Linguistic Obsession

"Want to see smoke come out of my ears, just show me a misplaced apostrophe or an improperly used transitive verb." I didn't write that, but I'll be nice and not edit the wonky use of commas by my generous host.

Wednesday, August 31, 2005

The purloined apostrophe

Monday, August 29, 2005

Alien Loves Predator

Today's Alien Loves Predator strip is focused on grammar.

Thursday, August 25, 2005

Ozy and Millie: Important issues

Ever hear a protest song dealing with appropriate apostrophe use?

Monday, August 15, 2005

Library sign

How do I check out a book where I can't find a barcode?

Airport language

"If you are seated in rows one and two, you may board now."


Really, can a single person be seated in two rows?

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Correct Microsoft's Grammar

Here's one man's quest to get Microsoft to use correct grammar when it comes to their Passport login.

via LIB

Tuesday, August 09, 2005

"wash hands"

So, what's with the quotation marks on this sign?