Marv in birthday phone mishap

My brother texted me a couple of days ago to ask what I want for my birthday/Christmas. I sent him this message: cd by the un thanks

I received this reply: Dear Marv what is the un


What I meant to say was 'Dear kind brother I would like a cd by the Unthanks, a Northumbrian folk band who recently appeared on Jools Holland'.

Sometimes it's better to turn off predictive text on your mobile telephone. Or send an email. Or use the power of speech. It's underrated but effective.

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