Normal Island

[matticus]

Achillies heal

I'm stealing this for my next band name - we'll be the new Beatles!

 

[Ian H]

I'm stealing this for my next band name - we'll be the new Beatles!

My school teachers really did claim that the Beatles were destroying literacy by misspelling beetle (though Mr Byrne, the music master, did say, in a characteristic flurry of dandruff, that Hey Jude was a decent composition).

 

[Bazzer]

My school teachers really did claim that the Beatles were destroying literacy by misspelling beetle (though Mr Byrne, the music master, did say, in a characteristic flurry of dandruff, that Hey Jude was a decent composition).

ISTR Slade caused a similar upset with their deliberate misspelling of their record titles.

 

[Fab Foodie]

We all know that terrorists can only ever travel via direct train routes, it’s their Achillies heal.
A bit like daleks and stairs.

Whilst terrorists may come from the wrong side of the tracks, it should come as no surprise that many have gone off the rails over the years....

 

[winjim]

My school teachers really did claim that the Beatles were destroying literacy by misspelling beetle (though Mr Byrne, the music master, did say, in a characteristic flurry of dandruff, that Hey Jude was a decent composition).

The Beatles are a strong contender for worst band name ever.

 

[matticus]

The Beatles are a strong contender for worst band name ever.

Where do you rank "Hard Days Night"?
(in song title ranking, obvs ...)

 

[winjim]

Where do you rank "Hard Days Night"?
(in song title ranking, obvs ...)

Is there a ranking system for terrible Beatles wordplay?

 

[matticus]

Is there a ranking system for terrible Beatles wordplay?

If not, you definitely get my nomination to publish one.

 

[Poacher]

My school teachers really did claim that the Beatles were destroying literacy by misspelling beetle (though Mr Byrne, the music master, did say, in a characteristic flurry of dandruff, that Hey Jude was a decent composition).

Mr Burn was in no position to criticise, having misspelled his own surname!

 

[Ian H]

A classic of its kind, published not 50yrs ago but today, in the Western Morning News.

 

[matticus]

A classic of its kind, published not 50yrs ago but today, in the Western Morning News.
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I like to imagine the Letters Page Editor smirking to her/himself when they select a letter like that.

 

[Mugshot]

A classic of its kind, published not 50yrs ago but today, in the Western Morning News.
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You have to appreciate a "why, oh why"

 

[mudsticks]

A classic of its kind, published not 50yrs ago but today, in the Western Morning News.
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"I'm not a sexist but ... "

 

[Fab Foodie]

I like to imagine the Letters Page Editor smirking to her/himself when they select a letter like that.

One would hope, but....

 

[newfhouse]

I like to imagine the Letters Page Editor smirking to her/himself when they write a letter like that.

FTFY.