clipsal500 mangles english language (again)
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maelorin at 12:26pm on 22/03/2005efforts to sound all legal like and important really should be left to people with better than basic english skills. especially for websites. see if you can spot the fun examples quoted below:
DRIVING YOUR OWN VEHICLE Remember, parking close to the Track is not permissible - however, U-Park and Wilson Parking station information is available on this page. |
not permissible or not permitted?
WHAT CAN BE BROUGHT ONTO THE CIRCUIT Small foam ice boxes / small foam eskys, folding chairs (into the General Admission areas only), but are NOT allowed to be taken into the Grandstands or reserved seating areas. WHAT CANNOT BE BROUGHT ONTO THE CIRCUIT Any alcoholic beverages; any glass bottles or containers or glass objects (excluding sunglasses, binoculars and prescription glasses); any beverage container with the manufacturer’s seal broken; any drinks coolers or ice boxes (other than one predominantly constructed of polystyrene); any structure or item that may be used to erect a structure, or which is capable of supporting the weight of a person including, without limitation, any chairs, lounges, benches or stools (other than a folding chair or stool); no animals; no weapons of any kind; no fireworks. Cameras and video cameras may be taken into the circuit area for personal use, however no shots must be sold for monetary gain. The above restrictions are for the safety, comfort and protection of fellow patrons, and must be abided by. |
gosh. where to begin. [non-lawyers doing 'legalese' = 'manglish']