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Okay, spelling Nazi time
  • fatchickonabikefatchickonabike
    Posts: 5,489Member
    I really try not to be a spelling Nazi. I don't get on people's cases about spelling or grammar, especially on here, because I don't think it really matters in this setting, where people are just trying to reach out and be heard. But sometimes I see something that just makes me cringe and grit my teeth, like this:

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    It's "memoriam," not "memorium." And this is the guy's official Web site, not some fan page. UGH! Yeah, I know, the guy just died and I'm being a bitch. I admit it. Sometimes I just can't help myself. But in my own defence, at least I brought it here instead of writing them an e-mail pointing out what doofi they look like because of this.

    "The most essential gift for a good writer is a built-in, shock-proof bullshit detector.” - Ernest Hemingway
  • [Deleted User]
    Posts: 1,101
    lol....I completely understand.  I do not pay particular attention nor do I have the time to concern myself on this site with my words.  I do make an attempt to spell correctly (sometimes).  Someone should write the folks from that website!  He has passed he did not write it himself! I did not know he passed. I have a couple of his pieces.

    One that has driven me "nutso" here lately is advise.  It has been used more than once lately ;)  advice would have been the proper spelling in the sentence.  whewww I feel better getting that out of me!
  • fatchickonabikefatchickonabike
    Posts: 5,489Member
    I once saw a sign outside a tailor's shop that said "Alterations on sight." I spot you and BOOM! you're altered.
    "The most essential gift for a good writer is a built-in, shock-proof bullshit detector.” - Ernest Hemingway
  • WillileeWillilee
    Posts: 1,002Member
    fatchickonabike said:

    at least I brought it here instead of writing them an e-mail pointing out what doofi they look like because of this.



    Doofi. You're awesome.

    It's like when people say "E. boli" or write "grammer". It makes me cringe.

  • ktsmamaktsmama
    Posts: 354Member

    @fatchickonabike ... thanks for posting this! I honestly thought that your were incorrect, so I googled it! Why did I think you were wrong? Because I see "memorium" all the freaking time!! And I am a freak about spelling & grammar!!

    Also, when did he die? I had not heard about this. My he rest in peace. :(

  • pdxmama
    Posts: 1,470Member
    Oh, I'm so glad I'm not the only one. I am not one of those assholes that will actually post a comment just to bring spelling or grammatical errors to someone's attention b/c that's just bitch and condescending imo. However...that being said, I did once post a confession on here about grammatical errors making me want to gouge my eyes out. :\">
  • pdxmama
    Posts: 1,470Member
    *bitchy* fuckin auto correct.
  • fatchickonabikefatchickonabike
    Posts: 5,489Member
    @kstmama, he apparently passed away yesterday. He was only 54.
    "The most essential gift for a good writer is a built-in, shock-proof bullshit detector.” - Ernest Hemingway
  • fatchickonabikefatchickonabike
    Posts: 5,489Member
    On a lighter note, here's a picture I submitted to FAILBlog, but they didn't think it was funny enough to put up. I thought it was frigging hilarious. Shot through the chain link fence in the Costco parking lot.

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    "The most essential gift for a good writer is a built-in, shock-proof bullshit detector.” - Ernest Hemingway
  • crazymama2twocrazymama2two
    Posts: 843Member
    @fatchickonabike per usual you have me fighting to find air between laughter!
  • pdxmama
    Posts: 1,470Member
    Not funny enough?! That's effin high-larious.
  • tothemoonandbacktothemoonandback
    Posts: 2,121Member
    This isn't so much about spelling.. but hilarious at the same time:

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    Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring. - Marilyn Monroe
  • fatchickonabikefatchickonabike
    Posts: 5,489Member
    And here's the one that cracked me up this morning:
    Dear Annie: I am a 22-year-old senior in college and will graduate in May. There is a growing riff in my family

    Apparently rift + tiff = riff. Ruh-roh!
    "The most essential gift for a good writer is a built-in, shock-proof bullshit detector.” - Ernest Hemingway
  • broken_dawnbroken_dawn
    Posts: 134Member
    Ok ladies, I apologize in advance for my many random errors. I laugh but am completely serious. LOL
  • fatchickonabikefatchickonabike
    Posts: 5,489Member
    @broken_dawn, like I said, I don't pick apart anything anyone's spelling on SM. I just like finding "public oopsies" because they make me laugh. So don't feel self-conscious on my account!
    "The most essential gift for a good writer is a built-in, shock-proof bullshit detector.” - Ernest Hemingway
  • broken_dawnbroken_dawn
    Posts: 134Member
    @fatchickonabike I understand, those are funny and bother me too. I was being silly.
  • CrashCrash
    Posts: 8,151Member
    Lmao. Insulting air barrier. You cross the fence, and what. It calls you a fucking moron?
    See ya in another life, sister!
  • unforgivenunforgiven
    Posts: 12,699Confessional Manager
    THOMAS KINKADE DIED????????  WHY am I ALWAYS last to KNOW!?!?!?!

