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       MAN TRIES TO SHOOT HIS WIFE, SWAT TEAM CALLED IN TO HELP HIM




(This was on the front page of our local paper.  I think to myself, "Well do they get her?)
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Harris Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 2:05 PM
You should have sent this one into Jay Leno ! This is a funny headline. Considering I doubt the swat team would help someone shoot their wife ! LOL
Nunn Avatar
June 25, 2010 at 9:02 AM
This is a very true statement, sounds like El Paso, Texas,,,good write...you have Soup Mail,,,thanks Danny
Chachere Avatar
June 24, 2010 at 6:09 PM
oh my god, she must be crazy, or he sucks with shooting on target..lol ~Always&Forever LYnette
Clark Avatar
June 24, 2010 at 5:06 PM
Love it!!! LOL Jeralynn
Culverhouse Avatar
June 24, 2010 at 4:56 PM
your comment at the end there makes no sense! was that on the thomaston times? funny!!
Dietrich Avatar
June 24, 2010 at 1:43 PM
hahaha.REminds me of the Jay Leno Headlines segment he does (used to be Monday nights). I don't think my childhood memory terrified me at all, it just fascinated me (morbidly. haha) I don't scare easy! LUv,Andrea Ps do you ever do blogs. Would love to see you "pick a flower" at my blog!
Devonshire Avatar
June 24, 2010 at 12:56 PM
What a poorly worded headline the editor chose for this story, Sara. As a former reporter, I find it embarrassing. Still, there's a bit of ironic humor to it. Thanks for sharing. Love, Carolyn
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