TITLE

Feedback

PUB. DATE

August 2007

SOURCE

New Scientist;8/25/2007, Vol. 195 Issue 2618, p80

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article presents several items submitted by readers that are witty or humorous. The newspaper known as the "Denton Record-Chronicle" published in Texas posted a job opening looking for a "2-year-old teacher." Readers in Southampton, England noted that a maternity hospital had posted a sign that says: "Maternity Department--Deliveries at Rear." Clarins, the cosmetics company, changed their advertising claims for a product after claims were filed under Great Britain's Advertising Standards Authority.

ACCESSION #

26415079

Tags: WIT & humor;  ANECDOTES;  ADVERTISING -- Cosmetics;  JOB postings;  SIGNS & signboards

 

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