Open mouth, insert foot

Article Abstract:

Faux pas or socially embarrassing slips committed by famous people are described. Former Spice Girls member, Geri Halliwell, committed one when she refused to curtsy to Queen Elizabeth. However, former US Chief of Protocol Leonore Annenberg committed another one, when she curtsied to Prince Charles when he visited the US in 1981.

Personal narratives, Interpersonal relations, Embarrassment, Social skills

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Wit by wire

Article Abstract:

Telegraph messages, which have been replaced by electronic mail,sometimes unwittingly delivered funny statements in an attempt to be concise and accurate. Some of the messages presented include military and government dispatches.

Humor and anecdotes, Communication, Communications, Telegraph

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Mr. Roberts goes to Washington

Article Abstract:

Actor Tim Robbins' first effort as a director is a film about a multimillionaire running for political office. 'Bob Roberts' bears an uncanny resemblance to H. Ross Perot.

Political movies, Politics in motion pictures, Bob Roberts (Motion picture), Robbins, Tim (American actor)

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