It's "bald-faced liar", not "bold-faced liar."

[Anonymous]

Moot not mood or moop or moob

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What do grammar nazis do for fun?

I dunno? What?

We read voraciously. Anything from the back of the cereal box to the New York Times to Tolstoy. It helps. Come join us. You too can be a part of our world.

So then why identify yourself as a Nazi? Surely there must be more accurate descriptions of your passions than that of a political model where most or all individual freedoms are sacrificed for the state. Perhaps you might consider a more appropriate designation like "The Society for the Enhancement of Excellent Grammar". You can be it's founding member. It sounds like a great idea to me!!!

We have come to use that term because others have labeled us as such. But I like your idea! I'll start with you: "its" not "it's."

How about Grammar Borg? As in, "we are the Grammar Borg, resistance is futile."

[Anonymous]

Hey grammar bullies, stop picking on the rest of us who are grammar-challenged. I don't think there is anything funny about this condition.

[Anonymous]

It's not always "____ and I." I see it all the time and it bugs me.

Correct: "Susan and I went to the theatre." Take away "Susan" and one would still say "I went to the theatre."

Incorrect: "The house belongs to Susan and I." Take away Susan... would it be correct to say, "The house belongs to I" ? In this case, "The house belongs to Susan and me."

Even worse: "Susan and myself went to the theatre." Nooooo!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A lot, not alot.

http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/04/alot-is-better-than-you-at-everything.html

(Go to the bathroom before clicking. Otherwise you'll pee your pants laughing.)

[Anonymous]

It's lend (as a verb). Not loan.

"Friends, Romans, Countrymen.... LOAN me your ears..."????? I think not.

[Anonymous]

As an English teacher, I'm advising you to use the pole for vaulting - but make sure to sterilize it first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Moot not mood or moop or moob

No, no -- "mute" point!

[Anonymous]

What about "I'm pregnant" as opposed to "We're pregnant?" Men can't be pregnant. If you need a "we" it should be more like "we're expecting a baby."

[Anonymous]

PP from 13:58 here: what I'm saying is that "we're pregnant" is annoying, as well as grammatically incorrect.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP from 13:58 here: what I'm saying is that "we're pregnant" is annoying, as well as grammatically incorrect.

What about a lesbian couple?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What do grammar nazis do for fun?

I dunno? What?

We read voraciously. Anything from the back of the cereal box to the New York Times to Tolstoy. It helps. Come join us. You too can be a part of our world.

So then why identify yourself as a Nazi? Surely there must be more accurate descriptions of your passions than that of a political model where most or all individual freedoms are sacrificed for the state. Perhaps you might consider a more appropriate designation like "The Society for the Enhancement of Excellent Grammar". You can be it's founding member. It sounds like a great idea to me!!!

We have come to use that term because others have labeled us as such. But I like your idea! I'll start with you: "its" not "it's."

No one has the right to label you. Sure, you're a fairly annoying individual, but you were correct in my most recent mistake. I used the contraction it's instead of the possessive its. So, you were right, so if I find that annoying, well that's my problem, not yours. However, I also have a couple other thoughts on this matter. Many people today have technology that auto corrects. Now and then it is possible to type in a particular word and our devices have changed them without us noticing that the change has occurred. So you should be aware of that phenomenon in today's social networking.

Then finally, don't allow anyone to attach any kind of a negative label to you. Others do not have that power and you don't deserve to be treated that way.

I'm out of this now.

Best wishes and good luck with the foundation.

[Anonymous]

Would have, not would of.

I also can't stand it when people say I instead of me. Particularly annoying when you attended a very good college and law school and are reputed to be an "excellent writer." Yes coworker, I'm talking to YOU.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I detest the way everyone mispronounces L'Enfant Plaza and Grosvenor Station!

Everyone in my husband's family pronounces it "lin fant. All of the children are Ivy league trained doctors. It is almost like a mispronunciation is genetic with them. They do this with several words. It used to infuriate me, now it's just funny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:107 = one hundred seven, NOT one hundred AND seven...the only time you say "and" is when there is a decimal point in the number...as in 32.5 = thirty-two AND five tenths

I don't mind grammar nazis as long as their corrections are accurate. This is just crap though.

"One hundred and one dalmations".

Swivel on it.