University of Texas apologizes for ‘pubic affairs’ disaster

Someone should have combed through the commencement programs before they went to print. Plus, common comma problems, Google Chrome nabs spot as No. 1 browser, POM Wonderful not as wonderful as it claims, and more.

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Diplomas revoked. Whoever made the commencement programs for the graduation ceremony at Lyndon B. Johnson School of Pubic Public Affairs left out a much-needed letter. On the plus side, the “eggregious” typo—which the school has apologized for—provided us with some much-needed laughter.

Typos aren’t the only things that plague our writing. Reports The New York Times, knowing when to use a comma, and when not to, can also prove problematic.

Meanwhile, AdPulp‘s David Burn highlights a well-written example of first-person promotional copy on his Chipotle drink cup. However, be advised that after reading it, you will want chips and guac.

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