Discussion thread -- July 2018 75-word Writing Challenge

Luiglin said:
LOL

I had an autocorrect issue once in a works email that changed 'Apologies for any inconvenience caused' to 'Apologies for any incontinence caused'.

Fortunately the member of the public who received the email had a sense of humour.
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The worst one I have encountered was in an airshow's brochure. They attempted to announce that there would be a PUBLIC display on the tarmac...
 
Luiglin said:
LOL

I had an autocorrect issue once in a works email that changed 'Apologies for any inconvenience caused' to 'Apologies for any incontinence caused'.
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A colleague was nearly put on a disciplinary for the same sort of thing. The union had it over turned, mind you I supposed it helped that the letter inviting him too a meeting to discuss his actions was full of typos including the line

formal disability procedures will be considered.

All letters and emails were standardised after this, any variations had to be proof read.

Then the time a lady phoned a bereavement line to say she had lost her husband, "I'm really sorry , hope you find him soon"
 
I've name-dropped this month's theme a total of seven times in my contribution. I doubt that this will be bettered. Perhaps "bettered" is not the right choice of word.
 
@Travis Woodward .... Luck be a lady .... Travis tell us a tale of a twisted and tortuous decision time and only twas a two syllable word taken to turn the tale.

@D.A. Xiaolin Spires ..... String Theory: Yanking the Chords .... I believe D.A. has given us a story of gene twisting (CRISPR) and its far reaching results

@Calliopenjo .... MISINTERPRETATION .... Calliopenjo has shown us that truth can be twisted into untruth by context alone.

@Peter V .... What the Dickens? .... Peter has given us a humorous twist on Oliver Twist.

@Luiglin .... Mavis and Beryl Keep Their Hand In .... Luiglin has brought a horror of a tale about record breaking twists.

@Cathbad .... Canning Season .... Cathbad has shown us that even the most domestic of endeavors can be horrifically twisted.

(Yuck, Cathbad! I don't like the image that story left in my overly active imagination.)

@Harliebunny .... Lucy .... Harlie has given us another terrifying twist. A toddler, a cat, and a rat make for an unholy trinity.

(Harliebunny.... That was a fine story. Welcome to the chrons. Hope to see and read more of your stuff.)

@Hugh .... Last Summer .... Hugh gives us a twisted tale about twisted relationhips.
 
Travis Woodward -- The author creates an intriguing, surreal tale of fate and fortune.

D.A. Xiaolin Spires -- The underlying nature of reality is used to create a mind-boggling, hard science suspense story.

Calliopenjo -- This subtle fantasy shows the reader the importance of using words precisely.

Peter V -- This sequel to a literary classic paints a vivid portrait of its characters.

Luiglin -- The matter-of-fact tone of this black comedy strengthens its impact.

Cathbad -- The misleadingly domestic tale is sure to take the reader by surprise.

Harliebunny -- This eerie story shows us we might not know everything about those closest to us.

Hugh -- The author creates a cautionary tale of placing one's trust in the wrong place.
 
@dannymcg .... Dawn of the blood drinking Bunyip: Twist Creek, Yakandandah, Victoria, Australia, 1865 .... Danny gives us a real twist showing us what people see as a super-predator in a different light.
 
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