Showing posts with label funny newspaper ads. Show all posts
Showing posts with label funny newspaper ads. Show all posts

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Amusing English # 13 - Funny Newspaper Ads (Part 2/2)


More amusing newspaper ads....
  • For sale: an antique desk suitable for lady with thick legs and large drawers.
  • Now is your chance to have your ears pierced and get an extra pair to take home, too.
  • We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand.
  • Used Cars: Why go elsewhere to be cheated? Come here first!
  • 3-year-old teacher needed for pre-school. Experience preferred.
  • Mother's helper--peasant working conditions.
  • We will oil your sewing machine and adjust tension in your home for $1.00.

:)

Cheers!

Friday, August 12, 2011

Amusing English # 12 - Funny Newspaper Ads (Part 1/2)

There are often more laughs on the advertising and classified pages than you can find in the cartoons and comic strips. Here are some samples....


FREE YORKSHIRE TERRIER.
8 years old. Hateful little dog. Bites.

FREE PUPPIES:

1/2 Cocker Spaniel, 1/2 sneaky neighbor's dog.

FREE PUPPIES...

Mother, AKC German Shepherd.
Father, Super Dog...able to leap tall fences in a single bound.

FOUND DIRTY WHITE DOG.

Looks like a rat ... Been out a while.
Better be a reward.


WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE.
WORN ONCE BY MISTAKE.
Call Stephanie.

AND THE BEST ONE:


FOR SALE BY OWNER:

Complete set of Encyclopedia Britannica, 45 volumes.
Excellent condition. $1,000 or best offer. No longer needed, got
married last month. Wife knows everything. 
:)
Cheers!