Discussion Forum—A Way with Words, a fun radio show and podcast about language

The absurd intro, while somewhat amusing, sacrifices fact for a semblance of wit. It did make me smile once. However, the write-in headlines from readers – assuming they are genuine – are worth a peek.

• Ed Lacy reports that he saw a sign in the men's room of an Office Depot that said: “EMPLOYEES MUST WASH YOUR HANDS.” (Ed writes: “I waited 15 minutes for someone to wash my hands.”)

• Susan Tudor sent an article from the Anderson, Ind., Herald Bulletin, headlined: “MINORITIES IN SHORT SUPPLY.”

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