More crash blossoms

What is a crash blossom? A mis-written or misunderstood headline that, when read one way, gives an entirely wrong--but often, funny-- impression of what the story is all about. The term comes from a headline following an aircraft crash. It read, "Violinist Linked to JAL Crash Blossoms.” See what I mean? Today's crash blossoms:

• "Beauty Queen Unveils Bust at Dedication Ceremony"
• "Dismemberment Killer Convicted: Thank God Jury Could Put Pieces Together"
• "Reagan To Have Tissue Removed From Nose"
• "Robber Holds Up Albert's Hosiery"
• Study: Those Without Insurance Die More Often"
• "Tick-Borne Illness Known to Affect Dogs Found In Humans"
• "Legislator Wants Tougher Death Penalty"
• "Voter Fears Alert Politicians"
• "Defendant's Speech Ends In Long Sentence"
• "Two Soviet Ships Collide, One Dies"
• "Lung Cancer in Women Mushrooms"
• "Washington County Sheriff's Deputy Shoots, Kills Man With knife"
• "NV Senator Leaves Message to Rape Victim's Sister"

And check out these want ads. Who says only professional people get to have fun:

For more of this silly stuff, see my blog post of April 23, 2010 and have more fun.