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The Blurb Racket

In the critically acclaimed premiere of a Gelf feature, we look behind critic quotes from this week's movie ads, and find misquotes, blurb whores, and more.

Ad Watch

Pill Gets Rave Reviews

Aleve's movie-style ads quote health reporters like they're movie critics—and misquote one of them badly.

Oops

Corrections 3/7-3/13

Faulty photos, Lazarus-like newsmakers, the job that wasn't, and other enlightening and entertaining media corrections.

Media

Is the Mafia Responsible?

At the HealthSouth trial, even newspaper corrections are "all in the Family."

Buried lead

What Do the Prisoners Watch?

If only Nielsen measured inmates' viewing habits, 'Cops' might top its ratings charts.

Oops

Corrections 2/28-3/6

The college freshman who wasn't, the solar system gets some unexpected company, and other enlightening and entertaining media corrections.

World

NASA's Prodigy Takes India for a Ride

A poorly conceived hoax takes advantage of the country's academic pride.

Oops

Corrections 2/21-2/28

Beer rescues a Slovakian, Harvard is a pub in Cambridge, bozo journalism about gonzo journalism, and other enlightening and entertaining corrections.

Oops

Corrections 2/14-2/20

Cellphone trouble, squishy sushi, and other enlightening and entertaining corrections.

Media

Warning: This Post Advocates Tolerance

A bizarre parental-discretion warning precedes an episode of 'The Simpsons.'

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