So, who spellchecks their flyers? [Archive] - Australian Land Rover Owners

p38arover

19th May 2010, 08:31 AM

We received a flyer from Action Motorcycles inviting us to a sale tonight/tomorrow night.

It was an "innvitation", they are having a "suasage" sizzle, a "bargin" bin, and we could save 25% "of" their accessories - 6pm "Till" 9pm.

Maybe it was a NSW south-coast advertising firm. There is at least one mob down there that regularly makes spelling errors in TV adverts.

MickS

19th May 2010, 08:40 AM

That's disgusting - really. If I was the boss of Action Motorcycles, someone would be one testicle less today.

Fifth Columnist

19th May 2010, 08:57 AM

Try doing a search on 'definately' and 'definitely' on this forum ;)

p38arover

19th May 2010, 09:07 AM

Try doing a search on 'definately' and 'definitely' on this forum ;)

.... and "defiantly". :p

subasurf

19th May 2010, 10:16 AM

That's disgusting - really. If I was the boss of Action Motorcycles, someone would be one testicle less today.

Or two testicles full if it was a women at fault.

Davo

19th May 2010, 10:29 AM

I'm almost ashamed to admit that I even check a text message before I send it - which is pretty sad given how low the acceptable standard iz 4 spllng 4 txts. But I can't help it!

Chucaro

19th May 2010, 10:30 AM

My spelling checker it is faulty, so I cannot comment on this therad :angel:

Eye halve a spelling chequer
It came with my pea sea
It plainly marques four my revue
Miss steaks eye kin knot sea.

Eye strike a key and type a word
And weight four it two say
Weather eye am wrong oar write
It shows me strait a weigh.

As soon as a mist ache is maid
It nose bee fore two long
And eye can put the error rite
Its rare lea ever wrong.

Eye have run this poem threw it
I am shore your pleased two no
Its letter perfect awl the weigh
My chequer tolled me sew.

subasurf

19th May 2010, 10:47 AM

Chucaro, you just raped my brain.

p38arover

19th May 2010, 10:54 AM

Chucaro, you just raped my brain.

To be in the theme of things here, shouldn't that be "brian"? :p

vnx205

19th May 2010, 11:26 AM

Spelling Miss Steaks on a document that is to be published and distributed are unforgivable.

In spite of the fact that I disapprove, I can understand why they occur on a forum such as this.

I could have suggestede that it probably happened because it was written by some illiterate bikie. However that would be unfair since I still remember being corrected 40 years ago by a member of Narrabri Motorcycle Club about my use of the word "less" in place of "fewer". :)

subasurf

19th May 2010, 11:33 AM

\I still remember being corrected 40 years ago by a member of Narrabri Motorcycle Club about my use of the word "less" in place of "fewer". :)

aww man I could have broken someone's jaw if someone corrected me on something so anal :D

numpty

19th May 2010, 01:56 PM

Try doing a search on 'definately' and 'definitely' on this forum ;)

Or "loose" instead of "lose" :(

MickS

19th May 2010, 02:03 PM

Or "loose" instead of "lose" :(

An absolute pet hate of mine...

vnx205

19th May 2010, 02:17 PM

aww man I could have broken someone's jaw if someone corrected me on something so anal :D

We are talking about a bikie here and you think I should have taken a swing at him. :D

Anyway, I'm not convinced that using "fewer" when it is appropriate is anal.

What does it mean if I say that I had to fix less expensive problems on the Defender this year compared with last year?

Does it mean there were not as many problems or does it mean there were just as many but they didn't cost as much?

If I remember what that bikie chastised me about and say "fewer expensive problems", then only one meaning is possible. :)

subasurf

19th May 2010, 03:09 PM

We are talking about a bikie here and you think I should have taken a swing at him. :D

Was he a real bikie, or a "I'm in my 50s and feel lost so I'm gonna buy a bike and leathers so people think I'm hard" haha

:p

spudboy

19th May 2010, 03:40 PM

Try doing a search on 'definately' and 'definitely' on this forum ;)

You will have equal luck here searching on 'duel' battery systems.....

vnx205

19th May 2010, 03:47 PM

No, he wasn't what you would call a real bikie. I didn't want to let the facts get in the way of a good story. :p The truth is, he was about 17, a very nice bloke and a good friend of mine.

At the time, none of the people who rode bikes in Narrabri were anything like the image that bikies usually have. I remember that at one stage there was a Methodist minister, a bank manager and several school teachers who rode motorcycles.

Once when I was feeling in a particularly provocative mood, I wrote a letter to the editor of the local paper pointing that out and suggesting that the local councillors could save ratepayers a lot of money if they were supplied with motorcycles instead of Holden Kingswoods as company transport. Council was not amused and actually wrote a response in the next edition of the paper.

BMKal

19th May 2010, 04:32 PM

Chucaro, you just raped my brain.

To be in the theme of things here, shouldn't that be "brian"? :p

Oi - I'm a Brian and I don't like your insinuation here. :mad:

On the original topic though - we don't need to read flyers to see this type of spelling. You wanna check out the local newspaper in Kalgoorlie. :o

They obviously don't employ anyone in the role of "proof reader".

