Ever heard of the phase “jack of all trades, master of none”?
The BBC’s news website could, somewhat justifiably, win the competition for “best news website ever”. However, what it does lack is experience in print media, so it still doesn’t do that great a job in the subbing department. Also, look at the BBC News homepage. Everything is squished together. Naturally, this leads to some bizzare headlines.
For example:
German volunteers make fans enjoy their World Cup stay
“For you, Tommy, ze bordem is over.” How do you make someone enjoy something? Not trying to play on Germany’s somewhat dubious history at making people do things against their will, but it’s wrong. Perhaps a better word would have been “helped fans enjoy” or even, if they were feeling really posh, “facilitated fans to enjoy”.
Hamas gives aid guarded welcome
Because they would have all of the aid cash stacked up in piles with an armed guard. What?
Pupils turned away from World Cup
In England? I thought it was in Germany. Never trust those ticket touts, eh?
‘Resolve Blair affair’ says Davis
Who? What? Is Tony cheating on Cherie? (It’s actually David Davis talking about Sir Ian Blair.)
Seriously, guys, you need to step up on the game a little. I know you might think times are tough finiancially (well, you are moving to Salford; a desperate act if ever I saw one) but would it kill you to employ some half-decent subs?
Hello there.
I just thought I would be a tit and point out the fact you misspelled 'bizarre'
Unless it's intentional.
What's this about a job in <snip by K> You're actually working?! I kind of hoped I would get a job myself before you did
Well anyway, how're you doing? Got many plans for the summer? Me & Jake are looking to have a BBQ and we need your holy assistance!
You were a t*t. Don’t mention my employer here. People I work with read this, you muppet. I could get in trouble.
Yes. I am working, but it’s only a temporary contract for a few more weeks. Dunno what comes after that, but I forsee frantic filling in of application forms and such behaviour. I doubt you’ll get a job unless Chester Zoo are hiring for monkeys this summer
The misspelling of ‘bizarre’ is indeed intentional, for it is a rant about the BBC’s poor subbing on it’s news website.
I shall no doubt be in Manchester at some point in the summer, and you and your fellow padawan will benefit from my BBQ tutilidge.