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Use of the word "irony" should be avoided, ironically enough.
Capitalize the names of mythical gods. No way in hell we're giving you examples.
DSM IV - Diagnostic manual for mental health disorders. Do not cite when discussing celebrities; just make shit up.
"Cop" is not an acceptable synonym for "police officer." Use instead "The Man."
There are always nine plus signs in "A+++++++++ WOULD BUY AGAIN".
The Bureau Chiefs would like to trick you into thinking your opinion matters with this week's poll. http://bit.ly/bMAJmV
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Of the many possible synonyms for "toilet" that are available, "ass-go-round" is probably the least preferable.
When writing stories on JFK assassination conspiracy theories, remember using the word "nutjob" may set those guys off.
ice age - capitalize for the film, but not for the geological term or the last bitter years of a doomed marriage.
Pad your article's word count by inserting a dirty limerick somewhere after the fourth paragraph where nobody will see it.
Use the "superlative G" sparingly ("Hey, dogg") and never in bylines ("Ask Dr. Chris Henningg.")
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"Sabbath" can signify "Saturday," "Sunday," or "ass-kicking metal," depending on the religion being referenced.
Avoid calling the New York Times the "Old Gray Lady." It's really more like "One-Foot-in-the-Grave Lady," right? Huh?
Use "dance card" in articles to confirm that your expected audience is primarily the elderly.
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"Blowjob" is vulgar and should be avoided. Use "oral sex," "fellatio" or "smokin' pole."
superhero - trademark shared by Marvel and DC Comics. Only they have the right to make the term stupid and meaningless.
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Omit "Saint" before names of particularly revered figures, e.g. Mark, Luke, Bono. See also: Our Lady Cate Blanchett
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Only use "weekend" as a verb when you wish to let readers know you're some kind of fancy boy.
No matter how much the Ocean Spray flak tries to tell you otherwise, there's no such thing as a cranapple.
Remember to define "habeus corpus" when used in a news story as "that thing they talk about on Law And Order."
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