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I recall reading somewhere that Fox might be intentionally getting these wrong — it's a semiotic signal aimed at telling people — hey, those of you who cannot stand grammar snobs, we're the news channel for you!
Similar to how Bush downplayed his Yale education, saying he did not learn anything at all while there. In the words of his priceless commencement address, "and the C students out there, you too can be president!".
#11 by Viviane Ricard on November 12, 2009 - 12:09 am
Yup. A lotta apostrophe abuse out there… and much of it goes unreported. Some were – thankfully – brought to light here, but God knows how many others will forever live in darkness.
#1 by Anonymous on September 22, 2009 - 7:19 pm
The Toyota one is confusing.
The last chance sale event does belong to Toyota, so why is this one wrong? It seems the possessive is perfectly fine here.
Unless this is just an add, and then nevermind.
#2 by ebryant on September 22, 2009 - 10:52 pm
It's her new book!
"Nothing Get"
by Greta
#3 by Calvin's Nuggets of Wisdom on September 22, 2009 - 11:48 pm
That Greta. She get's it, she sure does!
#4 by Michel S. on September 23, 2009 - 4:26 am
I recall reading somewhere that Fox might be intentionally getting these wrong — it's a semiotic signal aimed at telling people — hey, those of you who cannot stand grammar snobs, we're the news channel for you!
Similar to how Bush downplayed his Yale education, saying he did not learn anything at all while there. In the words of his priceless commencement address, "and the C students out there, you too can be president!".
#5 by The Hoskins on September 23, 2009 - 1:51 pm
Apparently a lot gets by the editors.
#6 by Mathman on September 23, 2009 - 3:01 pm
Nothing gets by Gretta, except for an errant apostrophe.
#7 by theraabereview on September 23, 2009 - 9:18 pm
[screaming]
#8 by Anonymous on September 29, 2009 - 8:20 pm
Lots of things get by Greta.. namely the fact that she's part of a cult. XD
#9 by Serge on September 29, 2009 - 8:25 pm
Michel S.: I recall reading somewhere that Fox might be intentionally getting these wrong
It's all part of their campaign against imaginary Nazis, grammar or otherwise.
#10 by Bitter Mac on October 1, 2009 - 2:26 pm
Anonymous said…
"Unless this is just an add"
Mathman said…
"Nothing gets by Gretta"
Oh boy.
#11 by Viviane Ricard on November 12, 2009 - 12:09 am
Yup. A lotta apostrophe abuse out there… and much of it goes unreported. Some were – thankfully – brought to light here, but God knows how many others will forever live in darkness.
Viviane a/k/a Nellie Wilson