I own up to it. I do.
Hi. My name’s Alyssa, and I’m a grammar/spelling nazi.
My good friend Abby tagged me in the above graphic on Pinterest. ‘Cause she knows I’m constantly correcting her grammar.
As a former college newspaper editor and lifelong grammar nazi, I can’t stop.
Just get it right, guys.
I’ve said my piece.
P.S. I may or may not have had to Google that phrase. “Piece?” or “peace?”
P.P.S. In this instance, it’s “piece.”
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Oh, thank you times a million. A couple others: the plural of “it” is “its”, without a comma. Also, the general misuse of semicolons. I see that and I nearly burst a blood vessel. IT’S A CONJUNCTION! YOU CAN’T PUT A SEMICOLON AND “AND” IN THE SAME PHRASE!
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OMG! YOU ARE HILARIOUS. I can relate all too well. One of my BIGGEST pet peeves? When people split up the word “another,” like “a whole nother” thing. “Nother” isn’t a word. STOP IT! Poor grammar is sheer laziness!
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haha too funny.
What brought this on?
Dorsa @ Running Thoughts recently posted..Leftovers
oh, just the utter lacking of knowledge of (or complete disregard for) grammar rules in general.
Haha, I love that fourth picture.
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Too funny! I’m with ya though, improper use of “there” and “your” drives me insane!
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I think I always thought that last saying was I’ve said my peace. Like now that I’ve said what I want I can have peace in my life. But I guess piece might make more sense.
As a side note about grammar, an old roommate of mine decided to make a budget and she labelled the binder “Dollars and Sense”, I was hoping it was a pun on the words, but I didn’t want to ask because I figured it probably wasn’t and I wouldn’t be able to control my laughter.
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hahaha. that’s when you get really wide-eyed, try not to snort, and walk away.
I KNEW there was a reason I felt connected to you: http://www.snack-face.com/2010/02/03/grammarazzi/
We are the same person. Except I don’t run.
omgosh, now I love you even more. we ARE the same person. running totally doesn’t set us apart. and if it does, i’ll just stop so we can continue to be twinkies.
I must admit, it took me the longest time to get the hang of definitely vs. definately. I’m not sure why that was so hard for me to correct, but I’m so happy I finally did. I’m totally with you on being a total grammar/spelling police. Sometimes I read blog posts and literally cringe from the amount of errors there are.
That being said, I usually try to proof read my posts at least twice, but I’m sure there are times when I miss some.
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Oh, man… The ‘irregardless’ thing KILLS me. I was about 25 when I corrected my 50-year-old Vice President, who happened to be an MD and an attorney, on the correct use of regardless. I don’t recommend that… But judging him silently for the next 3 years at that job: priceless.
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Oh I love you
. I do like to get my grammar right, but sometimes I just don’t really have the time to proof read my posts…oops, yes I did just admit that haha.
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Love this post! Love love love.
Love this!! I also hate when people use the word ‘nothing’ instead of ‘anything’. For example: “I didn’t do nothing wrong.” Blah.
I love this! I hate when people use incorrect forms of words. Such a pet peeve of mine! Thank goodness others understand.
There is a difference between a typo and incorrect grammar!
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Oh girl, I wish I was able to say that I had good grammar always, but nope, pretty much stinks, lol! Sometimes when I post too fast, It happens , but I try to catch it by proofreading!
Love you! So bummed I missed fit chat!
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some days my husband won’t even talk to me because I’ve corrected him so many times, and it will not even be noon yet.
It’s hard being so grammatically intelligent.
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Hahah! I love this! I am SUCH a grammar Nazi. It’s bad. But oh so good.
Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries recently posted..22 Years Ago Today
Grammar is my first love. Don’t tell my husband. It took me two years before I stopped using correct punctuation and spelling in my texts. With every omitted apostrophe, I die a little inside.
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hahahahahahahaha <—- that is me laughing an 'ish ton at your (I did it right!) incredibly hilarious illustrations of grammar nazi-ism.
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This is so funny.
I love it. Note to self, make sure I proofread before posting!!
# 2 Lol! The straight face is a secret weapon, it expresses so much without a touch of audio..
Jazz recently posted..Medical Assistant
THANK YOU!!! I can’t stand incorrect grammar. Seriously. It makes my blood boil.
Liz @ Something To Chew On recently posted..What I'm Lovin' Wednesday
Also add to the list: then and than, affect and effect, “me and my friends…” no, it’s “my friends and I”, and – my own personal blood curler – good vs. well. You do GOOD things (I did a good deed, this is a good book) you do things WELL (I did well on this test.) Superman does good – we do well.
Kace recently posted..Yay For Planning Ahead
I’m a grammar nazi too! English major, what can I say? Two, to and too is probably my biggest pet peeve. Although, definitely bothers me too. Get it right, people!
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I’m a total grammar nazi too! On the bright side, my boyfriend’s writing has greatly improved because of my grammar nazi ways. His professor commented about how much he’s improved. There are benefits!
Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life recently posted..Kicking off a Five Day Weekend
Best post ever. It drives me batty when grown men and women can’t spell simple words or misuse words.
Jen@FoodFamilyFitness recently posted..WIAW: Lazy Bum Edition
Crap. You have got to stop reading my blog:) Or I could just pay you to proofread each and every post before I post it.
janae @hungryrunnergirl.com recently posted..Workout Battle Wounds
you so don’t count. for some reason, you make it work, janae.
When I first read this post, I IMMEDIATELY thought of Janae, because she always comments on her own grammar/spelling haha! But you’re right, Alyssa … for some reason, Janae just doesn’t count!
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YES. AMEN. THANK YOU.
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wut up. u totes naild dis.
alyssa – fashion fitness foodie recently posted..Skinny Baked Potato Soup
Im guilty of your/ you’re. I apologize haha.
Oh alyssa! This is awesome! I’m not so crazy about the grammar, but somethings drive me cray cray! Your/ you’re; where / were; they’re / there!
hahahaha! love this! unfortunately i have pretty awful grammar…
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