Happy July 29th, readers! Today we have two misspellings in the surnames of celebrities, no less, plus one error that makes the Grammar Cop really wince.
Liberty
Regarding Trump’s campaign of hate and fear towards ‘undocumented’ immigrants, not to mention all Muslims… he must be unaware of the words engraved on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty – an icon of hope for refugees and all new Americans for 130 years:
Friday Follies #49 – 3 mistakes that make me go “Arghhh”!
Hi, readers! This week’s batch features two from ‘Old Faithful,’ i.e., The Suburban, as well as one from The Washington Post. The Grammar Cop feels that the renowned Post should know better.
Rewritten “About Me”
Greetings, dear readers!
I decided to rewrite my “About Me” section, and thought I would let you know.
Cheers!
Ellie
A Message for ISIS (aka Daesh, ISIL, IS…)
First posted last year. I still stand by the message and its sarcasm.
Dear ISIS (aka Daesh, ISIL, IS…),
I am so glad to see that you brave fighters have taken it upon yourselves to murder innocent women, men and children in various attacks around the world. Isn’t it wonderful that you have access to great weapons of death, such as the Kalashnikov rifles?
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Friday Follies #48 – 3 mistakes that make me go “Arghhh”!
The Grammar Cop’s collection of this week’s baddies includes one from a weird website and two from Column B. I mean, two from our indomitable weekly newspaper, The Suburban.
Time Capsule 1962
Fifty-four years ago, in 1962, I came of age. Not just because I graduated from high school at the tender age of 16. And not because I shortly afterward landed my first job. (Prudential Assurance, corner of Dorchester and University.)
Friday Follies #47 – 3 mistakes that make me go “Arghhh”!
Welcome back to Friday Follies! The Grammar Cop has found three annoying errors to share with her fellow finicky grammarians.
Summer in the City – Six Decades Ago
Ah, the innocent ’50s!
Friday Follies #46 – a mixed bag o’ messes
Welcome dear readers, and Happy Canada Day! The Grammar Cop considered taking the day off, but feels compelled to share this bothersome bag of boo-boos with you.
Crossed Eyes and Dotted Tees 