Stuff White People Like: #99 Grammar

Mount Orégano

Sue Burke

6th-Aug-2008 10:01 pm

Oh, dear, I am so very, very white. I can go on at length about the serial (or Oxford) comma, and have a very firm and carefully reasoned stance in favor of it.

... If you wish to gain the respect of a white person, it’s probably a good idea that you find an obscure and debated grammar rule such as the "Oxford Comma" and take a firm stance on what you believe is correct. This is seen as more productive and forward thinking than simply stating your anger at the improper use of 'it’s."...

http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2008/05/12/99-grammar/

Tags:humor, writing
Location:Madrid, Spain
Mood:blanched

Comments

16th-Aug-2008 08:03 pm (UTC)

- WoO HoO!

wicapis

I hope you don't mind but I am going to post this particular link on what white people like in my journal...giving you credit.

Enjoy your lunar eclipse.

I am one of those people who have gotten in trouble for my english and grammar on live journal many times. English was not my first language. I was born and raised in Singapore and studied three languages. Can't say I have mastered any three grammar wise but got by.

Came to the US in the early 70's.

Anyway, enough about me, I was just so thrilled to have found that link.

Thanks,
Wic

18th-Aug-2008 06:57 pm (UTC) - Re: WoO HoO!

mount_oregano

My Spanish is still pretty . . . entertaining.

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