Bigbjorn

19th May 2010, 10:22 PM

Oi - I'm a Brian and I don't like your insinuation here. :mad:

On the original topic though - we don't need to read flyers to see this type of spelling. You wanna check out the local newspaper in Kalgoorlie. :o

They obviously don't employ anyone in the role of "proof reader".

Proof readers disappeared in the early 70's along with hot metal type
set by tradesmen called linotype operators and the linotype mechanics who maintained the machines.

banjo

19th May 2010, 10:48 PM

Or two testicles full if it was a women at fault.

HI it's mrs banjo here i'm sorry but i am compelled to answer this it couldn't have been a woman because women are always right :D:angel: hasn't anyone explained this to you yet:D:D:D

p38arover

19th May 2010, 11:14 PM

HI it's mrs banjo here i'm sorry but i am compelled to answer this it couldn't have been a woman because women are always right :D:angel: hasn't anyone explained this to you yet:D:D:D

Very true! Even if I am right, I am wrong. :(

numpty

20th May 2010, 06:18 AM

Very true! Even if I am right, I am wrong. :(

If I was ever right, I was wr...wr...wr...wr...mistaken;)

Bushie

20th May 2010, 08:32 AM

Or "loose" instead of "lose" :(

It's also amazing how many people have trouble with their breaks. I'd be happy not to have any breaks on my Landy providing the brakes work OK.

Martyn

V8Ian

20th May 2010, 08:36 AM

Wander and wonder. :angel:

DiscoSaffa

20th May 2010, 10:58 AM

You're and your...... pet peeve of mine!! :mad:

Lotz-A-Landies

20th May 2010, 02:34 PM

It's also amazing how many people have trouble with their breaks. I'd be happy not to have any breaks on my Landy providing the brakes work OK.

MartynAs you say, as long as my Landy's brakes work, I'd be happy to take as many breaks as I can, particularly if I can get out of Sydney into the bush for the break! :burnrubber:

Tho I wouldn't want to go under a tree and break my ariel!

Ariel would never speak to me again!

abaddonxi

20th May 2010, 07:51 PM

As you say, as long as my Landy's brakes work, I'd be happy to take as many breaks as I can, particularly if I can get out of Sydney into the bush for the break! :burnrubber:

Tho I wouldn't want to go under a tree and break my ariel!

Ariel would never speak to me again!

This is my Ariel -

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/625.jpg

JDNSW

20th May 2010, 09:00 PM

This is my Ariel -

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/625.jpg

And a very nice looking Ariel too!

John

p38arover

20th May 2010, 09:18 PM

You keep your Ariel and I'll have one of these:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/626.jpg

digger

21st May 2010, 08:51 AM

You keep your Ariel and I'll have one of these:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/626.jpg

it would look better with the face paint!!!!

Lotz-A-Landies

21st May 2010, 08:56 AM

This is my Ariel -

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/625.jpg

You keep your Ariel and I'll have one of these:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/626.jpgBoth great looking Ariels.

Which one has the highest gain?

p38arover

21st May 2010, 09:42 AM

Both great looking Ariels.

Which one has the highest gain?

I know which will have the greatest loss over the years! :D

Treads

21st May 2010, 10:12 AM

I know which will have the greatest loss over the years! :D

:Rolling: :TakeABow:

p38arover

3rd June 2010, 08:57 AM

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TimNZ

3rd June 2010, 10:21 AM

We had the fliers delivered for a show our company is having in Melbourne in July, and on the front page in big bold letters:

"Your Invited!"

I opened the box, pulled out the first one, and didn't know if I should laugh or cry :D

twitchy

3rd June 2010, 07:50 PM

Hamish71

4th June 2010, 04:17 PM

Their is a diffrance between spelling and tiepos :cool:

Hamish71

4th June 2010, 04:18 PM

Whoohooo...

Apparently, I'm now a Master!...I celebrated the occasion by verifying my typing.

BigJon

4th June 2010, 04:39 PM

I really can't understand the need to correct all grammatical errors of people.
.....:p

Watch the movie "Idiocracy".... It will help explain what ishappening in the world.

In my opinion bad spelling and grammar are the "thin edge of the wedge" and the start of a "long and slippery slope". :p:D

Seriously though, if written material is for professional purposes (job ads, flyers, etc) then the spelling and grammar should be spot on.

DiscoStew

4th June 2010, 05:13 PM

I really can't understand the need to correct all grammatical errors of people.
Have you nothing better to do??? If that is some ones worst mistake then god bless them. I for one would rather you discuss how to help the homeless population of our country.
BCF add says it all lads.................:p

and ironically it is generally accepted that the best way to help people get on their feet is to educate them.

So by improving literacy we are helping the homeless, in our own little way.

UncleHo

4th June 2010, 08:19 PM

G'day P38arover :)

Yes, that is a nice Mk2 Squarefour :) but they still suffered from overheating motors in this country :(

And, she is a very cute little Ariel :D

cheers

Hall

4th June 2010, 09:17 PM

Spell check.Best thing ever.Now they just got to get a program that sorts out what you are trying to type.Fill in the missing words,get them in the right order,get the gramma right,would save me stacks of time.Hmm theres a project for some budding programmer.Could call it Gramma check.
Cheers Hall

p38arover

5th June 2010, 12:07 AM