New Haven Independent

Star Typo-Catcher Caught By Camera

by Staff | March 2, 2006 8:43 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Is that man drinking from … his brand new New Haven Independent coffee mug? Meet Keith Malloy, one of the Independent’s star typo-catchers. He received his first-prize mug this week after tying with fellow reader Jon-Jay Tilsen for the top spot in the latest round. They each spotted 116 mistakes. Malloy, who’s 33, was found at the front desk at the downtown Duncan Hotel, where he has worked for the last 13 years. Malloy said he enjoys scouring the Independent for mistakes. “I just am a fan of spelling. I like Scrabble.” And, he said, “I’m a nitpicker.” (The Stamford native said he is also a second cousin once removed of gubernatorial candidate Dannel Malloy.) Keith Malloy’s off to a good start in the newest typo round, though he has some tough competition so far. See a typo? Click here and help keep your news web site cleaner.