After the news was promoted to the front page in 1952, Guardian subs gained a bigger showcase for their skills, as headlines began selling newspapers. At the time, senior editors were worried about the growing tendency for puns in headlines and tried to ban them. Composite: GuardianThe “man bites dog” headline has given ample opportunity for playfulness over the years. There was a golden chance in February 1948 to toy with a cheeky “Woman bites dog” headline. “Please stop calling us Tories, say Tories.”It’s the sub wot won it10 of the best headlines through the agesComposite: GuardianAmo, amas, a mouse mat?

Source: The Guardian May 13, 2021 06:00 UTC