Reader Bike Cop brought my attention to Bill Cosby’s newest book, which is in desperate need of a comma:
Sometimes I disgust myself.
That being said, this book reminds me of the sign that began my foray into grammar vandalism: “RUN EASY BOSTON.”
Thanks, Bike Cop.
8 responses so far ↓
Linda Vujnov // October 16, 2007 at 2:12 am |
I’m a bit afraid to email you for fear that my grammar and punctuation will be incorrect. However, I found your site in The Writer Magazine and was anxious to read about your latest vandal episode. My favorite grammar error was found on a sign in the window of a store, “We no open Sunday.”
Kate // October 16, 2007 at 10:25 am |
Linda, and everyone else, DO NOT BE AFRAID! I’m not going to critique anyone.
My problems are with businesses, companies and advertising: namely, people who can afford to hire an editor.
I would have loved to see that sign.
Anonymous // October 16, 2007 at 5:44 pm |
That? Is the funniest book title ever! Thanks!
Karen // October 17, 2007 at 12:53 pm |
What’s scary is that the book’s cover art (without close scrutiny) seems to reinforce the “alternate” reading of the title! Ew!
vidude // October 18, 2007 at 4:26 pm |
Reminds me of that Benny Hill sketch:
“What is this thing called, love?”
Matthew // October 19, 2007 at 9:19 am |
I love your blog, Kate! I teach English in South Korea, where a favorite pastime of foreigners is strolling down the street reading the bizarre and erroneous English signs on shops and restaurants. I thought you might get a kick out of this site http://www.engrish.com; it highlights some of the bizarre English you can come across in Japan and Korea.
Anonymous // November 5, 2007 at 3:50 pm |
I work in a school library. Jamie Lee Curtis has a book called: “I’m Gonna Like Me!”
And there’s a poster on the wall that says: “You are responsible for you”.
It wouldn’t be so bad if the librarian didn’t say “that flyer should have went home with you,” and “mis-chie-vi-ous” and “New
Del-hi”.
Gratten // August 25, 2009 at 2:47 am |
Yes i find those punctuation,s just to be side tracked by grammar mistakes and by the time i get back its gone i noticed that it was missing how irritating for others