i judge you when you use poor grammar.
dear sharers of the internets,
look. i'm sorry if this appears condescending, i really am. but it's time you knew. every time you mix up "their" and "they're" a little part of me dies. it's not about the typos - we all make mistakes - but after so many times i'm starting to think you honestly don't know the difference. and if that's the case, well...this isn't going to work.
another chance? well. i suppose we could try again. as long as you get yourself into rehab. get a sponsor. and really study those 12 steps, or, at the very least, this quick & dirty primary. i know it can be embarrassing, but i just want what's best for you, after all. i'm doing this FOR you.
call me?
jadis
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-'s - indicates possessive (ownership).
-s - plural. use when you mean "more than one".
its vs. it's - aaah, thank you, strongbad.
similarly:
whose - possessive.
who's - "who is".
your - possessive!
you're - short for "you are".
their - possessive! possessive!!
they're - "THEY. ARE." JUST SAY IT IN YOUR HEAD WITHOUT THE APOSTROPHE, PEOPLE. 
and for the love of god:
discrete - separate; distinct.
discreet - not obvious; innocuous. YOU MEAN THIS ONE WHEN YOU ARE TELLING ME ABOUT YOUR NINJA SKILLS.
principle - a rule or standard. "it's the principle of the matter."
principal - 1. the first or leading ("the principal concern..."). 2. Mr. Belding! Mr. Feeney! Principal Scudworth!
grammar - the correct spelling. note: that's TWO A's.
grammer - fraiser (kelsey grammer)'s last name.
peak - highest point.
peek - to glance quickly or furtively. like, peek-a-boo.
pique - to arouse an emotion. ANYTIME YOU USE THE PHRASE "PIQUE MY INTEREST" YOU NEED TO SPELL IT THIS WAY. I KNOW IT LOOKS WEIRD. GO WITH IT. Q's ARE RARE. GIVE THEM A CHANCE.
per se - by itself, or inherently/intrinsically true.
NOT per say - "for every say"? no!
sheek - THIS IS NOT A WORD.
sheik - islamic leader or patriarch. DOES NOT MEAN HIP OR STYLISH.
chic - hip, stylish. THIS IS THE WORD YOU MEAN. I KNOW IT LOOKS FUNNY. IT'S FRENCH. BUT TRUST ME. IT'S THIS ONE.
4 comments:
Yay! Language is so lovely when it is properly handled.
That post was hilarious. I created the Facebook group "I judge you when you use poor grammar," and I applaud you. We're now giving the world the ability to wear that sentiment on their T-shirt: http://www.teeful.com .
Keep spreading the gospel!
Cheers,
Sharon
Have you read Eats, Shoots and Leaves? You are one of the chosen few who can truly appreciate it.
(And yes, I know that book title should be underlined, but I have no idea how to do that in a comment.)
Actually, book titles should only be underlined when written (as in by hand). Otherwise, they are to be in italics. ;)
I have to say, I found this post ironic in the truest form. You never once used a capital letter!!! LOL! ;)
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