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 Newspapers are always being criticised for sensationalising banal news stories. And what better way to add a dash of spice than to invoke a timeless folksy exclamation.
Personally I'm hoping this is the start of a trend that catches on all across the western hemisphere. Here's a selection of newspaper headlines from around the world I've taken the liberty of adapting. I think you'll agree, folksiness is the new Hamburger Helper of headline journalism.
Cripes! Brown on course to win election (The Times)
Gee Whizz! 1.5 million displaced after chile earthquake (NY Times)
Crivvens! SNP hit by big slump in support (The Scotsman)
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