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Word spacing and kerning might seem like small details, heck, most of the time you probably don't even pay attention to them, but they play an important role in creating easy-to-read texts. Because if you mess these things up, believe me, the meaning of the message can change dramatically.

To show you that even grammatically correct phrases might not reach their readers, Bored Panda has compiled a list of some of the funniest typography fails ever. We're talking landlords reaching agreements with ten ants, bull tit anuses, and much more exciting stuff. So continue scrolling and enjoy.

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I'm Glad Kids Are Learning An Excitement For Animals At Such A Young Age

I'm Glad Kids Are Learning An Excitement For Animals At Such A Young Age

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Hand lettering artist, graphic designer, and pun enthusiast Joshua Harris — aka The A Board Dude — told Bored Panda that proper spacing and kerning can be the difference between "click here" and "dick here" so it's pretty important. "This is of course a rare (and hilarious) instance of kerning gone wrong, but in day-to-day use, it's as critical as good vocabulary," Harris said.

"If you want to create optically and aesthetically pleasing logos or posters designs, each character and ligature needs to be balanced harmoniously," he explained. "Each font is pre-programmed with its own kerning which is based on the old-school method of wooden letterset printing presses with each letter sitting on its own individual block. Essentially, each digitized character has an invisible block surrounding it — that's where the issues start."

According to Harris, the tricky letters to pay attention to are A, K, V, W, Y, and F, L, T. "When paired or combined with other letters you have to ensure the negative (white) space is approximately uniform between each letter. A good rule of thumb is to imagine the gaps being filled with water — you want each 'pocket' to have the same amount to create a balanced word," he said, adding another guideline to follow when looking at lowercases, "Two straight letters (lowercase L and I, for example) need the most space; straight and round letter combinations need a bit less, and two round letters need even less than that."

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"Another useful trick if there's still something off with your word — flip it upside down and review the spacing again." 

Harris acknowledged that kerning your words and phrases can quickly become a tedious and laborious job, so it's important to have fun with it. Otherwise the whole process might become a bit of a drag. "With hand lettering, you can be looser with your designs but when it comes to professional logos and products it's wise to have these skills in your toolkit."

#4

God Is Nowhere

God Is Nowhere

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Brandon Collinsworth
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

See that is what we atheists have been saying for years, it is refreshing to finally see churches agree with us.

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Little Wonder
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw somewhere this is on purpose. It's about how you see the world or somesuch.

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Daria B
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn't see what you're referring to, but I thought that might have been on purpose, because otherwise it would be "godisherenow". But I could be wrong.

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SykesDaMan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is the phrase correct though? "God is now here"... Shouldn't it be "God is here now"? Wasn't this done on purpose? Too many questions!!

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Nikolaj Kjærby
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a deliberate pun. Moreover, it is the title of a book: https://www.amazon.com/GODISNOWHERE-Where-Midst-Your-Pain/dp/1600392342

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Katherine Heasley
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Strikes me as a bit of a provocative thing for a Baptist church to say, but okay.

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jamie1707
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what's is supposed to say? I can't see a Baptist church doing that on purpose.

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Hilary Mol
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean, if the Baptists are saying it, it must be true. That's it, people - apocalypse is official!

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Katinka Min
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really had to read this several times to find out what they really want to say.

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2WheelTravlr
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was done on purpose. It was meant to be ambiguous and thought-provoking. http://www.fbcnewton.org/blog/godisnowhere

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Analyn Lahr
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An atheist be like "That's what I've been trying to tell you!"

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Maurettis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if a God exists, it's laughing out loud in the celestial floor seeing how stupid its human creations are

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#5

When You Eat Too Much Curry For Lunch...

When You Eat Too Much Curry For Lunch...

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#6

The Pupper Level Sounds Way More Fun To Be Honest.

The Pupper Level Sounds Way More Fun To Be Honest.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A whole garage full of parked pups? Show me the way. I’ll bring treats and pats for all the good doggos.

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#8

Brilliant Deliberate Keming

Brilliant Deliberate Keming

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#9

My Hat Has An Awkward Space In It That Makes People Question If I Hate Figs Lol

My Hat Has An Awkward Space In It That Makes People Question If I Hate Figs Lol

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#10

Howto Piss Off Your Designer

Howto Piss Off Your Designer

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The D Could Have Gone On Either Side.

The D Could Have Gone On Either Side.

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Hit There

Hit There

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is the one time you probably shouldn't follow instructions.

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#14

Really Smart Keming For A Local Hospital

Really Smart Keming For A Local Hospital

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How Did They Get A Cow Into That Vending Machine!

How Did They Get A Cow Into That Vending Machine!

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#18

You Had Meat. "Hello"

You Had Meat. "Hello"

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#20

W I Semen Still Seek Him

W I Semen Still Seek Him

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#21

You Want Me To Do What?

You Want Me To Do What?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Clippy! This is a family website. Put the mouse in the house! (To paraphrase Gunther.)

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#22

Inside The Booklet That Came With My Polaroid Sunglasses

Inside The Booklet That Came With My Polaroid Sunglasses

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#24

The Final Countdown.

The Final Countdown.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And now the famous Europe hit will never sound the same anymore :/

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#25

T U E S D A Y S

T U E S D A Y S

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never mind T u e s d a y s, what's with all the horse funeral options?

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#27

[intentionally Bad] My Friend Is A Creative Director And Bought These For To Give To His Team When They Earn It

[intentionally Bad] My Friend Is A Creative Director And Bought These For To Give To His Team When They Earn It

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#29

I Just Stumbled Upon This Subreddit Which Is Crazy Because I Discovered And Showed All My Friends This Yesterday.

I Just Stumbled Upon This Subreddit Which Is Crazy Because I Discovered And Showed All My Friends This Yesterday.

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#30

Not Sure If I'd Want To Consume It That Way

Not Sure If I'd Want To Consume It That Way

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