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[–] eatthecake@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)
[–] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

It's not a mistake. Omitting "be" verbs is a common convention in headlines. They're just imitating the style of major newspapers.

[–] WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Monty Python's Flying Circus!