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Notorious Christmas ad in Comox Valley Record made widespread headlines
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The infamous sa国际传媒楶ictures With Satansa国际传媒 ad made headlines across the country, and beyond - even meriting a mention on the NBC television show Late Night With Seth Meyers.

Just when we thought the gaffe had been forgotten, along comes Ripleysa国际传媒檚.

The entry was brought to our attention by Facebook follower Bo Waite.

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The entry reads sa国际传媒淢EET SATAN - A spelling mistake in a newspaper for a Christmas fair in Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada, accidentally invited people to take photos with Satan!sa国际传媒

The original ad prompted thousands of comments, shares, and likes on social media channels such as Twitter, and even spurred a few local residents to dress up as the devil himself for the Christmas parade that year.


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Terry returned to Black Press in 2014, after seven years at a daily publication in Alberta. He brings 24 years of editorial experience to Comox Valley Record...
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