    confessional-manager

    "What looks like torture is a time to rejoice
    What sounds like thunder is a comforting voice
    When what is beautiful looks broken and crushed
    And I say I don't know you
    But you say it's finished"
  • fatchickonabikefatchickonabike
    Posts: 5,489Member
    @broken_dawn, good - I just don't want people holding back for fear I'll come after them with my red pen or something!


    "The most essential gift for a good writer is a built-in, shock-proof bullshit detector.” - Ernest Hemingway
  • fatchickonabikefatchickonabike
    Posts: 5,489Member

    Here's a litte gem I just came across on the Weight Watchers site:


    By signing up here, you are choosing to access Weight Watchers Online in English only. If you prefer a French subscription, click here.


    Hmm...shouldn't that offer be made in French instead of English? I mean, if the person doesn't understand enough English to be able to use the site in English, how is she even going to understand there's a French option if you're telling her about it in English? DUH!


    Reminds me of that billboard telling people who are illiterate to write for help.

    "The most essential gift for a good writer is a built-in, shock-proof bullshit detector.” - Ernest Hemingway
  • BellaBefanaBellaBefana
    Posts: 8,130Member
    I don't pick apart posts here either, because sometimes my typing gets away from me and mine aren't always either spelled correctly or grammatically correct, but I agree, I can't stand when I see/read something supposedly professional that's incorrect.

    In fact, In Memoriam isn't correct, if you're going to use that, it should be italicized to note that it's the original Latin...more correctly in plain old English, it should be In Memory or In Memory of...
    Bite me, cupcake!
  • irishlassirishlass
    Posts: 6,727Member
    Oh yeah on sm I have awful grammar and spelling! But irl it bothers mr a lot!
    I love in fruit shops when the signs say 'fresh strawberry's, plum's, apple's and potato's'
    "Be who you are and say what you feel. Because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter." - Dr. Seuss
  • luckymama
    Posts: 94Member
    The one I notice the most here is "masterbate". Ever notice how frequently people post and confess on masturbation?
  • fatchickonabikefatchickonabike
    Posts: 5,489Member
    I also like "orgasim."
    "The most essential gift for a good writer is a built-in, shock-proof bullshit detector.” - Ernest Hemingway
  • fatchickonabikefatchickonabike
    Posts: 5,489Member
    MammaTeeRoll said:

    I'm a grammar Nazi sometimes. I just can't believe the idiot things that are commonplace sometimes. Dd's culinary teacher mentioned that he had been conversating with someone. Conversate?! Wtf? You were having a conversation. You masturbate, not conversate. I'm sure he thinks I'm a total bitch, but he's a teacher, for gods sake. If you're an American, don't fucking speak English like its your second language.


    A teacher said "conversate"? Whoa. I don't think I'd have been able to hold my tongue, either.
    "The most essential gift for a good writer is a built-in, shock-proof bullshit detector.” - Ernest Hemingway
  • fatchickonabikefatchickonabike
    Posts: 5,489Member
    That's basic English. Did his degree come out of a Cracker Jack box?
    "The most essential gift for a good writer is a built-in, shock-proof bullshit detector.” - Ernest Hemingway
  • tothemoonandbacktothemoonandback
    Posts: 2,121Member
    I think the one that is like nails on a chalkboard to me is the loose/lose thing.  Lots of people over at Weight Watchers posts about wanting to "loose" weight.  Drives me nuts.  
    Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring. - Marilyn Monroe
  • irishlassirishlass
    Posts: 6,727Member
    'Irregardless' - grrrrrr!!! Its a double negative! The 'irr' and 'less' are not both necessary. The word is 'regardless'.
    "Be who you are and say what you feel. Because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter." - Dr. Seuss
  • BellaBefanaBellaBefana
    Posts: 8,130Member
    @irishlass:  or you got that one right, and it's not so much that it's a double negative, it's that word doesn't freaking exist in the English language!!!  Every time I see/hear that I want to scream...the other one that bugs the living shit out of me is "in regards"  it's in regard or regarding...
    Bite me, cupcake!
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