Category: Humour
misplaced nodifier
A WhatsApp conversation. U: “What is the English translation of போர்க்கால அடிப்படை?” S: “War footing” U: “Thanks, S. Is this a noun?” S: “Welcome” U: “Adjective?” S:...
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A Valentine’s Day and an Antecedent Accident
What can Valentine’s day teach a copyeditor?
~Perhaps about pronouns and antecedents!
Lessons learnt
I recently came across a video and a letter to a forum, both explaining how to control anger and deal with a fuzzy child. I learnt that anger arises out of our helplessness and our inability to keep the situation under control....
Read MoreEngagement snaps
A friend of mine recently shared some of the photos taken during his engagement. The subject line read: My Engagement Snaps. Not a good choice of words, is it?
Read Moreamusing abbreviations
I came across the abbreviation MEXT, which stands for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. You expect the abbreviation to be MECSST. Someone was ingenious, thought MECSST was boring, and suggested...
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