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Article created by: Gabija Saveiskyte

The yellow press has a bit of a controversial reputation. But ask the wordsmiths who work there, and they will tell you that scandal sells. And if there’s no scandal, it can always be created.

The Twitter page “Mental Headlines” is clearly aware of that and has set out on a mission to document the most absurdly funny and downright odd headlines spotted in media that take entertainment onto a whole new meta level.

Below we wrapped up some of the most recent and chuckle-inducing examples for you to scroll through, so don’t forget to upvote the funniest ones as you go. Psst! More mental headlines await in our previous feature right here.

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Protesters holding Just Stop Oil banners in a city street illustrating mental headlines about unusual news events.

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    News headline about Perth museum naming poll alongside an image of a historic museum building, illustrating mental headlines.

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    Screenshot of a mental headlines tweet featuring Piers Morgan denying being the Home Alone 2 pigeon lady in a viral news story.

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    Screenshot of a mental headline about a woman becoming Glasgow's 87th best attraction due to a TripAdvisor mistake.

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    Humorous mental headline about royal beekeeper informing bees about Queen's death with people in beekeeper suits.

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    Man making homemade kebabs and Chinese food, showcasing mental headlines about saving money with DIY takeaways.

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    Mugshot of a woman crying after being jailed, featured in mental headlines that made people wonder what happened.

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    Man standing in a deep pothole raising safety concerns, featured in mental headlines about unusual news stories.

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    Plate of curry and yellow rice illustrating a mental headline causing people to wonder what happened there.

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    Headline about Greggs replacing Jesus with a sausage roll in Christmas advert shows mental headlines example.

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    People dressed as Santas causing chaos riding in a military tank in a Cornish village mental headlines news story.

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    Michael Goldsberry
    Michael Goldsberry
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always love it when armored personnel carriers get labeled as tanks.

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    Headline about baby gender secrecy and missed scan next to an image of fish and chips, illustrating mental headlines humor.

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    Police cordon made of traffic cones in a square shape around a single flip-flop during a driver hunt in bizarre mental headlines.

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    New York Post headline about World Cup fans and a humorous mental headline involving James Corden and the US vs England game.

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    Police officers detain a young man in a brightly lit street under a headline showcasing mental headlines that make people wonder.

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    Screenshot of a mental headline about a pretentious restaurant incident with a former Eastenders actress and napkin mistake.

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    Tweet showing a mental headline about Morrisons lowering checkout beeps volume as a mark of respect to the Queen.

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    Forest of bollards installed outside primary school to prevent parents parking, featured in mental headlines article.




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    Comparison of original and altered faceless figures painting showing eyes drawn by bored security guard in mental headlines.

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    Black bird named Derek terrorising Yorkshire village and attacking children, featured in mental headlines article.

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    Tweet from Mental Headlines showing a bizarre headline about a woman marrying and divorcing herself, illustrating mental headlines.

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    Screenshot of a mental headline about Peppa Pig star unrecognisable on a boozy birthday night out.

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    Plate of pasta with gravy illustrating one of the mental headlines that made people wonder what happened there.

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    Screenshot of mental headlines showing a news story about a green Asda logo left on a woman's hair from dyeing mishap.

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    Headline from Daily Mail about a huge Newfoundland dog revealed in mental headlines that made people wonder what happened.

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    Screenshot of a bizarre mental headline about a Yorkshire man tormented by a stranger yelling through his letterbox.

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    Humorous mental headline showing a hardy lettuce with UK flags, referencing political recognition and outlasting Liz Truss.

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    BBC News headline about a man playing loud tape of neighbour’s barking dog, a notable mental headline story.

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    Headline from Sky News about a seal taken to rehab after being fed sandwiches and doughnuts in Plymouth.

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    Three people in high-visibility jackets stand inside an old railway goods shed awaiting restoration, highlighting mental headlines.

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    Tweet showing a mental headline about a banned drink driver who claimed her dog was driving the car after a crash.

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    Man reacting to £54 fish and chips in London, featured in mental headlines that made people wonder what happened there.

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    Three men standing in a flooded roundabout underpass during a baptism, showcasing mental headlines that intrigue readers.

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    Mum spots face resembling Elvis in emptied McDonald’s ketchup pot, a bizarre mental headline sparking curiosity online.

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    Tattoo of beloved late grandma that ended up looking like Rod Stewart, featured in mental headlines causing surprise.

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