#WackyWednesday: 10 bizarre news headlines that will make you cringe

Working in the newspaper industry, one has to be very cautious about how words are used.

Although it is fun using puns and taking a shot at a play on words, some words just don’t work well together. Nothing says careless like a spelling mistake.

As writers, we are always encouraged to think outside the box, but one should also consider the repercussions. Not everything is black and white in a newspaper world.

Here are 10 bizarre news headlines that will make your inner editor/grammar Nazi cringe:

1. Stating the obvious

2. Inappropriate

3. Missing headline

4. Unintentional promotion of violence

5. Sport fails

6. Be cautious of using comments

7. Sensitive reporting

8. Typos – NO

9. Insulting headlines

10. Irrelevant

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