Spot the deliberate mistake

Stan_Lite · 19-05-2009, 15:42

Spotted this on the way home from my biannual offshore medical this afternoon and luckily, I had my camera on the passenger seat when we stopped at the lights.

Who is more to blame here - the contractor or the printer?

BBx · 19-05-2009, 15:49

The contractor. (the contractor's Marketing Dept!

)

It is the printer's job to print - not proof read they would have sent a proof to the contractor to proof - I usually have to sign it off.

Happened many times, our printer wouldn't point it out even if it was that obvious - stupid huh? :/

BB x

Stan_Lite · 19-05-2009, 15:56

I couldn't not point it out if I was the printer - but then, I'm from the old fashioned school of thinking where loyalty to your client includes being helpful and not letting them make fools of themselves.

BBx · 19-05-2009, 16:02

Yeah I know. My printer is an @rse though.

I would be the same Stan... am constantly reminding my Manager about her their/there/they're's 3 different emails she's sent out this month with the wrong usage :/

Worryingly though... the above sticker could have gone through about 3 people before seeing the printer :/ (originator - HR?) (Editorial - Marketing) (Designer) (Printer) - maybe not for this case, but certainly in my line of work!

BB x

Stan_Lite · 19-05-2009, 16:15

It's scary to think that at least two and possibly three or four people have seen and approved this design before the sticker was produced.

Belmit · 19-05-2009, 16:15

I might go and take a picture of the waste bin outside our security office. Another classic, but I won't spoil it for you...

Stan_Lite · 19-05-2009, 16:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belmit

I might go and take a picture of the waste bin outside our security office. Another classic, but I won't spoil it for you...

Go for it. The more the merrier.

Pheebs · 19-05-2009, 16:20

Oh God that's cringe worthy!!!!

Dee · 19-05-2009, 17:16

Dumbasses

You've got their number, you going to call them and laugh?

Jonny69 · 19-05-2009, 17:23

That sticker isn't on straight. Some people simply can't do anything right.

Who's going to text them about the spelling mistake then?

19-05-2009, 15:42	#1
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Spot the deliberate mistake Spotted this on the way home from my biannual offshore medical this afternoon and luckily, I had my camera on the passenger seat when we stopped at the lights. Who is more to blame here - the contractor or the printer? __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

19-05-2009, 15:56	#3
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	I couldn't not point it out if I was the printer - but then, I'm from the old fashioned school of thinking where loyalty to your client includes being helpful and not letting them make fools of themselves. __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

19-05-2009, 16:15	#5
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	It's scary to think that at least two and possibly three or four people have seen and approved this design before the sticker was produced. __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

19-05-2009, 16:15	#6
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	I might go and take a picture of the waste bin outside our security office. Another classic, but I won't spoil it for you... __________________

19-05-2009, 16:20	#8
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Oh God that's cringe worthy!!!! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

19-05-2009, 15:49	#2
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	The contractor. (the contractor's Marketing Dept! ) It is the printer's job to print - not proof read they would have sent a proof to the contractor to proof - I usually have to sign it off. Happened many times, our printer wouldn't point it out even if it was that obvious - stupid huh? :/ BB x

19-05-2009, 16:02	#4
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Yeah I know. My printer is an @rse though. I would be the same Stan... am constantly reminding my Manager about her their/there/they're's 3 different emails she's sent out this month with the wrong usage :/ Worryingly though... the above sticker could have gone through about 3 people before seeing the printer :/ (originator - HR?) (Editorial - Marketing) (Designer) (Printer) - maybe not for this case, but certainly in my line of work! BB x

19-05-2009, 17:16	#9
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	Dumbasses You've got their number, you going to call them and laugh?

19-05-2009, 17:23	#10
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	That sticker isn't on straight. Some people simply can't do anything right. Who's going to text them about the spelling mistake then? __________________