ransom note effect

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What does ransom note effect mean?

The unprofessional appearance of a document that uses too many different typefaces.

Where does ransom note effect come from?

In reference of the practice of assembling ransom demands from letters cut out of newspapers, to conceal the sender's handwriting.

How to pronounce ransom note effect

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