Just Admit It
Of course, when they then ask you “¿Hablas español?” or “Spreek je Nederlands?” and you stand there blinking at them, they’ll know you’re an obliviot.
Language
I See This a Lot
In honor of one of my old memes going viral on Facebook — again. Posted in 2015, it has been shared more than 675,000 times, and last week had more than 3 million views. It’s here: You Are Judged By Your Grammar. Hat tip to Laura for reminding me of this irritation in reply!
Dickens’ Final Ghost
As a final chance at redemption he will be visited by three spirits …and then this guy. Merry Christmas from Randys Random.
Happy Holidays
Upset at “Happy Holidays” because it “leaves Christ out of Christmas”? Really: you’re upset at someone wishing you happy holy day?! Didn’t think much about that choice to be offended. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Kwanzaa — whatever you celebrate. May it be a peaceful holiday for you.
Intelligence Test
“They” say there are different kinds of intelligence.
Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Dearth
Thank goodness he didn’t live to see the Internet — particularly the Public Comment sections.
Pet Peeve
Seriously, guys: do you ever actually read what you write? The text stories on TV news station reports are especially bad on this point.
It’s Obvious in Black and White
Once you see it, it becomes blinding.
Kung POW (Right In His Eye)
The Mastercard “Priceless” campaign is 20 years old this year.
Newspeak Ain’t All Bad
“Newspeak” was the language mandated by the totalitarian state ruled by “the Party” in the world of Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell. Newspeak is a controlled language, of restricted grammar and limited vocabulary, a linguistic design meant to limit the freedom of thought.