In the wake of the superflus and cataclysmic events, male writers tend to jump to that unholy trinity of rape, murder and cannibalism.

Almost everyone has a favorite doll, an aging teddy, or an unraveling blankie—either safely put away in a drawer or still lovingly tucked into bed at night. Adults and children alike treasure these creature comforts because they offer security, lifelong friendship, and the smell of home.

Zach and Ben had only been at college for a week when their door was pennied by the girls down the hall.

You can see why compositors reflexively filled lines to be corrected with etaoin shrdlus.