Headlines are not only informative; they can be weird as well

And now for something on the lighter side.

People collect all sorts of things. Some collect coins, other collect stamps. As a former copy editor and headline writer, I collect headlines. Not just any headlines, mainly Internet and newspaper headlines that are funny, punny or just plain weird.

Here are some from my collection. Enjoy.

Nah. Too easy.

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Who the heck is Al?

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How can you kill someone with a fake gun?

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Did what to his what?

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That’s all Central America costs?

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He did that in public?

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Spending 30 years in a fire sounds kind of harsh.

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I guess this is a do-it-yourself headline?

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These must be some really old firefighters.

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Another do-it-yourself headline?

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Inedited? This isn’t a word I ever learned in school.

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I’m not sure how someone can swim on his or her lap.

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I’ve known some Lauras, but none were ever that powerful.

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That’s gotta hurt.

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Would that be Adam or Eve?

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How do you use a knife to shoot someone?

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I guess he’s packing for a trip?

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I wonder if these ties go with Trump’s suits.

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I didn’t know Trump had sex-change surgery.

Published by Mike Sturman

I am a retired journalist with nearly 30 years in the field, during which time I was a reporter and held numerous editor positions at local newspapers and a number of magazines. After I retired, I was a sub in my local school district, then did PR for that district. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in journalism, and as for my politics, that's simple: I'm a liberal Democrat. I'm married, and my wife recently retired after 25 years as a teacher. We have one daughter, who has earned her PhD and works at a UC. Through this blog, I hope to pass on some interesting thoughts and ideas, entertain with some lighthearted posts and generally quell my pandemic-induced boredom. View more posts