Sunday, 25 October 2026

An ambitious departure from the usual repertoire.

An ambitious departure from the usual repertoire.

An ambitious departure from the usual repertoire.

The choir director has requested hymn sheets and plausible deniability.

Confessions have been booked for the following Tuesday.

Filed in the Mizprinz archive: newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities, including misprints and headlines with unintended humour.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

Finally, a catering job with clearly defined bowel expectations.

Finally, a catering job with clearly defined bowel expectations.

Finally, a catering job with clearly defined bowel expectations.

Two years’ experience. References from your gastroenterologist.

The hours are long, but at least you’ll be regular.

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour, Animals, Employment

Community spirit.

Community spirit.

Community spirit. Now with actual spirits leaving bodies.

Bringing neighbours together. Mostly in A&E.

Another newspaper cutting from the Mizprinz collection, where misprints and straight-faced headlines often have a life of their own.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

The refreshments were unusually well coordinated with the guest speaker.

The refreshments were unusually well coordinated with the guest speaker.

The refreshments were unusually well coordinated with the guest speaker.

An uplifting talk. A conveniently paired prize.

A curious clipping from the Mizprinz collection, devoted to newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other oddities from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

Heating nearby.

Heating nearby.

Heating nearby. Bring a coat for the journey.

The windows are also a short walk away. Exceptionally well ventilated.

£120,000. Warmth sold separately, in another building.

From the archive of Mizprinz: printed oddities, newspaper cuttings and advertisements that make the good press unintentionally funny.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

The farming prospectus has become considerably more reassuring.

The farming prospectus has become considerably more reassuring.

The farming prospectus has become considerably more reassuring.

Attendance at the village meeting has suddenly improved.

Mizprinz collects newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities, with a fondness for accidental humour in the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

Police are hoping to collar someone soon.

Police are hoping to collar someone soon.

Police are hoping to collar someone soon.

The investigation has been hampered by everyone saying, ‘Have you tried the pet shop?’

From the archive of Mizprinz: printed oddities, newspaper cuttings and advertisements that make the good press unintentionally funny.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

The bus service sucks.

The bus service sucks.

The bus service sucks. The correspondent appears to agree.

A damning review, with rather more oral evidence than expected.

A little piece of the Mizprinz archive: newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities worth a second look.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

Most schools just issue textbooks.

Most schools just issue textbooks.

Most schools just issue textbooks.

The governors have approved it. The stationery cupboard is under investigation.

One item from the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings and advertisements, celebrating the unexpected comedy of the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

The council promises a good hiding in every home.

The council promises a good hiding in every home.

The council promises a good hiding in every home.

Residents are advised to bleed their radiators and then run.

A brutal policy. Mercifully, the council is bad at delivering it.

A selection from the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities, where the good press occasionally gets funny by accident.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

Saturday, 24 October 2026

An enthusiastic recommendation.

An enthusiastic recommendation.

An enthusiastic recommendation. A serious food-hygiene concern.

I’ll have mine black, thanks.

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

It used to collect dust.

It used to collect dust.

It used to collect dust. Now it teaches detachment.

Inner peace, at a frankly unacceptable noise level.

Filed in the Mizprinz archive: newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities, including misprints and headlines with unintended humour.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

That should cover the little trolley.

That should cover the little trolley.

That should cover the little trolley.

A jumbo ambition. A paper-plane budget.

A little piece of the Mizprinz archive: newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities worth a second look.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

Finally, a man who goes with the furniture.

Finally, a man who goes with the furniture.

Finally, a man who goes with the furniture.

£15 each. One holds your clothes; the other keeps leaving his on the floor.

A curious clipping from the Mizprinz collection, devoted to newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other oddities from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

A bold production.

A bold production.

A bold production. It never gets past the beginning.

Time for a drink. Or not. You’ve already seen this bit anyway.

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

I only came in to ask about the cat.

I only came in to ask about the cat.

I only came in to ask about the cat.

Means-tested medicine has taken an alarming turn.

The discount is tempting. The eligibility criteria need urgent clarification.

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour, Animals

Winter motoring advice, direct from the Roman Empire.

Winter motoring advice, direct from the Roman Empire.

Winter motoring advice, direct from the Roman Empire.

Check your antifreeze. Then consult a Latin teacher.

The engine’s frozen. Fortunately, the instructions are only a placeholder.

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

Monday, 19 October 2026

First-class delivery.

First-class delivery.

First-class delivery. Exceptionally relaxed service.

Please join the queue. Someone will remember why you’re here shortly.

The position is permanent. Your ability to find the stamps may not be.

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

Late checkout is the least of their problems.

Late checkout is the least of their problems.

Late checkout is the least of their problems.

A lovely place for a getaway. Getting away is the difficult part.

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

Finally, a work-life balance with very little work in it.

Finally, a work-life balance with very little work in it.

Finally, a work-life balance with very little work in it.

