Misty over at Momentary lapses of insanity has come up with some absolute gems of proofreading errors, all of which are perfectly OK according to Microdaft’s spellchecker. Her list includes these classics:
Mrs X lived in a charming country cottage, almost completely covered in hysteria.
Paul was overjoyed at the opportunity to be reunited with his long lost brothel.
Her train of thought was cuddled to say the least.
A large croup had gathered by the monument.
They managed to get themselves the lead prat in the play.
Alice somehow managed to get her knickers in a twit.
The farmer won the prize with his fine new bollocks.
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I used to have a manager whose name is Juliette – spellcheck insisted on trying to substitute the word Oubliette – not sure she thought it was funny when I did actually accept the proposed change!