Peer reviewed publications are not always the most interesting of reading; however, some of the quotes made by reviewers are excellent. Cesar Sanchez has compiled a list of some humourous comments which were made during the peer review process for scientific papers. Some of my favourite comments are listed below.

The biggest problem with this manuscript, which has nearly sucked the will to live out of me, is the terrible writing style.

The writing and data presentation are so bad that I had to leave work and go home early and then spend time to wonder what life is about.

The finding is not novel and the solution induces despair.

The peaceful atmosphere between Christmas and New Year was transiently disrupted by reading this manuscript.

The writing style is flowery and has an air of Oscar Wilde about it.

I wish those who reviewed my work when I was in CASB were so honest.