I've long been a huge fan of "Red Tape Holds Up New Bridge"-type headlines. They teach us a great deal about the fluidity of idioms and the difficulty of making oneself absolutely, perfectly, pellucidly clear while remaining terse. (Incidentally, a terrific collection of such gems can be found here. Enjoy!)
Today, FOX News supplies an instance of the genre:
Well, for heaven's sake! Who cares how he stands as long as he hits his target?
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