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Autocorrect errors can be funny and problematic

Recently, Kate Burkhalter said, she texted a friend to let her know she was helping someone.

But Burkhalter’s friend got an entirely different message.

“I accidentally told my friend I was eloping,” Burkhalter revealed on the Times Free Press Facebook page. “Clearly my phone anticipates my romantic, spontaneous nature before my generosity of spirit.”

Ah, autocorrect.

The technological snafu has spawned humorous websites. Many have fallen victim to this supposedly helpful aspect of modern technology.