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Funny things we see in ads
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 28, 2006 04:41 PM
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HeHe,
I figured the NAVT board would appreciate this one:
"All items from a non-smocking home"
Well, as long as you aren't non-quilters too, I guess I'm okay with that...
Mugg
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 28, 2006 04:48 PM
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 I'll to put that non-smocking phrase in my preferences... Ooh, I have seen some doozies lately. I will try to think of them. I hope others will add what they have seen. Fun thread!
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 28, 2006 05:21 PM
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I always get a chuckle out of any ad that asks us to "bare with me"! ROFLOL
Goody
Goody
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 28, 2006 07:51 PM
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"bare with me"
 Always a crowd pleaser, that one!
I like the fabric auctions which mention the salvage.... Wonder where they found that fabric! 
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 28, 2006 10:29 PM
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Goody, that's a HOOT, isn't it?? Brings back to mind when I was in Junior High, I had a very German friend, and when you went to her house, her VERY German dad, in a thick accent , would bellow 'COME IN!! Take off your clothes and sit down!!' I was far too polite to react, but boy was I laughing inside.
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 28, 2006 10:34 PM
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OMG, here's one I just found (I heard my Grammar teacher roll over in her grave and yell 'misplaced modifier')
'Antique Composition Doll That Walks From Italy'
I'll bet she's a tired doll when she gets home.
Mugg
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 29, 2006 04:33 AM
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I once listed a short sleeve shirt,but did not put the "r" in 'shirt'-it went on line that way but I soon caught it myself
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 29, 2006 06:53 AM
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How about the ever-popular doilies with "crotched" edges?
Here's one my friend heard in person, though, that cracked up a whole roomful of executives (hope this doesn't offend anyone, it's mildly obscene) -- the boss, who was originally from Russia, was trying to explain to the group something he decided needed a quick diagram, so he demanded a piece of paper. Now, the Russian accent turns the "ee" sound to an "ih" sound, so he was asking repeatedly for a "pis of paper" -- to everyone's suppressed amusement. Finally he got furious and said, "what's the matter with you? All I want is a pis of paper! Just a sh*t of paper!" (remember, the "ee" turns to a short i -- say it out loud to yourself).
The person who told me said at this point the entire room dissolved in laughter. Luckily he had a sense of humor and they all still have their jobs!
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 29, 2006 08:42 AM
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Don't forget the typo for "Satan" instead of Satin.
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 29, 2006 08:50 AM
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LOL at the "crotched edges!" I saw one auction that used that term in multiple tenses several times in the description. The last line said something like "Check out my other auctions for lots of beautiful crotch." Even my DH got a chuckle out of that one.
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 29, 2006 08:59 AM
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Hi,
Not a linen term, but how about a silver 'slaver' instead of 'salver'. Oooops!
And I've seen 'Chip-n-dale' instead of 'Chippendale'. Maybe they were confused with 'chip-n-dip'?
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 29, 2006 09:02 AM
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This isn't for linen either, but one of my all time favorites that repeatedly shows up for auction is for "soup bowels" or bowels of any kind... apparently they don't always have to be for soup! It is such a common mistake that I automatically search on bowels and bowls when I'm looking for that type of dish.
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 29, 2006 10:49 AM
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Some of them are very funny. And of course sometimes I just can't tell if it is a typo or the person realy doesn't know. Clearly, when they say "crotch" over and over, they just don't know the correct term.
But we have all had interesting typos in our posts and in our ads.
I especially like the doll walking from Italy. I wonder if her feet got worn out and had to be replaced.
meowmeow
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 29, 2006 03:44 PM
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Linning for Lining. Gets me every time. And I worked with a gal from the Philippines once who spoke very good English, but didn't always comprehend things that she wasn't familiar with. So I go to look at the ticket (sewing job) and it says I am to replaced the Bell Crow (velcro). 
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 29, 2006 03:51 PM
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Bell Crow! Bless her heart, I love it. I will never be able to look at Velcro again without thinkin of that.
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 29, 2006 07:41 PM
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I guess as long as it doesn't state Rotten crotch
we are ok !!
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 30, 2006 02:55 AM
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I saw "boobin lace" from a very high-end seller the other day....
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 30, 2006 11:21 AM
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How about "fine sheer muslim" (last time I checked, fabric was non-denominational) .... or the guy who's been listing things from "The Mysterious Box In The Addict"?
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 30, 2006 11:52 AM
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I deal mainly in vintage clothing but this might show up in textiles too...sequence for sequins. I see it time and time again.
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 30, 2006 01:31 PM
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haha @ mysterious box in the addict.
Did you know some dolls have 'mow hair'? I guess it grows too fast and you have to cut it..
I liked the one I read this morning 'My Mother made these quilts and I've always hated them'(are we left wondering how she felt about her Mother?)
Mugg
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 30, 2006 09:38 PM
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OH, imagine the horror of someone who re-reads their ad and sees
"The Outtit had a stain on the blouse"
Mugg
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 31, 2006 04:41 AM
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Morning all! Just browsing the board and saw this one. Too funny! I had to throw in my favs. Ever heard of a "Candle Opera"? How about "Hide of Nauga"? Saw them both! LOL!!! Keep em coming!!
Rebecca
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Funny things we see in ads
Jan 31, 2006 03:33 PM
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Just thought of another -- how about "gargles" for gargoyles? Actually I think they were griffins(gryphons?)
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Funny things we see in ads
Feb 1, 2006 04:28 AM
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Rats! I was going to say "muslim" instead of "muslin" but Shelley beat me to it!
Years ago, before we were too computer savvy, I said to my husband..."Watch this...I'm going to do a search for "Salt & Pepper Shakers"...there are over 30,000 of them listed!" But, when the search was done, there were only 39 listed...What happened??? I had typed in "Papper" instead of "Pepper"!
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