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David Mitchell is a man after our own hearts
We're big fans of David Mitchell here at GrammarBlog towers so you can imagine the excitement when he released this podcast ranting about many of the topics that have previously been discussed in our blog. I didn't ...
Who do you think you are kidding, Mr. Hitler?
Thanks to Oliver Mather for sending in this gem.
Less Mistakes Please
Don't major TV networks have resident grammar checkers? They should. Nancy Burke writes: Has no one else written about the ear-shattering mistake on the TNT Network? On their Movie promos they say: "More Movies, LESS commercials". It feels like fingernails on the blackboard to me. Of course it should ...
The Way I Are – a parody
As you can probably imagine, I'm not a fan of the Timbaland song, "The Way I Are".I'm not usually so much of a stickler that bad grammar in song lyrics bothers me but there are limits. The Way I Are? Come on, that's egregious.I ...
Random Factor (like a tractor)
I've previously documented my dislike of the current trend for misusing the word 'random'. I was pleased, therefore, to hear Matt Forde vent on this topic on the Jon Richardson Podcast....
Newcastle fans "boycoutt" their club
As is frequently mentioned, Newcastle is a city close to GrammarBlog's heart as it is there that the founding members met. Geordie football fans are a breed unto themselves. The protest's organiser later went on to give an interview ...
Single’s, Singles’ or Singles?
A clip from last night's Apprentice in which the contestants debate the placement of an apostrophe for about 3 hours. Should it be "National Single's Day", "National Singles' Day" or "National Singles Day"? After consulting a couple of style guides ...
The Impotence of Proofreading
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjhOBiSk8Gg A poem by Taylor Mali.
Grammar Mechanic: a warning for sticklers
Is this what will happen to us if we continue down this path? Are our destinies full of terrible cardigans and side partings?She does have a cool computer though.
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