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SCMP & Joe Frazier ?!!???!?

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    Quote Originally Posted by shri:
    But both searches have Foreman clearly identified. Classic case of my attempt at humor backfirong
    I spent about 45 mins on that... I want $500. Anyway, Joe is mentioned in the corbis caption so I'm quite sure they searched Corbis for "Joe Frazier" and this image was mixed up in the results, probably 100+ results down....

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    Quote Originally Posted by shri:
    But both searches have Foreman clearly identified. Classic case of my attempt at humor backfirong
    I think you owe him a HK$500 voucher.

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    Shri... I don't think you know the answer to your own competition question. I might report your post!


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    Quote Originally Posted by elle:
    I think it is sad what has become of the SCMP. It was once a 'must read paper' now it's just another gossip rag. I cancelled my subscription a few months ago - just after they introduced the last changes...
    It is still the best source for local and China news in English.

    I think it is very unkind to call it a gossip rag, when they have so many reporters in China who take personal risks to report on local riots, corruption cases etc.
    Last edited by bookblogger; 11-11-2011 at 01:08 AM.

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    The reason for the mix up is because the editor has got a knock off George Foreman Grill which has a picture of Joe Frasier on the box. By that deduction the picture must be correct in his mind.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shri:
    Nice. BUT what I meant was the query typed in by the photo editor at the Scmp.
    HC you'll have to settle for lunch with me.
    Hmmm, you changing rules on me midway thru a contest? tsk tsk! :-)
    I'd be honored to have lunch but I think its my turn this time.

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    Big George Foreman of today would be forgiving about this writers lack of boxing knowledge, but had this been done in the 70's when Foreman was a mean dude he may not be so forgiving lol. This is truly a huge mistake which could easily have been avoided.


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    At least they didn't put a picture of George Formby on there.

    Last edited by justjoe86; 11-11-2011 at 09:20 AM.
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    I really want to know, Shri!

    I bet it is something like "black american 70s boxer" or something as generic as that.


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    I agree Thanks SCMP