I rarely make mistakes.
When I do, I tend to deal with them like a mature adult and ignore them in the hope that they will go away. But sometimes, as in this case, someone will pop into my comments box and point out my mistake to the world.
I am not an unreasonable man, and as such I think it only fair that I correct that mistake.
In this post a few days ago I suggested I had eaten breakfast at Giraffe, when in fact it turns out I actually ate at The Bridge Bar. This is what happens when you write a post a few weeks after the event, and when you are unable to recall the name of the restaurant, you search Google for places to eat in Terminal 1. Unfortunately, Google lied and suggested there was only one place I could have eaten.
You see, it is mostly Google’s fault after all.
Anyway, I have stealth-edited the original post and some of the comments so NO-ONE WILL EVER KNOW. Except for all the people reading this. And the people at Giraffe. And any Google refers. And anyone you choose to tell about this.
So no harm done.
vamos666 · September 30, 2008 at 9:16 am
It takes a big man…etc. Still, they’re all much of a muchness anyway just different signs above the same surly staff and stale food.
Jo · September 30, 2008 at 9:22 am
Safe to assume that one will not be on the receiving end of any ‘thanks for the free plug on your blog’ vouchers courtesy of Giraffe, then.
Keef · September 30, 2008 at 11:11 am
Well at least you posted your apology in the same size as font and in the same prominent place as the accusation.
I’ve noticed that the discredited rags that pass for newspapers in this country always print scandal in huge print on the front and any retractions after they get their asses sued in little tiny lettering on page 10
ubermouth · September 30, 2008 at 10:36 pm
As soon as you admit to one mistake, funny how more pop up!
In your first post ever you listed Moonunit Zappa as a boy when in fact she is a girl, who did have a hit record in the 80’s,Valley Girl, which she wrote.
Frank Zappa does have a son, the respectably named, Dweezil.
Admin comment by Mr Angry · September 30, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Ubermouth – two in nearly three years isn’t bad. And unless you represent Miss Moonunit I do not want to hear any more…
I am livid » Another retraction · October 4, 2008 at 7:35 am
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