Hold the Mao

Linguistic blunder-spotting is, I admit, a hobby of mine. Now, I'm not smug—I've committed my share over the years—but I can't help myself when stuff like this comes over my radio and whacks me in the ear.

Here are a few gems of recent vintage. May they bring a smile to your face or a tear to your eye:

• "In terms of international trade, Canada has become a mediocre force to be reckoned with."
• "It's better be in a healthy relationship than to go around starting a rumour mill."
• (Sombre police officer, deadpan) "The suspect is dead. I assure you, he is no longer a threat to the public."
• "I need to relocate to another location."
• "I honestly don't know how to be honest anymore."
• "About twenty-five Mayoist rebels attacked the village festival." (Hint to newsreader: the correct word rhymes with "Taoist.")