"This Page Intentionally Left Blank". Why though, and why should we care?

[Snsl153]

There is also the fact that the page isn't blank, because it has the words, "This page intentionally left blank" on it, so it's not blank. It's a lie.

[motownplayer2000]

That’s the irony of the whole thing were the author wanted to the reader to pick up on the nuances of the book where the page was saying nothing, even with a little words to get you ready for the profound meanings for the rest of the book.

[msc545]

To keep the ink from bleeding through from the preceding page.

So that the document can be printed correctly in double-sided format, rather than have new chapters start on the backs of pages.

[MTC29]

It prevents someone inserting text which is not original to the document on a blank page.

[hafinjun]

Okay I got this one of, when I was working on aircraft you see that a lot and service manuals and so they can expand the manual without having to reprint the entire book

[Th3ft]

It’s a joke and it got you.😂

[Snsl153]

Got me? Are you sure about that? :D

[Th3ft]

I mean you went so far as to post about it. 😂😂 but that could just be a good reason to tell the same joke over. I think I missed the smaller two lines the first time I saw this. That page is hilarious!

[NathanDavis]

is it a book on quantum theory and stuff?

[Wise4myage]

I know, right?