Monday, January 02, 2006

Bad Copy of the Day Award

I was asked to proofread a site for a LASIK doctor who practices in Anchorage, Alaska. This is one of those rare sites that comes along where we don't have to design it or write it, just host it. And boy, does it show. I was only asked to correct actual spelling and punctuation errors. As a result, I got a good two hours of nonstop entertainment.

Following are some of the best (or worst) examples from this site. The first one qualifies as what are arguably the worst opening sentences ever penned in the English language. Enjoy.

"Beholding the beauty of Alaska is a precious event most appreciated through sight. Our goal is to get you there and everywhere, every day, for the rest of your life."

"You may schedule your procedure at any time before or after your pre-examination." --That has got to be the most flexible "pre-examination" I've ever heard of.

"Bausch and Lomb© makes the individual, disposable components of these which we obtain."

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