...
"dedicated to providing a complete professional
service to all our customers, regardless of their size".
Just a typo
An advertisement about writing services offered assistance
with...
"speeches, press-releases and on-hold massages".
Freudian slip?
A police Annual Report (around the time of the controversy
about deaths in custody) included an organisational
chart stating one area of responsibility as...