I’d book some time off, but I’m struggling to find any time on.

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour, Employment

The singles club has a remarkably efficient checkout process.

The singles club has a remarkably efficient checkout process.

The singles club has a remarkably efficient checkout process.

A singles night with rather more commitment than advertised.

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour, Advertising

Infallible, apparently.

Infallible, apparently.

Infallible, apparently. Unrepeatable, certainly.

Someone’s going to need a bigger confession box.

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

An excellent service, provided nobody uses it.

An excellent service, provided nobody uses it.

An excellent service, provided nobody uses it.

The trains are running. Please respect their privacy.

We apologise for any convenience caused.

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

Finally, a council prepared to lie down and let people get on with it.

Finally, a council prepared to lie down and let people get on with it.

Finally, a council prepared to lie down and let people get on with it.

Local politicians discover what it really means to serve the community.

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

Congratulations to whoever can read it.

Congratulations to whoever can read it.

Congratulations to whoever can read it.

All the excitement of a prize draw. None of the inconvenience of a winner.

Tonight’s number is several numbers, having a fight.

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

Finally, hair that can leave the house without you.

Finally, hair that can leave the house without you.

Finally, hair that can leave the house without you.

Adds length, volume and a worrying degree of independence.

If your fringe hasn’t arrived by six, give it a ring.

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

Very small dogs.

Very small dogs.

Very small dogs. Even smaller delivery vans.

Family reared. Individually posted.

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour, Animals

Drugs or jail, burglar told

Drugs or jail, burglar told

Drugs or jail, burglar told

Ooh, the agony of choice.

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour, Health

Look forward to wearing this year's clothes.

Look forward to wearing this year's clothes.

Look forward to wearing this year's clothes. FREE Trial & consolation.

A full service, served with compassion if not a full refund...

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

Wanted urgently - Cat foot and cat litter for lady looking after sick & abused cats...

Wanted urgently - Cat foot and cat litter for lady looking after sick & abused cats...

Wanted urgently - Cat foot and cat litter for lady looking after sick & abused cats...

The veterinarian spare parts centre.

Sick & tired of cat-abuse, substitute cat-feet required...

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour, Animals, Employment

Carpenter Apprentice required.

Carpenter Apprentice required.

Carpenter Apprentice required. Also Carpenters mate, suit 117 yr olds...

Young 'uns need not apply...

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour, Employment

I decided last July that I was not going to use my car for my Sunday walks any more.

I decided last July that I was not going to use my car for my Sunday walks any more.

I decided last July that I was not going to use my car for my Sunday walks any more.

Users of local park breathe sigh of relief. A motorcycle could also be interesting...

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

DONKEY WORK: Brad Pitt stars alongside Julia Roberts in The Mexican.

DONKEY WORK: Brad Pitt stars alongside Julia Roberts in The Mexican.

DONKEY WORK: Brad Pitt stars alongside Julia Roberts in The Mexican.

The donkey has filed for defamation...

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour, Animals, Employment

Born in 1951 in Bews-y-coed and educated in Llanrwst, Aberystwth and Chester.

Born in 1951 in Bews-y-coed and educated in Llanrwst, Aberystwth and Chester.

Born in 1951 in Bews-y-coed and educated in Llanrwst, Aberystwth and Chester. Hewas (sic) elected MP in 1951.

"I've achieved a lot but there's a lot still to do". An ambitious young man with clearly a lot of potential...

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

Toilet seat & fittings, bog standard pale cream.

Toilet seat & fittings, bog standard pale cream.

Toilet seat & fittings, bog standard pale cream.

Better to buy new than paper over the cracks. Non-standard applications will be flushed out.

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour

Bygone Ambergate and Derbyshire framed pictures and prints.

Bygone Ambergate and Derbyshire framed pictures and prints.

Bygone Ambergate and Derbyshire framed pictures and prints.

Bringing new meaning to 'bygone'. Injecting new life and vigour into the elderly is always a challenge - yet this seems a little extreme...

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour, Animals

Whole baby grilled served with salad.

Whole baby grilled served with salad.

Whole baby grilled served with salad.

Pilic, as you know, is Turkish for chicken.
I like babies, but I'm not sure I would eat a one whole...

From the Mizprinz collection of newspaper cuttings, advertisements and other printed oddities. Celebrating misprints and unintentionally funny headlines from the good press.

Filed under: Mizprinz, Newspaper cuttings, Press humour, Animals, Food

Welcome to the mizprinz (mis-prints) blog

mizprinz and dodgy headlines from the good press

Served as we all are by the fourth estate, that is the good people's press, we occasionally spot the odd mizprint (misprint, sic).

So, the fifth estate - a site to gather the best of the blunders.

curated by Sean

An ambitious departure from the usual repertoire.

An ambitious departure from the usual repertoire. The choir director has requested hymn sheets and plausible deniability. Confessions ha...